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The SportsGrad Podcast
Ever thought "I'd love to work in sport!" but have no idea where to start?
You're in the right place.
Join Reuben Williams (ex-Cricket Australia) each week to learn about jobs in the sports industry and how the people in those jobs forged a career they love.
If you're trying to find your place in the industry, need some inspiration on what to do to get started, or just want to keep your finger on the pulse... you're going to love this catalogue of interviews.
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Episodes
The SportsGrad Podcast#116: Matt Levy - How to Prepare for the Paralympics
G’day friends!! Today on the show we are joined by Paralympic Champion Swimmer, Matt Levy OAM. Matt has won a staggering 53 medals (including Gold in Beijing…
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#115: 4 Unknown Jobs at the Olympics
Hey Team!! Did you sit and watch the Olympics thinking, "gosh I'd love to work there one day"? We certainly did. They say you can't be what you can't see. So…
The SportsGrad Podcast#114: Morgan Mitchell - How to Run at the Olympics and work with International Brands
G’day friends! Today on the show is Australian superstar 800m runner, Morgan Mitchell! Morgan is fresh off the plane from competing at her second Olympic Games…
The SportsGrad Podcast#113: Member Success Story - Saloni Pradhan (Cricket Australia)
When Saloni arrived in Australia to study Sport Management, she only had one goal in mind... get a job at Cricket Australia.We're glad to report that after a…
The SportsGrad Podcast#112: Peter Brukner - How to Start a Career in Sports Medicine
Where were you when Cathy Freeman won Gold in 2000? Dr Peter Brukner OAM was looking after her medal. Today we dive into sports medicine with one of the most…
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#111: How to submit your resume at SCALE
How to get into sport without getting lucky: Principle #5 - LinkedIn allows you to publish your resume in 1000 different ways at scale. Most people haven’t…
The SportsGrad Podcast#110: Daniel Simons (Golf Australia) - How to Master your Job Application
"There's a 5 second window which you've got to impress me" How long does each job application take you to submit? 2 hours to write and review? If the work you…
The SportsGrad Podcast#109: How to conquer ‘cultural fit’
How to get into sport without getting lucky: Principle #4 - Invest time mixing socially with the types of people who will hire you. If you can thrive here, you…
The SportsGrad Podcast#108: Bianca Hunt (AGNT BLAK) - How to make career defining decisions in your twenties
They say your first job defines the rest of your career... Well meet Bianca Hunt. The 25 year old determined to live on her terms, and not afraid to make a…
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#107: How to stay top of mind with your network
How to get into sport without getting lucky: Principle #3 - Learn to create examples. Learn to sell yourself. If you can do both you will climb rungs. Annoying…
The SportsGrad Podcast#106: Christy Collier-Hill (Deakin Melbourne Boomers) - How to prepare yourself to be a CEO
If you’ve ever dared to dream about being the CEO of a sporting team, Christy Collier-Hill tells us exactly how she did it. In this chat, the General Manager…
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#105: How to sell yourself in an interview
How to get into sport without getting lucky: Principle #3 - Learn to create examples. Learn to sell yourself. If you can do both you will climb rungs. Ever…
The SportsGrad Podcast#104: Marc Ohlmus (Sky Racing) - How to grow a career from communication
If you think your communication skills need a touch up, look no further than Marc Ohlmus. Marc has transitioned from roles in PR and content creation, to…
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#103: How to get work experience without a resume
How to get into sport without getting lucky: Principle #2 - When you're starting out, acquire easily attainable opportunities at grassroots clubs, charities…
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#102: Opportunities for Grads following changes to NCAA rule
Massive news coming out of the US during the week, NCAA athletes can now benefit from their name and image! This presents huge commercial opportunities for…
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#101: How to articulate WHY you want to work in sport
How to get into sport without getting lucky: Principle #1 - Take time to discover WHY you want to work in sport. A clear vision is more attractive than a…
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#100: How to get into sport without getting lucky
Over 99 episodes, our goal has been to demystify what it takes to land a job in sport. We chatted with everyone from CEOs, to grads in their first week. To the…
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Bonus: 1st birthday live Q&A
SportsGrad has turned 1, so we celebrated with those who give a damn! Last night we jumped on zoom and faced up to the curly questions our Community had for…
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#99.5: We're having a party and you're invited!!
That's right guys, SportsGrad is turning 1!! To celebrate, we're gathering all our friends from around the world on Zoom. Join us on Monday June 28 at 7:30pm…
The SportsGrad Podcast#99: Joel Seymour-Hyde (Octagon) - How to launch your career in a sports marketing agency
Ever wondered what life’s like inside a global sports marketing agency? Joel Seymour-Hyde gives an insight into Octagon where he works with the biggest brands…
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#98: 100 Members - Thank you!
It's time to raise the bat, we've hit 100 members!! To celebrate, here's an insight to what it's like being part of the Community, and the impact it's having…
The SportsGrad Podcast#97: Dr. Adam Karg & Dr. Jonathan Robertson (Swinburne/Deakin University) - What the impact of the pandemic means for your career
Everyone's got their view on what COVID-19 means for the future of sport, so we called in the 'Profs' to explain with research. Dr. Adam Karg (Swinburne…
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#96: 3 common interview questions to prepare for
"Tell us about yourself & why you want the job?" "Tell us about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it." "Tell us about a conflict you had with another…
The SportsGrad Podcast#95: Sarah Styles - How to create generational change for gender equality in sport | Part 2
Want to know how to make generational change for gender equality in a sport the size of cricket? Sarah Styles achieved just that in her role as Head of Female…
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#94: How to show your personality on your resume
To whom it may concern, this episode is for anybody at risk of presenting like a robot. Want to really spice up your applications? Check out Reuben's brand new…
The SportsGrad Podcast#93: Sarah Styles - How to create generational change for gender equality in sport | Part 1
Want to know how to make generational change for gender equality in a sport the size of cricket? Sarah Styles achieved just that in her role as Head of Female…
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#92: Ask us anything
This episode is a snippet taken from a recent SportsGrad Members Q&A webinar. Inside we answer: What is best to include on my resume to improve my chances of…
The SportsGrad Podcast#91: Kaylia Stanton (Melbourne Vixens) - How to Manage a Dual Career
If you think pursuing one professional career is tough, try pursuing two! For Kaylia Stanton, that's her reality. Professional Goal Shooter for the Melbourne…
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#90: How to Stay in Tune with the Sports Industry
The sports industry is a 24/7 news outlet with things happening each and every day, so how can you keep on top of it all? In this episode, we go through 5 ways…
The SportsGrad Podcast#89: Adam Bishop (Athletics Australia) - Why grassroots experience leads to jobs in sport
If you've ever doubted the credibility of experience in grassroots sport, Adam Bishop, GM at Athletics Australia, is gonna wanna make you pick up the phone and…
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#88: How to Choose Grassroots Initiatives
Ever had some great ideas to bring to your volunteer position but don't know how to choose between them? We dive into how to choose your grassroots initiative…
The SportsGrad Podcast#87: Jay Lee (NBA) - How to Relentlessly Improve the Best Digital Products in the World | Part 2
Have you ever considered prototyping your career? How do you know a certain job is for you before you try it? Today we get one of the best critical thinkers in…
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#86: What to do if you didn't make the most of university
Partied too hard at University? Slept through class (guilty), or didn't actively seek work experience? It's a hard task trying to convince an employer when you…
The SportsGrad Podcast#85: Jay Lee (NBA) - How to Relentlessly Improve the Best Digital Products in the World | Part 1
When you know 99% of your fans will never attend a game in their life, how do you keep them engaged? Today we take a dive into digital product management, and…
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#84: How to Find Work Interstate and Overseas
Taking the leap to move interstate or overseas can be a daunting one. What will the people be like, are their jobs that will suit me, where will I go if it all…
The SportsGrad Podcast#83: How to be the Team Manager of the Australian Women's Cricket Team with Urmila Rosario
Where were you when Australia won the Women's T20 World Cup Final in front of 87,000 people? Today's guest was managing the team. Fresh from a world record 22…
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#82: Specialising vs Generalising
The battle between choosing to specialise or generalise can be a complex decision. Questions arise like, "if I generalise will I not be skilled enough to get…
The SportsGrad Podcast#81: Nathan Perrone (AFL) - How to transform your career prospects within 6 months as a student
Don't be fooled by his age, there is so much you can learn from Nathan Perrone. Nathan is an excellent example of the top end talent about to graduate, and…
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#80: How to Deal With Interview Failure
So, you’ve done all the hard work and have prepared for your job interview only to find you haven’t got the job, now what? If you have found yourself in this…
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#79: How we get guests to come on the podcast
One FAQ we get is "how do you guys get guests from the International Olympic Committee, the NFL, the NBA, and the EPL onto the podcast?" Today we lift the hood…
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#78: Who to Reach Out to on LinkedIn
If you want to optimise who you can reach on LinkedIn listen now! Networking on LinkedIn can be nerve-racking. You might think, who should I ask, where do I…
The SportsGrad Podcast#77: Cameron Vincent (Golf Australia) - How Long Term Vision Leads to Large Career Results
So, you get your first job in the sports industry but now what? In this episode, Cameron Vincent shares his 8-year experience working for Golf Australia…
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#76: Amy's Coaching Call With Reuben That Led to a Job at Collingwood FC
Amy Hakim recently just landed a dream job at the Collingwood Football Club… but how did she do it? Step 1: Saw the job available on the SportsGrad Membership…
The SportsGrad Podcast#75: Jimmy Galvin (Aqua Rugby Australia) - How to Launch Your Own Sporting Organisation
Want to know how to get a sporting organization off the ground? Well, meet the CEO of Aqua Rugby Australia, Jimmy Galvin! Jimmy’s experience in sport spans…
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#74: 5 Jobs That Will Actually Get You On The Field
It's what every person dreams of... standing side by side with the players. In this episode, Reuben and Ryan chat through from their experience at Cricket…
The SportsGrad Podcast#73: Jack Lloyd (Rugby Victoria) - First Week on The Job
You may know him has 'Producer Jack' from The SportsGrad Podcast, Jack Lloyd, one of our favourite sons has landed his first full-time job at Rugby Victoria…
The SportsGrad Podcast#72: 3 Things to Add to Your LinkedIn Profile
If you like low hanging fruit, then this is the episode for you! We all know LinkedIn is important, but are you using your profile as well as you could be?…
The SportsGrad Podcast#71: Donny Singe (Manly Sea Eagles) - How to Launch a Career in High Performance
Ever dreamed about working with the best athletes in the world? In this episode, Donny Singe shares with us the ins and outs of High Performance industry from…
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#70: Live Job Application for the Geelong Cats with Reuben
In this episode, we share a snippet of our exclusive Training Night #6 on the SportsGrad Membership. Our members joined Reuben for a Live Job Application for…
The SportsGrad Podcast#69: Tom Rose (Southampton FC) - 52 Challenges in 52 Weeks
‘Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.’ It’s the quote that inspired Tom Rose to embark on the most extreme of New Year’s resolutions in 2015. For the…
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#68: How To Measure Your Work
Why is measuring your work important? Because you’re going to have to share examples of your work in your next application. When you’ve got hard evidence to…
The SportsGrad Podcast#67: Caitlin Read (Hawthorn FC) - How to Apply For and Win Internships
What if we told you that you could go inside the mind of a hirer and find out exactly what they are thinking? - What makes a resume exceptional? - What are the…
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#66: 5 Ways to get a Head Start at Uni
Heard of the snowball effect? It is your answer to making a strong start at university. Picture your employability as a snowball. The more experiences you pick…
The SportsGrad Podcast#65: Morgan Todd (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment) - The Business of Team Ownerships
Could you imagine managing the commercial strategy and partnerships of four major sports teams in the NBA, Major League Soccer, Canadian Football League and…
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#64: Grassroots Mindset
We’ve hit episode 64 and you know what that means? You’d be right in guessing it’s Ryan’s second-highest cricket score for the mighty Subiaco-Floreat Cricket…
The SportsGrad Podcast#63: Abby McNish (Carlton FC) - How to Squeeze the most out of your Time at University
Want to find out how you set up your career while at University? This week we are joined by Abby McNish - Commercial Marketing and Administration Coordinator…
The SportsGrad Podcast#62: Melbourne Meetup Wrap
Presenting a special edition wrap from our first Melbourne Meetup! On Wednesday, February 10 at the Corner Hotel Richmond, over 100 students and professionals…
The SportsGrad Podcast#61: Aubrey Walton (NFL) - How to Choose the Location of the Super Bowl
Want to know how the host city is picked each year to hold the Super Bowl? As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs playoff in Super Bowl LV, Aubrey…
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#60: Melbourne Meetup!
Wednesday, February 10, 6pm Corner Hotel Richmond. Lock it in your diary... it's our first official SportsGrad Meetup! In this episode, we run you through…
The SportsGrad Podcast#59: Aaron Wharton (Sydney Sixers) - Fan Engagement in a Season without Home Games
Get ready to go inside the bunker of Big Bash League Finalists the Sydney Sixers! Not only are the sixers a forced to be reckoned with on-field – but the…