The SportsGrad Podcast

Meet Josh Growden, the founder of The Kicking Consultant, who’s built a business and gained a social media following of over 80k in just a few years.After being drafted by GWS in 2011, and spending 4 years as a punter at LSU and West Virginia University, it’s fair to say Josh knows how to kick a long ball.Tune in for an insight into Josh’s journey, all things launching a small business in the sports industry and even some tips on how to kick the perfect drop punt!We cover:(0:00) - Introduction(1:01) - Community update(6:40) - Welcome Josh(11:15) - Josh’s career journey(14:04) - How TikTok kicked off The Kicking Consultant (16:44) - The selling points of TKC(20:25) - The tech behind a small business(27:35) - 1v1 kicking coaching(32:32) - The most common kicking problems(39:20) - How to continue TKC while travelling(45:39) - Advice for his younger self(48:10) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#204: Dom Tyson (Clutch & Co Golf) - How to build a sports apparel brand#167: Bennett Merriman & Shannan Gove (Rosterfy) - How Spark and Rosterfy became an industry powerhouse *Want to stay up today with all the latest job opportunities, Q&As with professionals, new podcasts, and networking opportunities? 👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterGot a career problem you need help with? Become a SportsGrad Member and join ASK SPORTSGRAD every week. You’ll get access to our entire bank of exclusive ASK SPORTSGRAD recordings, plus join a global network of future and current industry leaders, and be able to join our Talent Collective to get hired easily.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberLooking for a job? Check out the new go-to job board of the industry.👉 Discover SportsGrad Jobs*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Danny Bowerin, a Sports Marketing Consultant with 23+ years of experience.If you reckon you’d love to grow your favourite sport and make a positive impact on the world, listen up.Danny’s career covers the London Olympic Games, Golf Australia, Sports Marketing Agencies, and recently Deakin Sport, where one of his portfolio sponsorships is… yours truly, the SportsGrad Podcast!!!Yep, Danny’s the reason behind the partnership.Tune in for a deep dive into Danny’s career, plus get the lowdown on all things SG x Deakin.We cover:(0:00) - Introduction(2:15) - Community Update(10:30) - Welcome Danny(22:56) - Danny’s career journey(33:39) - Danny’s past & favourite projects(38:37) - Being made redundant(49:37) - SportsGrad x Deakin(59:12) - Pyramid thinking(1:06:22) - His weekly routines(1:11:14) - What lies ahead in Singapore(1:13:25) - Danny’s final advice(1:18:28) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#99: Joel Seymour-Hyde (Octagon) - How to launch a career in a sports marketing agency#205: Marketing jobs: what you need to know*Want to stay up today with all the latest job opportunities, Q&As with professionals, new podcasts, and networking opportunities? 👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterGot a career problem you need help with? Become a SportsGrad Member and join ASK SPORTSGRAD every week. You’ll get access to our entire bank of exclusive ASK SPORTSGRAD recordings, plus join a global network of future and current industry leaders, and be able to join our Talent Collective to get hired easily.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberLooking for a job? Check out the new go-to job board of the industry.👉 Discover SportsGrad Jobs*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Emily Jackson, the Head of Legal at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, or as we like to call it, the coolest legal job in Australia since the Olympics.EJ shares her path to this dream job, what the role looks like, and the skills she uses to be one of the best leaders in the industry.If you’re interested in sports law, excited to hear about the FWWC, or just looking to learn from the best, tune into today’s podcast.We cover:(0:00) - Introduction(1:59) - Community update(7:43) - Welcome Emily(15:29) - Emily’s role at the FWWC(19:03) - The commercial landscape in woman’s sport(21:03) - Emily’s career journey to this job(29:32) - Working in sports law vs. private practice(35:34) - How Emily has adapted moving up into a ‘Head of..’ role(45:56) - Imposter syndrome(49:26) - Emily’s approach to management(58:05) - Advice to her younger self(1:06:52) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you may enjoy:#138 - Hiam Katrib (FIFA) - Staffing the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup#142 - Binuk Kodituwakku (Adelaide Crows) - How analytics guides AFL list management *Want to stay up today with all the latest job opportunities, Q&As with professionals, new podcasts, and networking opportunities? 👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterGot a career problem you need help with? Become a SportsGrad Member and join ASK SPORTSGRAD every week. You’ll get access to our entire bank of exclusive ASK SPORTSGRAD recordings, plus join a global network of future and current industry leaders, and be able to join our Talent Collective to get hired easily.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberLooking for a job? Check out the new go-to job board of the industry.👉 Discover SportsGrad Jobs*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for a career that lets you travel the world while working in the thrilling world of sports? Look no further! Follow in the footsteps of Cormac Rabl and work in event management.It can take you to incredible destinations such as England for the Rugby World Cup, Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games, Qatar for the FIFA World Cup, New Zealand for the World Masters Games and beyond. Ready to join the exciting world of Sports Event Management? Tune into today's podcast to learn more!We cover:(0:00) - Introduction(0:37) - Community Update(6:49) - Welcome Cormac(9:39) - Cormac’s career journey(18:14) - The different roles of an event manager(22:09) - Cormac’s journey to the Middle East(23:09) - Landing event roles in the Middle East(30:07) - Cormac’s role at the World Cup(38:19) - The key skills to work in Events(46:31) - An insight to the event’s community(49:43) Cormac’s advice to his younger self(58:12) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#41: How to launch a career in event management - Eray Saban (Marvel Stadium) -#138: Staffing the Women's World Cup - Hiam Katrib (FIFA) -#212: Event Management jobs: what you need to know*Want to stay up today with all the latest job opportunities, Q&As with professionals, new podcasts, and networking opportunities? 👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterGot a career problem you need help with? Become a SportsGrad Member and join ASK SPORTSGRAD every week. You’ll get access to our entire bank of exclusive ASK SPORTSGRAD recordings, plus join a global network of future and current industry leaders, and be able to join our Talent Collective to get hired easily.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberLooking for a job? Check out the new go-to job board of the industry.👉 Discover SportsGrad Jobs*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Aarti Dabas, the Chief Media Officer at Formula E.In this episode, we learn about her journey from journalist to Exec at the ICC and Formula E. She discusses Formula E's purpose-driven approach and the challenges of promoting a new sport to a younger audience. Aarti also highlights the importance of diversity and using sport as a tool to create positive change.Tune in for an inspiring conversation!Aarti’s Experience:Chief Media Officer (Formula E)Head of Media Rights, Broadcast & Digital (ICC)Producer (IMG, Ten Sports, and ICC)We cover:(0:00) - Introduction(1:40) - Community Update(10:04) - Aarti’s Covid sabbatical(22:41) - Her career journey from Journalism in Delhi(25:28) - What is Formula E?(36:14) - Aarti’s role at the ICC(39:10) - How Formula E is empowering Gender Equality in sport(59:07) - Who Aarti would swap roles with for a day(01:01:26) - Final advice for future Chief Media Officers(01:04:22) - ASK SPORTSGRADAdditional Episodes you may enjoy:#228: Melissa Lawton (SailGP) - How to be the Chief Content Officer at Sail GP#50: Finn Bradshaw (ICC) - How cricket.com.au was built#148: Andrew Ryan (FIBA) - How to sell sports media rights*Want to stay up today with all the latest job opportunities, Q&As with professionals, new podcasts, and networking opportunities? 👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterGot a career problem you need help with? Become a SportsGrad Member and join ASK SPORTSGRAD every week. You’ll get access to our entire bank of exclusive ASK SPORTSGRAD recordings, plus join a global network of future and current industry leaders, and be able to join our Talent Collective to get hired easily.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberLooking for a job? Check out the new go-to job board of the industry.👉 Discover SportsGrad JobsIf you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanInsta: @sportsgrad @sportsgradjobs*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au*If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes here? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Thanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Michael Willson, Chief Photographer at the AFL. Chances are you’re already familiar with his work, Michael’s captured some of THE most iconic AFL photos in the last 16 years - Think the Taylor Harris kick, Lance Franklin’s 1000th goal, and more.In this pod we cover how Michael got his start via grassroots football, what he packs into his kit bag each game, and how he captures the big moments for millions to enjoy. If you’d love to be a sports photographer or want to know the stories behind the photos, do yourself a favour and listen to Michael Willson's career on the SportsGrad Podcast.We cover:(0:00) Introduction(04:02) SG Community Update (08:24) Welcome Michael(18:10) Why he chose photography(24:02) Photography portfolios in 2004-07?(26:47) The items in an AFL Photographer’s kit bag(32:51) The story behind Buddy 1000(38:38) Covering a game in the AFL (43:32) Day in the life on game day(48:47) A week as an AFL Photographer(51:06) 3 Tips to take quality photos(58:57) Michael’s main challengers(01:04:32)  #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#124: Hamish McLachlan (Seven Network) - How to commentate the AFL Grand Final#210: Brian Taylor (Seven Network) - How to be an AFL commentator*Want to stay up today with all the latest job opportunities, Q&As with professionals, new podcasts, and networking opportunities? 👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterGot a career problem you need help with? Become a SportsGrad Member and join ASK SPORTSGRAD every week. You’ll get access to our entire bank of exclusive ASK SPORTSGRAD recordings, plus join a global network of future and current industry leaders, and be able to join our Talent Collective to get hired easily.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberLooking for a job? Check out the new go-to job board of the industry.👉 Discover SportsGrad Jobs*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Clayton Henderson, the Commercial Partnerships Coordinator at Golf Australia.8 months ago Clayton was career coached by Reuben on the pod. A few months later he landed a full-time job in sport.In this episode learn the steps Clayton took to break into the industry, what it's like to work in Golf and rubbing shoulders with Cam Smith and how he overcame the challenge of being a job hunter.We cover:(0:00) Introduction(04:06) SG Community Update(07:38) Clayton's career journey(14:42) What Clayton did to land his role with Golf Australia(23:25) How he switched roles mid-contract(34:30) Insight into the mind of a job hunter(39:30) What it's like to work at Golf Australia(44:40) What Clayton would do differently in his job hunt(48:49) #AskSportsGradAdditional episodes your might enjoy:#181: Nathan Perrone (Western United FC) - The blueprint trajectory into sport#183: Clayton Henderson - Reuben coaches a grad on his career direction, resume and cover letter#212: Brant Hubber (AFL) - How to get your dream job in the AFL*Want to stay up today with all the latest job opportunities, Q&As with professionals, new podcasts, and networking opportunities? 👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterGot a career problem you need help with? Become a SportsGrad Member and join ASK SPORTSGRAD every week. You’ll get access to our entire bank of exclusive ASK SPORTSGRAD recordings, plus join a global network of future and current industry leaders, and be able to join our Talent Collective to get hired easily.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberLooking for a job? Check out the new go-to job board of the industry.👉 Discover SportsGrad Jobs*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Bianca Litchfield, Performance Analyst (AFLW & Netball) at the Collingwood Football Club, and a young inspiration for women in the sports industry.We chat about the journey to her dream job, what it’s like travelling with a Super Netball team, how to analyse the performance of Netballers, female inspirations in working in the sports industry, and what can be done to promote gender equality in sport.Tune in for a BTS insight from one of the very best young guns in sport.Bianca’s experience:Gymnastics coach (2 years)Rowing coach (6 years)Customer service assistant at the MCG (5 years)AFL High-performance Intern at Collingwood (1 year)Performance Analyst Netball & AFLW (2.5 years)We cover:(0:00) - Introduction(03:04) - Women in Sport(09:15) - Quickfire questions(19:14) - How Bianca knew analysis was the right job(23:38) - Traveling with the team (27:44) - Bianca’s ideal work day(29:22) - Working in a male dominated industry(31:48) - Bianca’s mentors(38:39) - Conclusion(40:01) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#10 - Lauren Boothby (North Melbourne FC) - Inside the World of Sports Analytics#128 - Kimberlee Furness (Netball Australia) - How to sell yourself in a cover letter#187 - Kelly Ryan (Netball Australia) - Breaking down doors to become CEO#206 - Libby Owens (Champion Data) - How to get into sport analytics*Want to stay up today with all the latest job opportunities, Q&As with professionals, new podcasts, and networking opportunities? 👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterGot a career problem you need help with? Become a SportsGrad Member and join ASK SPORTSGRAD every week. You’ll get access to our entire bank of exclusive ASK SPORTSGRAD recordings, plus join a global network of future and current industry leaders, and be able to join our Talent Collective to get hired easily.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberLooking for a job? Check out the new go-to job board of the industry.👉 Discover SportsGrad Jobs*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Was I confident from the beginning, No! But you learn to get gritty and where to find those deals”Jordan Iannuzzi, Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships at the New York Red Bulls (MLS) is on the pod to share his story.Look out for his journey working in the MLS, MLB and NBA, leveraging volunteer experience, understanding the sales cycle, what a day in Commercial Sales looks like.Tune in for an insight to selling sponsorship in the biggest sports market in the world!!Jordan’s experience:Corporate Partnerships at New York Red BullsPremium Partnership at Brooklyn NetsAdvertising at Time Out magazineSponsorships & Commercial Revenue at MLB First job at La Crosse LoggersWe cover:(04:04) - Community Update(07:25) - Welcome Jordan(10:11) - Quick Fire Questions(16:39) - What do you enjoy most about Commercial Sales in Sports(20:56) - “What partnerships are you particularly proud of?”(27:09) - How did Jordan “Sell” himself while progressing from one job to another(33:00) - 3 key skills used in Jordan’s role(41:19) - What a day in the job looks like for Jordan(45:13) - The not-so-fun parts of a corporate sales(54:59) - ASK SPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#57 - Armaan Aluwahlia (Kansas City Chiefs) - How curiosity & persistence led to the super bowl#153 - Michael Wolfert (Cincinnati Bengals) - Behind the scenes of the Super Bowl#171 - David Pryles (Hockey Australia) - How to make an immediate impact as the new CEO*Want to stay up today with all the latest job opportunities, Q&As with professionals, new podcasts, and networking opportunities? 👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterGot a career problem you need help with? Become a SportsGrad Member and join ASK SPORTSGRAD every week. You’ll get access to our entire bank of exclusive ASK SPORTSGRAD recordings, plus join a global network of future and current industry leaders, and be able to join our Talent Collective to get hired easily.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberLooking for a job? Check out the new go-to job board of the industry.👉 Discover SportsGrad JobsIf you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, Ryan*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google: How do I work close to the action in the sports industry all over the world?A: Follow Melissa Lawton’s career journey.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work in the social and broadcast side of sport, you’ll love this chat with the Chief Content Officer of SailGP, Melissa Lawton.Learn how Melissa’s career started at the Sydney Olympics, took her to India, China, Austria with Redbull, New York with Meta, and now London.So many lessons on growing new audiences, working in TV, grabbing new opportunities, insights into SailGP, and much more.Melissa’s experience:Chief Content Officer at SailGP in LondonHead of Production Meta (Facebook/Instagram) based in NYHead of Live Red Bull TV based in Salzburg Senior Producer Commonwealth Games based in New DelhiProducer and Sports Programming Manager Beijing Olympic GamesManager Sports Programming and Producer Sydney Olympics GamesSports Journalist The Age MelbourneProducer V8 Supercars Network Ten Sydney2002 FIFA World Cup in JapanWe cover:(04:56) - SG Community Update(09:51) - An introduction to SailGP(20:09) - Melissa's Career Journey(40:54) - The skills needed to be the Chief Content Officer at Sail GP(46:02) - Newsletters recommended by Melissa(55:40) - Ask SportsGradAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#50 - Finn Bradshaw (ICC) - How cricket.com.au was built#148 - Andrew Ryan (FIBA) - How to sell sports media rights#171 - David Pryles (Hockey Australia) - How to make an immediate impact as the new CEO*Want to stay up today with all the latest job opportunities, Q&As with professionals, new podcasts, and networking opportunities? 👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterGot a career problem you need help with? Become a SportsGrad Member and join ASK SPORTSGRAD every week. You’ll get access to our entire bank of exclusive ASK SPORTSGRAD recordings, plus join a global network of future and current industry leaders, and be able to join our Talent Collective to get hired easily.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberLooking for a job? Check out the new go-to job board of the industry.👉 Discover SportsGrad Jobs*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.