The SportsGrad Podcast

We’ve got NEWS!!We are stoked to announce SportsGrad have raised a seed funding round led by the founders of Spark Event Group, with a unique collaboration to provide young people a powerful springboard from casual work into full-time careers!We're super excited to take this idea BIG.But a few people have asked us… “Who invested in SportsGrad?” Introducing Bennett Merriman & Shannan Gove, Directors of Spark Event Group, and Co-Founders of Rosterfy.Before any of this, they started a company called Event Workforce Group, which eventually merged with another company called Miles Per Hour Event Management into Spark Event Group - you’ll hear from Geordie Miles next week.When the Melbourne Marathon asked Bennett (21) & Shannan (just 19) to round up 20 friends to remove leftover cans of tuna from the MCG before they would be fined, they saw an opportunity to provide a casual workforce to the biggest events in Australia.For over a decade these guys paved the way for sport management students to get meaningful work experience at the biggest sporting events in the world, and grew a database of more than 20,000 staff, at 800 events a year.And now through their business Rosterfy, with third co-founder Chris Grant, they’ve turned their own volunteer management software into a SaaS product to help the biggest clients in the world, including…The Super Bowl, the FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games, and UEFA Champions League.We absolutely loved this chat learning about all the things that happened behind the scenes and are sure you will too.We cover:How two cousins from Geelong turned an idea into international businessEarly days at EWG and getting their business off the groundHow they picked up clients, would promise work, and find a way to get it doneThe birth of Rosterfy and their expansion into the USWorking with the Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, Comm Games and moreKey learnings from their startup journeyVision for the future working with Spark, SportsGrad and Rosterfy complimenting each otherAfter all the guys have been through, we are absolutely stoked to have their experience supporting SportsGrad.If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello friends!Internships can be daunting and it can be easy for them to pass you by.But, if you do them right, the benefits they can bring you are truly invaluable and can set you up for your career ahead.Tune in for 4 of the best ways to make sure you’re getting the most out of your internship experiences.*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*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.

Hello friends! Ever dreamed of commentating the biggest moments in global football? Simon Hill has spent over a decade calling the largest international matches, and is now synonymous with Australian football. Of course we HAD to ask Simon about that match against Uruguay in 2005, and the 2006 World Cup, but his experience isn’t exactly what you’d expect! For a fascinating insight into commentating while Craig Foster is going berserk, and how football can grow in Australia, enjoy this chat with Simon Hill. We cover:Simon’s experience commentating one of Australia’s biggest sporting momentsHow Simon got his start in commentaryPractising your craft and reviewing your callsPreparation before commentating a matchInfluential figures and mentorsThe state of Australian FootballAdvice for people trying to get into the football media*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*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.

Hello friends!There’s one question that hits our desk more than any other…“How do I differentiate myself from others?”Fair question too, jobs in sport are hot property, everybody dreams of working in sport. But you have to have a point of difference.Tune in for our 6 strategies that will lift you head and shoulders above the pack.If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*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.

Hello friends! Coaching AFL players to be fitter and stronger sounds like the hottest job in sport right? You’re in a high-performance environment, the best players in the comp are under your watchful eye, feedback is fast and direct, and everyone is there to get the most out of each other! If you’re dreaming of the ultimate job in strength & conditioning, Steve Moore from Carlton FC gives the rundown on exactly what it’s like! We cover:How Steve made a critical career decision that led to the AFLThe nature of Steve’s job and how it was shaped by the pandemicThe ‘addictive’ environment of an AFL club and how it motivates Steve in his everyday lifeDealing with the stress of high performance and wins and lossesWhy it’s so important in 2022 to be a generalist and how to set yourself up to be oneTop tips for grads considering a career in strength & conditioning *If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*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.

Hello friends!Looking for an opportunity, but not getting many takers from your cold emails? The last thing you want to do is make an employer groan when they read your request - so, here’s what you’re going to do…Tune in for a detailed step by step guide on how to approach an organisation for an internship (the right way).*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*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.

Hello friends! If you want to make a change in sport, you have to win hearts and minds. Passion is peaking. The stakes are high. And that’s exactly what Australian Cycling faced when they restructured an entire sport. Organisations with over 130 years of history were being dissolved into one - AusCycling. On today’s ep, Kipp Kaufmann from AusCycling is here to talk us through the biggest merger of sporting organisations in Australian History. We cover:The nature of his role: ‘Executive General Manager of Sport’The unification of Australian Cycling and Kipp’s involvementChange management and how to bring people ‘on the journey’Differences between the old model of cycling and the newHow National and State bodies are structured in Australia*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*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.

Hello friends! Hands up if the zoom fatigue is real? We hear you. BUT we all still have to show up. So, if you don’t want to let it affect you later in your career when things get real, it’s time to form some good habits early. If you want to learn the things we do to get the most out of every zoom class or meeting, tune in!*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*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.

Hello friends! Our good friend Armaan Ahluawalia is back for a Q&A on networking! We asked our community members for their burning questions, and got the answers from one of the brightest minds in sport. Armaan is the ultimate professional and has an incredible ability to breakdown steps in career development, hence we constantly refer people to his first podcast while he was at the Kansas City Chiefs in episode #57! Since working for the Super Bowl Champs, he’s moved to BSE Global who own Australia’s adopted NBA team, the Brooklyn Nets! We cover:- How to prepare for a zoom/coffee meeting about a job- Following up with connections in the right way- Professionalism on LinkedIn- Mindset and nerves before meetings- How to get started if you’ve never networked before*If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*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.

Hello friends!Are you making the most of LinkedIn? If not, you could be missing out on the 80% of job in the hidden job market. If you’re keen to change your odds, tune in for a detailed step by step guide on how to lead a cold contact to a zoom call that could change the course of your career.If you want to learn more about us, feel free to connect with us on LinkedIn: Reuben, RyanOr if you’d like to ask us any questions, join the SportsGrad Community! It’s THE place to be if you want to get your foot in the door, hire people quickly & easily, or learn from the best in the world.You can also find us on insta @sportsgradAnd if you're interested in more podcasts related to a certain topic (e.g. Events, High Performance etc.) check out our best picks here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/podcast*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.