The SportsGrad Podcast

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 reigning champs are paving their way in the community with their work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBT and Disability communities off it.Leading this charge is Aaron Wharton - Fan Engagement Specialist - who joins us to reveal the behind-the-scenes ins-and-outs of his epic game-day and community program roles at the Sixers!Aaron reflects on his start in sport at his local Footscray indoor sports centre and why identifying his values early helped him find his unique selling point for his interview at the Sixers – a passion for ensuring sport is accessible to all Australians.We also hear about the working structure of Cricket Vic and Cricket NSW, Aaron’s lens on the future of fan engagement in sport and even get a SportsGrad listener exclusive opportunity with Aaron at the Sixers!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want to get a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with AaronConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Struggling to know where to start this year?Reuben and Ryan are kicking off the New Year of bite-sized eps with ‘5 things to focus on in 2021.’We all want to get started on the best note and attack 2021 with a clear purpose.That’s why we’ve given you the key areas to put your attention towards to ensure you are ready to seize any opportunity that presents itself.Get your pen and paper ready and start setting your agenda for the year!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've kicked off 2021 with a bang!Meet the Championship Winning Manager of Business Analytics at the Kansas City Chiefs – Armaan Ahluwalia!In 2015, Armaan took a leap of faith and left his home in Winnipeg Canada, landing a Suites and Hospitality Intern position at the Kansas City Chiefs. Since then, he has worked his way up to Manager of Business Analytics – at the team now on the brink of back-to-back Super Bowl titles!In this fascinating chat with Armaan, we get an insight into the data strategy behind the Chief's NFL commercial partnerships, he behind-the-scenes Super Bowl winning celebrations and the role of Business Analytics in the upcoming 2021 Super Bowl!We also find out Armaan’s strategic steps to networking; including his strategy to gaining his connection inside the Chiefs, the A, B and C pile of intern applicants and how he forced his way into the A pile, and his 6-month follow up strategy with his network.Get ready to grab a pen and paper and unpack this colossal episode to start the year!Stay tuned to @sportsgrad to find out Armaan’s top 3 book recommendations for students!Check out Armaan’s Podcast: Sports Business StrategyLooking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ArmaanConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** Nathan moved on to the role of Executive Manager - Event Operations at the Melbourne Cricket Club.Watch the original YouTube interview hereNathan O'Brien is the Event Operations Manager of the Australian Open, an event that welcomed a record 796,435 fans in 2019. Nathan is a great example of how building and maintaining relationships whilst still in university can benefit your career when it becomes crunch time.In this interview Nathan outlines:- How he turned his volunteer role at the Melbourne Grand Prix into a longer contract the following year- How he leveraged his experience at the Grand Prix to get the job at Tennis Australia- How students can best stay up to date with developments in the sports industry- How the Australian Open has innovated their fan experience to evolve every year- Day to day, what his role looks like during the tournament, as well as the other 52 weeks of the yearWant to increase your odds for jobs?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge to help land your first job.Sign up now!: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with NathanConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** Joel is now the CEO of Northern Territory CricketWatch the original YouTube interview hereWhat you can learn from Joel:The pathway that lead him to be the youngest CEO in Australian CricketHow Joel up-skilled himself to take on the legal requirements of player contracts and commercial agreementsWhat working in one of the world's biggest T20 tournaments looks like in-seasonReal-life implications of working in a seasonal industryThe interview process and toughest questions Joel faced up to become the CEO of NT CricketPlus, an employer's perspective on how you should be approaching your next networking eventWant to increase your odds for jobs?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge to help land your first job.Sign up now!: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with JoelConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** Antonia is now Head of Partnerships and Fan Experience at Cricket AustraliaWatch the original YouTube interview hereMeet Antonia Beggs, the former Investment Banker who is now responsible for allowing people to swim inside a stadium while they watch international cricket.Hear how Antonia ditched the financial world to work her way up the ranks at the European Tour over a 13 year period before ariving at Cricket Australia.Learn how Antonia is able to be at her best everyday, how she came to make a significant career decision, what puts her out of her comfort zone and how she's able to overcome it.Want to increase your odds for jobs?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge to help land your first job.Sign up now!: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with AntoniaConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the original youtube interview herePlaying community cricket is a big part of a lot of our summers, but what kind of work goes on behind-the-scenes to make sure that things run seamlessly?Former Australian captain Belinda Clark, EGM of Community Cricket at Cricket Australia, speaks about her route to success and offers some top tips on leadership.Want to increase your odds for jobs?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge to help land your first job.Sign up now!: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.This episode is proudly supported by Dollar Shave Club! If you’d like to support the Podcast, plus look and feel great for all your Zoom calls, then why not try out their Starter Box for just $15? Use our link to save $10 off your second delivery - featuring fantastic grooming products for men & women!Visit Dollar Shave Club at www.dollarshaveclub.com/sportsgradKeen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with BelindaConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The year is coming to an end which means it's time to look back and reflect.In this episode we:Recap the year that was at SportsGradShare the best moments on the podcastGive an insight to our plans for 2021Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sport and Event Work goes hand in hand and there are so many opportunities available for students to get involved and gain outstanding experiences.We want to make sure you’re getting the absolute most out of it.Today we deliver you 5 step-by-step strategies to ensure you are prepared to ace your next event.These clear and actionable pointers will not only ensure you make the most of the event, but transform your experience into future career leveraging opportunities.Want to increase your odds for jobs?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge to help land your first job.Sign up now!: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know how you can differentiate yourself in a competitive job market?This week’s guest Eliza Howard overcame redundancy in 2020 to land on her feet as Business Development Coordinator at Tennis Australia.In this episode, we tap into Eliza’s wealth of experience in the sports industry by going behind the scenes into her extensive interview process at Tennis Australia and explore exactly how she separated herself from all candidates.We dive into the most important skills needed for her role in the upcoming Australian Open and her tips on how students can gain internship experience by utilising contacts.Plus, we explore the lengths Eliza went to to help Richmond Football Club hit 100,000 members and how she leveraged it for future success.Want to increase your odds for jobs?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge to help land your first job.Sign up now!: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.This episode is proudly supported by Dollar Shave Club! If you’d like to support the Podcast, plus look and feel great for all your Zoom calls, then why not try out their Starter Box for just $15? Use our link to save $10 off your second delivery - featuring fantastic grooming products for men & women!Visit Dollar Shave Club at www.dollarshaveclub.com/sportsgradKeen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ElizaConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.