Meet Champion Data, the storytellers behind the game…Something a bit different today - instead of joining you from the studio, we bring you inside the Champion Data HQ in Melbourne, where we went along to meet some of the staff behind the scenes who deliver sports data all over the world.If you’ve ever dreamed of working in sports and data specifically, then this episode might spark some interest.Champion Data provides data-driven insights with high-tech speed and precision, and works closely with sporting organisations, clubs, broadcasters, sponsors, and digital media content providers. They’re behind the data for the AFL, Netball Australia, LIV Golf, and the A-League, just to name a few.This pod is a collection of bite-sized interviews with a number of staff working across data analysis, account management, broadcast design, and much more.By the end of this ep, you’ll have a pretty good knowledge of just some of the jobs you can do at Champion Data. Make sure you tune in!In this episode we cover:(0:00) - Introduction(2:43) - Daniel Hoyne (Senior Analyst) on how Champion Data works with talent such as Fox Footy(10:28) - Corey Mobilio (Sports Analyst) on working with Herald Sun and how a cold email landed him a full time job at CD(13:21) - Aaron Broughman (Data Analyst) on supplying data and reports and working on LIV Golf(16:39) - Scott Disdale (AFL Analyst) on working on the AFL website and app(19:38) - Matt Gloster (Data Analyst) on making insights from data and the creation of Nissan Net Points(23:54) - Chris Burton (Team Leader of Cloud Services) on how CD build data platforms for clients(32:12) - Phil Odlum (Design Lead) on building graphics for TV and Venue to deliver stats and player graphics(45:17) - Tom Pettigrew (Sales Account Manager) on looking after CD’s existing and future clients(51:54) - Christian Eshman (Sports Manager) on managing Netball at CDAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#206 - Libby Owens (Champion Data) - How to get into sports analytics #256 - Meet the Sail GP staff on the ground in Saint-Tropez*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*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.

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