The SportsGrad Podcast

#250: How to design the career of your dreams with the Founder of Kinlab, Adrian Tobin

06 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Adrian Tobin, the Founder and Chief Design Officer of Kinlab.If you haven't heard of Kinlab, they're a Sports Innovation Agency that Makes Sport ...

#249: How to be an Account Manager at a Sports Marketing Agency with Justin Harman of Greenroom Digital

30 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Justin Harman, Senior Account Manager at Greenroom Digital. Justin’s career in sport has led him to all things start-ups, data, technology, dig...

#248: SportsGrad in Europe | Le Tour De France , IOC, UEFA and more

23 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Reuben & Ryan catch up to discuss the latest from Reuben’s European adventure, as well as updates to the SportsGrad Community and upco...

#247: How to be an Event Manager at Football Australia with Sam Hickson

16 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Sam Hickson, the Football Australia Event Manager with a 10 year plan to work on Brisbane 2032. Sam has already lived the dream in sport, working...

#246: SportsGrad in London - Meetup debrief

09 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the pod we recap what was an EPIC London meetup. Tune in to hear just how it went, who was there, and what we loved.Plus, hear what it’...

#245: SportsGrad in London - What Reuben's been up to in the UK

02 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Reuben & Ryan catch up to chat all things SportsGrad in the UK, what Reuben’s been up to, who he’s been meeting, random opportunitie...

#244: Event Management at Cricket Australia with Katie Staniforth

25 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Katie Staniforth, the former Early Childhood Teacher turned event extraordinaire, and current Senior Event Director at Cricket Australia. Katie’...

#243: From Commercial Lawyer to living the dream at the NFL, IOC & Brisbane 2032 with Tom Hickey

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Tom Hickey, Director of Corporate Development and Commercial Legal Affairs at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games.Tom has an incredi...

#242: The Origins of The Grade Cricketer with Sam Perry

11 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Sam Perry, podcaster, author and presenter from The Grade Cricketer.Sam along with past guest Ian Higgins, run one of the funniest sports podcast...

#241: Why I want you to know about my sexual assault

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

4 years ago I woke up to being sexually assaulted by a male colleague after a staff party. Today, he was finally found guilty. I can’t explain how r...

#240: How to be a Biomechanist at the Victorian Institute of Sport with Victoria Brackley

28 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Dr. Victoria Brackley, a Biomechanist at the Victorian Institute of sport.What’s Biomechanics?Biomechanics uses data, physics, and technology t...

#239: Journey to Head of Community at Melbourne City FC with Sunil Menon

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Sunil Menon, the dynamic leader driving Melbourne City FC’s City in the Community program.Sunil’s resume boasts a pair of Cricket World Cups,...

#238: Journey to Sports Diversity & Inclusion Consultant with Rana Hussain

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Rana Hussain, A Diversity & Inclusion Consultant who is a true game changer in the industry, being a passionate advocate for social inclusion...

A (month late) quarterly check-in

07 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

G'day friends!This ep is all about lifting the lid on SportsGrad and letting you under the hood.Today we're checking in with each other, how we're fee...

#237: How Josh Growden launched The Kicking Consultant

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#236: Sports Marketing Consultant career journey (so far!) with Danny Bowerin

23 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 posi...

#235: How to be the Head of Legal at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with Emily Jackson

16 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Oly...

#234: From Sport Management student to Global Event Manager with Cormac Rabl

09 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 C...

#233: How to be the Chief Media Officer at Formula E with Aarti Dabas

02 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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. S...

#232: How to be the AFL Chief Photographer with Michael Willson

26 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#231: Journey to Commercial Partnerships Coordinator at Golf Australia with Clayton Henderson

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Clayton Henderson, the Commercial Partnerships Coordinator at Golf Australia.8 months ago Clayton was career coached by Reuben on the pod. A few ...

#230: Performance Analysis at Collingwood Super Netball with Bianca Litchfield

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Bianca Litchfield, Performance Analyst (AFLW & Netball) at the Collingwood Football Club, and a young inspiration for women in the sports ind...

#229: How to sell sponsorship 
in the MLS with Jordan Iannuzzi

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“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 Pa...

#228: Journey to Chief Content Officer at SailGP with Melissa Lawton

19 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 wonde...

#227: How to be a Performance Analyst for Pro Tennis Players with Shane Liyanage

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dream of working with elite athletes?If you’re the analytical type, a career as a Performance Analyst could be just for you. To find out exac...

#226: What it's like to be at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar (ft. Football Australia Chairman, Chris Nikou)

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know what it's actually like to be at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar?This World Cup has caused more headlines than any other in history, but are ...

#225: T20 World Cup tournament time jobs with Jack Lloyd & Harrison Orchard

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When a tournament rolls around, it's all hands on deck to deliver the show. No matter what your day job is.Today we shed light on four tournament-time...

#224: Member & Fan Services jobs: what you need to know

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Are you the ultimate people person?Then a job in member & fan services could be for you!Better still... These roles are the perfect ...

#223: How to turn your passion into your profession with Tom Scollay

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone ought to have a coach like Tom Scollay.Meet @scolls5, the cricket coach behind @cricketmentoring taking social media by storm, and helping yo...

#222: What it's like to be an Executive Director at FIBA

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Ever wondered what life is like at the top? Must be nice, right?Well to get a proper overview we asked Executive Director of FIBA Oceani...

#221: Networking in sport Q&A with Armaan Ahluwalia (Brooklyn Nets)

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Networking not your thing? Don’t worry, we’ve called on our man in sponsorship at the Brooklyn Nets to help you get through. Armaan Ahluwalia is p...

#220: NRL Game Day Manager: what you need to know

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Want the ultimate game day experience?Look no further than a Game Day Manager role!For Lauren from the Newcastle Knights in th...

#219: How to make connections in sport

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey guys it’s that time again to share a drink with people who work in sport!SportsGrad Meetups are coming to Perth, Sydney and Melbourne this Novem...

#218: Participation jobs: what you need to know

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!What if you could spend your career growing the game of your favourite sport?Here's why jobs in participation are so important:- Pr...

#217: How to be the CEO of the ICC T20 World Cup with Michelle Enright

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Ever wondered what it’s like being the CEO of one of the biggest tournaments in the world? Michelle Enright, CEO of the Men’s I...

#216: Performance analytics jobs: What you need to know

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Do you love a number crunch? And fancy watching sport from the boundary line like Vincent?Then a career in performance analytics could b...

#215: How to be a recruiter in the AFL with Kall Burns (Gold Coast Suns FC)

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Think you can spot athletic potential when you see it? Perhaps a career in recruitment is for you?Meet Kall Burns, the longest-standing staff member o...

#214: Customer Support jobs in sport: what you need to know

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Need a stepping stone into the sport? Look no further than Customer Support jobs!From communicating with fans to helping out club admins...

#213: How The Grade Cricketer became a global success with Ian Higgins

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

@thegradecricketer boasts a 250k+ YouTube following, 130k+ Twitter account, 2x best-seller books, a chart-topping podcast, TV show, sold-out internati...

#212: Event Management jobs: what you need to know

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Do you dream of being right in the middle of the biggest sporting events? Perhaps that's assisting at things like the World Cup Qua...

#211: How to be a Partnerships Coordinator at the AFL with Brant Hubber

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Brant Hubber, the 21-year-old who landed a dream job in sport management at the AFL!Brant’s Experience:- Casual Work at the Australian Open- Co...

#210: How to be an AFL Commentator with Brian Taylor

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Taylor is the voice of footy. His experience:20+ years as lead commentator for the Seven Network and Triple M140 AFL games for Richmond and...

#209: Social media jobs: what you need to know

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Want to make a career out of scrolling on Instagram and TikTok?We’re talking being right in the thick of the action and the main commu...

#208: How to make a career change into the sports industry with Kerry Gassner

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dreading work today? Dreaming about a career in the sports industry?We’ve got the perfect person to show you just how to make that industry swap.Mee...

#207: Strength & Conditioning jobs: what you need to know

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Picture this - your office is the MCG, your clients are elite athletes, and you're surrounded by 70,000 screaming fans.For strength...

#206: Journey to CEO of Champion Data with Libby Owens

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Love sport, stats, or want to be a CEO? You have to listen to Libby.If you watch Australian sport, chances are you've seen a number provided by C...

#205: Marketing jobs: what you need to know

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!5 things your job in sports marketing could ask you to do:Place a ‘finals’ campaign on a billboardWorkshop ways to increase particip...

#204: Dom Tyson (Clutch & Co Golf) - How to build a sports apparel brand

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Keen to start your own sports apparel business?We sat down with ex-AFL star Dom Tyson to discuss how he did it with Clutch & Co Golf...

#203: Team Operations jobs: what you need to know

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Can you see yourself working in Team Operations like Reuben? Assisting the world's best athletes might not be exactly what you expe...

#202: Blair Crouch (Melbourne Stars) - How to be a General Manager in the W/BBL

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Remember Jerry Krause? General Manager of the Chicago Bulls in the Michael Jordan doco?Well if you reckon you'd like the job of a wheeli...

#201: Commercial Partnerships jobs: what you need to know

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Do you think you’d enjoy Ryan’s dream job in Commercial Partnerships at Cricket Australia?To get the what, the why and the how in 8 ...

#200 - How to get a job in sport without getting lucky (revisited)

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past 199 episodes our guests have worked dream jobs at the Super Bowl, the Olympics, the NBA and more.What most people don't know?They use th...

#199: Sam Joseph (VALD) - How to launch your career in Health Tech

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Hey sport science geeks, Ever considered a career in Health Tech? VALD Performance are the leading provider of human measurement technol...

#198: 5 content creator tools to learn to work in social media

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Want to become a gun social media producer? 🤳YouTube tutorials are your best friend. But to make sure you learn the right tools, toda...

#197: How to get a social media job in Formula 1 with Sophie Reis from Australian Grand Prix Corp.

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!It’s lights out and away we pod!!!Today we sit down with Sophie Reis, Social Media Coordinator for the Australian Grand Prix Corporati...

#196: 8 steps to setup your LinkedIn profile like a pro

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Just getting started on LinkedIn? Or has it been forever since you gave your profile a touch up?Follow these simple 8 steps and your pro...

#195: Dr. Jason Chan (Melbourne Storm) - How to be a team doctor in the NRL

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Calling all future-sport Medicos!! This is how you become a Doctor in elite sport.Introducing Dr. Jason Chan from the Melbourne Storm, t...

#194: 5 things I wish I knew when I started my career

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!We all hope we know everything when we start our careers.Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way!Today Ryan goes through the 5 ...

#193: Suzie Rhydderch (Sydney Swans) - How to be a psychologist in the AFL

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!So what DOES a psychologist do in an elite sport setting? And how do they contribute to player recruitment and development?Meet Suzie, s...

#192: 4 reasons why you have to attend a SportsGrad job fair

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Problem: I don’t know how to find the jobs that I wantSolution: A SportsGrad Job Fair.Tune in to hear 4 reasons why a job fair is exac...

#191: What it's like to attend a SportsGrad Meetup

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!4 states, 50 organisations, 350+ guests.Today we’ve sat down to recap our recent industry meetups! Tune in as we go through who w...

#190: 5 ways to grow your network easily with SportsGrad

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Not sure how to reach out to someone?Don't know WHO to reach out to or WHAT to say when you see them?Meeting new people to help you...

#189: Reuben & Ryan's favourite episodes in the last year

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!From the Super Bowl, to the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, A-League Champions & even job interview advice from Hamish McLachlan, the pas...

#188: 4 things to do after you've been to a networking event

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Fact: The most important part of attending a networking event is the follow-up.But the good news is the hard part is done!Now, all that'...

#187: Kelly Ryan (Netball Australia) - Breaking down doors to become a CEO

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Kelly Ryan is one of the very few female CEOs in Australian sport.This week we learnt about her journey to the top and what it takes to ...

#186: 5 things NOT to do when you network in person

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!So, what are the no no’s of networking in person?Well, there’s a few, and part three of our ‘How to network’ series is here to t...

#185: Sam Hickson (Football Australia) - Living the dream with the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Picture this: you’re running on the pitch with the Socceroos after they’ve just won a penalty shoot-out to make the FIFA World Cup.&...

#184: How to network in person without being awkward

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!'Hey siri: How do I network without being awkward af?' Part two of our 'How to network' series is all about what to do to get the m...

#183: Clayton Henderson - Reuben coaches a grad on his career direction, resume and cover letter

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends! Do you need a bit of hands-on help with your career? If you’re not sure what to do next, your mindset isn’t quite right, or your ap...

#182: How to prepare to get the most out of a networking event

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Feel like a nervous wreck at the thought of networking?Don't worry, we've got the perfect antidote:Introducing our four-part podcast ser...

181: How to get a Commercial Partnerships job in football with Nathan Perrone (Western United FC)

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Nathan, in the last 18 months he’s gone from working at his local gym, to the VFL, to the AFL and now, just 3 months into the job, he’s helpe...

#180: The most important decision you'll make in your career

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The successful people in the sports industry all have one thing in common.They've made countless decisions throughout their careers, but none is more ...

#179: Will Taylor (ICC T20 World Cup) - How the ICC are building communities of cricket fans

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends !Do you ever wonder how an international competition goes about increasing fan engagement? Introducing ‘SQUADS’, an initiative ...

#178 - Skills you should and should NOT add to your LinkedIn profile

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!What would you think of your LinkedIn profile if you were low-key stalking yourself? Would you be impressed? Would you hit yourself up?N...

#177: Natalie Cook OAM - How to prepare like an Olympian to work at Brisbane 2032

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Do you dream of working at a home Olympic & Paralympic Games? Pfft, Of course you do!Lucky for you Natalie Cook (5x Olympian and Syd...

#176 - How to tap into large networks in sport even if you don't know anybody

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Networking can be scary and breaking into new networks is never easy, especially within the sports industry.Starting early is important,...

#175: Oliver Gilbert (Gemba Group) - How to transition from a BIG 4 firm to sport

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Calling all commerce grads, did you know you have options outside of the big 4? Meet Oliver, despite a full workload consulting at ...

#174: How to win jobs ahead of people with more experience

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Have you ever felt you lost out on an interview because you didn't have enough experience? We're here to give you tips on how to beat th...

#173: Jacob Tober (Core Advantage) - How to launch your career in sport science

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guys… We may have just found the model sport science grad!! Now well and truly a professional, Jacob Tober is a learning machine. At uni he was top ...

#172: Sarah Styles (Office for Women in Sport & Recreation) - How to accelerate gender equality in sport

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Sarah Styles’ first remit in sport was to make her role redundant. You read that right. To get Australian Cricket to the point where t...

#171: David Pryles (Hockey Australia) - How to make an immediate impact as the new CEO

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Ever wondered… How does one become the CEO of a national sport? Well friends, today we have the PERFECT person to answer all the ...

#170: How to be a Social Media Producer at Cricket Australia with Emily Collin

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Em Collin, one of the BEST in the world at covering sport on socials.But how’d she go from running the socials at her local pizza shop to Tweet...

#169: How we turned a podcast into a startup

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!We’ve spent the last few weeks letting you in on the stories of the people who have backed us. So this week, we thought it was ti...

#168: Geordie Miles (Spark Event Group) - How to turn casual work into full-time careers

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends! Some good news… It just became a WHOLE lot easier to land your dream job in sport! Why? We’re now working super closely with Spark ...

#167: Bennett Merriman & Shannan Gove - How Spark and Rosterfy became an industry powerhouse, and why they're investing in SportsGrad

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 collab...

#166: 4 ways to get the most out of an internship

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 tr...

#165: Simon Hill - How to be the voice of Australian Football

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends! Ever dreamed of commentating the biggest moments in global football? Simon Hill has spent over a decade calling the largest internation...

#164: 6 strategies to differentiate yourself in 2022

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#163: Steve Moore (Carlton FC) - Life of an AFL Strength & Conditioning Coach in 2022

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

#162 - How to approach an organisation for an internship

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

#161: Kipp Kaufmann (AusCycling) - How Australian Cycling merged 18 organisations in to one

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#160: Zoom confidence - How to be engaging online

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#159: Armaan Ahluwalia - Networking in Sport Q&A

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#158: Networking on LinkedIn: From cold contact to Zoom call

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ch...

#157: Journey from graduate to FIBA Executive Director in 8 years with Amanda Jenkins

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Amanda Jenkins, the very first female FIBA Executive Director (region CEO).Amanda joined FIBA Oceania as a Sports Administrator as a graduate in ...

#156: The 3 types of people you should connect with

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends,One particular question keeps hitting our inbox, that is..."Who should I connect with?"To help transform your scattergun approach into a...

#155: Adam Kyle - Interview prep | What HR wants you to know about their organisation

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends! What does this rugby coach know about jobs in sport? Quite a bit!! Meet Adam Kyle, HR Business Partner at the Australian Sports Commiss...

#154: 5 times networking propelled a student’s career

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!You've heard from us, now it's time to hear from 5 students who have networked their way into jobs.No matter what your situation, take a...

#153: Michael Wolfert Jr. (Cincinnati Bengals) - Behind the scenes of the Super Bowl

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends! Of all the annual events in sport, it does not get bigger than the Super Bowl. Our man Michael Wolfert from episode #8 has been in the ...

#152: 6 times networking changed our careers

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hello friends!Want to know the #1 thing that has changed our careers for the better?People.We can’t figure it all our by ourselves - just look at us...