The SportsGrad Podcast
Episodes
#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...
#151: How to network your way into sport (without getting lucky)
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends!We are back and more excited than ever for another year of POD!To kick off the year we’re going to help you keep the job odds forever ...
#150: 5 things we learned from building SportsGrad in 2021
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!What a rollercoaster of a year it has been!! And how are we already at episode 150?! Time seriously flies. To celebrate the milestone...
#149: Is work experience outside of sport worthwhile?
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been thrown the curveball of accepting a job outside of sport?It might not be as bad as first thought.Many people take a LONG time to br...
#148: Andrew Ryan (FIBA) - How to sell sports media rights
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what goes on behind a billion dollar sports broadcast deal?The majority of revenue is sport comes from media rights, but how does anyone...
#147: I'm not qualified. Should I apply?
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Has a job come up that you’d LOVE to get but you don’t think you’re ready for?Even if you miss out, there’s so much to gain from applying that...
#146: Jacob Colangelo (Softball WA) - How to get a job in sport halfway through your Masters
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Jacob started a Masters of Sport Management at the beginning of the pandemic he seriously questioned whether he would be able to secure a job on ...
#145: Anna Livingston (Tennis Australia) - How people with a disability can grow a career in sport
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tomorrow is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), so today we’re uncovering their opportunities to work in sport!To lead us through i...
#144: Journey to Sydney Kings first female Assistant Coach with Fleur McIntyre
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!Not a professional athlete but would LOVE to coach professional athletes?Don’t worry, there’s still hope for you.Our case in poin...
#143: 6 questions to bring into an interview
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!Ever get stuck not knowing what to ask at the end of an interview?If you don't have any questions, you're missing out on an opportuni...
#142: Binuk Kodituwakku (Adelaide FC): How analytics guides AFL list management
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You've seen the selections, but what REALLY goes on behind the scenes on draft night?How do clubs make decisions on players?How do they forecast the l...
#141: 5 questions to ask before the interview
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to stand out in a job interview? Calling in advance is a great move, but what do you ask them?And how do you do it in a way that's positive?On to...
#140: Tom Scollay (Cricket Mentoring) - How to turn your passion into your profession
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!Tom Scollay is the mentor he wish he had as a young athlete.Driven by a professional career cut short, Tom has turned his attention t...
#139: 7 ways to boost your confidence for an interview
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!How did you feel walking into you last job interview?Nervous? Anxious? Second guessing everything you've done?At least one of us is g...
#138: Hiam Katrib (FIFA) - Staffing the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is approaching quick and they need the best people involved.But what roles are on offer? And who do t...
#137: How I answered "what experience are you most proud about?"
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How you answer this question says a lot about you.It signals what's important to you, your values, and the weight of your influence.Play it safe and y...
#136: Rohit Ramasubramanian (Rajasthan Royals) - How professional teams create new revenue
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!Are you aware of how professional teams bring home the bacon?It's more than just tickets, sponsorship and broadcast.To run us through...
#135: 3 things to do when you can't get a job
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!Missed out on a job recently? Missed out regularly? Feeling like you've hit a bit of a roadblock and not sure what do do next?Before ...
#134: Anshul Thakaran (Table Tennis Australia) - Finding your dream job in another country
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!Today on the show is one of our favourite SportsGrad Members, Anshul Thakran.Have you ever thought about making a jump overseas to fi...
#133: How to answer "What's your biggest weakness?"
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G'day friends!Ever been asked to explain the not-so-great parts about you?Sharing your weaknesses is a curly proposition...God forbid you end up overs...
#132: Max Abbott (ICC T20 World Cup) - How to promote a record breaking T20 Cricket World Cup
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day legends!!Question: How do you get 86,174 people to create history at the MCG?Further, how do you even get to be part of the team creating hist...
#131: 7 mistakes to avoid when networking
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!We need to chat. It's about your networking.We get that it's tough, and important people are daunting, but you know just as well as w...
#130: Ryan resigns from Cricket Australia
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!Ryan has resigned from Cricket Australia to join SportsGrad FULL TIME!!We can hardly believe it either.For 4 years Ryan lived the dre...
#129: How to transition to another department
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you got your foot in the door but low-key eyeing off another role? 👀It's a daunting prospect, you might feel like you owe your boss or that yo...
#128: Kimberlee Furness (Netball Australia) - How to sell yourself in a cover letter
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G'day grads!Does your cover letter regularly get called for an interview? Or does it land in the 'C-pile'?If the latter, this episode is going to bust...
#127: 4 steps to effectively ask for feedback
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode might be the most meta of all episodes...Interviews, resumes, presenting, podcasting, you name it...No matter what you do, if you can ...
#126: Hire Our Grads!
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends!Today we're super excited to announce that we're introducing a new initiative - 'Hire Our Grads'Here's the gist of it:We get heaps of DM...
#125: Reuben's new job with the T20 World Cup
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends!You might have seen, Reuben has found a cool gig with ICC T20 World Cup Australia! Today on the pod, we discuss everything involved, and...
#124: Hamish McLachlan - How to commentate the AFL Grand Final
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends!!Have you ever dreamed of commentating the biggest sporting events on earth for millions of viewers?This is your masterclass, and Hamish...
#123: How to know your career is on track
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends!!We've reached the final principle of 'How to get into sport without getting lucky':Principle #8 - Invest so much time that it worries y...
#122: Dr. Dom Condo (Geelong FC) - Managing the diet of the Geelong Cats
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey guys!!Have you ever wondered what career in sports nutrition looks like?Or perhaps you just want to know how your eating habits compare to the eli...
#121: How to find career direction
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello legends!!We're back to break down another principle of 'How to get into sport without getting lucky':Principle #7 - Discover your career path by...
#120: Karina Chilman (AOC) - Managing Covid at the Olympic Games
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!Today on the show is Karina Chilman!Did you know it was possible to change careers for 5 weeks?If you thought you had to be pigeon ho...
#119: How to Build a World Class Network
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G'day legends!!We're back to break down another principle of 'How to get into sport without getting lucky':Part 2 of Principle #6 - Get comfortable ta...
#118: Sean Cary (USTA) - BTS of Grand Slam Court Operations
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day team!!Today we're going behind the scenes of the US Open with Sean Cary.If you've ever wondered how it comes together and what jobs are on off...
#117: How to Talk to Anyone
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello friends!!We're back to break down another principle of 'How to get into sport without getting lucky':Principle #6 - Get comfortable talking to p...
#116: Matt Levy - How to Prepare for the Paralympics
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!!Today on the show we are joined by Paralympic Champion Swimmer, Matt Levy OAM.Matt has won a staggering 53 medals (including Gold in ...
#115: 4 Unknown Jobs at the Olympics
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Team!!Did you sit and watch the Olympics thinking, "gosh I'd love to work there one day"?We certainly did.They say you can't be what you can't see...
#114: Morgan Mitchell - How to Run at the Olympics and work with International Brands
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
G’day friends!Today on the show is Australian superstar 800m runner, Morgan Mitchell!Morgan is fresh off the plane from competing at her second Olym...
#113: Member Success Story - Saloni Pradhan (Cricket Australia)
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Saloni arrived in Australia to study Sport Management, she only had one goal in mind... get a job at Cricket Australia.We're glad to report that ...
#112: Peter Brukner - How to Start a Career in Sports Medicine
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where were you when Cathy Freeman won Gold in 2000? Dr Peter Brukner OAM was looking after her medal.Today we dive into sports medicine with one of th...
#111: How to submit your resume at SCALE
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to get into sport without getting lucky:Principle #5 - LinkedIn allows you to publish your resume in 1000 different ways at scale. Most people hav...
#110: Daniel Simons (Golf Australia) - How to Master your Job Application
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"There's a 5 second window which you've got to impress me"How long does each job application take you to submit?2 hours to write and review?If the wor...
#109: How to conquer ‘cultural fit’
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to get into sport without getting lucky:Principle #4 - Invest time mixing socially with the types of people who will hire you. If you can thrive h...
#108: Bianca Hunt (AGNT BLAK) - How to make career defining decisions in your twenties
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They say your first job defines the rest of your career...Well meet Bianca Hunt. The 25 year old determined to live on her terms, and not afraid to ma...
#107: How to stay top of mind with your network
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to get into sport without getting lucky:Principle #3 - Learn to create examples. Learn to sell yourself. If you can do both you will climb rungs.A...
#106: Christy Collier-Hill (Deakin Melbourne Boomers) - How to prepare yourself to be a CEO
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever dared to dream about being the CEO of a sporting team, Christy Collier-Hill tells us exactly how she did it.In this chat, the General...
#105: How to sell yourself in an interview
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to get into sport without getting lucky:Principle #3 - Learn to create examples. Learn to sell yourself. If you can do both you will climb rungs.E...
#104: Marc Ohlmus (Sky Racing) - How to grow a career from communication
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you think your communication skills need a touch up, look no further than Marc Ohlmus.Marc has transitioned from roles in PR and content creation, ...
#103: How to get work experience without a resume
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to get into sport without getting lucky:Principle #2 - When you're starting out, acquire easily attainable opportunities at grassroots clubs, char...
#102: Opportunities for Grads following changes to NCAA rule
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Massive news coming out of the US during the week, NCAA athletes can now benefit from their name and image!This presents huge commercial opportunities...
#101: How to articulate WHY you want to work in sport
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to get into sport without getting lucky:Principle #1 - Take time to discover WHY you want to work in sport. A clear vision is more attractive than...
Bonus: 1st birthday live Q&A
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
SportsGrad has turned 1, so we celebrated with those who give a damn!Last night we jumped on zoom and faced up to the curly questions our Community ha...
#100: How to get into sport without getting lucky
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over 99 episodes, our goal has been to demystify what it takes to land a job in sport.We chatted with everyone from CEOs, to grads in their first week...
#99.5: We're having a party and you're invited!!
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
That's right guys, SportsGrad is turning 1!!To celebrate, we're gathering all our friends from around the world on Zoom.Join us on Monday June 28 at 7...
#99: Joel Seymour-Hyde (Octagon) - How to launch your career in a sports marketing agency
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what life’s like inside a global sports marketing agency?Joel Seymour-Hyde gives an insight into Octagon where he works with the bigge...
#98: 100 Members - Thank you!
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to raise the bat, we've hit 100 members!!To celebrate, here's an insight to what it's like being part of the Community, and the impact it's ...
#97: Dr. Adam Karg & Dr. Jonathan Robertson (Swinburne/Deakin University) - What the impact of the pandemic means for your career
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone's got their view on what COVID-19 means for the future of sport, so we called in the 'Profs' to explain with research.Dr. Adam Karg (Swinburn...
#96: 3 common interview questions to prepare for
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Tell us about yourself & why you want the job?""Tell us about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.""Tell us about a conflict you had wi...
#95: Sarah Styles - How to create generational change for gender equality in sport | Part 2
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to make generational change for gender equality in a sport the size of cricket? Sarah Styles achieved just that in her role as Head o...
#94: How to show your personality on your resume
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To whom it may concern, this episode is for anybody at risk of presenting like a robot.Want to really spice up your applications?Check out Reuben's br...
#93: Sarah Styles - How to create generational change for gender equality in sport | Part 1
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to make generational change for gender equality in a sport the size of cricket? Sarah Styles achieved just that in her role as Head o...
#92: Ask us anything
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a snippet taken from a recent SportsGrad Members Q&A webinar.Inside we answer:What is best to include on my resume to improve my c...
#91: Kaylia Stanton (Melbourne Vixens) - How to Manage a Dual Career
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you think pursuing one professional career is tough, try pursuing two!For Kaylia Stanton, that's her reality.Professional Goal Shooter for the Melb...
#90: How to Stay in Tune with the Sports Industry
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The sports industry is a 24/7 news outlet with things happening each and every day, so how can you keep on top of it all? In this episode, we go throu...
#89: Adam Bishop (Athletics Australia) - Why grassroots experience leads to jobs in sport
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever doubted the credibility of experience in grassroots sport, Adam Bishop, GM at Athletics Australia, is gonna wanna make you pick up the ...
#88: How to Choose Grassroots Initiatives
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had some great ideas to bring to your volunteer position but don't know how to choose between them? We dive into how to choose your grassroots in...
#87: Jay Lee (NBA) - How to Relentlessly Improve the Best Digital Products in the World | Part 2
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered prototyping your career?How do you know a certain job is for you before you try it?Today we get one of the best critical thin...
#86: What to do if you didn't make the most of university
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Partied too hard at University? Slept through class (guilty), or didn't actively seek work experience?It's a hard task trying to convince an employer ...
#85: Jay Lee (NBA) - How to Relentlessly Improve the Best Digital Products in the World | Part 1
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you know 99% of your fans will never attend a game in their life, how do you keep them engaged?Today we take a dive into digital product manageme...
#84: How to Find Work Interstate and Overseas
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking the leap to move interstate or overseas can be a daunting one.What will the people be like, are their jobs that will suit me, where will I go i...
#83: How to be the Team Manager of the Australian Women's Cricket Team with Urmila Rosario
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Where were you when Australia won the Women's T20 World Cup Final in front of 87,000 people? Today's guest was managing the team.Fresh from a world re...
#82: Specialising vs Generalising
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The battle between choosing to specialise or generalise can be a complex decision. Questions arise like, "if I generalise will I not be skilled enough...
#81: Nathan Perrone (AFL) - How to transform your career prospects within 6 months as a student
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be fooled by his age, there is so much you can learn from Nathan Perrone.Nathan is an excellent example of the top end talent about to graduate,...
#80: How to Deal With Interview Failure
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, you’ve done all the hard work and have prepared for your job interview only to find you haven’t got the job, now what? If you have found yours...
#79: How we get guests to come on the podcast
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One FAQ we get is "how do you guys get guests from the International Olympic Committee, the NFL, the NBA, and the EPL onto the podcast?" Today we lift...
#78: Who to Reach Out to on LinkedIn
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to optimise who you can reach on LinkedIn listen now! Networking on LinkedIn can be nerve-racking. You might think, who should I ask, wher...
#77: Cameron Vincent (Golf Australia) - How Long Term Vision Leads to Large Career Results
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, you get your first job in the sports industry but now what? In this episode, Cameron Vincent shares his 8-year experience working for Golf Austral...
#76: Amy's Coaching Call With Reuben That Led to a Job at Collingwood FC
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Hakim recently just landed a dream job at the Collingwood Football Club… but how did she do it?Step 1: Saw the job available on the SportsGrad M...
#75: Jimmy Galvin (Aqua Rugby Australia) - How to Launch Your Own Sporting Organisation
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know how to get a sporting organization off the ground? Well, meet the CEO of Aqua Rugby Australia, Jimmy Galvin! Jimmy’s experience in spor...
#74: 5 Jobs That Will Actually Get You On The Field
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's what every person dreams of... standing side by side with the players.In this episode, Reuben and Ryan chat through from their experience at Cric...
#73: Jack Lloyd (Rugby Victoria) - First Week on The Job
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may know him has 'Producer Jack' from The SportsGrad Podcast, Jack Lloyd, one of our favourite sons has landed his first full-time job at Rugby Vi...
#72: 3 Things to Add to Your LinkedIn Profile
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you like low hanging fruit, then this is the episode for you!We all know LinkedIn is important, but are you using your profile as well as you could...
#71: Donny Singe (Manly Sea Eagles) - How to Launch a Career in High Performance
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever dreamed about working with the best athletes in the world?In this episode, Donny Singe shares with us the ins and outs of High Performance indust...
#70: Live Job Application for the Geelong Cats with Reuben
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share a snippet of our exclusive Training Night #6 on the SportsGrad Membership.Our members joined Reuben for a Live Job Applicati...
#69: Tom Rose (Southampton FC) - 52 Challenges in 52 Weeks
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
‘Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.’ It’s the quote that inspired Tom Rose to embark on the most extreme of New Year’s resoluti...
#68: How To Measure Your Work
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is measuring your work important?Because you’re going to have to share examples of your work in your next application.When you’ve got hard evi...