The SportsGrad Podcast

#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...

#67: Caitlin Read (Hawthorn FC) - How to Apply For and Win Internships

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if we told you that you could go inside the mind of a hirer and find out exactly what they are thinking?-      What...

#66: 5 Ways to get a Head Start at Uni

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Heard of the snowball effect?It is your answer to making a strong start at university.Picture your employability as a snowball. The more experiences y...

#65: Morgan Todd (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment) - The Business of Team Ownerships

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Could you imagine managing the commercial strategy and partnerships of four major sports teams in the NBA, Major League Soccer, Canadian Football Leag...

#64: Grassroots Mindset

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve hit episode 64 and you know what that means?You’d be right in guessing it’s Ryan’s second-highest cricket score for the mighty Subiaco-F...

#63: Abby McNish (Carlton FC) - How to Squeeze the most out of your Time at University

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to find out how you set up your career while at University?This week we are joined by Abby McNish - Commercial Marketing and Administration Coord...

#62: Melbourne Meetup Wrap

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Presenting a special edition wrap from our first Melbourne Meetup!On Wednesday, February 10 at the Corner Hotel Richmond, over 100 students and profes...

#61: Aubrey Walton (NFL) - How to Choose the Location of the Super Bowl

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know how the host city is picked each year to hold the Super Bowl?As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs playoff in Super Bowl LV,...

#60: Melbourne Meetup!

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wednesday, February 10, 6pm Corner Hotel Richmond.Lock it in your diary... it's our first official SportsGrad Meetup!In this episode, we run you throu...

#59: Aaron Wharton (Sydney Sixers) - Fan Engagement in a Season without Home Games

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

#58: 5 Things to Focus on in 2021

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

#57: Armaan Ahluwalia (Kansas City Chiefs) - How Curiosity and Persistence led to the Super Bowl

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Rebroadcast | Nathan O'Brien (Tennis Australia) - Tennis Australia Event Operations Manager (Australian Open)

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

** Nathan moved on to the role of Executive Manager - Event Operations at the Melbourne Cricket Club.Watch the original YouTube interview hereNathan O...

Rebroadcast | Joel Morrison - W/BBL Commercial & Operations Manager

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

** 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...

Rebroadcast | Antonia Beggs (Cricket Australia) - Cricket Australia Interim EGM of Broadcasting & Commercial

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

** Antonia is now Head of Partnerships and Fan Experience at Cricket AustraliaWatch the original YouTube interview hereMeet Antonia Beggs, the former ...