The SportsGrad Podcast #208: How to make a career change into the sports industry with Kerry Gassner
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.
Meet Kerry Gassner, the man who went from truck driver, to Police Officer, to a job at the AFL!
Kerry’s Experience:
- Police detective
- Worked various roles with the AFL
- Events and operations manager at Kardinia Park
- Venue Manager at John Cain Arena
We cover:
(00:00) - Introduction
(12:54) - Kerry’s career journey
(27:28) - Transferable skills from Policing into the sports industry
(32:45) - How M&OPT transformed Melbourne into the World’s Sporting Capital
(40:04 - What it’s like working on major events
(43:36) - Influence of Mentors on his career and importance of networking
(53:00) - Kerry’s advice for transitioning into sport
(59:58) - Why you should never stop volunteering
Similar episodes you might enjoy:
#151: How to network your way into sports without getting lucky
#149: Is work experience outside of sport worthwhile
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