The SportsGrad Podcast

Presenting a special edition wrap from our first Melbourne Meetup!On Wednesday, February 10 at the Corner Hotel Richmond, over 100 students and professionals alike gathered for the inaugural SportsGrad meetup. Reuben and Ryan reflect on what went down, the highlights of the night and their favourite conversations.Plus, we share our future plans for our next SportsGrad Meetup!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want to get a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Aubrey Walton will be busy at Raymond James Stadium putting together the final pieces of a day five years in the making.After chasing her dream to work in the NFL, Aubrey left her 900 population home town of Sycamore, Ohio to make the move to one of more than 4 million in Los Angeles.She now leads the committee of people who choose the location of the Super Bowl, NFL Draft and Pro Bowl each year.In this must-listen episode, Aubrey takes us behind-the-scenes into the criteria and process the NFL undertakes to choose the host city of the Super Bowl and reveals some of the outstanding pitches from city’s vying for her teams' attention and ultimate right to host the annual Championship game. Plus, we find out how Aubrey prepared for 11 interviews over 3 months (yes that’s 11), flying between Los Angeles and New York City, for her job at the NFL and explore how she has grown as a leader, from intern to director, over her career.Before you tune into the biggest event in sport, enjoy listening to Aubrey’s remarkable journey! Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want to get a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with AubreyConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 through everything you can expect at the networking event and how you can prepare accordingly.Our goal for the event is to take the pressure off both sides and let connections form naturally. We want to help you learn different perspectives from interesting people that will shape your roadmap to a job you’re connected with… not just ‘any job in sport’.We look forward to seeing you there!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want to get a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the reigning champs are paving their way in the community with their work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBT and Disability communities off it.Leading this charge is Aaron Wharton - Fan Engagement Specialist - who joins us to reveal the behind-the-scenes ins-and-outs of his epic game-day and community program roles at the Sixers!Aaron reflects on his start in sport at his local Footscray indoor sports centre and why identifying his values early helped him find his unique selling point for his interview at the Sixers – a passion for ensuring sport is accessible to all Australians.We also hear about the working structure of Cricket Vic and Cricket NSW, Aaron’s lens on the future of fan engagement in sport and even get a SportsGrad listener exclusive opportunity with Aaron at the Sixers!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, resume templates, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Want to get a job in sport? Download our FREE eBook ‘How to Get Jobs in Sport. The SportsGrad Method’ at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with AaronConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 all want to get started on the best note and attack 2021 with a clear purpose.That’s why we’ve given you the key areas to put your attention towards to ensure you are ready to seize any opportunity that presents itself.Get your pen and paper ready and start setting your agenda for the year!Looking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Armaan took a leap of faith and left his home in Winnipeg Canada, landing a Suites and Hospitality Intern position at the Kansas City Chiefs. Since then, he has worked his way up to Manager of Business Analytics – at the team now on the brink of back-to-back Super Bowl titles!In this fascinating chat with Armaan, we get an insight into the data strategy behind the Chief's NFL commercial partnerships, he behind-the-scenes Super Bowl winning celebrations and the role of Business Analytics in the upcoming 2021 Super Bowl!We also find out Armaan’s strategic steps to networking; including his strategy to gaining his connection inside the Chiefs, the A, B and C pile of intern applicants and how he forced his way into the A pile, and his 6-month follow up strategy with his network.Get ready to grab a pen and paper and unpack this colossal episode to start the year!Stay tuned to @sportsgrad to find out Armaan’s top 3 book recommendations for students!Check out Armaan’s Podcast: Sports Business StrategyLooking to get a head start in 2021 with your career in sport?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge.Become a member: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with ArmaanConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** Nathan moved on to the role of Executive Manager - Event Operations at the Melbourne Cricket Club.Watch the original YouTube interview hereNathan O'Brien is the Event Operations Manager of the Australian Open, an event that welcomed a record 796,435 fans in 2019. Nathan is a great example of how building and maintaining relationships whilst still in university can benefit your career when it becomes crunch time.In this interview Nathan outlines:- How he turned his volunteer role at the Melbourne Grand Prix into a longer contract the following year- How he leveraged his experience at the Grand Prix to get the job at Tennis Australia- How students can best stay up to date with developments in the sports industry- How the Australian Open has innovated their fan experience to evolve every year- Day to day, what his role looks like during the tournament, as well as the other 52 weeks of the yearWant to increase your odds for jobs?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge to help land your first job.Sign up now!: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with NathanConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** 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 be the youngest CEO in Australian CricketHow Joel up-skilled himself to take on the legal requirements of player contracts and commercial agreementsWhat working in one of the world's biggest T20 tournaments looks like in-seasonReal-life implications of working in a seasonal industryThe interview process and toughest questions Joel faced up to become the CEO of NT CricketPlus, an employer's perspective on how you should be approaching your next networking eventWant to increase your odds for jobs?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge to help land your first job.Sign up now!: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with JoelConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

** Antonia is now Head of Partnerships and Fan Experience at Cricket AustraliaWatch the original YouTube interview hereMeet Antonia Beggs, the former Investment Banker who is now responsible for allowing people to swim inside a stadium while they watch international cricket.Hear how Antonia ditched the financial world to work her way up the ranks at the European Tour over a 13 year period before ariving at Cricket Australia.Learn how Antonia is able to be at her best everyday, how she came to make a significant career decision, what puts her out of her comfort zone and how she's able to overcome it.Want to increase your odds for jobs?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge to help land your first job.Sign up now!: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with AntoniaConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Watch the original youtube interview herePlaying community cricket is a big part of a lot of our summers, but what kind of work goes on behind-the-scenes to make sure that things run seamlessly?Former Australian captain Belinda Clark, EGM of Community Cricket at Cricket Australia, speaks about her route to success and offers some top tips on leadership.Want to increase your odds for jobs?Check out the SportsGrad Membership! Including live webinars, Q&As, and SportsGrad led forums that will give you that extra edge to help land your first job.Sign up now!: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests.This episode is proudly supported by Dollar Shave Club! If you’d like to support the Podcast, plus look and feel great for all your Zoom calls, then why not try out their Starter Box for just $15? Use our link to save $10 off your second delivery - featuring fantastic grooming products for men & women!Visit Dollar Shave Club at www.dollarshaveclub.com/sportsgradKeen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.auFollow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | LinkedInConnect with BelindaConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.