The SportsGrad Podcast

Could you imagine yourself working with the world’s leading high-performance technology every day? That’s exactly the reality for Erin Kearney, Marketing Manager at VALD Performance! Meet Erin; a Bachelor of Journalism and Communications Graduate at the University of Queensland who has now paved a career spanning over 7 years in Sports Technology. Erin explores her highlights of working with elite sports data and analytics, sheds light on the importance of what it means to build broad experience and a portfolio as a graduate and shares the networking tactics she has used to land her dream roles in Sports Technology.   In this episode you will learn: -      What it’s like to work with ‘objective human measurement systems’ for elite athletes everyday [5:00]-      Why Erin says to not “be a snob when it comes to your first job” and why you shouldn’t “turn down an opportunity because you’re scared you might fail” [21:00]-      The importance of broadening your experience and building a portfolio as a graduate [23:14]-      The networking tactics Erin has used to land her dream roles in Sports Technology [24:45]-      What you can expect to see from Erin and VALD Performance at the Australia Sports Technology Conference [38:40]-      Plus heaps more! You can see more of Erin and VALD Performance at the Australian Sports Technology Conference coming up on November 20. For 30% your ticket off use the code SGRAD30!***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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like the idea of working in an array of global sports such as AFL, Basketball, Soccer, Rugby and Surfing? How about working with Executives at NSOs down to Volunteers at grassroots clubs? Plus plying your trade with the world’s leading innovative technology? That’s exactly what can be on offer for you in a career in Sports Technology! In this episode, we are joined by Cam O’Riordan - Board Member for the Australian Sports Technologies Network and Director of Sales and Marketing at SportsTG - the global leader of integrated sports technology and digital solutions. Cam shares with us his learnings from a career spanning 10 years in Sports Technology as well as what volunteers can expect the future to look like for grassroots sport management platforms.Plus, Cam reveals what he looks for when hiring graduate candidates at SportsTG, why he priorities some over others and shares a first-hand example of why his most recent applicant interview blew him away. In this episode you will learn:-      The future of grassroots sport management platforms and how you can measure your impact as a volunteer at your grassroots club [10:00]-      The array of sports, people and technology Cam works with at SportsTG [17:23]-      The top qualities Cam looks for when hiring new candidates [20:30]-      Cam’s #1 tips to get your foot in the door in Sports Technology [27:30]-      What you can expect to hear from Cam at the upcoming Australia Sports Tech Conference [32:30]-      Plus heaps more!You can see Cam at the Australian Sports Technology Conference coming up on November 20. For 30% your ticket off use the code SGRAD30!***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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Australia Sports Technology Conference is coming up on the 20th of November, so we want to make sure you’re prepared to make the absolute most of your experience!Networking can be a daunting and nerve-racking experience at the best of times – let alone from behind a screen.In this episode, we prepare you with the tools to gain the genuine connections and industry knowledge you need to unlock the hidden job market at a virtual conference.You can catch our very own Reuben Williams, along with world-class speakers in Sports Technology from across the globe, at the Australian Sports Technology Conference by Sports Tech World Series!To save 30% off your ticket to the virtual conference, use the code SGRAD30 at the checkout!***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 ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we enter the world of Sports Technology with Justin Harman!Justin (Sports Tech World Series Operations Manager and Australian Sports Technologies Network Brand and Communications Manager) has been paving a career in the realm of all things start-ups, data, technology and its intersection with sport – for the last three years.In this episode, Justin gives us a behind-the-scenes insight into the world’s leading Sports Tech event – Australia Sports Tech Conference – and reveals what he has learnt from listening to hundreds of presentations from the Sports Tech elite for a living.Justin talks all things 'Sports Tech' as he shares the highlights of working in the wide world of Sports Technology, the exciting opportunities that exist for graduates in the rising Sports Tech & Analytics industry and who students can expect to rub shoulders with and learn from at the upcoming Australia Sports Tech Conference.In this episode you will learn:-      Justin’s highlights of working in the world of Sports Technology [4:55]-      The two most memorable Sports Technology presentation’s Justin has witnessed [18:00]-      How Justin overcame his fears of public speaking [25:50]-      How students can rub shoulders with the best minds in Sports Technology [30:10]-      How you can win $5000 at the upcoming STWS - AFL Champion Data - Hackathon [33:40]-      Plus heaps more!You can see all of Justin’s incredible work come to life at the Australian Sports Technology Conference coming up on November 20. For 30% off use the code SGRAD30!***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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stressed out about university?Overwhelmed with exams and assignments?Anxious about your results?We’ve got you.Listen in as University of Notre Dame Alumni Ryan Walker gives you his top 4 tips to deal with University stress.We’ve been there and done that which is why we want to share with you the best time-management, distraction, procrastination and positive self-talk strategies that worked for us – to not only get you through university in one piece but with flying colours!Join the SportsGrad members for FREE thanks to Dollar Shave Club!1. Get your Starter Box for just $15 from www.dollarshaveclub.com/sportsgrad2. Send a screenshot of your receipt to @sportsgrad on Instagram and receive your codeto get your FIRST MONTH OF SPORTSGRAD MEMBERS FREE3. Sign up here: 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 ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could you imagine yourself running up to 80 of Australia's biggest major stadium events a year across AFL, Cricket, Soccer and Concerts?That is the reality for Eray Saban – Stadium Event Manager at Marvel Stadium!In this episode, Eray gives us a comprehensive insight into the planning it takes to put on a U2 concert for 80,000 people, what goes on behind-the-scenes at the Big Bash T20 Grand Final and the three critical skills you need to be successful as a Stadium Manager.Eray discusses why he is so confident the events industry will bounce back and gives you the practical ideas you can put into action at your grassroots club to increase the quality of your events and accelerate your experience in event management.Plus, Eray shares his story on why his role as Movember ambassador is so important to him and and how you can get involved in the Movember cause today!Whether you are interested in the inner-workings of stadium events and building a career in Event Management or just love sitting in the stands and supporting your team with a meat pie and coke, then this is the episode for you!  In this episode you will learn:-   Why Eray has lead ‘Team Saban’ to raise over $125,000 for the Movember Foundation-   The tools that can help you approach a friend and start a meaningful conversation today-   How Eray handles the pressure and stress involved with leading major events  -   The things Eray didn’t expect before starting a career in Event Management-   The strategies Eray used to build his network and the practical ways you can increase the quality of events at your grassroots club-   Plus heaps more!Check out 'Team Saban' Movember TeamWant to increase your odds for jobs?Introducing our all new 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tick off the calendar, make a list of goals and…. listen to The SportsGrad Podcast October Review!Yes, it’s already that time of the month!Welcome to your one-stop-October-shop as Reuben and Ryan share their key learnings, favourite tips and exclusive insights from our sensational guests this month!-      Bec Bruhn (PGA of Australia)-      Reuben Williams (Learnings from Cricket Australia)-      Ryan Walker (Cricket Australia)-      Mitch Woods (St Kilda FC)Join the SportsGrad members for FREE thanks to Dollar Shave Club!1. Get your Starter Box for just $15 from www.dollarshaveclub.com/sportsgrad2. Send a screenshot of your receipt to @sportsgrad on Instagram and receive your codeto get your FIRST MONTH OF SPORTSGRAD MEMBERS FREE3. Sign up here: 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 ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to know how you can sell sponsorship at your grassroots club?Look no further than this week’s guest, Mitch Woods – Commercial Growth Manager at the St Kilda Football Club!With a wealth of knowledge from working with sponsors for Richmond Cricket Club, Netball Australia, TLA and Noosa Australian Football Club, Mitch gives you his tried and tested tips to find sponsors for your club, realise your assets to create the ultimate sponsorship package and start raising revenue today. As General Manager of Noosa Australia Football Club, Mitch reveals how he went about establishing his network and gaining sponsors in a brand new town and shares his most creative sponsorship package involving a super box, seafood platter and Dane Swan…Plus, we discover how the skills and values of grassroots sport can be translated to the elite level, how you can leverage your grassroots experience into a job in the AFL and the creative commercial and digital strategies Mitch is using at the resurgent St Kilda Football Club in 2020.In this episode you will learn:-      The commercial strategies Mitch is using at St Kilda FC in 2020 [16:00]-      Mitch’s tips to networking on Zoom [8:30]-      Mitch’s local-level role that started as a ‘line in the sand decision’ and turned into ‘greatest experience I’ve ever done’ [13:35]-      What you can be doing today to establish a network and start raising money for your local grassroots club [37:00]-      How Mitch leveraged his grassroots experience into the role of Sponsorship Account Manager at Netball Australia [41:00]Want to increase your odds for jobs?Introducing our all new 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if we told you that in your first 4 years of work you would win 3 AFL premierships?That is precisely what Richmond FC Football Technology Officer, Kevin Wilson did.In this very special episode recorded immediately after the 2020 AFL Grand Final, Kev walks us through the feeling of working with the winning team on the biggest day of the AFL calendar.In this episode you will learn:How Kev ended up singing the team song arm in arm with 3 x premiership captain Trent Cotchin and 3 x Norm Smith medallist Dustin Martin on the CH 7 broadcastWhat it's like working inside a competing team on Grand Final dayThe role of Football Technology Officer and how it contributes to team successWhat it's like working inside the AFL hub and how it impacted the day to day operations of RichmondWant to increase your odds for jobs?Introducing our all new 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 KevinConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the SportsGrad members for FREE thanks to Dollar Shave Club!1. Get your Starter Box for just $15 from www.dollarshaveclub.com/sportsgrad2. Send a screenshot of your receipt to @sportsgrad on Instagram and receive your codeto get your FIRST MONTH OF SPORTSGRAD MEMBERS FREE3. Sign up here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/membershipOn Monday, our presale members tuned in to hear Reuben run through a live job application for an entry level position at Aus Cycling!At our SportsGrad Members Beta Launch Webinar, our members learnt how to structure and articulate their resumes and cover letters to grab attention.Reuben explained how your job as an applicant is to fill the need of an organisation, and how you can gather all the relevant points of data that allow you to shape your application to fill their needs - putting you significantly ahead! Enjoy 10 minutes of the 1-hour session, as Reuben shows how you can analyse the skills, character traits and organisational values in order of importance on your next job application.Join the presale members to watch the full webinar, improve your applications, plus gain access to a suite of future webinars to increase your odds for jobs!Sign up now!: https://www.sportsgrad.com.au/membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.