The SportsGrad Podcast

Searching for your avenue into the sports industry? The most important step you can initially take is to uncover your own strengths and capabilities – and acknowledge their value towards a real career path. In this jam-packed episode, Reuben breaks down how you can reveal your interests, values, skillsets, achievements and desirable environments and ultimately use them to shape your ticket into the sports industry. If you are dedicated to go even deeper, check out our ‘Roadmap to Jobs in Sport’ – a comprehensive guide to lead you through your discovery phase into sport including a dream resume template!   **** 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/sportsgrad Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.au Follow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect with Reuben Connect with Ryan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we bring you a very special episode direct from Olympic House, Switzerland! Garth Towan (Commercial Counsel) gives us an incredible account into his career path to becoming a Sports Lawyer and an insight into day to day life working at everybody’s dream organisation - the International Olympic Committee!After growing up in the Victorian Country town of Balliang, Garth studied Law at Deakin and Melbourne University and held roles working at a Sports Firm that allowed him to deal with major sports federations within Australia. But in 2018, Garth packed his bags and moved his life over to Lausanne, Switzerland to take up his dream role at the IOC.Garth shares with us his wealth of knowledge in creating outstanding early experience and building a deep resume, how you can utilise networking and opportunities in Sports Law and the unbelievable commercial planning for the long and short term timelines of the 2020, 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games - in an episode that simply cannot be missed!We cover:Garth's number 1 tip to create opportunities during Covid-19What day to day life as a Commercial Counsel at the IOC.Garth’s sliding doors moment with a literal ‘elevator pitch’.Why Lausanne, Switzerland is considered the International sporting hub.An update from the delayed Tokyo Olympics and the commercial planning involved eight years out from the 2028 LA Olympics.Plus heaps more!*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 | YouTubeConnect with GarthConnect with ReubenConnect with Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seeking out a mentor can seem like a daunting task. But in reality, it is far from that. And the result can be a priceless resource for advancing your career aspirations to the next level! In Episode 15 of the SportsGrad Podcast, Ryan breaks down where to search, what to look for and how to spark a meaningful connection with an industry professional. In five achievable steps, this episode will leave you with a strategic plan to not only gain the invaluable guidance and inspiration of a mentor but build a rewarding relationship for all. Well, what are you waiting for? Get to work and start networking!   **** 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/sportsgrad Follow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect with Reuben Connect with Ryan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keen to find out what it’s like working at the AFL? This week we get a sneak peek inside AFL House as we chat with young-gun Tom Richardson - Licensing Coordinator at the AFL! In this three-vote performance, Tom gives us the rundown on how he initially got his foot in the door, spring-boarded into a permanent position while still studying at University and ultimately dominated his way up from Consumer Business and Events Intern to Licensing Coordinator at the AFL within one year! In this episode you will learn: How to prepare for the interview process at AFL House  The role of Consumer Business in sport  The perks of working at the AFL Brownlow Medal, ANZAC Day and Grand Final How volunteering at University Committees can be a catalyst for your career Plus heaps more!   **** 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/sportsgrad Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.au Follow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect with Tom  Connect with Reuben Connect with Ryan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off the back of Reuben's 'Redundancy to relaunch' story being published in 2 newspapers, Ryan sat down with him to take a deeper dive into some of the motivations and self-doubts that arose during the 8 weeks Reuben lived alone to build SportsGrad.   You can read Reuben's article here: https://bit.ly/2De2RTJ   Redundancy to relaunch: The opportunity of an epidemic   In this episode you will learn:   Reuben's motivation for writing the article The learnings he took from living alone for 8 weeks How he overcame a lot of the self-doubt that comes with pursuing your passion And the backstory to the Michael Angelo inspired photo that ended up with a half page spread in the newspaper    ***   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/sportsgrad Follow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect with Reuben Connect with Ryan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you found yourself thinking "how can I get experience in sport when there are no opportunities at the moment?" You’re not alone – it’s the number 1 question we get.  This week we run you through the three achievable steps to creating priceless experience in sport right now! Volunteering at grassroots sport can be your golden ticket Choosing a passion and identifying the opportunity in it can take you anywhere Starting with the end result in mind will set you up for success   Additionally, SportsGrad Host Reuben elaborates on how he applied these three steps to his role as President of the Deakin University Sports Society (DUSS) – resulting in a tangible, real-world and results-driven experience to showcase in his job interview at Cricket Australia. Like the sound of this so far? Head to ww.sportsgrad.com.au to download our FREE guide ‘4 Steps to Create Outstanding Experience in Sport’ and get to work on supercharging your resume!   **** 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/sportsgrad Follow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect with Reuben Connect with Ryan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craving your NBA fix? Curious about the inner-workings of the 2020 season?  The long-awaited NBA return is finally here and this week we get a front-row pass into one the world’s most iconic sporting organisations! Natalie Lebamoff (Sales Coordinator) takes us inside the inner sanctum of the Chicago Bulls during the recent shutdown and gives us her masterclass in nailing your next job interview and the skills needed to coordinate over 100 major brand partners.  In this episode you will learn: How Natalie’s ‘shot in the dark’ application lead to a dream job at the Chicago Bulls. How to create an internship role for yourself. Her underrated tips to dunking your next interview. Why ‘there’s no job description for passion’ in sport. Behind the scenes roles in The Last Dance ESPN/Netflix docuseries. Plus heaps more!   **** 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/sportsgrad Keen to add outstanding experience to your resume? Download our FREE eBook at www.sportsgrad.com.au Follow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect with Natalie Connect with Reuben Connect with Ryan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SportsGrad Podcast loves doing things in fives. This week SportsGrad Host Ryan takes you through the Five 5s to maximising your semester at university. These five bulletproof steps will not only assist in channelling your goals but will be crucial to getting on the front foot and differentiating yourself at the conclusion of the year! Well, what are you waiting for? Grab a pen and paper and get to work on accelerating your success this semester! **** If you enjoy the podcast, would you 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.au 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/sportsgrad Follow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect with Reuben Connect with Ryan   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what life is like for an AFL Performance Analyst? This week Lauren Boothby (Performance Analyst at the North Melbourne Football Club) takes us into the world of elite Sports Analytics! Lauren delves into her experiences at the West Coast Eagles, West Coast Fever and North Melbourne FC by giving the SportsGrad Podcast an insight into what it truly takes to succeed in the competitive environment of professional Sports Science. In this episode you will learn: The fascinating day-to-day roles of an AFL Performance Analyst. Why University Placement provided a 'dream come true'. How a casual coffee turned into a successful job interview. The importance of volunteering in breaking into the industry. Plus heaps more!   **** 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.au Follow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect with Lauren Connect with Reuben Connect with Ryan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Networking. Feel anxious, stressed or plain uneasy just by the thought of it? You’re not alone. This episode of the SportsGrad Podcast will equip you with the tools needed to jump out of your comfort zone and combat those fears of uncertainty, judgement or rejection. Reuben and Ryan dive right into the priceless strategies to lowering your expectations, keeping a long-term vision, and approaching the industry professionals – revealing half the battle alone is just attending!  Episode 9 reinforces the notion that breaking into the sports industry is more about 'who you know than what you know', and will leave you excited about the possibilities of where your new connections can take you!  **** 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.au Follow @sportsgrad on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Connect with Reuben Connect with Ryan   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.