The SportsGrad Podcast

Meet Champion Data, the storytellers behind the game…Something a bit different today - instead of joining you from the studio, we bring you inside the Champion Data HQ in Melbourne, where we went along to meet some of the staff behind the scenes who deliver sports data all over the world.If you’ve ever dreamed of working in sports and data specifically, then this episode might spark some interest.Champion Data provides data-driven insights with high-tech speed and precision, and works closely with sporting organisations, clubs, broadcasters, sponsors, and digital media content providers. They’re behind the data for the AFL, Netball Australia, LIV Golf, and the A-League, just to name a few.This pod is a collection of bite-sized interviews with a number of staff working across data analysis, account management, broadcast design, and much more.By the end of this ep, you’ll have a pretty good knowledge of just some of the jobs you can do at Champion Data. Make sure you tune in!In this episode we cover:(0:00) - Introduction(2:43) - Daniel Hoyne (Senior Analyst) on how Champion Data works with talent such as Fox Footy(10:28) - Corey Mobilio (Sports Analyst) on working with Herald Sun and how a cold email landed him a full time job at CD(13:21) - Aaron Broughman (Data Analyst) on supplying data and reports and working on LIV Golf(16:39) - Scott Disdale (AFL Analyst) on working on the AFL website and app(19:38) - Matt Gloster (Data Analyst) on making insights from data and the creation of Nissan Net Points(23:54) - Chris Burton (Team Leader of Cloud Services) on how CD build data platforms for clients(32:12) - Phil Odlum (Design Lead) on building graphics for TV and Venue to deliver stats and player graphics(45:17) - Tom Pettigrew (Sales Account Manager) on looking after CD’s existing and future clients(51:54) - Christian Eshman (Sports Manager) on managing Netball at CDAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#206 - Libby Owens (Champion Data) - How to get into sports analytics #256 - Meet the Sail GP staff on the ground in Saint-Tropez*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Chris MacPherson, and his double life as one of the voices of sport.Monday to Friday, Chris works in the insurance industry, but he’s also been a freelance Ground Announcer and MC for the better part of a decade. Chris’ speaking gigs have led him to work with sports like the Newcastle Jets, NSWRL, Cricket NSW, Football NSW, BarTV sport and many more.In this episode, we dive into how Chris created a part-time career in sport that fits around his 9-5 insurance job. He gives advice on how he manages a balance, how to find opportunities when starting out, and how to beat public speaking nerves.If you like the idea of dipping your toe into the sports world without quitting your current job, or if you’re interested in sports media roles, tune into Chris. In this episode we cover:(0:00) - Introduction(1:42) - Community update(7:05) - Welcome Chris(14:01) - How Chris balances his 9-5 with freelance work in sport(17:10) - How he got a start as a ground announcer (23:08) - How Chris handles making mistakes(28:38) - The opportunities for freelance work in sport (35:34) - His work on podcasts(38:11) - Chris’ vision board and aspirations to become an NRL Player Agent(43:11) - Chris’ best public speaking tips(46:53) - His advice for his 20-year-old self(48:14) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#124 - Hamish McLachlan (Channel 7) - How to commentate the AFL Grand Final#210 - Brian Taylor (Channel 7/Triple M) - How to be a commentator in the AFL*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberWant to hire the best grads in sport? Let us help you recruit.👉 Help me recruit talentFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Maddy Ryan, Membership Sales Officer at the Carlton FC.Maddy made a transition into sport earlier this year, following past experience in Marketing and HR.She started off her career in sport, in a Membership role at the Richmond FC before making her way over to Carlton FC. Maddy takes us through the hiring process, how to nail an interview, and what a day in her life consists of.Membership roles are one of the most popular starting points for careers in sport, so in this episode we uncover what that journey looks like and what you need to prepare for, so you, like Maddy, can get your dream job in sport.Make sure you tune in, it’s a great one!In this episode we cover:(00:00) Introduction(06:19) Community Update(08:41) Welcome Maddy Ryan(11:06) Quick Fire Questions(12:57) Maddy’s Career Journey(17:44) Application Process at Richmond FC(21:33) - Similarities in the hiring process at Carlton and Richmond (28:55) - Onboarding process for memberships roles in AFL clubs(33:24) - What a typical day in Maddy’s role looks like (36:05) - Top 3 skills need to succeed in a memberships role(40:22) - Advice for grads looking to work in a memberships role (44:04) - ASK SPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#208 - Kerry Gassner (MOPT) - How to make a career change into the sport industry#211 - Brant Hubber (AFL) - How to get your dream job at the AFL*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberWant to hire the best grads in sport? Let us help you recruit.👉 Help me recruit talentFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friends, we’re not in the studio today… Instead this podcast comes to you from our French correspondent (hello, Reuben!) on the ground at SailGP to find out exactly what sort of jobs pull it together.If you’ve ever dreamed of working in F1, allow us to expand your ambitions to racing on water.SailGP is one of the most exciting and fastest-growing sporting leagues in the world.Like the F1, the SailGP organisers and teams travel the world racing in glamorous locations, none more so than Saint-Tropez on the French Riviera.This ep is a collection of bite-sized interviews with over a dozen staff working across Media Operations, Communications, Water Safety, Performance Analytics, Marketing, Social Media, Operations and Boat Building!By the end you’ll have a well-rounded view of the roles involved in this incredible sport.It’s high-speed, high-tech, high-sustainability, and if you love to travel, this is a dream organisation for you!In this episode we cover:(07:12) - Olivia Hogan - Head of Marketing Communications(13:50) - Kyle Whittingham - Digital Marketing and Media Manager(15:04) - Walker Potts - Rescue Swimmer(16:40) - Nathan Heslop - Safety Swimmer(17:45) - Alex Reid - Head of Performance Engineering(20:02) - Hugo Stubler - Data Analyst(20:26) - Caroline - Data Analytics Intern(20:57) - Barbara Sikorski - Head of Photo and Media Operations(23:33) - Nick Bailey - Senior Communications Manager(24:22) - Sacha Kemp - Communications Director(25:41) - Thomas Couëlle - Event Operations and Branding(26:19) - Max - Photo boat Driver(26:59) - Lisa Darmanin - Onboarder Reporter(27:49) - Caroline Nazareno - Global Technical Site Manager(28:24) - Ellen - On-water Safety Team(29:04) - Courtney - Technical Teams Operations Manager(30:30) - Max Griggs - Wing Team Lead(31:24) - Matilda - Wing Team Rigger(32:10) - Vinnie Gohram - Social Media Manager for Team Australian and New Zealand(34:15) - Reuben's recount of SailGP👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad Newsletter👉 Become a SportsGrad Member👉 Help me recruit talentFollow us on Instagram and TikTokThis episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s pod is a very special recording of a live workshop I ran last week, specifically tailored to Young Professionals in sport, to help those currently working, level up and hit some epic career goals.If you’re like I once was and you set goals (or aren’t sure how to), and forget to revisit them and drop off, this workshop is for you. I struggled with the same issues, and found goal setting overwhelming, so I read a lot of books, did a lot of trial and error, and came up with a system that makes it easier to stick to my goals than it is to drop off.In this pod, I share with you that system, and it has underpinned my career and everything I’ve done in the last 3 years. Since creating it, it’s helped me:Live my dream working & travelling the worldLicence my course in Universities in Australia and CanadaGrow my LinkedIn profile to reach 4M peopleGrow the SportsGrad Community to 650+ MembersEven beat my half-marathon PB by 6 minutes (1:22:02)You don’t have to be running a business for this to work for you - the entire team at SportsGrad now use it, and you can make it work no matter what job you’re in. The response towards SportsGrad Pro has been phenomenal, and we’re super excited to begin a new community for those who are Young Professionals and are wanting to make progress fast. Keep your eye out for more updates!On that note, I’m pumped to be sharing my process with you, as it’s the first time I’ve publicly let others in on what I do behind closed doors. Make sure you tune in to this pod, and let us know how you use this system!In this episode we cover:(00:00) – Introduction(02:27) – Webinar Begins(03:14) – What you are getting from the webinar(04:51) – Reuben’s Goal setting journey(12:56) –Career Operating System explained(16:24) – Creating your Personal Mindmap(18:06) – Setting your Vision and Goals(23:02) – Building your Habits(26:07) – Reuben’s daily cheat sheet      (28:24) – Creating your Career Operating System(32:33) – Monthly Check-in’s(36:40) – What is fear setting?(39:17) – Tips for consistency(40:00) – Q&A*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberWant to hire the best grads in sport? Let us help you recruit.👉 Help me recruit talentFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Guy Redhouse, the Product and Marketing Manager at General Travel Group.If you haven’t heard of General Travel Group, they help sports and events get the most out of their tickets, hospitality and travel - associated with organisations such as the AFL Event Office, Grand Prix Travel, and the Cricket Australia Travel Office (which you’ll hear be referred to as CATO throughout the episode).Simply put, Guy has crafted a career combining sport and travel, to help fans experience events around the world.With his experience first beginning at STA travel, he transitioned into the sport industry with the Victoria Racing Club. Here, it was where he learnt how to build websites, which lead him to 9 years in the ticketing and travel team at Cricket Australia, before later moving into Leading Teams for 3 years.If you love your sport and you love travelling the world, this episode will open your eyes with how to combine both. Definitely worth tuning into this one!In this episode we cover:(0:00) - Introduction(2:11) - Community update(8:42) - Welcome Guy(10:15) - The hidden project opportunities that can exist in sport(16:55) - Guy’s career journey post-Uni(21:49) - How he got his foot in the door of the sports industry at the VRC(26:03) - Guy’s time at Cricket Australia(30:22) - His approach to pricing a premium offering(33:27) - How they designed the Indian Fan Zone Package(35:38) - How to sell Hospitality at the Cricket(38:31 - A low at Guy’s current role(45:33) - Guy’s advice for people graduating University(55:49) - How to express yourself through your resume(1:01:08) - Guy’s final advice(1:04:08) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#179 - Will Taylor (ICC T20 World Cup) - How the ICC are building communities of cricket fans#236 - Danny Bowerin (Deakin University) - Sports Marketing Consultant career journey (so far!)*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberWant to hire the best grads in sport? Let us help you recruit.👉 Help me recruit talentFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Penny Privett, Data Visualisation Lead at the AFL.Penny is a passionate “Data Artist” with a keen eye for building informative, visually pleasing and interactive dashboards.She's got comprehensive experience across sports, telecommunication and government, and has a broad knowledge of data visualisation and analysis, and content design. She’s a wealth of expertise for both those beginning their data analytic journey, and the experts.This episode is a recording of the Masterclass Penny gave exclusive to the SportsGrad Community. If you want a taste for the events and content only available to Members, this is it. If you’re wondering why SportsGrad Members have such success finding jobs at the biggest organisations in sport, it’s because of resources and connections like these. Make sure you tune in!In this episode we cover:(0:00) - Introduction(4:34) - Masterclass begins(6:44) - Penny’s introduction(8:41) - How Penny got her job at the AFL(10:04) - How Penny moved into the Data & Analytics team(15:06) - Examples of how Penny works with different departments in the AFL(16:22) - How the AFL house’s the 18 clubs data  (17:41) - How the AFL uses data to curate the season, and project attendance/TV ratings(23:02) - How the AFL selected the data visualisation tool they chose (28:39) - An example of Penny’s KPI report(32:44) - An example of a club’s daily membership report (42:55) - How Penny developed her data visualisation skills, and how to improve yours(47:26) - How Penny would recommend using data in a job interview (54:13) - Penny’s advice on how to make data informed decisions(59:29) - Masterclass concludes Additional episodes you may enjoy:#206 - Libby Owens (Champion Data) - Journey to the CEO of Champion Data#244 - Katie Staniforth (Cricket Australia) - Event Manager at Cricket Australia*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberWant to hire the best grads in sport? Let us help you recruit.👉 Help me recruit talentFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Vi Truong, a journalism student who landed a Media and Broadcasting role at the FIFA Women’s World Cup.Still in the first year of her degree, Vi’s experience involves roles at the FWWC, a journalism internship at the Ministry of Sport, and now a Digital Media Assistant position at UniSport Australia. She jumps on the pod to talk about how she received the gig at the FWWC, a day in the life on the Media team, her best tips for group interviews, how she networks in the industry, and how she creates experiences for herself so early on in her career. Vi is a superstar SportsGrad member, who joined the community early this year. She dives into how being a member enhanced her journey into the industry, and how she utilises different tools to continually land epic roles. If you’re interested in learning how to gain experience whilst navigating your studies, make sure you tune in to this episode!We cover:(0:00) - Introduction(1:19) - Community update(11:17) - Welcome Vi(11:44) - Vi’s experience working at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup(19:54) - The ins and outs of a Media operations & Broadcast Volunteer role(22:52) - How Media Operations works at a World Cup compared to a usual event(25:56) - Her tips to nailing a group interview(30:57) - How the Matilda’s run has impacted Vi’s volunteer experience(32:50) - Vi’s daily diary and vision board(36:36) - How the SportsGrad Community has helped Vi(41:25) - Vi’s advice on the importance of volunteering before going into paid work(45:55) - What skills Vi would like to work on next(48:26) - An offer from SportsGrad(50:28) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you might enjoy:#67 - Caitlin Read (Hawthorn FC) - How to apply for and win internships#185 - Sam Hickson (Football Australia) - Living the dream with the Socceroos at the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberWant to hire the best grads in sport? Let us help you recruit.👉 Help me recruit talentFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Chris Dobson, Commercial Director at DMC Sport. Chris is an Australian living in the UK, whose work includes producing and delivering Participation kits for junior programs like Woolworths Cricket Blast in Australia, and similar with the English & Wales Cricket Board. Before landing at DMC, Chris built his experience working at Netball Australia and the Australia Sports Commission and has a wealth of knowledge in growing participation at national sporting organisations, as well as Commercial growth in the private sector. Chris is also one of the early members of the Mullagh Group, a network for Australians working in sport in London.Chris has been in the UK for over 6 years now, and is well versed in how to find work in sport in London. If you’re interested in making the London move (without desperately job hunting for 6 months when you arrive), you’re going to love Chris’ advice.In this episode, we cover:(1:36) - Community update(12:11) - Welcome Chris(23:10) - Chris’ career journey from teacher to Commercial Director in the UK(27:24) - His move to the UK(28:43) - A background to DMC Sport (33:16) - Chris’s role as Commercial Director(35:08) - A comparison of the Melbourne and London sporting landscapes (40:33) - An insight into the Mullagh group (49:16) - Chris’ best tips for preparing to land a job overseas(54:35) - UK organisations that are receptive to hiring Australians(59:48) - Chris’ final advice to to anyone looking to make the move overseas Additional episodes you might enjoy:#20 - Carlo Kasparian (FFA) - How One Volunteer Position Can Launch Your Career#69 - Tom Rose (Southampton FC) - 52 Challenges in 52 Weeks#243 - Living the dream at the NFL, IOC & Brisbane 2032 Olympics with Tom Hickey*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet Adrian Tobin, the Founder and Chief Design Officer of Kinlab.If you haven't heard of Kinlab, they're a Sports Innovation Agency that Makes Sport Better through research, Human-Centred Design, and storytelling.Their work includes some absolutely epic projects like ‘creating a fan experience strategy for the 2023 Australian Grand Prix’ and after a drop in participation, working with Cricket Australia to 'transform the grassroots cricket experience’.In this episode, we dive deep into discovering your purpose and how to design the career of your dreams with Adrian as your consultant!If you love left-field thinking and want to hear the approaches of one of the best minds in the industry applied to career development, listen in to collect Adrian's step by step approach.We absolutely love this chat. Adrian is a fascinating and curious guy who will make you to think deeply about your career.It's a long one, but we think you’ll find it well worth your time.In this episode we cover:(0:00) - Introduction(1:30) - Community update(12:44) - Welcome Adrian(13:26) - Human-Centred Design at work within a cricket team(29:06) - What is Human-Centred Design?(41:08) - Adrian's career journey and why he took a 6-month break to surf and read(49:46) - Intro to ikigai and how Adrian applied it to his life(1:02:08) - Applying Human-Centred Design to your career(1:15:47) - How Adrian started creating surf clubs around the world(1:22:37) - How to be a better storyteller in interviews(1:28:27) - How Adrian designs his week(1:42:46) - How Kinlab hired their new CEO, Arthur Gillion(1:46:55) - The lasting impact he wants to have on the sports industry(1:53:03) - #ASKSPORTSGRADAdditional episodes you may enjoy:#85 - Jay Lee (NBA) - How to Relentlessly Improve the Best Digital Products in the World (Part 1)#87 - Jay Lee (NBA) - How to Relentlessly Improve the Best Digital Products in the World (Part 2)*Want to stay up today with all the new podcasts, events, and blogs to help you get a job in sport?👉 Subscribe to the SportsGrad NewsletterNeed help landing a job in sport?Become a SportsGrad Member and get exclusive access to hidden job opportunities, networking events, resources and recruiters.👉 Become a SportsGrad MemberWant to hire the best grads in sport? Let us help you recruit.👉 Help me recruit talentFollow us on Instagram and TikTok!*This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening! You’re all legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.