So you want to work in sport.

You are not alone, and that is exactly the problem.

Sport is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Everyone is passionate. Everyone has a degree. Everyone is willing to work hard. And yet most people spend years on the outside looking in, never quite understanding why.

It is not a capability problem. It is a method problem.

I am Reuben Williams, founder of SportsGrad. I landed a job at Cricket Australia the day after I finished university. When COVID hit and I was made redundant, I was headhunted into a role that doubled my salary. Not because I got lucky, because I had a method that most people never find.

Since then that method has helped over 800 people land jobs in sport, from graduates with no experience to career professionals who thought the window had already closed. We have built a global network that members can tap into from day one, and spent ten years inside this industry learning exactly how hiring actually works.

80% of jobs in sport are never advertised. The people landing them are not the most qualified. They are the most visible, the most connected, and the most prepared to convert opportunity into an offer.

That is what The SportsGrad Method teaches.

How I can help you:

1. Listen to The Method — real coaching call snippets every Wednesday so you can hear the work in action.

2. Read The SportsGrad Newsletter — weekly insight on breaking into sport the right way.

3. Apply for The SportsGrad Method Program — if you are serious about making this happen, this is the fastest path. We review every application personally.

If you refuse to settle for a career you do not care about, you are in the right place.

Let's get to work: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

Reuben

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Steph is one of the few people who built a career in sport entirely from the ground up. After graduating with a Sports Management degree, having originally enrolled in PE teaching before pivoting in her final year, she cut her teeth in retail management before finding her way into sport through a volunteer role at Football Victoria. She was even rejected three times before landing her first paid role in the industry. What followed was seven years and four progressively senior roles from Summer Sevens Coordinator to MiniRoos Development Officer to Administrative Coordinator, all while completing her HR Management qualifications on the side.

When she finally made the leap to the AFL level, both Melbourne Football Club and Carlton came calling in the same week. She chose the Dees and hasn't looked back since.

Now she sits at the centre of Melbourne FC's people and culture operation, responsible for recruitment, onboarding, training and development, policy, performance reviews, and keeping the club's engagement scores where an AFL club's need to be.

If you want to hear straight from the source on how to break into sport, handle rejection, and build a career from scratch, tune into this week's episode with Steph!

We Cover:

(03:04) - Interview starts

(16:01) - What Steph learnt from working in retail

(23:23) - How the HR role at Melbourne FC came about

(26:23) - What does a typical day/week look like in Steph's role

(29:18) - How HR performance is measured and what initiatives MFC take to improve workplace culture

(35:06) - What the recruitment timeline in sport looks like

(39:56) - How many people land jobs through references

(42:46) - DOs and DON'Ts of applying for a role

(45:48) - How Steph tackled the challenges of being a female in a male-dominated industry

(48:59) - What challenges Steph faced in landing a job in sport

(51:15) - How Steph decided what career path to take when she was lost for career direction

(53:31) - What helped Steph stand out in each of her roles

(54:24) - Why you need your own 'Board'

(57:05) - Why Steph enjoys 'giving back' to people

(58:34) - How to land a job in sport in the next 30 days

(59:23) - Biggest 'pinch me' moment in Steph's career

(01:01:41) - What Steph would have done if not a career in sport

(01:02:17) - What a perfect day at work looks like

(01:03:34) - Steph's question for next guest

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Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

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Thanks for listening, much love!

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So you want to work in sport.

You are not alone, and that is exactly the problem.

Sport is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Everyone is passionate. Everyone has a degree. Everyone is willing to work hard. And yet most people spend years on the outside looking in, never quite understanding why.

It is not a capability problem. It is a method problem.

I am Reuben Williams, founder of SportsGrad. I landed a job at Cricket Australia the day after I finished university. When COVID hit and I was made redundant, I was headhunted into a role that doubled my salary. Not because I got lucky, because I had a method that most people never find.

Since then that method has helped over 800 people land jobs in sport, from graduates with no experience to career professionals who thought the window had already closed. We have built a global network that members can tap into from day one, and spent ten years inside this industry learning exactly how hiring actually works.

80% of jobs in sport are never advertised. The people landing them are not the most qualified. They are the most visible, the most connected, and the most prepared to convert opportunity into an offer.

That is what The SportsGrad Method teaches.

How I can help you:

1. Listen to The Method — real coaching call snippets every Wednesday so you can hear the work in action.

2. Read The SportsGrad Newsletter — weekly insight on breaking into sport the right way.

3. Apply for The SportsGrad Method Program — if you are serious about making this happen, this is the fastest path. We review every application personally.

If you refuse to settle for a career you do not care about, you are in the right place.

Let's get to work: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

Reuben

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Chris is one of the few people who successfully crossed the bridge from private practice law into the world of professional sport. After graduating from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Laws and completing exchange programs in Shanghai and Denmark, he cut his teeth at top-tier firm Minter Ellison, where years of grinding through clerkships, graduate rotations, and high-pressure corporate work laid the foundation. A pivotal secondment to the Department of Education opened his eyes to in-house life, and sparked the move that changed everything.

He put his hat in the ring for a role at AGPC, beat out the field, and hasn't looked back since, earning multiple promotions in under four years to reach Principal Legal Counsel. He was also named a finalist in the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Sport & Entertainment Awards 2024, and has spoken on the main stage at the ANZLA Sports Law Conference. On top of all this, Chris gives back as a mentor in the SportsGrad Method program.

If you’re looking to swap your corporate skills into a career in sport, tune into this week’s episode with Chris!

We Cover:

(03:18) - Interview starts

(04:39) - Quick Fire Questions

(09:00) - Why Chris wanted to become a lawyer and what his journey looked like

(14:21) - How Chris' role at AGPC came about and how the AGPC is structured

(18:26) - Chris' growth within the AGPC

(20:54) - What Chris' role looks like during and outside of event period

(23:24) - How Chris supports different internal departments

(25:10) - What 'event week' looked like for Chris at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix

(27:53) - Insight into negotiations with F1 Management

(31:07) - What collaboration with other F1 promoters looks like

(32:50) - How does growth in the Legal Team at AGPC come about

(33:28) - What AGPC is doing to deliver the final Moto GP in Phillip Island

(35:38) - What does working at Moto GP with AGPC look like?

(38:24) - Implications of Moto GP moving to Adelaide on the AGPC

(39:29) - What contract negotiations with external partners look like

(42:25) - Chris's role in contract negotiations

(46:28) - What is the impact of AI that Chris has seen in his role

(51:01) - How knowledge of contracts and law helps in grassroots sport committees

(52:18) - Chris' involvement in the ANZLA Association

(54:39) - What makes it difficult to get a job in sport

(55:53) - How Chris decided what career path to take when he was lost for career direction

(01:02:03) - What helped Chris stand out in each of his roles

(01:03:52) - Impact of mentors on Chris' journey

(01:05:16) - How Chris became a mentor in the SportsGrad Method Program

(01:06:54) - How to land a job in sports law in the next 30 days

(01:09:34) - Biggest " Pinch Me" moment working in sport

(01:11:33) - What Chris' life would look like if he didn't land a job in sport

(01:12:50) - Which sport is the next to have a 'Drive to Survive' style glow up?

(01:14:08) - Question for next guest

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Want a job in sport? Click here.

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Thanks for listening, much love!

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So you want to work in sport.

You are not alone, and that is exactly the problem.

Sport is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Everyone is passionate. Everyone has a degree. Everyone is willing to work hard. And yet most people spend years on the outside looking in, never quite understanding why.

It is not a capability problem. It is a method problem.

I am Reuben Williams, founder of SportsGrad. I landed a job at Cricket Australia the day after I finished university. When COVID hit and I was made redundant, I was headhunted into a role that doubled my salary. Not because I got lucky, because I had a method that most people never find.

Since then that method has helped over 800 people land jobs in sport, from graduates with no experience to career professionals who thought the window had already closed. We have built a global network that members can tap into from day one, and spent ten years inside this industry learning exactly how hiring actually works.

80% of jobs in sport are never advertised. The people landing them are not the most qualified. They are the most visible, the most connected, and the most prepared to convert opportunity into an offer.

That is what The SportsGrad Method teaches.

How I can help you:

1. Listen to The Method — real coaching call snippets every Wednesday so you can hear the work in action.

2. Read The SportsGrad Newsletter — weekly insight on breaking into sport the right way.

3. Apply for The SportsGrad Method Program — if you are serious about making this happen, this is the fastest path. We review every application personally.

If you refuse to settle for a career you do not care about, you are in the right place.

Let's get to work: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

Reuben

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Meet Anthony Alsop, Senior Marketing and Communications Executive and former General Manager of Communications at the Brisbane Lions.

In this episode, we hear Anthony’s incredible journey from working at Coles and moonlighting as a tennis statistician to landing dream roles at Brisbane Lions, Richmond FC, Seven Sport, and even the NBA!

We learn how Anthony bypassed the traditional "front door" of job applications by starting his own digital platform, how he helped lead the Brisbane Lions' marketing strategy, and his massive impact in the social enterprise space, raising over $7 million for homelessness alongside Ned Brockman.

Anthony is a master of the "side door" entry into sport - from ranking AFL Twitter accounts to catch the eye of CEOs, to bringing a 15-slide strategy deck to an interview before he was even hired.

So if you’re looking to swap your corporate skills into a high-performance sports career, listen to this week’s episode with Anthony!

We cover:

(03:00) - Interview starts

(04:21) - Quick Fire Questions

(14:36) - Summary of Anthony's Career Journey

(15:35) - The inspiration behind creating SportSpiel and Jak Events

(20:28) - How the role at Richmond FC came to fruition

(25:27) - How Anthony landed his role at the NBA

(28:26) - What Anthony's role at the NBA looked like

(30:13) - Differences in the Australian and American Sport Industry

(33:06) - Anthony's move from the NBA to Seven Sport

(38:10) - Transitioning from Seven Sport to Brisbane Lions

(47:39) - How Anthony's role at the Melbourne Rebels was unique from others

(50:33) - Anthony's recent role as GM of Basketball.com.au

(56:31) - Anthony's work with Nedd Brockmann and We Are Mobilise

(01:04:35) - What helped Anthony stand out in landing each of his roles

(01:06:11) - How Anthony supports the SportsGrad program

(01:09:36) - How to land a Sport Marketing & Communications role in the next 30 days

(01:10:45) - Biggest Pinch Me moment working in sport

(01:11:54) - Anthony's life if he didn't work in sport

(01:12:12) - Question from previous guest to Anthony

(01:13:00) - Anthony's question for future guest

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Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Thanks for listening, much love!

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So you want to work in sport.

You are not alone, and that is exactly the problem.

Sport is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Everyone is passionate. Everyone has a degree. Everyone is willing to work hard. And yet most people spend years on the outside looking in, never quite understanding why.

It is not a capability problem. It is a method problem.

I am Reuben Williams, founder of SportsGrad. I landed a job at Cricket Australia the day after I finished university. When COVID hit and I was made redundant, I was headhunted into a role that doubled my salary. Not because I got lucky, because I had a method that most people never find.

Since then that method has helped over 800 people land jobs in sport, from graduates with no experience to career professionals who thought the window had already closed. We have built a global network that members can tap into from day one, and spent ten years inside this industry learning exactly how hiring actually works.

80% of jobs in sport are never advertised. The people landing them are not the most qualified. They are the most visible, the most connected, and the most prepared to convert opportunity into an offer.

That is what The SportsGrad Method teaches.

How I can help you:

1. Listen to The Method — real coaching call snippets every Wednesday so you can hear the work in action.

2. Read The SportsGrad Newsletter — weekly insight on breaking into sport the right way.

3. Apply for The SportsGrad Method Program — if you are serious about making this happen, this is the fastest path. We review every application personally.

If you refuse to settle for a career you do not care about, you are in the right place.

Let's get to work: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

Reuben

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Luke started his career in sport volunteering at his local sports club alongside a year in the AFL SportsReady program. In 2018 his break in the industry came via Collingwood Football Club working in the membership team where he started to grow a passion for partnerships and sales.

Luke’s hunger for success and eagerness to learn saw him transition into the partnerships team at the Pies followed by sales roles outside of sport and then returning to industry where he now heads up the commercial program at Williamstown Football Club.

Luke is quickly becoming a well respected, leading commercial operator in sport and his journey provides a clear blueprint on how to tackle your studies and early professional life to setup your career for success.

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#337: Dante McDonald (Cricket Australia)

Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Thanks for listening, much love!

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So you want to work in sport.

You are not alone, and that is exactly the problem.

Sport is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Everyone is passionate. Everyone has a degree. Everyone is willing to work hard. And yet most people spend years on the outside looking in, never quite understanding why.

It is not a capability problem. It is a method problem.

I am Reuben Williams, founder of SportsGrad. I landed a job at Cricket Australia the day after I finished university. When COVID hit and I was made redundant, I was headhunted into a role that doubled my salary. Not because I got lucky, because I had a method that most people never find.

Since then that method has helped over 800 people land jobs in sport, from graduates with no experience to career professionals who thought the window had already closed. We have built a global network that members can tap into from day one, and spent ten years inside this industry learning exactly how hiring actually works.

80% of jobs in sport are never advertised. The people landing them are not the most qualified. They are the most visible, the most connected, and the most prepared to convert opportunity into an offer.

That is what The SportsGrad Method teaches.

How I can help you:

1. Listen to The Method — real coaching call snippets every Wednesday so you can hear the work in action.

2. Read The SportsGrad Newsletter — weekly insight on breaking into sport the right way.

3. Apply for The SportsGrad Method Program — if you are serious about making this happen, this is the fastest path. We review every application personally.

If you refuse to settle for a career you do not care about, you are in the right place.

Let's get to work: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

Reuben

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Meet Matt Windley, the Chief Executive Officer at Bruce Media.

In this episode, we follow Matt’s diverse journey from sports journalist at the Herald Sun, working alongside some of the biggest names in sports journalism like Mike Sheehan to projects such as leading a bid for prospective A-League side Team 11.

We breakdown how he supported Melbourne City’s move to Casey Fields, set the foundations for Auckland FC and now tells stories of the world game at creative media and marketing agency Bruce Media.

Matt has been a popular face around football recently with Bruce Media’s Breaking Barriers documentary which is likened to the global phenomenon Welcome to Wrexham on a smaller scale.

So if you’re looking to build a diverse career in sport, listen to this week’s episode with Matt!

We cover:

(02:40) – Interview starts

(05:37) – Quickfire questions

(11:17) – The start of Matt’s passion for football

(13:24) – Matt’s experience working at the Herald Sun

(21:14) – How Matt builds trust with important figures in sport for stories

(23:54) - The birth of prospective A-League club, Team 11

(30:22) – Matt’s biggest learnings from the Team 11 bid

(21:14) – How Matt builds trust with important figures in sport for stories

(35:15) – The transition from failed bid to Melbourne City moving to the South-East

(47:46) – Matt’s experience in the A-Leagues, helping to build Auckland FC

(54:34) – What is Bruce Media and what does Matt do?

(58:50) – Matt’s work on Breaking Barriers, Australia’s version of Welcome to Wrexham

(1:05:41) – What are the issues Matt thinks people should know before entering the sport industry?

(1:07:00) – What path has Matt decided to take when he feels stuck or lost?

(1:09:48) – What made Matt stand out when landing his jobs in sport?

(1:13:50) – The impact of Relationships on Matt’s career

(1:17:03) – How Matt would build a career in Sports Journalism from scratch today

(1:19:16) – Matt’s biggest pinch me moment working in sport

(1:22:22) – Matt’s life if he didn’t work in sport

(1:23:48) – Question from previous guest to Matt

(1:26:06) – Matt’s question for future guest

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Thanks for listening, much love!

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So you want to work in sport.

You are not alone, and that is exactly the problem.

Sport is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Everyone is passionate. Everyone has a degree. Everyone is willing to work hard. And yet most people spend years on the outside looking in, never quite understanding why.

It is not a capability problem. It is a method problem.

I am Reuben Williams, founder of SportsGrad. I landed a job at Cricket Australia the day after I finished university. When COVID hit and I was made redundant, I was headhunted into a role that doubled my salary. Not because I got lucky, because I had a method that most people never find.

Since then that method has helped over 800 people land jobs in sport, from graduates with no experience to career professionals who thought the window had already closed. We have built a global network that members can tap into from day one, and spent ten years inside this industry learning exactly how hiring actually works.

80% of jobs in sport are never advertised. The people landing them are not the most qualified. They are the most visible, the most connected, and the most prepared to convert opportunity into an offer.

That is what The SportsGrad Method teaches.

How I can help you:

1. Listen to The Method — real coaching call snippets every Wednesday so you can hear the work in action.

2. Read The SportsGrad Newsletter — weekly insight on breaking into sport the right way.

3. Apply for The SportsGrad Method Program — if you are serious about making this happen, this is the fastest path. We review every application personally.

If you refuse to settle for a career you do not care about, you are in the right place.

Let's get to work: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

Reuben

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Meet Tia Schwalger, the Partnerships Coordinator at Cricket Australia.

In this episode, we follow Tia’s journey with SportsGrad and how she was able to secure a job at Cricket Australia through the hidden job market.

We breakdown her move from the Gold Coast to Melbourne, her recent summer of cricket, the importance of connections in achieving her goals as well as her time working at the Southport Sharks.

We also take a deep dive into her experiences abroad from studying in Spain and England, working at Spanish basketball side, UCAM Murcia CB, as a Sport Management intern and her involvement with Blue Star Camps and Camp America.

So if you’re looking for a job in sport, tune into this week’s episode to learn how you can break into the sports industry via the hidden job market.

We cover:

(03:13): Interview begins

(04:12): Quickfire questions

(09:22): Tia’s first exposure to SportsGrad

(10:46): How the hidden job market helped Tia secure a job at Cricket Australia?

(12:32): Tia’s role as Partnerships Coordinator at Cricket Australia

(15:03): How Tia’s experience at the Southport Sharks helped her at her current role at Cricket Australia

(19:47): Tia’s experience working with Camp America and Blue Star Camps

(23:15): Tia’s experience studying and working in Spain

(28:00): How Tia feels to be finally working full-time in the sports industry?

(29:33): The three key things when it comes to job hunting

(31:04): Why is the sports industry so hard to break into?

(32:28): Tia’s mentors in her journey

(33:53): What made Tia stand out from the rest to get her role at Cricket Australia?

(34:56): What Tia would tell her younger self about breaking into the sport industry?

(35:52): Tia’s pinch me moment in sport

(37:38): What would Tia do if she wasn’t working in sport?

(38:11): How to find experience in sport?

(39:49): Question from previous guest to Tia

(40:58): Tia’s question for future guest

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Thanks for listening, much love!

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So you want to work in sport.

You are not alone, and that is exactly the problem.

Sport is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Everyone is passionate. Everyone has a degree. Everyone is willing to work hard. And yet most people spend years on the outside looking in, never quite understanding why.

It is not a capability problem. It is a method problem.

I am Reuben Williams, founder of SportsGrad. I landed a job at Cricket Australia the day after I finished university. When COVID hit and I was made redundant, I was headhunted into a role that doubled my salary. Not because I got lucky, because I had a method that most people never find.

Since then that method has helped over 800 people land jobs in sport, from graduates with no experience to career professionals who thought the window had already closed. We have built a global network that members can tap into from day one, and spent ten years inside this industry learning exactly how hiring actually works.

80% of jobs in sport are never advertised. The people landing them are not the most qualified. They are the most visible, the most connected, and the most prepared to convert opportunity into an offer.

That is what The SportsGrad Method teaches.

How I can help you:

1. Listen to The Method — real coaching call snippets every Wednesday so you can hear the work in action.

2. Read The SportsGrad Newsletter — weekly insight on breaking into sport the right way.

3. Apply for The SportsGrad Method Program — if you are serious about making this happen, this is the fastest path. We review every application personally.

If you refuse to settle for a career you do not care about, you are in the right place.

Let's get to work: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

Reuben

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Want a job in sport? Start here: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

Meet Caitlin Hildyard, the Lead Experience Designer at Tennis Australia.

In this episode, we follow Caitlin’s journey from New Zealand to Melbourne and how she was able to overcome adversity to now have worked at the last two Australian Opens.

We breakdown her role leading the end-to-end experience and delivery of the Elite Player App across digital and on-site services. We also discuss her independent agency she started during COVID and her involvement with SportsGrad as a member and mentor.

We also take a deep dive into her impact on the golf scene in Wellington as a representative player, manager of the Women’s representative team and board member of Golf Wellington.

If you want to maximise your time and overcome the challenges working abroad in the sports industry, this is the episode for you!

We cover:

(03:38): Interview begins

(05:09): Quickfire questions

(17:11): Caitlin’s love for travel and sport

(19:55): Caitlin’s role at Tennis Australia

(22:22): What is the Elite Player App?

(26:14): The importance of stakeholder management and relationships

(27:31): How Caitlin started her own independent design agency, Lemon Tart

(33:10): Caitlin’s journey with golf

(39:42): Caitlin’s biggest takeaway from being on the board at Golf Wellington

(41:32): The challenges of moving abroad

(44:10): Why is finding a job in sport so difficult?

(47:23): The key role of mentors

(50:14): Why did Caitlin joined SportsGrad as a member?

(53:20): Caitlin’s involvement as a SportsGrad mentor

(55:44): Caitlin’s sliding doors moment

(56:45): How would you approach getting a job in sport within 30 days?

(59:03): Caitlin’s pinch me moment

(59:45): What would Caitlin’s life look like if she didn’t pursue a career in sport?

(01:00:04): Caitlin’s question for the next guest

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Thanks for listening, much love!

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So you want to work in sport.

You are not alone, and that is exactly the problem.

Sport is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Everyone is passionate. Everyone has a degree. Everyone is willing to work hard. And yet most people spend years on the outside looking in, never quite understanding why.

It is not a capability problem. It is a method problem.

I am Reuben Williams, founder of SportsGrad. I landed a job at Cricket Australia the day after I finished university. When COVID hit and I was made redundant, I was headhunted into a role that doubled my salary. Not because I got lucky, because I had a method that most people never find.

Since then that method has helped over 800 people land jobs in sport, from graduates with no experience to career professionals who thought the window had already closed. We have built a global network that members can tap into from day one, and spent ten years inside this industry learning exactly how hiring actually works.

80% of jobs in sport are never advertised. The people landing them are not the most qualified. They are the most visible, the most connected, and the most prepared to convert opportunity into an offer.

That is what The SportsGrad Method teaches.

How I can help you:

1. Listen to The Method — real coaching call snippets every Wednesday so you can hear the work in action.

2. Read The SportsGrad Newsletter — weekly insight on breaking into sport the right way.

3. Apply for The SportsGrad Method Program — if you are serious about making this happen, this is the fastest path. We review every application personally.

If you refuse to settle for a career you do not care about, you are in the right place.

Let's get to work: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

Reuben

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Meet Tunahan Guner, the Programs Manager at Football NSW.

In this episode, we follow Tuna’s journey being one of SportsGrad’s OG members, to working at Sydney FC in the school programs space, followed by his experience working at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

We breakdown his current role with Football NSW while mentioning some job opportunities there as well, and how he is helping people in their journey to land their dream role in sport as one of SportsGrad’s career consultants.

So if you're looking for a job in sport, book a call with Tuna if you want to learn more about joining the SportsGrad Method Program to give yourself a competitive advantage in the job market and put your career on a rapid new trajectory.

We cover:

(03:05): Interview begins

(03:34): Quickfire questions

(11:31): Tuna’s connection to SportsGrad

(18:30): Tuna’s time at Sydney FC

(21:32): Tuna’s experience at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

(30:24): Benefits of having a mentor

(34:02): Tuna’s role at Football NSW

(42:04): Job opportunities at Football NSW

(45:41): What’s it been like as one of SportsGrad’s career consultants?

(48:34): How SportsGrad’s offerings have improved

(50:12): A successful SportsGrad Method Program application

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#340: The SportsGrad Story with Reuben Williams

#338: From the AFL, to Cricket NT CEO at 29, to Executive GM at Cricket Australia with Joel Morrison

#337: How Dante beat 99% of Grads to land his dream job at Cricket Australia

Thanks for listening, much love!

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So you want to work in sport.

You are not alone, and that is exactly the problem.

Sport is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Everyone is passionate. Everyone has a degree. Everyone is willing to work hard. And yet most people spend years on the outside looking in, never quite understanding why.

It is not a capability problem. It is a method problem.

I am Reuben Williams, founder of SportsGrad. I landed a job at Cricket Australia the day after I finished university. When COVID hit and I was made redundant, I was headhunted into a role that doubled my salary. Not because I got lucky, because I had a method that most people never find.

Since then that method has helped over 800 people land jobs in sport, from graduates with no experience to career professionals who thought the window had already closed. We have built a global network that members can tap into from day one, and spent ten years inside this industry learning exactly how hiring actually works.

80% of jobs in sport are never advertised. The people landing them are not the most qualified. They are the most visible, the most connected, and the most prepared to convert opportunity into an offer.

That is what The SportsGrad Method teaches.

How I can help you:

1. Listen to The Method — real coaching call snippets every Wednesday so you can hear the work in action.

2. Read The SportsGrad Newsletter — weekly insight on breaking into sport the right way.

3. Apply for The SportsGrad Method Program — if you are serious about making this happen, this is the fastest path. We review every application personally.

If you refuse to settle for a career you do not care about, you are in the right place.

Let's get to work: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

Reuben

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Meet Nathan Perrone, the new host of The SportsGrad Podcast!

In this episode, we follow Nathan’s journey as he completes the cycle of SportsGrad. From joining as the first member in 2020, to working at the AFL and Western United, to coming back as a podcast guest, then a panelist at the Melbourne Meetup in October last year, to now in the hosting chair.

We breakdown how he joined SportsGrad and the importance of networking and connections in the sports industry. We also discuss his current role at TGI Sport as an Account Manager in media and tech.

This is an episode you definitely want to tune in to, especially if you want to help yourself break into the sports industry.

We cover:

(05:02) - Interview begins

(05:40) - Quickfire questions

(11:10) - Nathan’s journey with SportsGrad

(15:34) - Nathan’s previous podcasting experience

(17:46) - How Nathan joined Western United

(21:27) - How SportsGrad helped Nathan break into the sports industry

(25:04) - Nathan’s work with TGI Sport

(37:14) - The importance of networking

(41:17) - Nathan’s mentors throughout his journey

(44:38) - Nathan’s sliding doors moments

(48:59) - Nathan’s pinch me moments

(51:14) - Advice Nathan would give to his younger self

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

• #340: The SportsGrad Story with Reuben Williams
• #181: Nathan Perrone (Western United FC) - The blueprint trajectory into sport
• #81: Nathan Perrone (AFL) - How to transform your career prospects within 6 months as a student

Thanks for listening, much love!

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For the first time, Reuben shares his entrepreneurship baptism by fire, that has been building the business of SportsGrad. From not releasing the first ever industry interview conducted in a hostel in San Diego in 2017, to being made redundant and launching at #1 on the 'Careers' podcast charts, to accepting external investment, to quitting the company, buying it back, and almost running out of money several times whilst navigating a 6 year case to seek justice for sexual assault... this era has been, a LOT.

Now, it's time to evolve again. We breakdown why he’s stepping back from the podcast and who will be replacing him, his advocacy work, lessons in life and entrepreneurship, and future plans for both himself and SportsGrad.

So if you're keen to know about the origins and ongoings of SportsGrad, this is the episode for you..

We cover:

(09:37): Interview begins

(10:31): Quickfire questions

(16:52): Why is Reuben stepping away from the Podcast?

(21:02): The moment he knew it was time to move on

(26:39): The origins of SportsGrad as a YouTube channel in 2017

(43:52): Why Reuben quit SportsGrad after taking on external investment

(50:30): The biggest challenge of quitting SportsGrad to regaining ownership

(55:29): How the SportsGrad Method Program was developed

(01:07:40): What does the next 5-10 years look like?

(01:14:57): What’s next for Reuben in the advocacy space?

(01:17:53): How Reuben has changed as a person along the journey

(01:26:50): Biggest pinch me moment

(01:30:03): Advice to younger self

(01:34:22): Top lessons from the journey building SportsGrad

(01:36:57): How Reuben wants to be remembered

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If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#338: From the AFL, to Cricket NT CEO at 29, to Executive GM at Cricket Australia with Joel Morrison

#309: How I landed my dream job at Cricket Australia | Reuben Williams, Founder of SportsGrad

#181: Nathan Perrone (Western United FC) - The blueprint trajectory into sport

Thanks for listening, much love!

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In this episode, we follow Josh’s journey from starting in journalism, to becoming a Marketing and Communications Account Executive at TGI Sport, to working at the Australian Open Golf tournament where he was part of the leadership team that brought Rory McIlroy to Royal Melbourne.

We also take a deep dive into Josh’s time at Cricket Australia where he was the Head of Communications working across the Ashes and the Cricket World Cup and also at Fox Sports where he was the Partnerships Executive.

If you’re looking for a job at Golf Australia, Josh provides what we looks for in applicants and what you can do to help to help break into the sports industry.

We cover:

(03:57) - Interview Begins

(06:37)- Quickfire Questions

(08:15) - Interview question Josh would ask at Golf Australia

(17:17) - Josh’s pinch me moment during the Australian Open

(20:46) - Josh’s experience in the build up to the Australian Open

(24:28) - How Rory McIlroy made his way Down Under for the Australian Open

(28:08) - What did Josh do early days?

(35:03) - Josh’s experience working at TGI Sports

(44:08) - Josh’s work at Cricket Australia during a T20 World Cup Campaign

(50:03) - Career advice from Josh about breaking into the sports industry

(01:00:14) - Josh and Reuben workshopping LinkedIn post about the Australian Open

(01:05:06) - How Josh developed his marketing skillset that help propel him to become a General Manager

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#231: Journey to Commercial Partnerships Coordinator at Golf Australia with Clayton Henderson

#338: From the AFL, to Cricket NT CEO at 29, to Executive GM at Cricket Australia with Joel Morrison

#333: Managing Partnerships for the Nike Melbourne Marathon at IMG with Clayton Henderson

Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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In this episode, we follow Joel’s journey and his leadership experiences where he became the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket at only 29 years old.

We breakdown his move from Darwin to Melbourne to pursue more opportunities where he got his first full-time gig at the AFL, working with the commercial team at the Big Bash Leagues and then making the move up into more leadership roles within Cricket.

If you want to meet Joel and here more from him, he’s going to be speaking at the SportsGrad Adelaide Meetup on December 16, the night before Day 1 of the Adelaide Test match, so come along for that if you’re in town.

Grab your tickets here: https://luma.com/tslgoei7

We cover:

(04:31) - Interview begins

(07:48) - Quickfire Questions

(10:30) - Interview Questions Joel would ask at Cricket Australia

(14:09) - What was Joel Morrison like early days

(18:39) - How Joel broke into the sports industry

(25:07) - What helped Joel’s development in the sports industry

(32:00) - Joel’s experiences working for the Big Bash League

(39:00) - How Joel became the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket

(43:07) - The challenges Joel faced as CEO of Northern Territory Cricket

(50:04) - How Joel made the move back to Melbourne to work at Cricket Australia

(57:33) - Joel’s work during the Perth Test

(01:06:16) - Heart-to-heart between Joel and Reuben

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#325: How to build a career in sports media from scratch with Brody Burrows

#83: How to be the Team Manager of the Australian Women’s Cricket with Urmila Rosario

#337: How Dante beat 99% of Grads to land his dream job at Cricket Australia

Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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In this episode, we follow Dante’s journey with SportsGrad and how he was able to get a job at Cricket Australia in only 16 days and another one only a couple months later.

We breakdown how he joined SportsGrad and the connections he made with some of SportsGrad’s South Australian members to get work at the Adelaide Lightning and the Adelaide Crows. We also discuss his current role at Cricket Australia and what he’s been up to at the Ashes in Perth.

So if you're looking for a job at Cricket Australia, Dante shares what interview questions to expect and gives advice about posting on LinkedIn.

If you want to chat with Dante, connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dante-mcdonald/

We cover:

(05:16) - Interview begins

(06:47) - Quickfire Questions

(07:55) - Interview Process with Cricket Australia

(14:01) - How Dante joined SportsGrad

(22:33) - Lessons from the SportsGrad Method Program that helped Dante

(24:36) - LinkedIn advice

(27:56) - How Dante joined Cricket Australia/How Reuben shortlists SportsGrad Members

(32:49) - Dante’s thought process moving from Adelaide to Melbourne

(40:43) - Dante’s time as Partnerships Coordinator at Cricket Australia

(46:13) - Dante’s career switch at Cricket Australia

(53:35) - Dante’s role as Customer Experience Operations Coordinator at Cricket Australia

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#333: Managing Partnerships for the Nike Melbourne Marathon at IMG with Clayton Henderson

#265: From Westpac to the Adelaide Crows FC in 29 days with Community Engagement Manager, Parth Suri

#309: How I landed my dream job at Cricket Australia | Reuben Williams, Founder of SportsGrad

Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad.

On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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In this episode, we dissect the Victorian Institute of Sport's new strategy for the next eight years in the lead up to Brisbane 2032. We breakdown each of the priority areas for the VIS and how that looks in practice, and what it means for you and your career. Dan then goes into detail on how to use a company strategy to help enhance your next application, no matter where you apply in the sports industry. So if you're looking for a job at the Victorian Institute of Sport (or any High performance organisation), Dan shares what they look for when recruiting, to nail an application here, plus how you can incorporate it into your resume, cover letter, and interview… so that you can make sure an employer can see you’re aligned on their mission. Dan was previously the Head of People & Culture at Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia. And back in episode 110, you can hear his advice on how to Master your job application.

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#110: How to master your job application with Dan Simons (Golf Australia)

#128: How to sell yourself in a cover letter with Kimberlee Furnace (Netball Australia)

#240: How to be a Biomechanist at the Victorian Institute of Sport with Dr. Victoria Brackley

Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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His podcast, The Final Word, which he co-hosts with Geoff Lemon, has been running for 10 years, has more than 1500 episodes published, and often regarded by Wisden as the best Cricket Podcast in the world.

However, Adam didn’t take the a traditional route into sports journalism, pivoting after a full-on early career in politics working for the Prime Minister’s office in Canberra. Heaps to look out for in the episode including Adam’s early career, transition to sport, starting the Final Word Podcast, buying the rights to the post-sandpaper 2018 UAE Tour, and how buying the Batmobile from the 1991 Grand Final led to campaigning for Andy Gowers to be Hawthorn Football Club President.

Adam has also got a book coming out called ‘Bedtime Tales for Cricket Tragics’ which we discuss, you can get your hands on it in the UK on November 17, and in Australia on November 25.

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#327: How Andy Gowers became President of the Hawthorn Football Club

#242: The origins of The Grade Cricketer with Sam Perry

#213: How The Grade Cricketer became a global success with Ian Higgins

Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Clayton joined SportsGrad in 2021, and first appeared on episode #183, where he was fresh out of uni, before coming back in episode #231 to talk us through his role in Commercial Partnerships at Golf Australia.

Today, Clayton runs us through working on a record-breaking Melbourne Marathon in the role of Partnerships Manager at IMG.

If you want to understand the rapidly growing world of mass participation events, the commercial program of the IMG events cycle, and future developments to expect for large scale events, you’ll love this chat.

We cover:

(01:41) - Interview begins

(04:16) - Quickfire questions

(08:47) - How Clayton made his move to IMG

(0:13:43) - How the IMG events cycle effects Clayton’s role

(0:19:33) - Clayton’s work on the Nike Melbourne Marathon Festival

(0:23:50) - Advice Clayton wishes he could’ve given himself for this role

(0:27:36) - What IMG covers as a business

(0:29:11) - How Clayton made the first move in his career

(0:34:29) - Where have Clayton’s connections from SportsGrad Meetups led to?

(0:37:38) - Clayton’s learnings over the last 12 months

(0:43:40) - Clayton’s advice for someone becoming a young professional

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#183: Reuben career coaches a grad | Clayton Henderson

#231: Commercial Partnerships at Golf Australia | Clayton Henderson

#181: Commercial Partnerships at Western Unite | Nathan Perrone

Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad.

On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad.

On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Maddison’s role involves crafting high-value membership experiences, managing corporate hospitality, and connecting fans to the game they love. From working with elite AFL teams to engaging members with innovative campaigns, her work brings together the Brisbane Lions community.

Maddison’s journey is diverse, with experiences spanning the Music Industry, Pet travel, and then sport where she’s worked at Cricket Australia and Carlton Football Club.

If you’re dreaming of a career in sports, Maddison’s story will help you make the right career move any every junction, and sell yourself effectively along the way.

She’s done an exceptional job to find time for a chat during Grand Final week where her mighty Brisbane Lions are taking on the Geelong Cats, so enjoy this AFL Grand Final special with Maddison Nutting.

We cover:

(03:14) - Interview begins

(05:37) - Quickfire questions

(12:28) - Maddison’s current role

(19:34) - The development of membership offerings at Brisbane

(20:52) - The most critical part of being successful in Maddison’s job

(22:36) - How Maddison got her job at the Lions

(24:23) - Maddison’s work on building a network, selling herself, and building an online presence

(33:55) - Maddison’s approach to networking

(35:57) - Maddison’s career journey

(50:36) - Maddison’s career choice guiding principles

(51:31) - Biggest influences on Maddison’s career

(56:06) - Maddison’s advice for someone looking for their next opportunity

(1:00:35) - Maddison’s advice for someone with untapped potential

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#314: DAZN Commercial Partnerships | Kiri Madhani

#257: Carlton FC Membership Sales Officer | Maddy Ryan

#231: Golf Australia Commercial Partnerships | Clayton Henderson

Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Jarra has taken the opportunity and run with it to not only extend his contract but set up future opportunities, brand deals, and more.

There is a lot more to this Law, Economics & Philosophy student than meets the eye. If you want to learn how to grow an audience of 150k followers, sell yourself to massive broadcasters like Fox Sports, or even repurpose the content you’re creating specifically for decision makers on LinkedIn, you’re going to love this chat.

We cover:

(04:00) - Interview begins

(05:02) - Quickfire questions

(0:12:47) - How Jarra goes about reaching out to someone

(0:15:00) - Jarra’s current work life

(0:19:33) - How Jarra started creating content

(0:22:02) - Jarra’s experience with the Kayo Call Up

(0:25:03) - How Jarra overcomes his fear on LinkedIn

(0:27:46) - How Jarra remains consistent with content

(0:29:43) - How Jarra landed his first brand deal

(0:32:03) - Jarra’s approach to using LinkedIn

(0:40:05) - What did Jarra struggle with whilst job hunting?

(0:43:41) - How Jarra sells himself to employers

(0:54:52) - Jarra’s pitch to Fox Footy

(1:04:23) - How Jarra uses psychology research to improve his content

(1:06:15) - Jarra’s influences

(1:14:07) - What Jarra would do differently if he was Head of Content at the Geelong Cats

(1:16:39) - Jarra’s biggest ‘pinch me’ moment

(1:18:50) - Jarra’s advice for someone with untapped potential

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#328: TYPEMedia Content Creator | Cheets

#286: GWS Giants Head of Content | Jacob Gaynor

#279: Freelance Videographer | Michael Barker

Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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TypeMedia boasts over 100k followers across Instagram and TikTok, collaborated on posts with Travis Head, and has done brand deals with the AFL, Kayo Sports, Royal Stacks, Toyota and more.

But before before Cheets became a full-time creator, he graduated from a criminology degree and began a career in social work, editing videos in his spare time.

Eventually his skills got good enough that SportsBet hired him, where he spent nearly 4 years travelling to events like the FIFA World Cup, the Ashes, Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India… and creating content along the way.

Now, he’s gone full-time with Type and shares everything that goes into the page you see today.

If you want to work in social media in sport, or just want to understand the content world better, you’re going to love this chat with Cheets.

We Cover:

(03:49) - Interview begins

(05:46) - How did Cheets land his collaboration with the AFL?

(09:06) - Quickfire questions

(18:30) - How Cheets collaborated on a World Cup Final post with Travis Head

(30:32) - How did Cheets turn his social work career into a content creation one?

(36:03) - How Cheets got hired by Sportsbet

(40:51) - Creative process and editing hacks

(51:47) - Challenges with being a creator of colour in the AFL industry

(01:03:12) - Transition from Sportsbet to TYPEMedia full-time

(01:16:48) - What Cheets would do differently if he was a Head of Content at an AFL club

(01:26:00) - What Cheets would do differently if he was starting from scratch in 2025

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#325: Freelance sports media professional | Brody Burrows

#302: Paris 2024 Content Creator | Stella Barry

#286: GWS Giants Head of Content | Jacob Gaynor

Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Andy is an AFL premiership player who played 140 games across Hawthorn and Brisbane, including Hawthorn’s 1991 Grand Final win. After retiring from the AFL, he transitioned into the corporate world with a successful career in wealth management, before returning to the Hawks as Football Director from 2014 - 2017, helping to win 2 premierships and completing the historic “three-peat”.

In 2022, Andy was elected President of Hawthorn, stepping in during a complex and challenging period for the club - including strained relationships with some of its Indigenous players - and taking on the responsibility of restoring unity and trust within the club community.

He now leads the Hawks into a new chapter, overseeing major projects like the World-class facility, the Kennedy Community Centre, while building up the culture of “The Family Club”.

If you want to learn what goes on at the very top of an AFL club, the role of President, and Andy’s career journey, how to lead a football club off the field, or how to combine your business and sporting passions, you’ll love this episode.

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

#226: Football Australia Chairman | Chris Nikou

#217: ICC T20 World Cup CEO | Michelle Enright

#187: Netball Australia CEO | Kelly Ryan

Want a job in sport? Click here.

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible.

Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad.

On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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After building his skills from the ground up, Brody has quickly carved out a name for himself in the world of sports social media, working across events like the Australian Open, Gather Round, and content for Paramount+.

If you’re unsure where to start, Brody’s story is proof that being proactive, backing yourself, and not taking no for an answer can take you a long way in sport.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Meet Brody Burrows, a freelance sports media professional working across major sporting events and brands. Whether it’s filming Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, producing content alongside the Socceroos and Paramount+, or remotely managing A-Leagues social posts from his family farm, Brody’s work keeps him close to the action and the athletes that shape it.

We cover:

04:21 – Interview begins

05:08 – Quick-fire questions

13:32 – How does Brody explain what he does to friends and family?

14:56 – What did Brody need to learn to get to the spot he’s at now?

16:44 – What sparked Brody’s journey into his road to sport?

22:52 - How did Brody land his role at Tennis Australia?

26:54 - Do you have to be able to do everything when it comes to getting a social media role in sport?

30:35 - What does Brody find are the biggest challenges of getting into social media in sport?

32:03 - How did Brody convince his friends and family about making the move into sport?

33:45 - Were there any moments where Brody felt it may have been too hard to break in?

39:44 - How does Brody go about networking given his location?

46:11 - How has Brody used analytics to improve his content?

53:29 - What does success look like for Brody?

55:42 - What is something Brody wished more people asked him about?

57:45 - Brody’s pinch-me moment

1:01:20 - Where would Brody be if he wasn’t working in sport?

1:02:14 - Interview ends

If you like this ep, give these a go next:

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#286: Inside the GWS Giants social media strategy with Jacob Gaynor

#258: How to balance freelance work in sport and a regular 9-5 job with Chris MacPherson

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Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

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In this episode taken from the recent SportsGrad Meetup in Sydney, AFL Marketing Manager Veronica Steer takes us through her career transition and what it truly takes to market Australian Football in growth markets like Sydney and Queensland.

If you’re wanting to learn more about what it takes to work in sports marketing, this episode is for you.

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Meet Veronica Steer, Marketing Manager at the AFL’s Fan Hub whose job is all about helping more people fall in love with Australia’s game. Whether it’s planning campaigns, creating content, or diving into community engagement, her mission is clear: grow the game, especially in places and communities where footy isn’t front of mind.

We cover:

00:23 - Interview begins

01:20 - Quickfire questions

04:03 - Did Veronica think sport was an option out of uni?

05:56 - What did the AFL take a liking to in Veronica’s application?

07:34 - What’s the overarching goal for Veronica’s department?

10:43 - What are employment challenges that Veronica has seen?

12:15 - What was an outstanding recent hire that Veronica made?

13:13 - How is the culture at the AFL as a work environment?

13:53 - What’s the process behind landing a game development role?

14:53 - What’s exciting Veronica about the future of the AFL?

16:14 -Veronica’s experience with Round 0

17:08 - Q&A Starts

18:13 - Are there any plans for the AFL to go international again?

19:05 - What’s one underrated skill that a marketing manager should have going into a role?

20:02 - Does Veronica’s department look into community clubs?

21:00 - How can Veronica tell when campaigns resonate with fans?

21:35 - What’s the most underrated channel of communication that Veronica uses?

22:20 - How does Veronica see AFL 9s developing?

23:34 - A pinch me moment for Veronica?

24:45 - Interview ends

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Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

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That was Pruthvi Shivaram at this past Thursday’s Meetup in Melbourne, where we hosted a panel featuring not only Pruthvi, but Brant Hubber and Bianca Litchfield.

In this chat, we go through a range of topics, including each of the panelists career journey’s and some valuable career advice for people from all perspectives, among other things.

If you’re in the UK and want to meet people in sport, come to our final SportsGrad Meetup in London on Wednesday July 3 here.

ABOUT THE PANEL:

Bianca Litchfield is the Community Foundation Partnerships Coordinator at Collingwood FC, specialising in developing partnerships to help facilitate Collingwood’s community programs.

Brant Hubber is the Partnerships Account Coordinator at the AFL, working with stakeholders to help deliver partnerships with the AFL.

Pruthvi Shivaram is a Strategy Consultant at Gemba, specialising in solving a range of commercial, strategic, or operational problems for clients relating to sport.

We cover:

• 09:13 – Panel begins
• 11:07 – How did Pruthvi end up in a consulting role?
• 16:09 - Bianca’s career journey
• 20:32 - What was Brant’s approach to get into the AFL?
• 27:24 - What does life at Gemba look like for Pruthvi?
• 30:46 - How can people learn about strategy?
• 35:10 - What does Bianca’s role look like?
• 39:24 - What did Gather Round look like for Brant?
• 45:17 - What kept Brant motivated in his early years at the AFL?
• 47:46 - How would the panel describe a managerial or leadership position and how would they lead effectively?
• 51:33 - How does Brant navigate being on maximum term contracts?
• 54:18 - How did Bianca progress to the Community Foundation Partnerships Coordinator role from her previous roles at Collingwood?
• 57:30 – Panel ends

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Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

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That was SANFL Head of Game Development Brad Humphrey at our recent Adelaide SportsGrad Meetup, where we were treated to 3 panelists who spoke on the night about topics ranging from AI in sport, to what they look for when hiring new staff. This is a must-listen if you’re wanting to understand the sports industry from 3 unique perspectives.

If you’re wanting to still get involved in SportsGrad Meetups, grab your free ticket here

ABOUT THE PANEL:

Brad Humphrey is Head of Game Development at the SANFL. Specialising in growing football within schools across SA.

Peter Giannes is Head of Participation at Volleyball SA. Helping to grow volleyball throughout SA.

Christian Rodriguez is Marketing Coordinator at Football Australia, overseeing club development.

We cover:

04:38 – Panel Starts

07:56 – How did Brad swap careers?

14:11 – Christian's journey

18:29 – How old was Christian when he decided to throw everything at football?

20:01 – What challenges/opportunities do being in a more under resourced orgainsation like Volleyball SA bring for Peter

22:00 – How does AI play into Peter’s recruitment process?

24:38 – What does an ideal candidate who knows how to use AI look like?

27:54 – How is the panel learning how to use AI?

32:03 – What was a recent interview answer that stood out?

39:07 – How did Christian keep motivation whilst hustling to reach his goal?

43:06 – What are the inclusion policies of the organisations?

49:34 – Do you still need to go back to university to achieve higher tier roles?

55:23 – What’s the strangest question the panel have asked/heard in an interview?

58:37 – How important is it that applicants have experience in a specific sport when applying?

1:03:43 – Panel ends

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

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Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

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Charlie is the Development Manager at Motorsport Australia, leading programs like Girls on Track, First Gear, and Esports to get more people doing more motorsport, more often. But her journey into the industry didn’t begin until she made a bold decision at 30 years old to go all in on a career she truly loved.

After years in real estate, construction, and admin roles, Charlie went back to uni, studied journalism, worked unpaid gigs, and eventually became a journalist at Supercars, before stepping into her current role shaping the future of motorsport participation in Australia.

She’s also built a following on Social Media as a leader for Women in Motorsport, and recently was part of Channel 7’s national coverage of the Shannons SpeedSeries.

In this episode, we discuss how Charlie made a career change at 30, how she was able to break into motorsport, and how she managed to accomplish her career goals even when it seemed impossible.

Lastly, Charlie is our guest speaker at the Brisbane SportsGrad Meetup coming up on Thursday June 24, so if you want to connect with her, grab a ticket from our website.

We cover:

(02:38) – Interview begins

(04:33) – Quickfire Questions

(15:14) – What Charlie did about her career once she turned 30

(30:45) – How Charlie started to build experience in sport

(42:58) – Charlie's role with Motorsport Australia

(30:45) – How Charlie started to build experience in sport

(57:47) – The impact of Charlie's personal brand on her career

(1:08:13) – What opportunity exists for those wanting to grow their personal brand on social media?

(1:14:05) – Advice to her younger self

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#265: From Westpac to the Adelaide Crows FC in 29 days with Community Engagement Manager, Parth Suri

#208: How to make a career change into the sports industry with Kerry Gassner

Want a job in sport? Click here.

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Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

Episode timestamps:

(01:01) - Introduction

(02:53) - Reuben's journey into the sports industry

(06:34) - What is SportsGrad?

(09:48) - How competitive it is to get a job in sport industry

(13:03) - Strategies to enter the sports job market

(17:15) - The role of LinkedIn in building a personal brand

(21:25) - LinkedIn content strategy to follow while in University

(24:54) - How to find career direction in sport

(28:59) - Most In demand skills in sports industry

(31:46) - How to build connections without feeling forced

(38:06) - How do you start networking with industry professionals while at Uni

(44:43) - What to say while networking

(48:14) - Networking strategies for internships

(50:28) - Importance of having a mentor for a career in sport

(53:27) - How to get better at communication

(54:39) - Certifications to gain leverage in the job market

(56:37) - Advice on practical steps to help in career journey in sport

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

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Kiri Madhani breaks down how she transitioned from game development roles to become a Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager at DAZN growing women’s football in Europe.

If you feel like your career is a bit stuck, this is your roadmap.

About the guest:

Kiri Madhani Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager at DAZN, and is part of the team recently short-listed for Football Business of the Year Award at the 2025 Women’s Football Awards.

Plenty to look out for in this conversation including Who is DAZN and what makes them a massive player in the sports media world. How Kiri consciously pivoted her career from game develop roles across university sport and charities into the Commercial world working with $Million deals and major rights holders. Plus tools on how to handle difficult conversations and work with others effectively. Kiri is one of my oldest friends in the sports industry, so naturally we go off topic a little from time to time, but I hope you enjoy.

We cover:

(00:00) - Interview begins

(03:05) - Introduction

(08:35) - Quick fire questions

(20:01) - Kiri's role at DAZN explained

(29:58) - Kiri's involvement in branding & pitching process

(32:14) - Selling brand deals

(37:25) - Understanding DAZN's offering

(41:00) - Working with FIBA Media growing Women's Basketball

(45:10) - How Kiri landed the role at DAZN

(50:09) - How the FISU Forum in France influenced Kiri's career

(58:07) - How a side role at London Rowing Club helped Kiri in landing a job in commercial sport

(01:04:03) - Tips for a successful interview

(01:10:10) - How to have tough conversations with colleagues

(01:20:11) - Advice to her younger self

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Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

Thanks for listening, much love!

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Want a job in sport? Click here.

Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

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Vimal Kumar did just that.

In this episode, we unpack his 25+ year journey from newsroom reporter to bestselling author, YouTuber, and one of India’s most trusted voices in cricket journalism. If you're curious about life behind the press box or dreaming of a media career in sport — this one's for you.

About the guest:

Vimal Kumar is one of India’s most experienced cricket journalists, with over 25 years covering the game across five continents. He’s worked with the BBC, India Today, and CNN-News18, and is the author of Sachin: Cricketer of the Century. Today, he runs a YouTube channel followed by thousands of cricket fans around the world.

We cover:

(04:27) - How Vimal managed to write a book on legendary Sachin Tendulkar

(10:17) - How Vimal landed his first dream job in Media & Journalism

(14:13) - Transition from producing documentaries for BBC to covering cricket on TV & around the world

(19:07) - What made Vimal stand out to get his first dream job for covering cricket & how to make yourself valuable

(24:17) - Skills needed to be the best in media & journalism and overcome challenges

(27:31) - How Vimal got an interview with Michael Clarke & Adam Gilchrist

(31:44) - Change from working with big TV channels to working as a Freelance Sports Journalist

(37:13) - How shift in mindset about social media helped Vimal become a successful Freelance Sports Journalist

(40:21) - How learning new skills constantly is important to thrive in today's digital world

(43:07) - Highlights from covering sports as a Freelance Journalist including co-hosting a podcast with Ravi Ashwin

(48:30) - Vimal's advice on how to create a compelling story that resonates with the audience

(53:35) - Things to avoid to build genuine relations with professional athletes like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

(01:01:04) - What the day to day life of a Freelance Sports Journalist looks like

(01:10:04) - Stories from travelling the world through sports

(01:17:30) - Why India is so obsessed with cricket (in Vimal's opinion)

(01:23:48) - What's next for Vimal

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Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

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Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.

To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben Williams

Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok

Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

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After starting his own Football eCommerce business in Australia, Dane took the leap and moved to the UK, where he landed a job with Brighton & Hove Albion as part of the club’s digital team, working behind the scenes at one of the most exciting teams in the Premier League.

In this episode, we break down how Dane made the move, what it took to get hired, and what life is really like working in football at the top level. If you’ve ever thought about taking your career overseas, this one’s for you.

Enjoy!

In this ep, we cover:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:27) Quick Fire Questions

(05:38) What is Dane working on at the moment?

(10:38) How did Dane build his business from scratch?

(13:21) How was Dane's experience at university?

(14:48) What factors and experiences shaped the direction of Dane's career?

(22:27) Dane's approach to networking

(29:38) How did Dane stand out during his interview at Brighton FC

(35:30) What does Dane's day-to-day look like?

(40:45) What skills has Dane had to work on to excel in his role?

(43:18) What is one thing Dane would do differently if starting over?

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We’re talking failed exams, fired from jobs, dropping out of uni, internships in France, a dream job at Cricket Australia, travelling the country with international teams, and much more.

If you’re wondering who is this Reuben guy behind SportsGrad, well this episode reveals all.

Enjoy!

We cover:

06:27 – Dropping out and struggling through uni

10:18 – Landing an internship that sent me to France

13:21 – Meeting my mentor Wayne Oswald

17:32 – Building the resume that landed me a dream job

19:08 – Building the relationship that landed me a dream job

20:34 – Answering 'what experience are you most proud of?'

23:05 – What it was like to work at Cricket Australia as your first job

25:01 – What it was like dealing with a sexual assault (let alone the ball-tampering scandal)

27:40 – Leading a marketing campaign for the Women’s T20 World Cup

30:44 – Working with the New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team as a Team Liaison Officer

34:09 – Being made redundant and doubling my salary in the process

35:44 – Working at the Men's T20 World Cup with the UAE Team as a Team Liaison Officer

42:02 – Getting stranded in Dubai and being rescued by cricket connections

45:30 – The joys of working in sport

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We cover:

(03:27) Community update

(04:28) Events to look out for in 2025

(06:38) How to get a job in sport in 2025

(23:38) 'The SportsGrad Method' launching in 2025

To apply for The SportsGrad Method, take the career audit.

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Big thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.

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With a knack for storytelling, Jess blends digital media, journalism, and creative production to craft engaging sports content. From managing social media strategies to enhancing audience engagement, she’s driving Code Sports’ growth in the competitive sports media industry.

Previously, Jess honed her skills in roles with Basketball Australia, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation, and the Australian Open, bringing expertise in journalism, public relations, and digital production.

If you’re looking for insights into breaking into the sports industry, networking effectively, and mastering the digital skills demanded in today’s market, Jess’s journey offers a roadmap. Learn how she turned challenges into opportunities and leveraged her skills to make her mark in the sports world.

We cover:

(11:32) Jessica's interview with SportsGrad at the Aus GP

(13:37) Quick Fire Questions

(18:04) Jessica's role at CODE Sports

(23:33) What KPIs journalists work towards

(25:59) Jessica's career journey

(29:25) Challenges people face in getting a job in sport

(31:23) How Jessica sought career direction

(35:18) How Jessica's Resume stood out from the rest

(40:19) Jessica's advice to her younger self

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Billie’s role involves managing the physical development of young athletes to ensure they’re ready to excel on game days. With her knack for building rapport and meticulous attention to detail, Billie has earned her place as a trusted leader at the Stingrays.

Before this, Billie worked at St Kilda Football Club in Membership and later transitioned into coaching through persistence and strategic networking. Her journey from a sport management diploma to an exercise science degree and now working with elite athletes is filled with valuable lessons for aspiring sports professionals unsure which direction to take.

If you’re curious about breaking into high-performance roles or want to learn how to navigate the world of sports while building confidence, this is a story you’ll want to explore.

We cover:

(05:37) - How Billie became a SportsGrad member

(07:07) - Quick Fire Questions

(13:12) - Billie's journey to landing her current role

(17:36) - How Billie decided on majoring in strength and conditioning

(20:14) - The story behind Billie's 'why' for working in sport

(22:55) - How networking has helped Billie along her journey

(25:56) - What a day in Billie's role looks like

(29:43) - How Billie builds rapport with athletes

(34:30) - "Pinch me" moments Billie experienced

(37:14) - What Billie would have done if not for a role in sport

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#240: Biomechanist, Victorian Institute of Sport | Victoria Brackley

#275: Audience Growth & Engagement Coordinator, Richmond FC | Shayla Clarke

#284: Football Operations Manager, Sydney Football Club | Steph Maiolo

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Game dev roles exist in all the major sporting bodies and receive the most funding because your job is to get more people playing the sport.

Adrian details exactly how he landed this job, what he did to be successful in his group interview, and what’s involved. Grab a pen, because this might just be your big break.

We cover:

(8:35) - Introduction to Adrian's journey

(12:10) - From teaching in Japan to joining the AFL

(16:25) - Game Development Officer role explained

(20:15) - Grassroots initiatives & fan growth

(24:00) - Promoting AFL through school programs

(27:45) - Engaging kids and building AFL passion

(31:30) - Group interviews and practical sessions

(35:10) - Testing teaching and leadership skills

(38:25) - Advice for breaking into sports roles

(41:00) - Networking and mentorship importance

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#211: AFL, Commercial Partnerships Coordinator | Brant Hubber

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With a background in senior roles at National Australia Bank and board positions at Swimming Australia and Athletics Victoria, Allison has a wealth of experience in people management and recruitment strategies. She has also been a driving force in promoting the importance of relationships and networking in career success.

If you're a young job hunter seeking to break into the competitive sports industry without the anxiety of endless rejections, Allison’s advice will help you approach the job hunt with confidence. Learn about avoiding job-hunting mistakes, crafting compelling applications, and networking your way to opportunities in sport.

We cover:

(8:27) - Introduction to Alison Robison and her role

(11:45) - Key strategies for standing out in job applications

(14:30) - Understanding the recruitment process at Cricket Australia

(18:00) - Networking: The cornerstone of career success

(21:10) - Building relationships within the sports industry

(25:00) - Role of AI in recruitment and its implications

(28:45) - How to tailor resumes to job descriptions effectively

(32:15) - Tips for succeeding in behavioural interviews

(36:00) - Importance of showcasing personality and passion

(39:10) - Final advice for navigating job applications

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#110: Ex-Golf Australia, People & Culture Manager | Daniel Simons

#128: Netball Australia, GM People & Culture | Kimberlee Furness

#155: Australian Sports Commission, HR Business Partner | Adam Kyle

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Before he was mixing in the big leagues, Sam started his journey as a Marketing Intern with the NZ Breakers before making his way to Australia. After getting rejected for his current role once, Sam stepped away and addressed his skill gaps, only to return and land his dream job.

Sam’s story is packed with advice on overcoming rejections, staying persistent, and building your skillset. If you’re eager to understand the behind-the-scenes of a career in sports marketing and strategy, you’re going to love this episode with Sam.

We cover:

(6:57) - Introduction to Sam's career and journey

(11:23) - Breaking into the sports industry and early experiences

(16:45) - Challenges of landing jobs in competitive sports roles

(21:30) - Importance of sponsorships in sports marketing

(27:15) - Developing strategies for brand partnerships

(33:00) - Insights into working with high-profile clients like Coca-Cola

(38:20) - Bridging creative and commercial strategies

(43:50) - How agency work differs from in-house roles

(48:30) - Examples of successful sports campaigns

(54:00) - Advice on networking and career growth in sports

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#236: Sports Marketing Consultant | Danny Bowerin

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With previous experience working at IMG Academy and Nebraska University, Stella’s social media expertise was honed through hands-on roles where she developed content and learned video production, storytelling, and athlete engagement. Her experiences, including working with major global sporting events, provided her with unique insights into the world of digital content in sports.

If you're struggling to break into the sports industry, Stella’s journey offers valuable advice on the power of networking, resilience in the face of rejection, and the importance of gaining diverse experiences. Discover how Stella overcame rejection and used her background in tennis to build a successful career in social media. This interview is perfect for anyone looking to avoid the frustrations of job rejections and gain insights on how to succeed in sports media.

We cover:

(08:34) - Introduction to Stella Barry and her background

(14:02) - Stella’s journey to working with Paris 2024

(20:14) - Challenges of moving to Paris and working in sports media

(27:35) - Insights from working with global sports teams and organisations

(34:46) - Dealing with language barriers in international roles

(41:12) - Strategic approaches in content creation for major sports events

(48:19) - Stella’s experience working as a TikTok host

(55:43) - Managing partnerships and collaborations

(01:01:29) - Highlights from interacting with athletes at the Olympics

(01:08:10) - Future goals and the impact of Olympic experience

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#286: GWS Giants, Head of Content | Jacob Gaynor

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If you're a young job hunter interested in working with top global brands in the sports industry, Angus' journey offers invaluable lessons.

We cover:

06:12 - Early career in golf and community connections

06:42 - Strategies for overcoming adversity

07:12 - Value of curiosity in sports careers

08:16 - Graduate journey and future goals

08:48 - Importance of LinkedIn for networking

09:18 - Realities of working in an international brand

10:57 - Challenges and rewards in the golf industry

15:05 - Reflections on overcoming burnout

18:40 - Transition back to Australia and career recalibration

21:16 - Leveraging LinkedIn for international connections

25:55 - Networking strategies and job application tips

32:40 - Skills valuable in the Adidas graduate program

35:59 - Importance of community and local relevance for brands

41:25 - Finding career alignment and networking benefits

54:00 - Experiences with Adidas and sports career tips

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We made it fam.

And to celebrate, I've packed it all in.

Not gonna lie, it does pitch the SportsGrad platform to you pretty well.

But if I didn't think it could get you hired 10x faster, I wouldn't waste your time.

Hope you enjoy!

We cover:

1. How to find your niche in the sports industry
2. How to grow your network rapidly
3. How to stand out in a crowd of 1000s

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Lots to look out for in this podcast including how Jeff directed his degree in Journalism towards Digital Media, what it means to be a Digital all-rounder and why it’s so valuable in 2024, creating your own experience to stand out in applications and much more.

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I’m bringing that ep back to the forefront today because there’s so much Gold in this ep (literally gold medals appear).

For a look inside the initial plans of the Brisbane Organising Committee, and how you can prepare like an Olympian to realise your career dreams, tune into this treasure trove with Nat Cook!

We cover:

•How to plan to host an Olympic & Paralympic Games 10 years out

•What makes Natalie Cook great

•3 critical moments that shaped her today

•The unique power of sport and Olympians

•The importance of learning people’s names

•Why resilience is the most vital part of any job

•The importance of building you and having a dream

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In this ep I share the 3 key things that shaped my experience, how I aimed to squeeze every bit out of it, plus all the stories from bts.

We hit everything from the impact of the host nation, to the vibe around town, to what it was like running the Olympic Marathon course without training (may have done some permanent damage).

If you're thinking of attending a major event in the future, tune in to get my pov on what it's actually like, and how Paris stacks up against other international events.

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#226: What it's like to be at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar

#225: T20 World Cup tournament time jobs with Jack Lloyd & Harrison Orchard

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Tom’s role as Head of Research involves helping the club understand fans to make better decisions across Fan Engagement, Strategy, Marketing and many more. Basically if a department has a research question they need solved, they turn to Tom and his team. 

In this podcast we cover why this role exists internally, key projects Tom has been involved in, asking good questions, setting research briefs, being a strong moderator and remaining objective. We also dive into Tom’s career journey and how this Man City fan landed in his dream job.

We cover:

(06:30) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast Tom!

(07:51) Quick-fire questions

(15:26) What does the ‘Head of Research’ at City Football Group do, and what does a day in the life look like?

(17:20) Why does this role exist?

(18:01) What are some of the key projects that Tom has been part of?

(21:05) How to ask good questions when conducting research interviews, to ensure that you receive the more relevant and in-depth results

(25:45) How do they create project briefs? 

(30:18) How does Tom remain objective when conducting new research? 

(34:10) What sort of learnings do you get out of Moderator Training?

(36:53) How does Tom learn from other industries and sports?

(40:27) How does Tom’s career transpire to make it to Manchester City?

(44:50) Does Tom act proactively in his career growth or has it happened naturally?

(46:32) What does Tom enjoy most about working at City Football Group?

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If you’d one day love an epic job at the Olympics, today’s podcast features several people who have been living the dream.

In this pod you’re going to get introduced to people working across Commercial Partnerships, Commercial development, Media rights, PR, Social Media and more.

You’ll find out what they’re doing on the ground, and how they got hold of their dream job.

You'll hear from:

(6:06) - Andrew Ryan - Managing Director of FIBA Media

(10:00) - Hayley Conway - Partnerships Consultant

(15:09) - Briony Carlyon - Media Official for International Golf Federation

(17:13) - Stella Barry - English Content Creator for Paris Olympic Committee

(20:04) - Tom Hickey - Director of Business Development for Brisbane 2032

(24:00) - Kiri Madhani - Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager at DAZN

(27:53) - Penelope Roth - Press Conference Supervisor (Tennis & Boxing)

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#171: David Pryles (Hockey Australia CEO)

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If you haven’t heard of Making The Call, it’s an organisation that develops and delivers pathway programs for women and non binary people in sports media.

Additionally, they’re co-creators of the award winning The Outer Sanctum Podcast, and between them, they are public speakers, broadcasters, board members and producers - just all-round media weapons!

Today we dive deep into their cohort program, Making The Call, how it came to be, where they found the inspiration, how they developed the content, how it’s grown from strength to strength and how you can get involved.

If you’re keen to learn more on how to crack the media industry, make sure to give this episode a listen!

We cover:

(00:37) Who are Lucy and Emma Race from Making The Call?

(01:42) Hello and welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast!

(03:40) What’s going on inside the SportsGrad Community?

(06:45) Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast Lucy and Emma Race!

(08:22) Quick-fire questions

(17:08) What is Making The Call, and how is it delivered?

(18:45) Their career journeys and how they aligned

(22:45) Where they found a love for broadcasting and how the Outer Sanctum came to be

(27:33) Experiences that have taught them invaluable lessons

(30:37) Lucy’s career journey so far

(32:53) How does Lucy’s background align with Making The Call?

(37:27) What does the curriculum at Making The Call look like, and how is it forever changing?

(48:41) How the media landscape and current cohort influences the Making The Call program

(50:45) How social media and content creation is changing traditional media

(55:40) How Making The Call stands out in comparison to other programs

(1:03:05) Who are some of the people who have been through the program?

(1:10:05) What is their top piece of advice they’ve learnt along the way?

(1:14:48) ASK SPORTSGRAD

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This is a collection of the most popular questions asked by you guys that have made it to Ask SportsGrad.

Today we’re going to dive into your top questions specifically around job hunting, networking and using LinkedIn. You’ll learn how to find experience when you can’t get any, how to job hunt if you’ve just moved to Australia, what to do if you’re not qualified but really want the job, how to network, and how to find mentors.

Then on the LinkedIn front we answer your questions on what should you be posting about, how to increase engagement if you are posting, plus how to craft your experience section properly.

If you struggling to crack the sports industry job market, put this on repeat.

Tune in and enjoy!

We cover:

(00:49) Welcome to SportsGrad! What is #ASKSPORTSGRAD?

(02:34) How can I best get involved in volunteering?

(05:47) How can I make myself a good candidate for jobs overseas?

(10:04) I’m not fully qualified, should I apply?

(12:05) How can I improve my networking in the sports industry?

(15:03) Where do I even begin when cracking the sports industry?

(17:15) How can I make the most of an internship opportunity?

(21:50) How should I address ‘cultural fit’ on a resume?

(26:03) Any advice on how to best seek a mentor?

(30:41) How do I increase my LinkedIn engagement?

(36:30) What content is suitable to post on LinkedIn?

(41:01) How should I layout the experience section on my LinkedIn?

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This is a collection of the most popular questions asked by you guys that have made it to Ask SportsGrad.

Today we’re going to dive into your top questions specifically around cover letters and interviewing. You’ll learn how to stand out in a cover letter, how to make sure you get to the interview stage, and how to follow up after an application if you don’t hear back. Then on the interview front, we answer your questions on interview nerves, preparation you should do, questions you can bring in and more.

If you struggling to crack the sports industry job market, put this on repeat.

Enjoy!

We cover:

(00:45) Welcome to SportsGrad! What is ASK SPORTSGRAD?

(02:22) How should I structure my cover letter?

(04:58) What can I do to talk about transferrable skills in my cover letter?

(07:59) This is how a hiring manager wants you to respond to interview questions

(11:32) How can I beat the job interview nerves?

(14:14) How can I best prepare for an interview? Should I reach out to someone in a similar position?

(20:04) What’s the best way to follow up on an interview?

(24:27) How should you respond if a team asks if you have a favourite team you support?

(27:37) How to answer the inevitable interview question “so, do you have any questions for us?”

(31:13) What do I need to prepare for a phone interview?

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#200: How to get a job in sport without getting lucky

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If you’ve never heard of FISU before, this episode is going to open your world to one of the largest employers in the sports industry - university sport. Based out of Germany in the Rhine-Ruhr region, the 2025 games will host over 10,000 athletes and officials from 170 countries across 12 days.

In this episode, we dive into the World Uni Games, the second largest multi-sport event in the world after the olympics, and you’ll learn how Mirinda crafted her career to this position, what she does, and how she became a stand out candidate. Plus, why she loves being part of the SportsGrad Community all the way over in Germany.

Enjoy the episode!

We cover:

(00:34) Who is Mirinda Kidman?

(01:40) Hello and welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast!

(03:31) What’s going on inside the SportsGrad Community?

(07:30) What’s it like working in Europe with all of the major events on at the moment?

(09:45) Quick-fire questions

(16:52) Who are FISU World University Games and what do they do?

(21:50) Why is the FISU so much larger than other university sports across the globe?

(25:41) What planning is required in the year prior to the Games?

(29:48) How many people work at FISU and will there be opportunities to work there in the future?

(31:49) What does Mirinda’s role involve as the Manager of Delegation Services?

(40:15) How did Mirinda get her role, and how did she get accepted?

(46:15) How did Mirinda stand out in her application for this role?

(49:10) Why did Mirinda join the SportsGrad Community?

(51:10) What other professionals should get involved in the SportsGrad Community?

(52:20) Mirinda’s advice for those applying for roles at major events

(55:15) ASK SPORTSGRAD

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#283: How to get your first full-time job in sport with Hayley Gorman

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