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The Sports Career Podcast

Ed Bowers
Football
Women's Football
Leadership
3x3 Basketball
Pitch15
Women's Sports Investment
Mindset
Lina Boussaha
Sbrnet
Sports Career Guidance
Psychological Skills
AFC Bournemouth
Beyond the Field
Lewes FC
Music Industry
Vupop
Zala Meršnik
Intuition
Goalkeeping
Volleyball

Ed Bowers is the host of The Sports Career Podcast which shares insightful and inspiring interviews from today's Sports Industry Professionals around the World. Subscribe to the podcast to learn: 1. How to turn your sports passion into your profession. 2. Understand how to land your Dream Sports Job 3. Earn a living that excites you! Get ready to make your sports career a reality by learning from ... more

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Latest Episodes

What It Takes to Lead Sports Host Broadcasting: Inside ISB with CEO Ursula Romero

This week's podcast special guest is Ursula Romero, CEO and Managing Director of International Sports Broadcasting (ISB), a global leader in host broadcasting operati... more

How Important Is a Wealth Management Plan for Professional Footballers? Dominic Baldwin on Trust, Values, and Financial Security in Elite Sport This week's guest is Dominic Baldwin, founder and CEO of Xentum Financial Planning, an independent, UK-ba... more

How to Lead a Premier League Football Club: Paul Barber OBE on Leadership, Governance, and Growing the Women's Game

This week's guest is Paul Barber OBE, Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman of Brighton & Hove Albion and non-executive director at Wo... more

From Street Football to the Saudi Pro League: Lina Boussaha on Identity, Ubuntu, and What It Really Takes To be a Professional Footballer

This week's guest is professional footballer Lina Boussaha, currently playing for Al Ittihad in the Saudi Wome... more

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Dominic Baldwin
CEO of Xentum Financial Planning; founder of Xentum Sport, advisor to professional athletes
Xentum Financial Planning; Xentum Sport
Episode: 447: Dominic Baldwin-How Important is a Wealth Management Plan for Professional Footballers?
Paul Barber
Chief Executive and Deputy Chairman at Brighton & Hove Albion; Non-Executive Director at Women in Football
Brighton & Hove Albion; Women in Football
Episode: 446: Paul Barber OBE - How to Lead a Premier League Football Club?
Lina Boussaha
Professional footballer, Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia) and Algeria national team player
Al Ittihad, Saudi Arabia; Algeria National Team
Episode: 445: Lina Boussaha- How To Develop your Resilience in Women's Football?
Lili Iskandar
Professional football player for En Avant Guingamp Femini (France) and Lebanon National Team
Lebanese and French clubs, Lebanon National Team
Episode: 444: Lili Iskandar-How can Psychological Skills support Female Amateur and Professional Football Players?
Anush Ananyan
CEO of Sardarapat FC, former journalist turned football executive
Sardarapat FC
Episode: 442: Anush Ananyan- How To Be A CEO At A Football Club?
Tommy Nordam Jensen
CEO of Pitch15, former professional volleyball player
Pitch15
Episode: 441: Tommy Nordam Jensen- How To Drive Investment in Women's Sports?
Rasheedat Ajibade
Professional football player, captain of the Nigerian Super Falcons
PSG, Nigerian Football Federation
Episode: 440: Rasheedat Ajibade OON - What does it take to be a Female Professional Footballer in Nigeria?
Sarah Solémalé
Legal and Governance Executive with FIFA and European Football Clubs; specialist in public policy, strategy, governance, and international affairs
Football governance
Episode: 439: Sarah Solémalé - How can Sports Policy with Ethical Leadership develop Football Governance?
Richard Scudamore
Former CEO of the English Premier League (1999-2018)
Premier League
Episode: 438: Richard Scudamore CBE- What Skills do you need to be a Football League CEO?

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Ed Bowers
Host of The Sports Career Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Really Insightful

    Listened to one of the episodes that summarised some of the key learnings of sports sponsorship. Some excellent guests and very concise points. Will definitely be giving the pod a listen over the coming weeks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bushers123
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Natural & Informative

    I had the pleasure to interview with Ed and quickly became a fan of his podcast after. He does a skillful interview yet masters it as natural conversation. I love how each of his guests leave their listener with key advice at the end but I also love how informative the conversations are overall. I have picked up a lot of wisdom from each episode and have learned so many accomplished and impressive names in the sports industry because of him. I highly recommend others to listen if they want to le... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zey R Y
    United States4 years ago
  • A fantastic resource!

    An excellent podcast full of so many nuggets of wisdom to take you to the next level in your sports journey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sophie suri
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Brilliant!

    Ed does an amazing job with his podcast. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allistair McCaw
    United States4 years ago
  • Ed is a great person and I admire him a lot. His podcasts have been extremely beneficial to me. I wasn't sure how to get started in the sports industry, but Ed and his podcast have given me some great insights.

    Thanks Ed!

    Podchaser
    5
    Mohit Nair
    5 years ago

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Industry-focused and guest-rich, great for sponsorship alignment with sports business topics.
Audience responds to natural interview style and concise, actionable takeaways.
Consistently engaging and informative with a strong lineup of guests.
Widely seen as a valuable resource for anyone pursuing a career in sports.

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443: Glenn Crooks-How's Women's Football Developed In The Last 30 Years In The USA?
Q: When did you decide to pursue a career in soccer and how did that path unfold from player to coach?
Crooks describes how his initial exposure came later in life through a German coach in New Jersey, shifting from player to coach in high school, then moving into college coaching and broadcasting, with radio work shaping his career trajectory.
445: Lina Boussaha- How To Develop your Resilience in Women's Football?
Q: What role did culture and community play in your comeback and your current leadership at Al Ittihad?
She highlights Ubuntu as the core philosophy of the team—unity, mutual care, and shared purpose—which, along with close friendships and a supportive club environment, enabled a collective resurgence and individual growth as a leader and teammate.
445: Lina Boussaha- How To Develop your Resilience in Women's Football?
Q: How did the injury period shape your resilience and what did you learn about rest and recovery?
Lina describes a two-and-a-half-year battle with a stress fracture and algodystrophy, the emotional toll of potential retirement, the crucial realization that rest is part of healing, and the eventual return aided by self-directed rehab, faith, and support from family and mentors.
445: Lina Boussaha- How To Develop your Resilience in Women's Football?
Q: Lina, when did you decide to pursue football as a profession, and what catalyzed that turning point?
She explains that the transition from street football to formal training began when a PSG coach noticed her talent at a departmental tournament and pressed her to join PSG Academy, after initial hesitation and family pressure, marking the start of a professional trajectory.
430: Charlotte Evans MBE-Why your Mindset and Resilience are key when pursing a career in sports and business?
Q: What was the turning point in your mindset during the four-year Paralympic cycle?
The turning point came when I shifted from a negative inner dialogue to actively believing in what I could achieve, aided by experiences like the Clipper Race that showed I could learn quickly and become competent under new pressures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sports Career Podcast

What is The Sports Career Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features in-depth conversations with senior sports industry professionals, athletes, and governance experts, exploring how to turn a passion for sports into a lasting career. Typical topics include leadership, governance, sponsorship, data-driven decision making, fan engagement, and career pivots within both traditional and emerging areas of the sports world. Notable can be the emphasis on women's sports, athlete-to-executive transitions, and practical takeaways for listeners seeking tangible pathways into leadership roles, entrepreneurship, or advisory positions in sports. The format tends to balance personal storytelling with actionable insights, making it useful for aspiring professionals, athletes plotting post-sport careers, a... more

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1. Dominic Baldwin
2. Paul Barber
3. Lina Boussaha
4. Lili Iskandar
5. Anush Ananyan
6. Tommy Nordam Jensen
7. Rasheedat Ajibade
8. Sarah Solémalé

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