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The SportsGrad Podcast

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Ever thought "I'd love to work in sport!" but have no idea where to start?

You're in the right place.

Join Reuben Williams (ex-Cricket Australia) each week to learn about jobs in the sports industry and how the people in those jobs forged a career they love.

If you're trying to find your place in the industry, need some inspiration on what to do to get started, or just want to keep your finger on ... more

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We went to the FIFA World Cup, and we couldn't switch off the sport business lens while we were there, so we sat down to talk through everything we noticed.

In this episode, Nathan Perrone and Reuben Williams share their experience at the FIFA World... more

Want to land a job in sport? Apply for The SportsGrad Method: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

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... more

Meet Neha Kumar, Brand and Design Lead at Queensland Rugby Union (Queensland Reds).

Neha's career started out in retail and moved into marketing before she landed her first full-time role as social media lead at GIVIT, a Brisbane-based not-for-profi... more

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Want to land a job in sport? Apply for The SportsGrad Method: www.sportsgrad.com.au/program

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... more

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Sunny Dhillon
Partnerships Marketing at the Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders
Episode: #358: Sports Marketing in the Premier League and Major League Soccer with Sunny Dhillon (Seattle Sounders)
Adam Ferreira
Brand and Creative Project Manager at Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Episode: #357: From International Student to Major League Soccer with Adam Ferreira (Vancouver Whitecaps)
David Basheer
Long-time Australian sports commentator and presenter
SBS
Episode: #356: Career journey of FIFA World Cup Commentator David Basheer
Jamie Fisher
Precinct Operations Coordinator at the MCG
MCG
Episode: #355: From Man City to the MCG - How to land jobs at the world's biggest sporting events with Jamie Fisher
Marnie Cohen
Senior Account Manager for Communications at TGI Sport
TGI Sport
Episode: #354: How building Kanga TV led to a PR & Comms job in sport, with Marnie Cohen (TGI Sport)
Riley Bull
Football analysis at St Kilda Football Club
St Kilda FC
Episode: #353: How to become a Football Analyst in the AFL, with Riley Bull (St Kilda FC)
Ryan Patterson
Product Manager at Premier Data
Premier Data
Episode: #352: From Casual Coder to Product Manager: How to build a career in Sport Tech with Ryan Patterson
Sarah Dyce
Public Affairs and Marketing Manager at the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS)
Victorian Institute of Sport
Episode: #351: How to build a PR & Comms career in sport through contract work | From WA to the world’s biggest sporting events with Sarah Dyce
Rachael Lynch
Olympian, registered nurse, corporate speaker and mental health ambassador
Wheelchair Rugby Australia; Stomp Goalkeeping
Episode: #350: Olympian, Hockeyroo, and mental health ambassador Rachel Lynch OAM, on championing Athlete Wellbeing and building a fulfilling career

Hosts

Reuben Williams
Host and founder of the show, leading career-coaching conversations in sport.
Nathan Perrone
Co-host featuring industry insights and guest interviews across sport sectors.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 251 ratings
  • Best podcast

    Epic advice on here, take a listen guys 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snottie_lottie
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great Stuff

    Love this podcast, really interesting perspective from a variety of roles and organizations. These guys positivity is truly infectious

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    )))**Josh**(((
    Canada4 years ago
  • The perfect podcast for sport graduate students

    Hi

    My name is Flavius and I am an international student at La Trobe, doing my master in sport management.

    Just wanted to say hello, and also to say that I’m listening to your podcast every day. You guys are doing an amazing job, and every day I’m learning a new thing/tip on how or what to do after my graduation.

    Amazing job from both of you, keeping going 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    Have a great weekend

    Flavius

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flavius Chiriac
    Australia5 years ago
  • Hamish interview - be kind, be kind, be kind

    What an interview that was, Hamish is next level and at the top of his game.

    Not just an insight into his commentary role but work, life and personal interest.

    Thanks so much for this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SBuzz78Aus
    Australia5 years ago
  • Must listen for anyone looking to work in the sporting industry

    As a recent graduate and someone who has been itching to land a full time gig in sport, this podcast has not only been really helpful but also motivating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PMcGregor96
    Australia5 years ago

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Guests are diverse and highly knowledgeable across sport roles.
Listeners praise practical, actionable tips for breaking into sports.
Positive motivation and clear paths to career progression are common themes.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#357: From International Student to Major League Soccer with Adam Ferreira (Vancouver Whitecaps)
Q: What's one piece of advice you'd pass on to someone trying to break into sports marketing quickly?
Apply a laser-focused outreach approach: craft personalized messages, actively build relationships, and don't be afraid to start in smaller roles or part-time gigs to accumulate relevant experience and expand your internal network.
#357: From International Student to Major League Soccer with Adam Ferreira (Vancouver Whitecaps)
Q: What were some early challenges you faced as an international student in Canada entering sports marketing?
Language and landscape familiarity were initial hurdles, but coffee chats, mentorship programs, and targeted networking helped me break in while I balanced a nine-to-five student housing role with a part-time gig in soccer, proving persistence pays off.
#357: From International Student to Major League Soccer with Adam Ferreira (Vancouver Whitecaps)
Q: What inspired you to work in sport?
A backstory of an injury ending a potential playing career led me to pursue the business side of sport so I could still give fans memorable moments, combine my love of football with marketing, and help create those experiences for others.
#358: Sports Marketing in the Premier League and Major League Soccer with Sunny Dhillon (Seattle Sounders)
Q: How did your first sport-related job come about?
He landed an internship and then a role at Manchester City's club shop through Fanatics, which expanded into an opportunity to work at the head office and eventually propelled him into sports sponsorship and events.
#358: Sports Marketing in the Premier League and Major League Soccer with Sunny Dhillon (Seattle Sounders)
Q: What inspired you to work in sport?
A long-standing passion for playing football and cricket, and the realization that the actual pathways and opportunities in sport were not well known as a kid, which pushed him to seek a business/operations angle in the industry.

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

A practical deep dive into how to start and build a career in sport, with a strong emphasis on practical pathways, hands-on experimentation, networking, and personal branding. Episodes span from breaking into sport PR and analytics to product management, law, and content creation, often anchored by step-by-step playbooks, real-world coaching, and career-operating-system frameworks. Notable throughlines include consistent content output, proactive outreach, mentorship, and leveraging inside access to major events and organizations. A distinctive focus is on converting opportunities—large tournaments, clubs, and campaigns—into lasting career momentum, sometimes with programmatic guidance or guest case studies as models for listeners to emulat... more

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1. Sunny Dhillon
2. Adam Ferreira
3. David Basheer
4. Jamie Fisher
5. Marnie Cohen
6. Riley Bull
7. Ryan Patterson
8. Sarah Dyce

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