The Sports Bubble: Recent Episodes
Mitch Siwek
Whether you’re a student of the sports industry looking to learn more about career paths, or an industry professional wanting to hear from like minded people, this is the podcast for you. The Sports Bubble podcast shares insights from the many talented people who are having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry. Our guests discuss their career paths, current activities, problems faced and future of the industry we love so much. We hope to share the knowledge, experience and ideas of these industry professionals so that you find value and develop connections as a result of engaging with The Sports Bubble.
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, the entire team gets together for the first time (in the same room) for Episode 100. We take a look back at 2021 and reflect on the incredible and at times challenging year that it was for sport. This year we have been incredibly fortunate to be joined by guests from all walks of life within the sports industry and across many different organisations including; Football Australia, the AFL, Sport Australia, the Australian Olympic Committee, Basketball Australia, Netball Australia, Athletics Australia, alongside a heap of other Australian professional clubs.
Segments:
1. Key Takeaways and Insights from the Year.
2. Our Most Popular and Favourite Episodes.
3. Who is More Likely.
4. Our Favourite Karaoke Songs.
We hope you have enjoyed what has been a stellar year on The Sports Bubble and thank you for coming with us on the sports industry journey’s that many of our guests have taken us on.
Thank you to all of the guests and sports students who have made the podcast what it was in 2021 and to Bigg Dogg Clothing and the Deakin University Sport Society for their unwavering support.
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Emily can be reached on LinkedIn @EmilyOrrell
Ryan can be reached on LinkedIn @RyanPatterson
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we speak with Taryn Kirby, the current General Manager of Marketing Communications and Media at the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2022. Taryn has spent her career working across the marketing and communications space, with experience from Jump Media & Marketing, the London 2012 Olympics, AVANT Communicationsand GreenEDGE Cycling based across Europe.
We explore how her passion for marketing and communications was discovered, her experience of working overseas, the challenges and requirements of working for an international event, and how she believes the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup for 2022 will impact of the presence of basketball in Australia.
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Taryn can be reached on LinkedIn@TarynKirby
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In today’s guest episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Peter Filopolous. Peter has had a major impact on the Australian Sporting Landscape across the past 20-25 years, with several senior roles and CEO positions across multiple sports such as football (soccer), AFL and swimming.
Peter has gone from strength to strength throughout his career, being the CEO across major football organisations such as South Melbourne FC, Perth Glory, Football Victoria, and currently at Football Australiaas the Head of Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs.
We learn about Peter’s wealth of experiences and insights both from a general perspective, but also in football. We speak about the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup and the legacy aspirations Football Australia has for this, and also some of the long-term goals Football Australia has in terms of developing the sport.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we chat with CEO of AusCycling, Marne Fechner. Marne speaks with us about her somewhat unconventional path to becoming the CEO of two major national sporting organisations. Marne, a Deakin University diploma graduate, spent time interstate in Queensland for her first full-time job before making her way back to Victoria.
Marne has spent her time as the CEO of the Netball World Cup in 2015, Netball Australia, and currently AusCycling. During the podcast, she speaks about her time at these organisations and the legacies she wanted to leave in her wake. She also touches on her different roles and her passion for people and culture within organisations.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we speak with CEO of Commonwealth Games Australia, Craig Phillips. Craig joins us with a wealth of experience which began with a Diploma of Teaching before quickly transitioning into the elite side of the sports industry. Craig spent just under 24 years at the Australian Olympic Committee in multiple positions before finding himself in his current role as the CEO of Commonwealth Games Australia.
We ask Craig about the joint document that the AOC and CGA put to the Federal Government - Sport: Powering Australia’s Future (10+10), as well as what it has been like to work through many Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Additionally, we touch on Craig's thoughts surrounding legacy and how important an Olympics or Commonwealth Games are outside of just the event days.
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Craig can be reached on LinkedIn@CraigPhillips
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we recap the month that was and take a look back at some of the key takeaways and insights that our guests provided throughout the month of October. We hear from Freelance Sports and Event Producer, Show Caller and Event Manager - Kylie-Ann Haynes, Senior Advisor to the CEO at Sport Australia - Emma Stonham and the General Manager of Operations at the AFL - David Stevenson.
A massive thank you to Lachlan Crofts, Tilly Skok and Chris Dellas who formed part of our Sport Student Series and we wish them all the best moving forward in their careers.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. Today we are joined by quite a unique sports student who has had some very different experiences. We hear from Chris Dellas who currently works as an International Technical Official at Tennis Australia which involves him traveling for tennis tournaments domestically and internationally. Chris also completed a Social Media and Marketing Internship at the Sandringham Football Club as part of his Bachelor of Sports Management degree.
We chat through Chris’ path through university, his incredible experiences as an International Technical Official, and his future aspirations and thoughts on how to navigate the sports industry as an up-and-coming student.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In today’s guest episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with David Stevenson. Dave has a CV to behold, having achieved so much at home in Australia but also abroad. Dave spent a very respectable 17 years working for none other than Nike, working his way up from an Assistant Store Manager in NikeTown Melbourne, to the VP and GM of Sales in Emerging Markets working in Portland, USA.
We also chat about all things AFL which has been a huge part of his life for the past 6 years. Dave is the former CEO of the Western Bulldogsand now GM of Operations in the AFL. We hear how he and his team have managed the difficulty of back to back covid impacted seasons where he has led successful projects such as the 2020 and 2021 GF, Return to Crowds, and Return to Play.
We also touch on his involvement at the Western Bulldogs during their 2016 Premiership Year.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. Joining us to chat this week was Matilda, or Tilly Skok. Tilly is a power woman who has completed her double degree at Deakin University, and is now set to graduate from the Masters in Sport Management this year.
We chat to Tilly about all things to do with building relationships and volunteering, in which she has done this in multitude over the past several years. Tilly also speaks to us about the importance of being your own cheerleader and that hard work pays off. With her two most recent jobs being scored as a result of her determination. Tilly previously working at TLA Worldwide, before a quick turn around found her at Cricket Australia as the League Operations Coordinator.
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Tilly can be reached on LinkedIn (@MatildaSkok)
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In today’s guest episode, we unofficially continue off girl power month where we invited Emma Stonham to be on the podcast. Emma is a HR extraordinaire turned Senior Advisor to the CEO at Sport Australia.
We chat with Emma about the importance of women making headways in sport. Emma works passionately to implement programs and initiatives to assist the growth of women in sport both on and off the field through her position at Sport Australia. Having previously worked at PwC, she uses her extensive knowledge of relationships, to promote the best for women, and wants the most promising outcomes for all in the sporting industry.
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Emma can be reached on LinkedIn @EmmaStonham
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Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn @AshleeClark
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We speak with Lachlan Crofts in today's episode. Lachlan recently graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science with Sport Management, and is an aspiring graduate looking to be involved in performance analysis within sports.
We learn about the data analysis work he is completing at Premier Data and how this business is having a major impact on local sport, even rivaling Champion Data to an extent. We also touch on his past experience working in a similar role at Baseball Australia and what he has learnt through his earlier experiences in his career. Finally, we learn more about his personal life and how moving out of home recently could impact his career.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In today’s guest episode, we are extremely fortunate to be joined by someone who is arguably one of the best operators in their field. Kylie-Ann Haynes enters the bubble. Kylie-Ann (KA) currently works as a Freelance Sports and Event Producer, Show Caller and Floor Manager across many different sporting codes and organisations, which includes Cricket Australia, the National Rugby League and the National Basketball League.
We discuss with KA how she became involved in her current work, the key components of being a show caller or floor manager, how sports presentation has evolved over the years, and with the recent NRL Grand Final, discuss what’s involved in preparing for and presenting one of the biggest days on the Australian sporting calendar.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we recap our Girl Power Month and take a look at some of the key takeaways and insights that our guests provided on female participation in the sports industry throughout the month of September. We hear from the President of Women Sport Australia and GM of Marketing and Industry Development at Gymnastics Victoria - Gen Simmons, National Recruiting Manager at the Adelaide Football Club - Hamish Ogilvie, Previous Australian Diamonds Coach and recently appointed Head of High Performance and Assistant Coach for the London Pulse - Lisa Alexander and Journalist, Presenter and Editorial Producer at the AFL - Nat Edwards.
A massive thank you to Hayley McKinnon, Zane Gelsi, Lauren Wann and Jordyn Becker who formed part of our Sport Student Series and we wish them all the best moving forward in their careers.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We speak with Jordyn Becker who graduated from Deakin University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Business (Sport Management). Jordyn discusses her journey into the sports industry which began with a move interstate from Tasmania to Victoria. She discusses the importance of gaining experience in the industry whilst studying and talks about her roles with Event Workforce Group and as a volunteer at the 2019 Presidents Cup.
Since graduating Jordyn has managed to land a full-time position at Netball Victoria as the Competitions Coordinator and discusses how COVID-19 has impacted her role and how different work has been from a 'normal' year. She also talks about her rare achievement of holding a Guinness World Record with her the Generation Netball Club.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we speak with our final professional of Girl Power Month powered by Big Dogg Clothing. We have the pleasure of speaking with Nat Edwards. Some of you may know Nat for her work around AFL media where she appears on multiple shows, podcasts, radio and TV coverage. Nat has been working as a journalist/presenter and editorial producer for the AFL since 2014 and has also balanced this with presenting for the Australian Open, working for Channel 7, 3AW and being a mother.
We learn more about the challenges faced in sports media, what she loves about her multiple roles and how she manages to create such a successful work-life balance. She is an absolute leader in her field paving the way for more women to enter and succeed in the sports media space.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. To continue #girlpowermonth, we speak to Lauren Wann, a current student of the Masters of Sport Business at Deakin University. She joins us from Queensland, and we get chatting about all things online study and volleyball. Lauren has had the pleasure of working many opportunities in the sport of volleyball, including at Volleyball Queensland and Volleyball Australia.
Lauren speaks about her time as a volleyball coach and how she has found working amongst mostly male coaches. She also mentions how she wants to pave the way for other females in the sports industry and make a difference.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In today’s guest episode, we continue Girl Power Month and chat with Lisa Alexander. Previously, Lisa was the Australian Diamonds Netball coach for almost 10 years, before moving into her role as a Consulting Specialist at Leading Teams.
During this episode, we speak with Lisa about the pathway she took to score the top coaching job in Australian netball. Lisa chats about coaching, high performance and the best way to implement practices that are inclusive and well-rounded for athletes and staff alike. She also shares her goals of breaking the glass ceiling in coaching, where she aims to inspire others by coaching traditionally male-dominated sports.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We speak with Zane Gelsi who is currently in his final year undertaking a Bachelor of Sports Media at Holmesglen. He has been very proactive throughout his studies, with multiple volunteer and internship positions across local sporting organisations, including the Ministry of Sport, Coburg FC in the VFL, and an upcoming role with Motorsport Australia and 1116SEN.
His dedication has led to an opportunity to work as a Video Edit Assistant within the AFL’s media team, working alongside media personnel like Damian Barrett and Nat Edwards. This is a fantastic opportunity for any prospective sports media and journalism students to hear from someone making the most of his opportunities at such an early stage in his career.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we speak with the National Recruiting Manager of the Adelaide Football Club, Hamish Ogilvie. Hamish joins us with a wealth of experience in the AFL world as he enters his 16th year with the Crows as part of the recruitment team. Hamish discusses his pathway to the industry and just how different and unrealistic it was to pursue a full-time career in the sports industry in the 1980's after graduating from school.
From part-time roles with Port Adelaide, 5 years at AFL Tasmania as State Development Coach and ample other coaching and development roles prior to working for the Crows, Hamish is respected as one of the most reliable and well-spoken industry professionals. He talks about all things development, coaching and the different aspects of his role such as the all-important National Draft night and how trades are initiated within the AFL.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. Today's student episode includes Hayley McKinnon. We explore Hayley's journey at Deakin University studying the double degree of Sport Science and Sports management, how she is currently utilising both of her degrees side by side, and how an internship at Hockey Australia has transformed into the beginning of her career.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In today’s guest episode, we start off girl power month talking to Gen Simmons. Gen is currently the General Manager of Marketing and Industry Development at Gymnastic Victoria and the President of Women Sport Australia.
In this episode, we explore Gen's journey and passion for entering the sporting industry, the impact of the social media marketing aspect of the sporting industry and how graduating during its development impacted her career path across her roles at Racing.com, Melbourne Rebels, Netball and Gymnastics Victoria. We discuss the challenges of working in an Olympic sport as well as strategies to equal the gender participation gap. We also explore the impact and vision of Women Sport Australia and how she sees the future for women in sport.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we recap our Olympic-themed guest episodes for the month of August and take a look at some of the key takeaways and insights that our amazing guests provided. We hear from the CEO at Softball Australia - David Pryles, Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement Manager at Hockey Australia - Rohan McHugh and finish off with the Head of Games Operations and Sport Services at the Australian Olympic Committee - Luke Pellegrini.
A massive thank you to Max Reilly, Luke Richardson and Bianca Litchfield who formed part of our Sport Student Series and we wish them all the best moving forward in their careers.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We are joined by university graduate and Collingwood Football Netball Club's, Bianca Litchfield. Bianca graduated with a Bachelor of Science before completing a Master's degree in Applied Sport Science in 2020. Whilst undergoing her Masters, Bianca interned in the high-performance department at the Collingwood Football Club where she was able to leave a positive impression and a strong regard for her professionalism. Post-study, she was able to land a position for the Magpies in the Super Netball League as Performance Analyst & GPS/LPS Coordinator.
We discuss the ample experiences Bianca had prior to studying in the sports industry, as well as how a sponsored social media advertisement paved the way for her to undergo postgrad study in the sports industry.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In today’s guest episode, we finish off our Olympic-themed month with a bang and speak with the Head of Games Operations and Sports Services at the Australian Olympic Committee, Luke Pellegrini. Luke joins us from quarantine in Australia after having traveled back from Tokyo for the Olympic Games. After having a career in the legal world, Luke transferred into the sports industry after moving to Sydney and completing a Masters in Sports Business. Prior to his involvement at the AOC, Luke made contributions at AFL SportsReady as a State Manager and SRi as a Senior Consultant.
We ask Luke about his involvement in this year's Tokyo Olympics and get the inside goss on what it was like to be on the ground at the Games. We also touch on his transition from corporate life into the sports industry and his motivations behind this, his leadership approach and the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. Today we are joined by Luke Richardson, a Deakin University student currently studying a Bachelor of Sports Management. We explore his experiences across multiple internships including those at St Kilda Football Club, Basketball Australia, the Eastern Football Netball League and Sole Motive. We discuss how these experiences have impacted his decisions around his current and future career and explore his unique goal for the sporting industry.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we speak with Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement Manager at Hockey Australia, Rohan McHugh. After completing a bachelor's degree of education in 2007, Rohan became a successful PE teacher for 7 years. Since 2017, Rohan decided to head down the path of elite sport which saw him join the Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) as Athlete Wellbeing & Engagement Advisor. This eventuated into Rohan pursuing his current role with Hockey Australia in the same area of work.
Discussions are centered around the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and the impact the postponing and COVID-19 have had on the athletes in the lead-up to the Games.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. Today we are joined by a student whose work to date within the sports industry is truly inspiring. Exercise Sport Science and Sports Business soon-to-be graduate Max Reilly joins us in the bubble. Max is currently a Communications Intern within the sport of Wheelchair Rugby at Disability Sport and Recreation while completing his studies, and a couple of months ago travelled to Queensland for the National Wheelchair Rugby Championships which were broadcast on KAYO. He has also been involved with Breast Cancer Network Australia, Exercise Research Australia and the Run for Wishes Podcast.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we kick off our Olympic-themed month of episodes by speaking with the CEO of Softball Australia, David Pryles. Softball is back in the Olympics for Tokyo after being overlooked since Beijing 2008, and our Softball team was the first group of athletes to arrive on the ground in Tokyo!
We explore David's time at Cricket Victoria and Melbourne City FC in sales-related and partnership roles, the benefits of transitioning between similar roles in different sports, how he manages to get a handle on his major responsibilities, how working for an Olympic sport impacts how a sport is run and what it has been like for Olympic sports over the past 18 months.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we recap our guest episodes for the month of July and take a look at one of the key takeaways and insights that our guests provided. We hear from Stakeholder Services Manager at the AFL - Rhys Bennett, the GM of Operations at Melbourne United - Mark Boyd and the Head of Marketing at Basketball Australia - Anicka Hartney.
A massive thank you to Mia Smith, Michael Loong and Vanessa Issa who formed part of our Sport Student Series and we wish them all the best moving forward in their careers.
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We are joined by university graduate and up and coming sport scientist Vanessa Issa. Vanessa graduated with a bachelor of sport science and sports management at the end of 2019 and has since forged a path in the high-performance sector of the sports industry. She is currently involved at the Oakleigh Chargers as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the U19 Men’s squad and High-Performance Manager of the premiership-winning U19 Women’s. This year, Vanessa has also added to that, High-Performance Coordinator of the U17 and U19 Vic Metro Girls teams and is looking to start her own PT business.
We Discuss the hoops you jump through to be a qualified sport scientist, if she had her time again what she would do differently during university, how she has found working within the high-performance space at the Oakleigh Chargers and her contributions to a premiership-winning side.
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In this episode, we speak with the Head of Marketing at Basketball Australia, Anicka Hartney. Previously, Anicka spent her time in marketing at Tennis Australia, starting as a Marketing Assistant and then moving into her position as the Marketing Manager of the Australian Open.
With Anicka's experience in all things tennis, we chat with her about the Australian Open and Wimbledon, two pivotal major events in the tennis calendar. We also discuss the marketing, branding and broadcasting aspects associated with these events. This episode drops at an exciting time with the 2021 Wimbledon Championships having just concluded.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We are joined by up and coming student Michael Loong. Michael has just finished his university studies in the past couple of weeks, where he completed a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Sydney. Michael has a strong passion to work in the sports industry and is working tirelessly to get his break in a full-time position.
We learn how Michael has made the most of multiple extra curricular activities and experiences through university, and why students should be doing more than just the standard university work if you want to stand out during and after university. We dive into his recent experiences working at Cricket NSW and the West Tigers, and also hear how and why Michael has started his own blog at the end of last year called The Debutant Report.
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In this episode, we speak with the General Manager of Operations at the NBL Championship winning team, Melbourne United, Mark Boyd. Mark has spent the past 15 years at the club, even witnessing and working through the re-branding and development of the club from its Melbourne Tigers days.
Joining us after what was an extremely successful year at the club, Mark provides us with an insight into what it is like being involved in a championship-winning team. We also discuss his love for the club where he has been for almost 15 years, how he went about managing the operations of the club in a COVID world and his involvement in the NBL cup earlier this year.
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. This week, we welcomed Mia Smith onto the podcast. Mia has been heavily involved in the business side of sport, especially that of events and event management. Mia talks to us about her time at university, volunteering and doing a diploma. She currently works at Max Events as an Event Assistant and has had a vast amount of job titles previously including a Premium Experience and Hospitality Coordinator Supporter for Tennis Australia.
During the episode, we discuss how volunteering for all types of roles and positions is pivotal and paved the way for Mia to enter the sport industry. Mia discusses her time doing a diploma of events during school and which has since cemented her love for all things events. We also delve into what it's like to work at events and some of the activities completed on game day.
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In this episode, we speak with Rhys Bennett. Rhys is currently the Stakeholder Services Manager at the AFL and has a decade of experience working across major sporting organisations here in Melbourne.
We learn how Rhys has gone from strength to strength, earning himself multiple promotions across both the AFL and Victoria Racing Club within the membership and game development departments. We find out exactly what a Stakeholder Services Manager does on a daily basis, the culture of the AFL working environment and the added bonuses of working full time at the AFL. We also hear about his development as a leader in the industry and how he values loyalty within a working environment.
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In this episode, we recap our guest episodes for the month of May and take a look at one of the key takeaways and insights that our guests provided. We hear from Operations Coordinator at the Super Netball League - Ali O’Brien, Commercial Partnerships & Sales Manager at Western United - Andrew Pirchan, Junior Content Producer for Collingwood FC and founder of the Digital Rookie Hub - Patrick Quay and Sport Scientist & Data Analyst at Melbourne Storm - Robert Delves.
A massive thank you to Brittany Baylis, Marnie Fontanaand Luke Perry who formed part of our Sport Student Series and we wish them all the best moving forward in their careers.
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In this episode, we speak with Sport Scientist and Data Analyst at the Melbourne Storm, Robert Delves. Upon graduating from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Rob decided to go down the path of further studies and pursued a Bachelor of Applied Science at Victoria University, where he completed an Honours project with the Victorian Institute of Sport.
Throughout his career Rob clearly developed a career pathway for himself, taking the appropriate steps and gaining the necessary experience to land him his current position at such a successful organisation. Conversations around culture and an emphasis on how personalities contribute to an organisation, lead the way for a fun and insightful chat with one of the most down-to-earth industry professionals in sport.
Action Item: What do you think about sports science involvement in local sport (i.e. stats, video analysis and load management)?
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We speak with 3rd-year Exercise & Sport Science/Business (Sport Management) student Luke Perry. Luke is making the most of the ample opportunities presented by Deakin University as he has managed to land the role of Vice President of the Deakin University Sport Society (DUSS). He touches on his duties within this position and how students can benefit by joining the society.
Luke also discusses his current internship at Exercise Research Australia where he is able to combine his passion for both Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy, and how he is able to manage his time and fit everything into his daily schedule, with the busy life that university entails.
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In this episode, we speak with Patrick Quay. Patrick took full advantage of the pandemic by starting his own podcast and learning invaluable tools for his area of interest. His initiative and drive during this difficult time for sport assisted him to not only come out of 2020 firing on all cylinders, but land his current role as the Junior Content Producer at the Collingwood Football Club.
In the episode, we learn about his application of his Art Degree in the sporting industry, his adventures with Sports Where I am, the power of a coffee, how his own podcast was created and sustained during the COVID-19 lockdown and how he handles the pressures that come along with working under one of the largest sporting clubs in Australia!
Action Item: We want to know what are your thoughts on the potential idea of KAYO streaming community sport?
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. This week,we are speaking with Sports Management Student Marnie Fontana, who while studying is also interning at the Hawthorn Football Club as part of their Events team. Marnie has also worked as part of the membership sales team at Hawthorn and we touch on both of these experiences with her in our discussions.
We also discuss with Marnie how she is feeling about graduating at the end of this year, and what she is doing to prepare herself to enter the industry once she has completed her studies.
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In this episode, we speak with Andrew Pirchan. Andrew is the commercial partnerships and sales manager at the newly established A-League club Western United. Andrew is arguably a commercial and sales guru with close to 20 years working in this environment, and was a mentor to one of our previous guests Naomi Maclean.
In our chat we learn how one of Andrew’s firsts roles in the industry at the Box Hill Hawks transformed his career for the better and why he is so thankful for this time. We hear about his thoughts on the future of sport sponsorships and how you can position yourself to succeed in the commercial landscape. We also touch on why he loves the commercial and sales environment, and how a new professional sporting club like Western United attracted sponsors without having any proven product.
If you are looking to work in commercial sport or enhance your job prospects in this environment, you don’t want to miss this.
Action Item: We want to know what is your favourite or most intriguing sponsorship deal?
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. This week,we are speaking with a third-year Deakin University Student Brittany Baylis.
In this episode, we explore her time spent a Kelly Mini Sports, what her role as event coordinator on the Deakin university Sport Society entails, her recent decision to drop one of her degrees and what she gained from completing a mentor program by Women's Sport Australia.
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In this episode, we are extremely fortunate to be joined by Operations Coordinator at the Super Netball League, Ali O’Brien. With the Suncorp Super Netball season just kicking off, what better time is there to get an inside look at the inner workings of one of the most popular competitions in Australia. After interning at Netball Australia in 2019, Ali joined the Super Netball League ops team during the chaotic and challenging time that was the 2020 season.
We discuss her transition from the exercise science to management side of the sports industry, what she learned from her time as an intern at Netball Australia, the challenges and triumphs of a COVID impacted 2020 Super Netball Season and look ahead to the season ahead.
Action Item: What do you think about the Super Shot brought into the Super Netball League in 2020?
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In this episode, we recap our guest episodes for the month of April and take a look at one of the key takeaways and insights that our guests provided. We hear from Deakin University Sport Management Lecturer Scott Field, Founder of SportsGeek Sean Callanan, St Kilda General Manager of Consumer Business Mitch Coulson & FIBA Ocenia Senior Manager Amanda Jenkins
A massive thank you to Vincent Chungue, Jacob Collins and Emma Hocking for being a part of our Sport Student Series this month. We wish them all the best in 2021 with their career progressions.
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In this episode, we speak with Amanda Jenkins, the Senior Manager at FIBA Oceania. This was no small feat for Amanda, with an amazing career that lead her into this awesome position. After completing her studies of a double degree, post graduate degree and masters, it's fair to say Amanda has a plethora of knowledge and insights into the sports industry.
Amanda has held numerous positions in different and interesting roles, such as those at the Commonwealth Games in 2018, Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust and at the Darebin Council, among so many others experiences. We chat with Amanda about her experiences in the industry, her opinion on the future of basketball and women in sport.
Action Item: If you could choose one city to work in, where would it be? And why?
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. This week, we hear from Emma Hocking who is a graduate of the double degree of Sports Management and Sport Science at Deakin University.
We explore the time she spent in the at the Deakin University Sport Society, her experience working for both the AFL and AFL clubs in match day assistance and membership, how her passion for swimming allowed her to gain multiple roles at the Geelong Swimming Club and some tips on how to make the best of you opportunities while at university.
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In this episode, we speak with Mitch Coulson, the General Manager of Consumer Business at the St Kilda Football Club. Graduating from a bachelor's degree of Communication in 2008, Mitch wasted no time in landing his first full time role in the sports industry as shop manager at the Geelong Cats.
Throughout his career, Mitch has held multiple positions at the Cats, Playcorp and the St Kilda Football Club which has led to his current role today as GM of Consumer Business at the Saints. Mitch touches on his philosophy of getting a foot in the door at an organisation and working extremely hard which ultimately led to the professional growth opportunities he has had at the Saints. Mitch also explores the environment and culture of an AFL club and how it compares to an organisation such as Playcorp who work with all 18 clubs.
Action Item: Do you think the AFL should expand to a 20 team competition, why/why not?
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. This week, we hear from Jacob Collins who is a graduate of a degree in business, majoring in sport management, and spent many times abroad during his time at university.
We discuss Jacob's experience after graduating university and finding himself in a career of the health industry as a Health Consultant for HealthCare Australia. He also chats with us about the many volunteering opportunities he has partaken in, especially his time as a Committee Member for Crib Point Football Netball Club.
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In this episode we speak with Sean Callanan. Sean is the founder of Sports Geekand is well renowned in the sports industry for his expertise in the sports digital space and his passion for E-Sports. Sean throws himself at just about everything, currently balancing a range of projects and roles such as owning an E-Sports team called Gravitas, an E-Sports consultancy firm called Play Media, is on the commercial committee for the 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup and running both a podcast and consultancy service through Sports Geek.
We learn how Sean abandoned a 15-year career in IT development to follow his passion for sports and technology and how he successfully creates a work-life balance among his many projects and roles. We will also discover how his beloved Sports Geek started, how he has built his reputation on a global scale, and discover how he sees E-Sports continuing to grow through his experience with Gravitas and Play Media.
Check out Sean's recent Sports Geek series: Sports Geek Amplify
Action Item: How can E-Sports continue to grow? Is it more partnerships with professional clubs or athletes, agencies like Play Media, what do you think?
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We speak with recent graduate Vincent Chungue who completed a double degree of Exercise & Sport Science/Business (Sport Management) at Deakin University. During his time at university, Vincent made the most of his placement opportunities by managing to land two different roles within the Melbourne Football Club which covered both sides of his degree.
Vincent elaborates on how his placements and volunteer opportunities during his time at university grew his network within the Melbourne Football Club which ultimately led to his current role as a Football Analyst for the AFL and AFLW teams at the Melbourne Football Club.
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In this episode, we talk with Scott Field a current Sports Management University Lecturer. Scott has over 20 years of experience in managing sport and reaction businesses. In our chat, we discuss his early career as a secondary school sport teacher and it's impact on his future career choices, his experience developing and growing Kingswim Swimming Centres before selling to YMCA, how he transitioned into the role of General Manager from Owner, guiding undergraduate and post-graduate students to be successful in their careers, and where he sees the future of the sports industry.
Action Item: Do you have a particular sport that you hope to work in?
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In this episode, we recap our guest episodes for the month of March and take a look at one of the key takeaways and insights that our guests provided. We hear from Olympian turned sports business leader Richard Vaughan, Event Manager at the Melbourne Stars Emily Stewart, Active Reserve Liason Officer at the Cardinia Shire Council Matt Soroczynski, Marketing Director at the Russell Corporation Naomi Maclean and Sports Dietician at the Western Bulldogs Samantha Coppinger.
A massive thank you to Alexandra Byrne, Jasmine Speight, Cameron Gardner and Harry Rooke for being a part of our Sport Student Series this month. We wish them all the best in 2021 with their career progressions.
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In this episode, we speak with Samantha Coppingerwho is the Sports Dietician for the Western Bulldogs. Sam currently also works as a dietician for private clients at the Injury Clinicin Geelong. In addition, Sam previously worked as a Sports Dietician for the Collingwood Football Club (as a maternity cover).
We chat with Sam about her passion for food and dietician and how she spent her time during the year that was 2020 in the AFL hub. Sam also explains a typical game day food schedule for us... hint: tensions over chocolate vs. strawberry milk ahead.
Action Item: What is your favourite go-to snack or meal after a workout or sporting game?
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In the episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. This week's guest is Harry Rooke who is a student currently completing a Bachelor of Sports Management. We take a deeper look into his education pathway into the sports industry, discuss the time he has spent at the Hawthorn Football Club and what benefits he sees from working in the industry while studying.
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In this episode we speak with Naomi Maclean! Naomi currently works as the marketing director at Russell Corporation, which has a portfolio of brands like Spalding, Sherrin and Russell Athletic. Naomi is a fantastic role model for time management and organisation skills as she also balances part time work as a tutor at Deakin University, is a board member of the Deakin University Sport Management Advisory Board and a pilates teacher!
We learn how she achieves a successful work-life balance, discover what her day-to-day activities look like as a marketing director at Russell Corporation and also the importance of volunteering early in her career which set her up for success. We also touch on the topic of loyalty as an employee and what drives her to continue giving back to students through her time at Deakin University.
Action Item: We want to get your thoughts on loyalty in employment? Are you someone who would prefer to stay with an organisation long-term or have multiple roles over the space of 10 years?
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We speak with recent graduate Cameron Gardner who completed a bachelor's degree of Business (Sport Management) at Deakin University. Cameron made the most of his time at Deakin by taking advantage of the many opportunities presented to him, none more so than his initiative to take part in the Indian Sport Management Study Tour in 2019.
During his time at university, Cameron worked various roles at his local football club, Emmaus St Leo's and was lucky enough to land a position as Venue Manager at Social Sport. Cameron discusses the challenges involved with graduating from his degree in 2020 and how he approached applying for jobs post-graduation which ultimately led him to his current position as Operations Assistant at Cheeta Teamwear.
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In this episode, we speak with Matt Soroczynskiwho is the Active Reserve Liaison Officer at the Cardinia Shire Council. Previously, Matt has been Assistant Coach of the Narre Warren Football Club u19's team in addition to coaching the senior football team at St. John's Regional College. Matt discusses his passion for coaching and how these experiences ultimately led him to land his current role at the Melbourne Football Club as Academy Assistant Coach for the youth girls.
We chat to Matt about his choice to undertake a traineeship via AFL SportsReady rather than opting into the traditional university pathway. Additionally, Matt gives insight into just how much behind-the-scenes work is required to get local sporting competitions prepared prior to the season and touches on some of the challenges faced by the Cardinia Shire Council during 2020.
Action Item: What do you think about the concept of mentors and do you have any mentors?
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. This week, we hear from Jasmine Speight who is currently studying a Masters of Exercise Physiology after completing a double degree in sports science, majoring in physiology.
We discuss Jasmine's experience as an exercise scientist, her passion for the inclusion and growth of females in sport and her experience as an intern for the Melbourne Football Club AFLW, which lead to her attaining a job as the Head of Rehab for Casey Demons VFLW.
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In this episode, we speak with someone who loves the chaos, Emily Stewart. Why does Emily love the chaos do you ask? Emily works as an Event Manager for the Melbourne Stars, who compete in what is arguably is the most chaotic fixture and schedule in Australian Sport. Why is Emily unique? Emily has achieved this at the age of 22 and prior to completing her undergraduate degree in sports business!
We discuss Em’s transition from a small town in rural Victoria to running events in a major city, how she established herself in the industry without completing her degree, her role at the Stars and what it was like working on the Big Bash this season and whether she thinks events will ever return to how they were pre-covid.
Action Item: What has been your favourite sporting moment so far in 2021?
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We speak with Alexandra Byrne who is in her 3rd year studying the double degree of Exercise and Sport Science and Sport Management at Deakin University. Alex is a dedicated student and currently works with Deakin as a student ambassador for the Exercise and Sport Science degrees, promoting these courses to high school students.
Alex has been quite outgoing and open to working at multiple sporting events throughout her studies which include the Australian Open and Presidents Cup, which has helped her gain some fantastic skills and opportunities to network. She is also very passionate about women's sport and recently secured a role working as the Senior Women’s Football Coordinator at Beaumaris Football Club.
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In this episode, we speak with Olympian turned Sports Industry Leader, Richard Vaughan. Previously, Richard has competed at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics in Badminton for Wales, become the CEO of Badminton Ireland and Squash Australia and a Non-Executive Director for the British Olympic Association. Currently, Richard works as a the Director of The Sports Consultancy alongside being a Non-Executive Director for Badminton Europe and Equestrian Australia.
We chat through Richard's wealth of experience, including his transition within the sport industry from athlete to business man, what he believes are key constructs to successful governance and how living and working across the world has impacted his knowledge and insights.
Action Item: What is a sport you hope gains traction in Australia over the next few years?
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In this episode, we recap our guest episodes for the month of February and take a look at one of the key takeaways and insights that our guests provided. We hear from the Marketing Manager at Athletics Australia Michael Angus, Ticker TV News Host and Sports MC Adrian Franklin, Membership Services Coordinator at the Collingwood Football Club Jodie O'Donohue and AFLW Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Western Bulldogs Ben Walker.
A massive thank you to Ryan Patterson, Milli Bilson and Lizzie Dingeldei for being a part of our Sport Student Series this month. We wish them all the best in 2021 with their career progressions.
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In this episode, we speak with Ben Walkerwho is the AFLW Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Western Bulldogs. Ben currently also works as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Xavier College and a Practical Demonstrator at Deakin University.
We chat with Ben about his passion or exercise science and how he decided on going moving into strength and conditioning, the most challenging and rewarding parts of his job, what he does as a research assistant and his role at the Bulldogs within the AFLW scene.
Action Item: What is one job in the Exercise and Sport Science Industry you want to know more about?
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In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. This week, we hear from Lizzie Dingeldei who is currently studying a Masters of Applied Sport Science after completing a double degree in sports science and sports management.
We discuss Lizzie's experience in volunteer positions and the value she has gained from them, how she found studying the double degree and what lead her to begin a Masters in Applied Sport Science, and the time she has spent as a Talent ID Support Intern at the Geelong Football Club.
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In this episode, we speak with Jodie O’Donohue! Jodie currently works at the Collingwood Football Club as a Membership Services Coordinator and is arguably an AFL membership specialist with close to 6 years spent working across the membership department at Collingwood and North Melbourne FC in the AFL.
We discover what it is like working at the Collingwood FC, one of the biggest sporting brands in Australia and how the club approached COVID-19 with their members. We also discuss how Jodie has created a sustained presence in the sports industry without taking the conservative university path, and learn about her transition between AFL clubs in Melbourne and how the two compare.
Action Item: We want to hear if you are more eager to watch live sport in 2021, or are you more satisfied with the comfort of home after predominantly watching sport from home in 2020!
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We bring to you the very impressive Milli Bilson, who is currently completing a double degree in exercise science and sports management.
We discuss how Milli has tackled getting the wealth of experience she has and how she has found working within a smaller sporting organisation recently during her time at Baseball Australia. We also delve into a research project that Milli has been involved in which is looking at the current concussion issues surrounding Australian Rules Football.
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Milli can be reached on LinkedIn (@MilliBilson)
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Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn (@AshleeClark)
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we speak with Ticker TV News Presenter and Sporting Host and MC, Adrian Franklin. After starting out his career within Tennis Australia, Adrian found his true calling after being tapped on the shoulder by none other than CEO Craig Tilley!
We learn how Adrian's career lead him to begin working within sports journalism and presentation which has seen him work at over 10 Australian Opens and both the French and US Opens. Adrian also provides us with an insight into what it's like to work at Fox Sports. We also dive into what it is like to present live at sporting events and how Adrian has coped with anxiety over the journey.
Action Item: What are your thoughts on the quarantining process utilised for the Australian Open and how do you think it is going to positively/negatively impact the tournament?
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Emily can be reached on LinkedIn(@EmilyOrrell)
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We introduce our latest member to The Sports Bubble team, Ryan Pattersonand hear about his journey so far at Deakin University. Ryan is entering his 4th year studying at Deakin, currently undertaking his 3rd course: the double degree of Exercise Science and Sport Management. We discuss how he has found alternating between multiple degrees, before finally finding the pathway for him.
We also hear about his experience as a Ballkid Supervisor at the Australian Open, and how the preparation has been for this year’s COVID safe tournament, as well as his positive approach to multiple lockdown’s last year.
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Ryan can be reached on LinkedIn (@RyanPatterson)
Nathan can be reached LinkedIn (@NathanPerrone)
Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn (@AshleeClark).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we speak with sports marketing expert Michael Angus. Michael has been involved in marketing for the past 10 years and is currently the Marketing Manager at Athletics Australia. Previously, Michael has had experience working within Golf, a sport he loves, where he was the Marketing and Corporate Sales Manager at Cobra Puma Golf.
We discuss where Michael's passions lie across marketing and sport, the challenges of marketing a sport like Golf in terms of identifying new target markets, his transition across to Athletics Australia and the goals and aspirations for athletics moving forward.
Action Item: We want to know a sporting organisation or online account you follow who produces the most engaging content which others should check out!
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Michael can be on LinkedIn (@MichaelAngus)
Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn(@AshleeClark)
Nathan can be reached on LinkedIn(@NathanPerrone)
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We introduce two new members to The Sports Bubble team, Stephanie Kavenagh and Dylan Ballarin who have taken control of our social media and marketing. Steph has interned with AFL Media and is currently a Brand Ambassador for iSeek Networks and Dylan has been a Digital and Publishing intern at Tennis Australia and been within Football Operations space at the St. Kilda Football Club. We discuss what they love about the creative side of the sports industry, their experiences at a couple of the biggest sporting organisations in the country and what clubs and organisations impressed them in 2020 with the social media engagement.
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Stephanie can be reached on LinkedIn (@StephanieKavenagh).
Dylan can be reached on LinkedIn (@Dylan Ballarin).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we speak with Scott Walton! Scott is a social media and content creation expert, who has an impressive CV after only 8-9 years working across several sporting organisations and broadcasters here in Melbourne.
We discuss how Scott established The Highlights Club, and created an online platform with close to 19 thousand followers. We get an insight into the social media department of the AFL, hear about the differences between working for a broadcaster vs sporting organisation, and get his thoughts on the future of documentaries and content creation in sport.
Action Item: We want to know a sporting organisation or online account you follow who produces the most engaging content which others should check out!
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Scott can be reached on LinkedIn or via Instagram@thehighlightsclub @ScottWalton
Nathan can be reached on LinkedIn@NathanPerrone
Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn@AshleeClark
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we continue our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We introduce new members to The Sports Bubble team, Ashlee Clark and Emily Orrell. Ash is currently in her final year of a Sports Business degree and Em is in the final year of her Exercise Science and Sports Business double degree. We get to know the girls and discuss what universities could be doing better to help students when they graduate, the challenges of finding placement and volunteer roles in recent times and who they are interested in interviewing on the podcast.
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Ashlee can be reached on LinkedIn (@AshleeClark).
Emily can be reached on LinkedIn (@EmilyOrrell).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we are fortunate enough to speak with Neil Dalrymple who is the CEO of Bowls Australia. Neil has over 25 years of experience in senior management positions within the sports industry, which includes being the CEO of Softball Australia, a Community Cricket Manager at Cricket Australia and the CEO of Northern Territory Cricket. We discuss Neil’s leadership style, the exposure issues for sports like Bowls, whether the social aspects of local and community sports are more important than ever and the direction and goals for Bowls Australia coming out of COVID.
Action Item: what is your favourite sports-related social activity and why?
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Emily can be reached on LinkedIn (@EmilyOrrell).
Neil can be reached on LinkedInor via Email (ndalrymple@bowlsaustralia.com.au).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we launch our 'Sport Student Series' where we have discussions with recent graduates and current students. We start off by introducing Nathan Perrone who is a new addition to The Sports Bubble team. Nathan is currently studying a Sports Business degree and currently works as a Sales Administration Supervisor at Plus Fitness. We discuss his involvement in volunteer roles, how he went about finding placement towards the end of last year and also how things have picked up over the past few months at Plus Fitness.
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Nathan can be reached on LinkedInor via Twitter (@Nathan_Perrone).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we speak with the newly appointed Deakin University Sport Society (DUSS) President, Rushi Patel. Rushi is currently a student at Deakin University completing his undergraduate degree in Exercise and Sports Science and Business (Sports Management). We discuss, Rushi’s involvement at his local cricket club, his time at Exercise Research Australia and most importantly his role and this years' plans for the Deakin University Sport Society.
Action Item: spread the word that we are back for 2021 and if you're a Deakin student, go and check out DUSS on social media.
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Rushi can be reached on LinkedIn.
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In the last episode for 2020, we hear from our host Mitch Siwek about the year that was and his 2020 story. Mitch also provides us with his 5 key takeaways which come from some of the great guests that the podcast has featured over the past 25 episodes.
Action Item: send us a message and give us your thoughts and feedback on the past 26 episodes of the podcast.
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The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we speak with the very popular Reuben Williams who is the Founder and Co-Host of SportsGrad. Reuben started SportsGrad while still at university before landing a role as a Digital Commercial Specialist at Cricket Australia straight out of uni. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, Reuben saw the opportunity to relaunch the SportsGrad platform in July 2020, where many goals and milestones have been reached. In our chat, we discuss with Reuben what he sees as the biggest challenge for those looking to enter the sports industry, the skills and attributes organisations find valuable, his time at Cricket Australia, how SportsGrad came about and what motives him.
Action Item: if you're a student or recent graduate, reach out to an industry professional (whether you know them or not) and ask them for some advice or to get a coffee.
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Reuben can be reached on LinkedIn or via SportsGrad (www.sportsgrad.com.au).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we speak with basketball fanatic Ryan Tragardh who is currently working as the Commercial Executive for the NBL'snewest team, the South East Melbourne Phoenix. Ryan started his career marketing in the e-commerce and retail space before transferring over to the sports industry at the Phoenix. We discuss some of the similarities and differences in the different industries Ryan has worked within, what it has been like developing the identity of a new NBL club, what his role entails and how a new club like the Phoenix has gone about attracting partners.
Action Item: what would you name a new AFL club that was based in Tasmania?
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Ryan can be reached on LinkedIn or via Email (ryant@semphoenix.com.au).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we chat with Laura Partington who works as the Match Experience Specialist at the Sydney Thunder. Prior to her role at the Thunder, Laura held customer service, game day and fan engagement positions at NRL club the Wests Tigers. We discuss why it is important to find your why and how Laura found working for her beloved childhood club the Wests Tigers. We also dive into her role with the Sydney Thunder and discuss how the WBBL bubble is going and what the future of fan engagement and the matchday experience looks like.
To watch Simon Sinek's Golden Circle Theory - click here.
Action Item: what new and exciting innovation of the matchday experience will we see next in sport?
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Laura can be reached on LinkedIn (@LauraPartington).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we chat with Ross La Rosa who works as the Manager of Precinct Operations at Tennis Australia. Ross started his career in marketing, before working overseas in Atlanta in the US and an opportunity to work with the AFL as part of his role at GEMBA, ignited his enthusiasm for the sports industry. Ross has also previously worked at the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and the Melbourne Showgrounds. We discuss his time in the US, the story of how he became involved at Tennis Australia and how he has settled in, where the organisation and planning of AO 2021 has been a big focus.
Action Item: if you were guaranteed work anywhere in the world, where would you go (can be either an organisation or destination) and why?
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Ross can be reached on LinkedIn (@RossLaRosa).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we chat with recent sports science and sports business graduate Olivia Newman. Olivia completed her undergraduate degree midway through this year and is currently working as a Club Services Officer at Australian Sailing. Olivia discusses her transition out of university into the workforce, how she has developed herself professionally throughout this year, her experiences and thoughts on working within larger and smaller sporting organisations and of course her current role and some of the challenges that Australian Sailing has faced this year.
To hear more about Olivia's time at Netball Australia, click here.
Action Item: what are the benefits of attending networking events and who is someone you met and connected with at an event?
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Olivia can be reached on LinkedIn or via email (olivia.newman@sailing.org.au).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we chat with the extremely versatile Jakub Syslo from TLA Worldwide to get an understanding of what it is like to work for an agency within the sports industry. Jakub is currently a Senior Account Manager of Creative, Content and Digital after recently transferring out of the events space at TLA. He has had previous experience in administration, events, operations and digital roles. We discuss his involvement at Bowls Australia and how a placement position led to full-time work, who TLA is, what they do, his role with them and some of the major projects he has worked on.
Action Item: what is the best brand and sports connection, promotion or relationship you have seen?
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Jakub can be reached on LinkedIn or via Instagram (@kubas37).
North Balwyn Cricket Club Instagram (@nbccbulls).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we chat with events professional Hannah Bayly who currently works as an Event Project Coordinator at Sport Projects. She has also picked up some work with Crossfit St Kilda doing some video content production. Previously, Hannah has worked at Cricket Australia and iEDM in Event and Project Management positions. We discuss how the event industry is currently going during what has been a difficult 8 months for the sector, the key elements involved in major events, how she has found engaging in the digital space and as an active user of LinkedIn, how she goes about it.
Action Item: how have you upskilled yourself during the lockdown and stay at home period?
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Hannah can be reached on LinkedIn (@HannahBayly).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we chat with Nick Jankovskis who is an exercise scientist and Head of Operations at METS Performance Consulting. Nick is someone who has always pushed himself to develop his own professional platform, an example being his overseas internship at Michigan University in the US. He also umpires in the AFLW, VFL, VFLW and NAB League competitions. In our chat, we discuss his journey from uni student to private sector professional, the perceptions of exercise scientists and their industry and what it's like working with elite and amateur athletes.
Nick's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NickJankovskis/featured
Action Item: what ways have you been keeping active and healthy during the lockdown and work-from-home period (mentally or physically)?
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Nick can be reached on LinkedIn or via Instagram (@nj_sportscience).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
We enter the bubble with Elise Mace who works at Tennis Australia as the Ballkid Strategy and Operations Lead. Elise has previously worked for Hockey Victoria and Swimming Australia in sports development and growth roles, alongside an expedition to Canada where she worked for 2 years at the YMCA.
We discuss what her role involves both during the year and at the Australian Open, how intrinsically rewarding her job is, some of the challenges she faces and look ahead to what the Australian Open may look like in 2021.
Action Item: what is your favourite thing about the Australian Open?
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Elise can be reached on LinkedIn (@EliseMace).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Pitson who is the General Manager of Commercial and Development at Motorsport Australia. Jen previously worked with IMG, the AFL, City of Melbourne and Bowls Australia, bringing around 20 years of sports industry experience to the table. We get an insight into Motorsport in Australia and discuss the different relationships that commercial sponsorship has with the sporting industry, relative to her experience.
Action Item: should the Formula 1 Grand Prix be hosted in Melbourne for the foreseeable future?
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Jennifer can be reached on LinkedIn or via email (jpitson@motorsport.org.au).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we chat with Tyson Wiegold who is a Match Day Operator for the Melbourne Victory Football Club. Tyson has been working with the club for the past three years and previously with Max Events and the Melbourne Storm. In our chat, we discuss the biggest challenge for students looking to enter the sports industry, how he landed the job at Melbourne Victory, what his role involves and how it has changed over time and the process of the A-League restart.
Action Item: what innovative and interesting ways have sporting clubs tried to enhance the matchday experience for the fan, while they haven't been in the stands?
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Tyson can be reached on LinkedIn or via email (twiegold@mvfc.com.au).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, Lucy Bishop joins us in the bubble to discuss her role as the Media and Communications Coordinator for Netball Victoria and the Melbourne Vixens. In our chat, we discuss her amazing experience as a sports intern at the Herald Sun, what it's like being the voice behind a major sporting organisation's social media accounts and the recent and very popular #witnessfearless campaign.
Action Item: what is your favourite sports-related hashtag that a sporting team or organisation uses and why do you love it?
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Lucy can be reached on LinkedIn (@LucyBishop).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode we talk with superstar event MC and host Pete Lazer. We discuss whether he gets nervous in front of big crowds, how he has tackled the past few months with no sporting events to host, the approaches he takes to different settings and occasions and the new 'Vixens Live' media stream of which he is the host.
Action Item: what is your favourite half time or quarter time segment that involves the crowd at major sporting events?
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Edris can be reached on LinkedIn or via his Website (petelazer.com).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode we are joined by exercise scientist Lilly Waisberg from the North Melbourne Football Club. Lilly discusses the journey she took on her way to working with North's AFLW and VFLW teams, how much value she places on her master's degree and her weekly activities and role during the season.
Action Item: what has been your favourite volunteering experience and what made it so enjoyable?
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Edris can be reached on LinkedIn or via Twitter (@Lilly_Waisberg).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode I talk with Brant Hubber, Nathan Perrone and Ryan Patterson who are all current uni students studying sports related degrees. We discuss how they are taking advantage of the opportunities university life has put in front of them, how they are obtaining experience and networking in today's environment and their trip to Chicago in the US for a Case Study Bowl competition at the annual SMA Conference.
Action Item: who would you like to hear from on the podcast and what would you ask them?
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Brant can be reached on LinkedIn or via Twitter (@BrantHubber).
Nathan can be reached on LinkedIn or via Twitter (@Nathan_Perrone).
Ryan can be reached on LinkedIn or via Twitter (@Ryan_Patterson1).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode I talk with Alessia Del Tito, a recent university graduate who is currently working as a Match Operator at the Australian Football League (AFL) while also studying a Masters of Applied Sports Science part time. We discuss how she has tackled networking and gaining experience while at uni, how she has found the transition out of uni life and her current role within the ARC Department at the AFL.
Action Item: who would you like to hear from on the podcast and what would you ask them?
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Alessia can be reached on LinkedIn (@AlessiaDelTito).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode I talk with Edris Toussaint, the Head of Creative at Max Events, about what his role entails, how he creates the content that we see so often on match days, a club's social media platforms or website, his side business Beyond The Game TV and the future of content creation in the sports industry.
Action Item: a piece of content or promotional material that a sporting club, organisation or association created to keep their fans engaged.
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Melbourne Renegades Shoot (1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27M0gv43TK0
Melbourne Renegades Shoot (2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCadBGUPNkQ
Max Events "Let's Shake Things Up": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl9J2pSR5Sc
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Edris can be reached on LinkedIn or via Instagram (@beyondthegametv).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we discuss E-Sports with particular reference to FIFA and the E-League with Peter Saisanas. We touch on how the E-League was developed and operates, the social stigmas associated with E-Sports and the future and growth of the gaming space going forward.
Action Item: what are your thoughts on E-Sports? Do you watch it? Why / why not?
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Peter can be reached on LinkedIn or via Twitter (@saisanasp).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, Will Nicholson discusses his role as the Manager of National Competitions with Rugby Australia, growing the sport of rugby union in Australia, last years Rugby World Cup in Japan and its challenges and the potential of Australia hosting the Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Action Item: what major sporting event or competition would you like to work on and what role would you like to be responsible for during it?
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Will can be reached on LinkedIn (@WillNicholson).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, Mike discusses his recent research projects, the changes he has observed in the sports industry in the areas of marketing, sponsorship and innovation and compares the Australian sports industry with the US, Canada and the UK.
Action Item: ask Mike! If you have any burning questions, ask them in the comments of the Action Item post on Facebook or Instagram for Mike to answer.
Australia's emotional connection with national sporting teams: www.smh.com.au/sport/women-s-teams-win-battle-for-australian-hearts-20200616-p5530i.html
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Michael can be reached on LinkedIn or via Twitter (@MikeNaraine).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we discuss Lachlan's experience working within Australian Rules Football across the country, his involvement in the development of VFLW and the unfortunate consequences of COVID-19 on jobs and community sport.
Action Item: what do you love about community sport?
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Lachlan can be reached on LinkedIn or via Twitter (@LachHarris).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we discuss Jenni's transition from elite athlete to industry professional, how she invested in her career, the challenges and benefits of travelling and living overseas and her current activities on the business side of sport.
Action Item: your favourite female athlete and sports league?
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Jenni can be reached on LinkedIn or via Twitter (@JenniScreen).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we discuss David's progression in becoming a CEO, some of the challenges he and the team at Sandringham face (particularly AFL/VFL club alignments) and what was to be the upcoming VFL season for 2020 that was recently cancelled.
Action Item: what 3 qualities make a great leader and who inspires you?
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David can be reached on LinkedIn or via his Sandringham FC email (david.cannizzo@sandringhamfc.com.au).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, we discuss Bel's transition from university into the industry and dive into her role within the Big Bash at Cricket Australia including how it operates, how risk is managed and how they tackle innovation.
Action Item: what is your favourite sporting event and why?
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Belinda can be reached on LinkedIn or via her Cricket Australia email (Belinda.Keay@cricket.com.au).
The Sports Bubble has discussions with the talented people having fantastic experiences and doing amazing things in the sports industry.
In this episode, get to know the host Mitch Siwek and gain an understanding of what you can expect from the podcast going forward.
Action Item: engage with The Sports Bubble on social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn (@sportsbubblepod).
Mitch can be reached on LinkedIn or via Twitter (@MitchSiwek).