Meet Adrian Cordi, a Game Development Officer for the AFL in NSW. If you are looking for a way to break into the sports industry, this job is one of the best positions going around to help you get a foot in.
Game dev roles exist in all the major sporting bodies and receive the most funding because your job is to get more people playing the sport.
Adrian details exactly how he landed this job, what he did to be successful in his group interview, and what’s involved. Grab a pen, because this might just be your big break.
We cover:
(8:35) - Introduction to Adrian's journey
(12:10) - From teaching in Japan to joining the AFL
(16:25) - Game Development Officer role explained
(20:15) - Grassroots initiatives & fan growth
(24:00) - Promoting AFL through school programs
(27:45) - Engaging kids and building AFL passion
(31:30) - Group interviews and practical sessions
(35:10) - Testing teaching and leadership skills
(38:25) - Advice for breaking into sports roles
(41:00) - Networking and mentorship importance
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