The SportsGrad Podcast: The Ultimate Guide to Make it in the Sports Industry

To join the next cohort, start by registering for this webinar on April 14: https://lu.ma/g4wjow28Want a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love!

How do you go from being a cricket fan to travelling the world with legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Adam Gilchrist?Vimal Kumar did just that.In this episode, we unpack his 25+ year journey from newsroom reporter to bestselling author, YouTuber, and one of India’s most trusted voices in cricket journalism. If you're curious about life behind the press box or dreaming of a media career in sport — this one's for you.About the guest:Vimal Kumar is one of India’s most experienced cricket journalists, with over 25 years covering the game across five continents. He’s worked with the BBC, India Today, and CNN-News18, and is the author of Sachin: Cricketer of the Century. Today, he runs a YouTube channel followed by thousands of cricket fans around the world.We cover:(04:27) - How Vimal managed to write a book on legendary Sachin Tendulkar(10:17) - How Vimal landed his first dream job in Media & Journalism(14:13) - Transition from producing documentaries for BBC to covering cricket on TV & around the world(19:07) - What made Vimal stand out to get his first dream job for covering cricket & how to make yourself valuable(24:17) - Skills needed to be the best in media & journalism and overcome challenges(27:31) - How Vimal got an interview with Michael Clarke & Adam Gilchrist(31:44) - Change from working with big TV channels to working as a Freelance Sports Journalist(37:13) - How shift in mindset about social media helped Vimal become a successful Freelance Sports Journalist(40:21) - How learning new skills constantly is important to thrive in today's digital world(43:07) - Highlights from covering sports as a Freelance Journalist including co-hosting a podcast with Ravi Ashwin(48:30) - Vimal's advice on how to create a compelling story that resonates with the audience(53:35) - Things to avoid to build genuine relations with professional athletes like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli(01:01:04) - What the day to day life of a Freelance Sports Journalist looks like(01:10:04) - Stories from travelling the world through sports(01:17:30) - Why India is so obsessed with cricket (in Vimal's opinion)(01:23:48) - What's next for Vimal If you like this ep, give these a go next:#307: CODE Sports, Digital Producer | Jessica Robinson#293: Making the Call, Sports Broadcasters | Lucy and Emma Race#242: The Origins of The Grade Cricketer with Sam PerryWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love!

Want a job in sport? Click here.Welcome to the SportsGrad Podcast, hosted by Reuben Williams, ex-Cricket Australia employee, career coach, public speaker, content creator and Founder of SportsGrad. On this podcast you’ll hear how to find your perfect role, grow your network, win job applications, scale your personal brand, create opportunities for yourself, and land your dream job in sport. Plus the many failures and lessons Reuben has learned from landing a dream job before graduating, helping others to land 700+ jobs in sport, and interviewing over 300+ professionals from the NFL, NBA, AFL, ICC, Cricket Australia, Premier League, Olympics, and many more teams, leagues, agencies and startups.To learn more about Reuben, listen to this episode: #309: How I landed a dream job at Cricket Australia before graduating | Reuben WilliamsFollow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love!

Breaking into the Premier League is no easy feat, but that’s exactly what, Dane Hinchy, did.After starting his own Football eCommerce business in Australia, Dane took the leap and moved to the UK, where he landed a job with Brighton & Hove Albion as part of the club’s digital team, working behind the scenes at one of the most exciting teams in the Premier League.In this episode, we break down how Dane made the move, what it took to get hired, and what life is really like working in football at the top level. If you’ve ever thought about taking your career overseas, this one’s for you.Enjoy!In this ep, we cover:(00:00) Introduction(01:27) Quick Fire Questions(05:38) What is Dane working on at the moment?(10:38) How did Dane build his business from scratch?(13:21) How was Dane's experience at university?(14:48) What factors and experiences shaped the direction of Dane's career?(22:27) Dane's approach to networking(29:38) How did Dane stand out during his interview at Brighton FC(35:30) What does Dane's day-to-day look like?(40:45) What skills has Dane had to work on to excel in his role?(43:18) What is one thing Dane would do differently if starting over?*If you like this ep, give these a go next:#296: Manchester FC, Head of Research | Tom Wilkins#290: 2025 FISU World University Games, Manager of Delegation Services | Mirinda Kidman#251: DMC Sport, Commercial Director | Chris Dobson*Want to break into sport quickly? Apply for the SportsGrad Accelerator (the fastest path to a job in sport):Stay up to day with job and networking opportunities - Subscribe to the SportsGrad Newsletter-Follow SportsGrad on LinkedIn-Follow SportsGrad on Instagram-Follow SportsGrad on TikTok-Follow Reuben Williams on LinkedIn-Follow Reuben Williams on Instagram-Follow Reuben Williams on TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia: www.deakin.edu.auThanks for listening, much love!

It’s about time I reintroduced myself! Today I’m going to share with you my journey in sport. Before diving headfirst into SportsGrad I experienced the unrelenting grind and overwhelming relief of breaking into sport.We’re talking failed exams, fired from jobs, dropping out of uni, internships in France, a dream job at Cricket Australia, travelling the country with international teams, and much more.If you’re wondering who is this Reuben guy behind SportsGrad, well this episode reveals all.Enjoy!We cover:06:27 – Dropping out and struggling through uni10:18 – Landing an internship that sent me to France13:21 – Meeting my mentor Wayne Oswald17:32 – Building the resume that landed me a dream job19:08 – Building the relationship that landed me a dream job20:34 – Answering 'what experience are you most proud of?'23:05 – What it was like to work at Cricket Australia as your first job25:01 – What it was like dealing with a sexual assault (let alone the ball-tampering scandal)27:40 – Leading a marketing campaign for the Women’s T20 World Cup30:44 – Working with the New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team as a Team Liaison Officer34:09 – Being made redundant and doubling my salary in the process35:44 – Working at the Men's T20 World Cup with the UAE Team as a Team Liaison Officer42:02 – Getting stranded in Dubai and being rescued by cricket connections45:30 – The joys of working in sport*If you like this ep, give these a go next:#297: Reuben in Paris (what it was actually like to attend the Olympic Games)#308: How to land a job in 2025#255: Transformative Goal Setting - The Career Operating System that changed my life*-Follow SportsGrad on LinkedIn, Instagram or TikTok-Follow Reuben Williams on LinkedIn, Instagram or TikTok-Subscribe to the SportsGrad newsletter for job and networking opportunities-Apply for the SportsGrad Accelerator to take the fastest path to a job in sportBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love!

Landing a job in sport shouldn't feel like pushing a boulder uphill. Dive into this ep to hear how Reuben breaks it down very simply to give you a framework for success.We cover:(03:27) Community update(04:28) Events to look out for in 2025(06:38) How to get a job in sport in 2025(23:38) 'The SportsGrad Method' launching in 2025To apply for The SportsGrad Method, take the career audit.If you like this ep, give these a go next:#300: How to land a job in sport (without relying on luck) *Follow SportsGrad on LinkedInFollow @sportsgrad on InstagramFollow SportsGrad on TikTokFollow Reuben Williams on LinkedInFollow Reuben Williams on InstagramFollow Reuben Williams on TikTokSubscribe to the SportsGrad newsletter for job & networking opportunities: www.sportsgrad.com.au/eventsBecome a SportsGrad Member to shortcut your next job in sport: www.sportsgrad.com.auBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love!