Sports Management Podcast
Where top sports managers share experiences from and passion for the sports management industry.
Mon, April 07, 2025
#191 Jan Wendt – Co-founder & CEO, PLAIER AI
Welcome to episode 191 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest Jan Wendt – Co-founder & CEO of PLAIER AI. We spoke about: How Plaier AI got a database of over 300,000 players How their AI system work How it is beneficial to teams, players, scouts, coaches etc. Expanding outside of football The future of Plaier AI And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, March 31, 2025
#190 Joe Barth - The Hit Doctor
Welcome to episode 190 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest Joe Barth also known as “The Hit Doctor”. He is an Hall of Fame Baseball Coach & Hitting Expert with over 50 years of experience, and we spoke about: The Commercialization of youth sports Coaching kids Dealing with parents Common traits for elite athletes The Mental Game of Baseball Coaching over 300 MLB players At what age you should get a coach And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, March 24, 2025
#189 Ben McFadyean - Football journalist, translator & writer with a specialization in German football
Welcome to episode 189 of Sports Management Podcast. Ben McFadyean is a football journalist, fan activist, translator and writer with a specialization in German football, particularly the Bundesliga, which he has been following since the 1990s. We spoke about: The evolution of German football His love for Borussia Dortmund Promoting German football in the UK The 50+ 1 rule His contribution to several books What he has learned from interviewing elite athletes And much more! Notes: Uli Heese’s book is called: Building the yellow wall. Steel billionaire Jack Walker was the owner of Blackburn Rovers into which he invested over £100m when they won the title in 1992. Link to Ben's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XAwg5aC4kcDGPuWH9ulrj Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media <a href="https://instagram.com/
Mon, March 17, 2025
#188 Dennis Fryer - Founder, Hustle Inc
Welcome to episode 188 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest Dennis Fryer the founder of Hustle Inc. Dennis is a sports business professional with experiences from Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, Baltimore Ravens and more before starting his own company Hustle Inc. We spoke about: How to build a winning team His nickname Denny Hustle Empowering teams His obsessive personality The importance of preparation And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, March 10, 2025
#187 Mike Buckley - Co-Owner, CEO & Strategist - United States SailGP Team
Welcome to episode 187 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest Mike Buckley - Co-Owner and CEO of the United States SailGP Team We spoke about: Being owner, CEO & athlete simultaneously If being a strategist is beneficial in business Growing up poor, but choosing sailing Why he considers himself an outsider How to build a winning team And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, March 03, 2025
#186 Brandon Tosti - Bright Lights & Long Nights
Welcome to episode 186 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest Brandon Tosti – a sports business and entertainment professional for almost 3 decades, Charitable Entrepreneur, speaker, professor and a two-time author. His latest book was just released and it’s called: “Bright Lights & Long Nights”. We spoke about: His two books Networking the right way Starting Sports for a Cause after Hurricane Katrina Living with ADD And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, February 24, 2025
#185 Diego Hurtado - Founder, Diaza Football
Welcome to episode 185 of Sports Management Podcast. Diego Hurtado is the f ounder of the soccer apparel brand Diaza Football . We spoke about: Diaza Mentality Growing up in Bogota Starting Diaza Football Ronaldinho joining their event Building a winning team The future of Diaza And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, February 17, 2025
#184 Katie Hooper - CEO, Notorious111
Welcome to episode 184 of Sports Management Podcast. Katie Hooper is the CEO of the creative brand studio Notorious111. Katie has previously worked for Ralph Lauren and HZ, before becoming part-owner and CEO at Notorious111. We spoke about: The re-brand of Notorious111 How to serve existing clients while moving forward as a brand Leadership The difference in running a business vs owning one Katie’s passion for sports And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, January 27, 2025
#183 Kearnan Myall - Performance Director, GB Snowsport
Welcome to episode 183 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Kearnan Myall, the Performance Director at GB Snowsport. Kearnan is a former professional rugby player, who transitioned into the business setting of sport, now focusing on maximizing performance at GB Snowsport. He is also a PHD researcher at Oxford University and his research concerns the application of mindfulness-based interventions to improve depression in elite athletes. We spoke about: Transitioning from athlete to a business setting His leadership style The relationship between mental health and athletic performance His own period of depression And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBIE_jhtsfF9Y8m7YlQwrQA"
Mon, January 20, 2025
#182 Ben Nichols - Founder & CEO, Padel 22
Welcome to episode 182 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Ben Nichols - a Media Relations Professional with experience from WADA, Formula 1, ATP & the Commonwealth Games Federation. In 2022, Ben started Padel 22, a global padel-dedicated Communications Consultancy. And 2024 he continued to start companies within the padel sector. We spoke about: Ben's background Why he started Padel 22 Finding gaps in the market Cage 91, Club Águilas and his other ventures What the future holds And more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, January 13, 2025
#181 Matt Rizzetta - Founder, North 6th Group
Welcome to episode 181 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest us Matt Rizzetta, the founder of North 6 th Group. He is also the president of Campobasso Football Club, co-owner Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club and an investor. We spoke about: Investing in underdog teams The club acquisition process The crucial role of commitment The plan to elevate soccer And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, January 06, 2025
#180 James Flude - Head of Business, MatchWornShirt
Welcome to episode 180 of Sports Management Podcast. James Flude is the Head of Business Development at MatchWornShirts. MatchWornShirt is an international sports engagement platform that enables clubs, rights holders, and charities to maximize their commercial and fundraising potential through the sale of match-worn shirts and other unique items / experiences. We spoke about: The future of the memorabilia market How NFT has changed the industry James’ own interest for collecting match worn shirts If he has Zlatan’s jersey James’ career journey And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, December 16, 2024
#179 Dr. Haley Perlus - Achieve Your Highest Performance
Welcome to episode 179 of Sports Management Podcast. Dr. Haley Perlus is a performance coach, professor, public speaker, consultant and an author. Her book is called "Personal Podium" and talks about mindset for success in sport and life. We spoke about: Unlocking Peak Performance Harnessing Stress Mental discipline Fake it ‘til you make it How she nearly Got Kicked Out of a Ph.D. Program And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, December 09, 2024
#178 Matthew Bradley - Founder & CEO, TAG Management
Welcome to episode 178 of Sports Management Podcast. Matthew Bradley is the Founder & CEO of TAG Management - a female-focused athlete and creator management agency. We spoke about: The rise of women’s sports What female athletes bring to the table that men don’t Why brands should work more with female athletes Why Matthew started TAG Management His career journey And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, December 02, 2024
#177 Christ Ishoo - Founder, Los Angeles Beat
Welcome to episode 177 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Christ Ishoo – the founder of the professional padel team Los Angeles Beat. He is also the co-founder of EEP Capital, EE Padel and Allstars Gym in Spain. We spoke about: The potential of padel in the US Entrepreneurship in Sweden vs USA Bouncing back from business failures Why he founded an MMA gym in Spain And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, November 25, 2024
#176 Dr. Michael Anagnostou - Lecturer, Loughborough University
Welcome to episode 176 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Dr Michael Anagnostou. He is a Sports Management lecturer at Loughborough University, the former CEO of Greek Super League and he also has experience from working for FIFA, UEFA, the Athens 2004 Olympic & Paralympic Games and more. Dr Anagnostou holds a PhD in Sports Science & Physical Education, an MSc in Sports and Recreation Management and a Bachelors’ Degree in Sports Science and Physical Education. We spoke about: How he got into the football industry Leveraging theoretical skills in the workplace Sustainability in sport Working with football in Greece and UK His best advice for young people with aspirations to work in football And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, November 18, 2024
#175 Niall Couper - CEO, Fair Game UK
Welcome to episode 175 of Sports Management Podcast. Niall Couper is the CEO of Fair Game. Fair Game is a fast-growing band of clubs campaigning to improve football governance. We spoke about: Fair Game and its partners Good governance in football If Niall considers himself an activist His three books Inventing the term “Sports Washing” How clubs got affected by the pandemic Football clubs facing extinction His unhealthy love for 90s indie music. And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, November 11, 2024
#174 Roberto Armelin - Executive Director of ESG, Risk and compliance, Sao Paulo Football Club
Welcome to episode 174 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s episode is brought to you in collaboration with SIGA – Sport Integrity Global Alliance. Today marks the start of Sport Integrity Week 2024, so head over to SIGA’s website siga-sport.com to learn more. Today’s guest is Roberto Armelin – the executive director of ESG, Risk and Compliance at Sao Paulo Football Club. Roberto is also the co-chair of SIGA Members club – the Brazil Chapter and co-chair of SIGA Latin America Good governance in sport committee. We spoke about: The importance of integrity in sport Working pro bono for the club he loves Changing career after the age of 50 Why he became a lawyer The importance of SIGA And much more! www.siga-sport.com Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, November 04, 2024
#173 Charlie Hyman – CEO, Bloomsbury Football
Welcome to episode 173 of Sports Management Podcast. Charlie Hyman is the CEO of Bloomsbury Football. Bloomsbury Football is a grassroots football charity that uses the power of football to change the game for young people in London. Since Bloomsbury’s very first session in 2018, the charity has impacted thousands of kids’ lives by making football accessible and affordable for them and has gone on to partner brands including La Liga, Mastercard and more. We spoke about: How to start a football charity Charlie’s background How football can improve our health Being awarded London Sport Inspirational Young Person of the Year The future of Bloomsbury Football And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 28, 2024
#172 Joe Dupriest - Managing Partner & Co-Founder of NextUp Ventures
Welcome to episode 172 of Sports Management Podcast. Joe Dupriest is the Managing Partner & Co-Founder of NextUp Ventures and NextUp Partners. Joe has a long background from the sports industry and has worked for the Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Eagles, the Red Skins and more. His education background is in engineering and he has been able to merge skills from engineering and marketing to reach great success in the sports industry. We spoke about: Leadership qualities Engineering vs marketing Managing remote teams Being an analytical leader Bringing analytics to marketing Why the sports industry is lagging Why he left team sports And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 21, 2024
#171 Linnéa Lindmark - Founder & CEO, Five 9 Sports Management
Welcome to episode 171 of Sports Management Podcast. Linnéa Lindmark is the founder and CEO of Five 9 Sports Management. Linnéa is a former football player who played in Sweden and at college in the US. She started working for Athletes USA as a regional manager, but for reasons you will soon hear, she had to stop there and then decided to start her own agency. Get ready to learn: Why she started Five 9 Where the name "Five 9" comes from What she wants to change in the football industry Passing the FIFA Agent exam What success means to Linnéa How the movie Bend it like Beckham affected her And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 14, 2024
#170 Marcos Del Pilar - Making A Better World Through Padel
Welcome to episode 170 of Sports Management Podcast. Marcos Del Pilar is the Co-founder & commissioner for Pro Padel League, the Director of PadelMBA, an entrepreneur or simply “The Godfather of Padel”. Marcos more or less brought padel to the United States and his vision is nothing less than making a better world through padel. We spoke about: Padel in the US The future of Padel Being homeless His upcoming book Making a better world through padel How Netflix is a competitor to Padel And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 07, 2024
#169 Thomas van Schaik - Co-Founder, The Athlete Brand
Welcome to episode 169 of Sports Management Podcast. Thomas van Schaik is a brand strategist with over 25 years of experience in athlete branding and the author of "The Athlete Brand Book". He helps athletes build better brands, boosting their independence, influence, income, and impact. We spoke about: What is athlete branding The three C’s His time with Adidas Trust in the sports industry The importance of AI in branding? The concept on “1000 fans” And much more! https://theathletebrand.com/products/the-athlete-brand-book Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 30, 2024
#168 Olof Lundh - “The Sports Washers Won”
Welcome to episode 168 of Sports Management Podcast. Olof Lundh is a Swedish award-winning journalist, reporter, columnist, podcaster and an author. His latest book covers sports washing in general and the sports washing when Qatar was awarded the FIFA World Cup in particular. Olof is not afraid to ask the difficult questions and does no shy away from controversial topics. We spoke about: Sports washing and why money talks Why he decided to write his latest book If sports washing in women’s sports in a necessary evil The hypocrisy surrounding the topics of sports washing The dark future of journalism Sports and politics And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 23, 2024
#167 Johanna Dahlén - A Curious & Caring Approach to Journalism
Welcome to episode 167 of Sports Management Podcast. Johanna Dahlén is a sports journalist covering mostly Swedish ice hockey and basketball, but she was also sent to cover the Olympic Games in Beijing 2022. Johanna comes from a sporting family. She has played basketball and soccer, her brother is currently playing icehockey on the highest level in Sweden for Timrå IK and her father was playing ice hockey in the NHL when Johanna and her brother grew up, resulting in them moving around quite a lot. We spoke about: Why she became a journalist Moving around a lot as a kid Critics on social media Being a woman in a male dominated field Her biggest career dream outside of sports And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 16, 2024
#166 Nate Liberman - VP of Sports, Tixr
Welcome to episode 166 of Sports Management Podcast. Nate Liberman is the VP of sports at Tixr, a company that partner with event creators to go beyond ticketing. We spoke about: The Ticketing Industry The Shift in Attention Span Why Data is Only as Good as the Action You Can Take Against It Nate’s Career Journey And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 09, 2024
#165 Keal Blache - Vice President of Partnerships, vivenu
Welcome to episode 165 of Sports Management Podcast. Keal Blache is the Vice President of Partnerships at vivenu, a global primary ticketing and experience tech company. He is also an adjunct professor, podcaster, Pickleball fanatic and more! We spoke about: The future of ticketing His work at vivenu Why he started Sports, Media & Tech Podcast His passion for Pickleball And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 02, 2024
#164 Elena Mirandola - CEO, F.C. Como Women
Welcome to episode 164 of Sports Management Podcast. Elena Mirandola is the newly appointed CEO of F.C. Como Women. FC Como is the first club in Mercury/13’s portfolio and they are playing in the Italian Serie A Femminile. We spoke about: Being appointed CEO of FC Como Treating women’s football as a business FC Como’s partnership with NIKE Female empowerment Her best advice for young people in sports Her vision for FC Como And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 26, 2024
#163 Robbie Douek - Chief Executive Officer, BLAST
Welcome to episode 163 of Sports Management Podcast. Robbie Douek is the CEO of BLAST. Blast is a Copenhagen-based E-sports entertainment company delivering events across the world. We spoke about: Blast’s partnership with Alpine F1 Working for Google & Disney Working in sectors where he can make a differences The development of E-sports Differences & Learnings from traditional sport E-Sports vs Competitive Gaming Why 2024 is the biggest year for E-Sports in UK history And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 19, 2024
#162 Mark Hewlett - Co-Founder, Soul Padel
Welcome to episode 162 of Sports Management Podcast. Mark Hewlett is the Co-Founder of Soul Padel . Mark has a background from food retail and has worked for Lidl in the UK for many years. In 2023 he decided to start Soul Padel, after seeing its potential as a sport on the rise. Soul Padel wants to bring padel to people from all walks of life and democratize the sport and ensure all-comers can pick up a racket. We spoke about: Democratizing padel The importance of proper coach education Padel as an Olympic sport Soul Padel’s partnership with Decathlon The biggest challenges in growing padel in the UK Being recruited by the government to help during Covid And much more! Timestamps: 00:00 In tro 01:00 Soul Padel 10:07 Partnership with Decathlon 19:34 Mark's Career Journey 28:08 Lessons and Advice 30:00 Outro Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram <a href="https://twitter.com/sportsmpodcast" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"
Mon, August 12, 2024
#161 Ryan Sember - Senior Vice President of Partnerships, Logitix
Welcome to episode 161 of Sports Management Podcast Ryan Sember is the senior vice president of partnerships at Logitix. Logitix is a leader in live event ticketing technology and analytics whose vision is to automate the entire ticket lifecycle and provide data driven insights to serve the diverse needs of its clients. Ryan is a seasoned sports professional with experiences from Atlanta spirit, Atlanta Hawks and Miami Marlins. In this episode, we spoke about: His learnings from working at pro teams The Logitechs one platform The future of ticketing And much more! 00:00 Intro 01:00 What is Logitech? 09:30 Data Analysis and Client Relationships 20:11 Sports Industry Insights 29:18 Industry Trends and Future Outlook 32:00 Outro Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 05, 2024
#160 Tim Bainton - President, Blue Chip Sports Management & COO, Epic Padel
Welcome to episode 160 of Sports Management Podcast. Tim Bainton is He is the president of Blue Chip Sports Management, the COO of Epic Padel and an adjunct professor at Marymount University in the college of BILT. Tim has a background from Tennis, as a collegiate player and a coach. Today he is an experienced sports business professional and an entrepreneur. We spoke about: Being the Tennis coach for Bill Gates How to develop tomorrow’s leaders His view on Padel, Pickleball & Tennis His teaching style Why leaders don’t always take the invite And much more! Timestamps: 00:00 In tro 10:41 Padel, Pickleball, and Tennis 19:59 Business Strategy and Operations 31:26 Industry Leadership and Personal Philosophy 41:47 Education and Leadership Development 50:21 Teaching Methodology and Student Empowerment 59:00 Outro Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 29, 2024
#159 Adam Breneman - 3x All-American Athlete, Media Personality, College Football Analyst & Entrepreneur
Welcome to episode 159 of Sports Management Podcast. Adam Breneman is a 3 time All-American Athlete, Media Personality, College Football Analyst, Entrepreneur, Speaker and more. He is the co-founder of The College Sports Company, previously Mercury, a billion dollar venture-backed college sports media and production company that creates original content to build brands, talent, and products that connect fans with the teams and athletes they love. We spoke about: Being forced to retire due to injury Why he is not defined by football Starting The College Sports Company at the perfect time Overcoming adversity in his career Why consistency is so important to him His podcast Next Up with AB And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/5D3nz2gZs-k Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:29 Adam's Football Career and Transition 04:09 College and Coaching Journey 07:02 Media and Business Ventures 10:39 Mindset and Overcoming Adversity 13:32 Preparation and Consistency 17:02 Setbacks and Resilience 19:58 Networking 26:01 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Adam's Channels: <p
Mon, July 22, 2024
#158 Phil Andrews - CEO, USA Fencing
Welcome to episode 158 of Sports Management Podcast. Phil Andrews is the CEO of USA Fencing. For those of you who followed this podcast since the beginning, you might remember Phil from episode 14, then acting as CEO of USA Weightlifting. It was great to have Phil back on the show and we disussed all the things that have happened since the last time. We spoke about: Why he became CEO of USA Fencing How Phil helped grow the overall business already in year one Why fencing is like combat chess The origins of fencing How he builds high performing teams And much more! Timestamps: 00:00 In tro 02:28 Transition to USA Fencing 06:29 Challenges at USA Fencing 11:46 DEI Initiatives 17:14 Financial Growth 30:46 Fencing Explained 38:27 Olympics and Future Plans 42:26 Outro Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.s
Mon, July 15, 2024
#157 John Koufis - Majority Owner & CEO, Johnstown Tomahawks
Welcome to episode 157 of Sports Management Podcast. John Koufis is the majority owner and CEO for Johnstown Tomahawks ice hockey team, the General Manager for the Greek National Hockey Team and an experienced CFO. We spoke about: The process of becoming an owner of a team His top 5 hockey movies Becoming GM of the Greek National Team Greek hockey and its development Being awarded “2024 Adult Player of the Year” by USA Hockey And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 08, 2024
#156 Shawn Garrity - CEO, Circle (Leading Omnichannel Guest Experience Agency)
Welcome to episode 156 of Sports Management Podcast. Shawn Garrity is the CEO of Circle - a leading Omni channel Guest Experience Agency. Shawn was also instrumental in launching SEICon, the sports, entertainment and innovation conference in Vegas, with guests like Nancy Lieberman, David B Falk and David Levy, happening now in July. Moreover, Shawn has over 30 years of experience from the sports industry and in this episode we spoke about: Growing up a military brat Why he chose to go to college Being an offensive lineman for Syracuse Football Working with the NHL draft at the Las Vegas Sphere SEICon, the upcoming sports, entertainment and innovation conference And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 01, 2024
#155 Ben Pilbeam - Director of Talent Management, thinkBeyond
Welcome to episode 155 of Sports Management Podcast. Ben Pilbeam is the director of talent management at thinkBeyond. Ben has previous experiences form sponsorships and is currently leveraging these skills among many other to serve athletes. Ben works with athletes like Michael Johnson, Carl Frampton, Molly Thompson Smith and many more. We spoke about: What skills you need you work in athlete management How Athletes can Become Purposeful Leaders What he has learned from high performers The Importance of internship His background, growing up on a farm And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, June 24, 2024
#154 Heidi Pellerano - Chief Commercial Officer, CONCACAF
Welcome to episode 154 of Sports Management Podcast. Heidi Pellerano is the Chief Commercial Officer, CONCACAF. CONCACAF is The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football and is one of FIFA’s six continental confederations, servicing 41 Member Associations. Heidi is an engineer, without a traditional football background, but managed to take an executive role within the sport. We spoke about: Only working in male dominated industries Why you need a boxer mentality The structure of CONCACAF How CONCACAF is working towards World Cup 2026 Her work for diversity How she invests in her knowledge And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kfJKZj8a-04 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:30 What is CONCACAF Overview 03:07 World Cup 2026 and Market Dynamics 07:16 Partnerships and Commercial Strategy <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-family:
Mon, June 17, 2024
#153 Matt Farrell - CEO of Bat Around and Founder of Farrell Sports
Welcome to episode 153 of Sports Management Podcast. Matt Farrell is a Sports Marketing Consultant, founder of Farrell Sports and the CEO of Bat Around. Matt is a seasoned sport professional with experiences from the US Olympic Committee, USA Swimming and more. Despite being in his mid-50’s he is currently staying up to date on trends in the sports industry and gives back to the younger generation through his TikTok videos and recently launched podcast. We spoke about: How he got his first job in sports Why being cut from the baseball team was the best thing that ever happened to him The importance of internships If GPA is even important Working for USA Swimming during the Michael Phelps era, but also at the time of heavy criticism due to sexual abuse cases Matt’s best advice for young people in sports <p cla
Mon, June 10, 2024
#152 Scott Over - Co-founder, Sporting Giants
Welcome to episode 152 of Sports Management Podcast. Scott Over is a global sports leader with experiences from the International Tennis Federation, OC Sport and World Sailing. Currently he is the co-founder of Sporting Giants – a new purpose-led sports consultancy providing support to those interested in sustainable sport. We spoke about: If down-scaling mega events is necessary for the environment How changing the sporting calendar can help the environment How climate change has affected the water quality for sailors Learnings from working with big brands like SAP & Rolex How he utilizes his commercial background at Sporting Giants And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/uU1I4xYJ-yE Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Sporting Giants and Sustainability 05:09 Making sustainable changes in sports 08:33 Impact of Climate Change on Sports 12:02 Carbon Foot printing and Sustainability Strategies 13:47 Synergies Between Sustainability and Strategy 16:41 Commercial Partnerships and Sustainability 22:23 Downscaling Mega Events and Calendar Coordination 31:04 Sporting Giants' Future and Scott's Career Journey 44:02 Lessons from Sponsorships and Running a Business 53:00 Outro Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram <a href="https://twit
Mon, June 03, 2024
#151 Arianna Criscione - Head of Football Operations, Mercury/13
Welcome to episode 151 of Sports Management Podcast. Arianna Criscione is a former professional soccer player and the current founding member and Head of Football operations for Mercury/13. She is also the founder of Valeur Sport, whos mission is to mission is to be the voice of pay equity within the sports industry, empowering women with the tools, skills, and networks to overcome institutional bias. We spoke about: Her professional soccer career Bouncing back from a serious knee injury Playing for the Italian national team instead of USA What the 99'ers has meant to her Mercury/13’s first club – FC Como Women How organizations can help mothers juggle work and family Why she started Valeur Sport And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oxK8bVtIYko Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:47 Head of Football Operations at Mercury/13 02:50 Investing in Como Women 07:15 Changes in Women's Football Over Time 19:22 Founding Valeur Spo
Mon, May 27, 2024
#150 Tim Holt - 20+ Years in the US Soccer Industry
Welcome to episode 150 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Tim Holt – he is a seasoned sport professional with over 20 years of experience from soccer in the US. He has held roles such as president of the United Soccer League and VP of San Antonio FC. We spoke about: How soccer has developed in the US The change from working at a league to a club Why a captain never should abandon his ship Taking on leadership roles early The importance of Beckham, Messi & the World Cup to soccer in the US And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/CxI5CfWD_vw Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:46 Evolution of Soccer in the US 10:40 Taking On Leadership Roles Early 17:37 Taking On New Challenges 43:20 Professional Growth and Decision-Making 53:31 Leadership and Team Management 57:10 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Tim's
Mon, May 20, 2024
#149 Josie Traberg - Greenwashing, Buzz Words, Environmental Sustainability & Communication in Sports
Welcome to episode 149 of Sports Management Podcast Today’s guest is Josie Traberg – she is a Researcher PHD student, researching environmental sustainability communications in sport. She is also a strength and conditioning coach and former pro basketball play who also competed in weightlifting. We spoke about her journey from collegiate Athlete and Student to Social Activist and Fitness Professional. Get ready to learn: About green washing and the use of buzz words How we can go from climate knowledge to climate action in sport How downscaling mega events can help the environment How stem cells helped her recover from a serious ACL injury About her experiences from living in the US And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0g-izhxVJTM Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:23 Greenwashing and Environmental Sustainability Communications 08:01 Buzzwords and Sustainability Marketing 16:06 Embedding Sustainability in Sports Governance 18:09 Mega Events and Sustainability Efforts
Mon, May 13, 2024
#148 John Viola - One of the First Modern Football Agents
Welcome to episode 148 of Sports Management Podcast. John Viola is one of the first modern football agents in the UK. John is a former insurance broker from Scotland who later transitioned into a football agent, which you will learn more about in this episode. He is still an agent to this day, but with 30+ years of experience in the industry, he is now focusing on sharing his knowledge with the new generation. He has Stared JV Academy and is offering online E-learning courses about the football agent industry. In this episode, we spoke about: How John became an agent The football potential in Africa How a delivery guy ended up working for him Dealing with high profile individuals The importance of networking Why he had to pay 100,000 pounds to become an agent And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/etVfeLD37kw Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Becoming a Football Agent 06:08 The Football Agent Industry 07:26 Becoming a Successful Agent 09:08 Importance of Networking 12:25 Handling Rejection, Developing Resilience and Negotiating skills 15:19 JV Academy: John's online learning courses 18:01 Helping O
Mon, May 06, 2024
#147 Ishveen Jolly - Founder & CEO, OpenSponsorship
Welcome to episode 147 of Sports Management Podcast Ishveen Jolly is the CEO & founder at OpenSponsorship. Ishveen describes OpenSponsorship as an An Airbnb for sponsorships which connects brands to professional and collegiate athletes. In this episode we spoke about: Why she founded OpenSponsorship Running a company in the US from the UK Sponsorship vs Partnership How to evaluate a successful sponsorship How the Olympics impacts OpenSponsorship The changes NIL brough to the sponsorship space And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/pBb_wTUqxS0 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:22 OpenSponsorship 10:15 Elements of Successful Sports Sponsorship 12:00 Monetization and Fundraising 24:20 Challenges and Skills in Entrepreneurship 26:53 Advice for Young Professionals 32:42 Future of Open Sponsorship 31:30 Outro _____________________________________________________________ <span lan
Mon, April 29, 2024
#146 Liam Scully - CEO, Lincoln City Football Club
Welcome to episode 146 of Sports Management Podcast. Liam Scully is the CEO of Lincoln City Football Club. Liam has more than 20 years of experience working in football, and he is not even 40 years old. He started his career via an apprenticeship and work ed his way up to become Chief Executive of Lincoln City. In this episode, we spoke about: How he became CEO of Lincoln City FC in 2017 How his interest for football started The Win/Develop Mission of the club Their vision to be a forward thinking sustainable club The Stadium Redevelopment Project Being a part Community owned club Why Liam visited a fan at his home And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kmZAPz-guLw Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:43: Lincoln City Football Club 08:09: The club's Vision: Forward-thinking and Sustainable 14:1
Mon, April 22, 2024
#145 Houman Ashrafzadeh - Founder of Padium, backed by Spotify's co-founder
Welcome to episode 145 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Houman Ashrafzadeh – the founder of Padium a “London’s premium padel club, in the heart of Canary Wharf”. Houman is a serial entrepreneur who in addition to Padium also has founded Urban Greens Salad bar, Coffydoor and 360 Capital. His latest venture, Padium, is backed by Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon, who is a big padel enthusiast as well. In this episode we spoke about: The padel landscape in the UK Learnings from “The Swedish Model” Challenges from starting a restaurant just before covid Why he chose Canary Wharf as the location for Padium What Houman has learned from Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon And much more! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:21: Padium in Canary Wharf 06:35: Learnings from "The Swedish Model" 13:49: Backed by Spotify Co-Founder Martin Lorentzon 15:28: Future Plans for Padium 25:05: Padium Brand 26:09: Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 31:07: Outro _____________________________________________________________ Houman's Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/houmanashrafzadeh/ https://www.instagram.com/houman.ash/?hl=en Padium's Channels: https://www.padium.com/</
Mon, April 15, 2024
#144 Åsa Edlund Jönsson - Secretary General, Swedish Olympic Committee
Welcome to episode 144 of Sports Management Podcast. Åsa Edlund Jönsson is the Secretary General of the Swedish Olympic Committee. She has a long background from journalism and media. She worked for Swedish Television SVT for over 2 decades, and the last 6 years as Head of Sports. Åsa is a true trailblazer. She was the first female head of sport at SVT and also the first woman to commentate men’s ice hockey live on Swedish TV. In this episode, we spoke about: Reaching a gender equal sport coverage Losing the bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics The Swedish Olympic Committee’s stance on Individual Neutral Athletes from Russia and Belarus Sustainability and mega events And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/vu5BG-yRoJw Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Swedish Olympic Committee 04:35 Bidding for Winter Olympics 2030 10:23 Sustainability & Mega Events 11:45 Paris 2024 Olympics 13:35 Individual Neutral Athletes 17:45 Åsa's background 19:20 First Female Hockey Commentator <
Mon, April 08, 2024
#143 Marcus Walfridson - Founder, Sarasota Paradise
Welcome to episode 143 of Sports Management Podcast. Marcus Walfridson is the Founder of Sarasota Paradise, a USL division 2 soccer club in the United States. He is also a former coach, entrepreneur and an author. Marcus wanted to live the American dream and decided to start a soccer club. Little did he know the challenges that would face him… Get ready to learn: How he managed to start a club during covid Why he got fired as a coach from Linköping How he managed to go 10 days without speaking, reading or writing Why branding is so important to Sarasota Paradise And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Vnrd-cvYyWE Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:35 Sarasota Paradise 10:00 Finding a Stadium 11:11 US Soccer Landscape 12:55 The Sarasota Brand 18:25 Revenue Streams 25:04 Being a Soccer Coach 31:46 His Book: "Lessons From the Beautiful Game" 33:21 Being Smart Without a Degree 37:44 10 Days Without Talking 42:18 Bumps On the Road 46:06 Marcus' Best Advice 48:03 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Walfridson's Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuswalfrid/ <span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-
Mon, April 01, 2024
#142 Ryan Sember - SVP of Partnerships, Logitix
Welcome to episode 142 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Ryan Sember – the senior vice president of partnerships at Logitix. Logitix is a leader in live event ticketing technology and analytics, who’s vision is to automate the entire ticket life cycle and provide data-driven insights to serve the diverse needs of its clients. Ryan is a seasoned sports professional with experiences from Atlanta Spirit, Atlanta Hawks and Miami Marlins. In this episode we spoke about: His learnings from working at pro teams The difference between sales and partnerships The Logitix One Platform The future of ticketing His passion for travelling And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/hIGAb_eIHfE Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:37 What is Logitix? 02:35 Partnerships 04:00 Ticketing Strategies & Data 09:22 Ticket Pricing 14:08 Different Strategies Between Sports 16:02 Challenges 19:25 Logitix One Platform 21:38 Ryan's Background 29:47 The Future of Logitix 32:23 What You Didn't Know About Ryan 34:34 Bumps On The Road 36:15 Ryan's Leadership Style 37:31 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Ryan's Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-sember-7027033/ h
Mon, March 25, 2024
#141 Kyle Sheldon - Founder and CEO, Name & Number
Welcome to episode 141 of Sports Management Podcast. Kyle Sheldon is the founder and CEO of Name & Number - a soccer-specific marketing and creative agency built to connect teams and brands to American soccer fans and culture. He is also the co-founder of Pathway – where they help ambitious professionals break into and build a career in soccer. Kyle is an award-winning marketer with nearly 20 years of experience in pro sports and he has worked almost exclusively in soccer except for 2 years in NASCAR. In this episode we spoke about: What learnings he brought from NASCAR to soccer The story behind the Name & Number logo The rise of soccer in the US The importance of FIFA World Cup 2026 What are some hirable qualities And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DIZEXD6D2Co Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:36 Name & Number 03:52 Soccer in the US 08:10 FIFA World Cup 2026 10:45 Kyle's Soccer Origin 12:58 Founding Pathway 16:20 Hirable Qualities 18:23 Managing Two Companies 21:00 Importance of Business Relationships 23:00 Working for NASCAR 30:00 Leadership 32:40 The Kuykenstrong Foundation 34:25 The Name & Number Logo 36:10 Marketing is Storytelling 37:40 Kyle's Favorite Soccer Team 39:07 Bumps On the Road 42:44 Outro _________________________________________
Mon, March 18, 2024
#140 Brad Ross - VP Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Partnerships, The Coca-Cola Company
Welcome to episode 140 of Sports Management Podcast. Brad Ross is the VP Global Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Partnerships at The Coca-Cola Company. Brad started at Coca-Cola in 2007. He moved to Google for two years between 2019 and 2021 and then boomeranged back to Coca-Cola. He is born and raised in South Africa, but is currently living in Atlanta, where Coca-Cola has its global headquarters. Sport has always been a fundamental part of his life and shaped many foundational memories for him growing up. In this episode we spoke about: Why Marketing is a team sport Coca-Cola’s 100 year partnership with IOC Their new partnership with the International Cricket Council, ICC How Coca-Cola prepares for Paris24, FIFA World Cup 2026, LA28 and more How his upbringing in South Africa shaped him Africa as a sport continent on the rise Brad’s memories from FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/7h_vaj9rTsQ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:41 Marketing Is a Team Sport 02:25 Sports Marketing and Partnerships at Coca-Cola 05:32 Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games 13:35 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa 16:47 Brad's Upbringing In South Africa 17:51 Africa's Potential with Sports 21:10 FIFA World Cup 2026 24:43 Working Multiple Mega Events Simultaneously 27:09 Partnership With International Cricket Council 28:19 Ideal Length of a Partnership 30:34 How Brad's Interest For Sport Started 34:05 Learnings From Sport to Business 37:46 Coca-Cola Is a Great Place to Work 40:51 Bumps On The Road 42:42 Brad's Best Advice 44:12 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, March 11, 2024
#139 Jacob Turner - From MLB Pitcher to Financial Advisor
Welcome to episode 139 of Sports Management Podcast. Jacob Turner is the co-founder of Moment Private Wealth and a former MLB pitcher. He was drafted in the 1 st round, 9th overall, by the Detroit Tigers in the 2009 MLB draft. Now he is a financial advisor helping athletes make sound financial decisions. We spoke about: Signing a 7 million dollar MLB contract What he bought for his signing bonus How to choose a financial advisor The downsides of being an athlete Financial mistakes athletes make Reward vs lifestyle purchases Why he quit baseball And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/dUG_OUGQDc8 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:37 MLB Draft 2009 02:29 Starting Baseball 03:40 Life Changing Money 05:34 Be the CEO of Your Own Life 06:50 Elite Athletes Going Broke 09:54 Finance Learnings From His Parents 11:18 Moment Private Wealth 15:13 Three Buckets of Investments & Taxes 19:25 Mistakes Athletes Make 22:00 Importance of Confidence 25:42 Best Finance Books 27:20 D
Mon, March 04, 2024
#138 Lauren Johnson - Mental Performance Coach, "Elite By Choice"
Welcome to episode 138 of Sports Management Podcast. Lauren Johnson is a mental performance coach who has worked with the New York Yankees, US Women's National Team, and Google. She is also a sp eaker and soon to be author. She is training athletes, military personnel and business professionals as well as giving speaking engagements and hosting workshops. In this episode we spoke about: Losing her best friend to suicide Being forced to quit soccer due to 5 concussions How a man in the Starbucks drive through changed her life Traits among elite performers The power of opposite thinking Re-Focusing Psychological Safety And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ee341EqXCG0 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:35 Lauren's Three C's 04:27 Working with Pro Athletes 07:55 Land
Mon, February 26, 2024
#137 Paul May & James Bulley - Co-founders, Trivandi
Welcome to episode 137 of Sports Management Podcast. Today I am joined by two great guests from the event management industry. James Bulley & Paul May are the co-founders of Trivandi – an international consultancy that provides delivery and operational advice in the sport, leisure and events sectors, founded in 2013 after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They both have more than 30 years’ of experience from planning, delivering and operating major venues and mega events projects. In this episode, we spoke about: Why they decided to start Trivandi Their learnings from London 2012 Challenges with mega events The importance of technology Trivandi’s focus on sustainability The future of the event industry And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Eg_T45AYWVk Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:40 What is Trivandi? 04:15 London 2012 Olympics 06:25 Process of Hosting the O
Mon, February 19, 2024
#136 Kareem Rae - Founder & CEO, One Soccer Nation
Welcome to episode 136 of Sports Management Podcast. Kareem Rae is the founder & CEO of One Soccer Nation, which provides players an opportunity to sign professional contracts. Kareem is a former semi-professional soccer player with over 20 years of experience playing in Canada, US, France and England. He is also the author of the book: "I Want To Become A Professional Soccer Player", which he wrote at age 18. He has a great vision for One Soccer Nation and in this episode we spoke about: The possibility to own his own club Founding One Soccer Nation Soccer as a vehicle for change Kareem's playing career Helping players go pro The future of One Soccer Nation And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/mt9na_EwHfA Timestamps:</span
Mon, February 12, 2024
#135 Nancy Hensley - Founding Member, Mercury/13
Welcome to episode 135 of Sports Management Podcast. Nancy Hensley is a founding member of Mercury/13 - a pure play investor into women’s football. Nancy has a solid background in tech and has worked at companies like McDonalds and IBM. With her extensive background, she is bringing a lot of knowledge and experience to Mercury/13. She is also an avid advocate for transformative change in the sports arena. We spoke about: The reason behind the name "Mercury/13" Nancy's learnings from 2 decades at IBM Her very first job AI and data in sports Women and STEM studies Women's football And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4kAjP_1qgtE Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:36 Mercury/13 03:20 Using Tech at Mercury/13 04:15 Data & AI Can Optimize Women's Sports 10
Mon, February 05, 2024
#134 Jordan Gardner - "Multi-club Ownership is the Future of Soccer"
Welcome to episode 134 of Sports Management Podcast. Jordan Gardner is the former CEO & chairman of the board for the Danish soccer team FC Helsingør and a consultant to the Twenty First Group. He is considered one of the best football executives in the world and in this episode we spoke about: Why is multi-club ownership is the future of football Choosing to invest in FC Helsingör Being a minority owner of Swansea City Football Club ow much say a minority owner has His opinion about the Saudi Pro League? Leveraging data in football clubs Why European clubs are attractive to American investors And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_IpsztZD-cI Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 02:49 Why Americans Invest in European Clubs 05:23 Multi-club Ownership in Soccer 08:37 Commercial Opportunities 13:00 Investing in FC Helsingør 18:40 Pros and Cons with European Clubs 22:23 Saudi Pro League 24:07 Jordan’s Background 27:54 Being a Minority Owner 31:40 Jordan’s Best Advice 35:00 Jordan’s Leadership Qualities 37:22 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, January 29, 2024
#133 Darren Heitner - Founder, HEITNERLEGAL
Welcome to episode 133 of Sports Management Podcast. Darren Heitner is a sports, entertainment and intellectual property lawyer, founder of HEITNERLEGAL, adjunct professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and author of “How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know” Topics: Founding HEITNERLEGAL Starting Sports Agent Blog Becoming a Sports Agent If you Need a Law Degree to Be an Agent? Challenges to Being an Agent Building Relationships with Clients Being an Adjunct Professor Time Management His Book: "How To Play The Game" Not Becoming a Sports Doctor And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/J7CodPOWWfA Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Founding Sports Agent Blog 03:15 Becoming a Sports Agent 05:53 Do You Need a Law Degree to Be an Agent? 08:06 Challenges to Being an Agent 09:53 Starting HEITNERLEGAL 12:38 Building Relationships with Clients 15:50 Winning For the Clients 17:12 Passion For Sports 18:39 Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) 21:03 Being an Adjunct Professor 22:05 Time Management 23:25 His Book: "How To Play The Game" 24:15 Not Becoming a Sports Doctor 25:50 Bumps On The Road 27:12 Best Advice to Become a Sports Lawyer 28:47 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram <a href="https://twit
Mon, January 22, 2024
#132 Mario Malavé - Co-founder & Co-CEO, Mercury/13
Welcome to episode 132 of Sports Management Podcast. Mario Malavé is the co-founder & co-CEO of Mercury/13. He has previously founded the company Wagr and became the first company in US history to obtain a sports betting license for a social betting product. Wagr was later acquired by Yahoo Sports where Mario stayed as VP of betting. Now, he is fully focused on Mercury/13 and investments in women’s football. Mercury/13 is a multi-club ownership group focused on acquiring controlling stakes in professional women's football teams in Europe and Latin America. Get ready to learn: How he Co-founded Mercury 13 with Victoire Cogevina How he and Victoire are Splitting the responsibilities as co-CEOs Mario’s favorite quote from Haley Rosen, founder of Just Women’s Sports Why women’s football is a great investment How he immigrated to US from Venezuela at age 16 Why you don’t need a business degree to be successful in business And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/MClE2omiHCY Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 02:30 Meeting Victoire Cogevina 04:05 Mario's Background 06:18 Co-Founding Wagr <br
Mon, January 15, 2024
#131 Magdalena Nour - Head of Sustainability, Malmö FF
Welcome to episode 131 of Sports Management Podcast. Magdalena Nour is The Head of Sustainability at Malmö FF, one of Sweden’s most successful football clubs. We spoke about: How Malmö FF has managed to degrease their water use How they work towards inclusion in Malmö The collaboration with other clubs How Malmö is working with sustainability with regards to food Why Magdalena is an incurable optimist And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Mr8mar_Rems Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Head of Sustainability at Malmö FF 04:00 Reducing Water at the Arena 07:40 Exchanging Ideas with Other Clubs 10:39 Sustainable Initiatives by MFF 19:50 Educating People on Sustainability 26:07 Social Sustainability 29:12 MFF's Women's Team 36:04 Magdalena's Background 49:05 Magdalena's Best Advice 51:16 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn <a href="https://www.youtu
Mon, January 08, 2024
#130 Luka Pataky - SVP of Automated Content, Sportradar
Welcome to episode 130 of Sports Management Podcast. Luka Pataky is the senior vice president of Automated Content at Sportradar. Luka joined Sportradar 10 years ago and was instrumental in starting their Innovation Team. They are also working with Computer Vision, a type of AI that tries to mimic what human vision system does, which has been very beneficial in, for example, Table Tennis. Get ready to learn: What Computer Vision is How AI can create new commercial opportunities Why Luka doesn’t like the comfort zone How AI can help retain young fans How AI and data can drive fan engagement in sports And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/WwJUIZzBVHw Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Automated Content at Sportradar 03:26 Computer Vision 06:56 The Sports Using Computer Vision 10:48 AI vs Assisted AI 15:03 Using AI for Gen-Z Fan Engagement 18:20 Commercial Benefits of AI 22:58 Luka’s Background 30:58 Luka: Top 100 People in AI 33:35 Bumps On The Road 35:14 Having a Growth Mindset 36:22 The Future of AI 38:21 Outro _____________________________________________________________<
Mon, January 01, 2024
#129 Mark Koesterer - Founder & CEO, The Players NIL
Welcome to episode 129 of Sports Management Podcast. Mark Koesterer is the founder of The Players NIL and a CEO, Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, Thought Leader, Community Leader and an author. Topics: NIL for all The importance his father played in his life Leaving a legacy Use athletics to better your life And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4urkJRRGHV0 Time stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:07 What is NIL? 06:40 Why NIL is important 08:45 Mark's Career Journey 10:45 Legal Dispute with the NFL 16:10 Where is NIL Legal? 17:49 The Top NIL Sports 22:35 Getting Into Sports 25:25 Work-Life Balance 29:39 The Importance of His Father 31:00 Leaving a Legacy 35:53 Outro The Players NIL's channels: https://www.instagram.com/theplayersnil/ https://twitter.com/theplayersnil https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-players-nil/ https://theplayersnil.com/ Buy Mark's book: https://www.amazon.com/NIL-ALL-30-Minute-Guide/dp/B0BW2QMGSQ _____________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, December 25, 2023
#128 Peter Sibner - President, Everysport Media Group North America
Welcome to episode 128 of Sports Management Podcast. This is the last episode of 2023. It’s been a great year for me and for the podcast and I want to take this opportunity to thank you all so much for tuning in every week and supporting the show. If you havent done so alrteady, please subsribe to the show and give it an honeat review. It reallt is the best way to grow the podcast even more. I have some huge names already locked in for 2024, so subscribe and you will be the first to know about it! Now - t oday’s guest is Peter Sibner, the President for Everysport Media Group North America and EliteProspects.com . Eliteprospects is a site where over 1 million hockey players can find their career stats and it has become a vital tool for scouts, teams and leagues to recruit and find new talent. Topics: From Sweden to Tampa 5 Things He Needs In An Emergency The Evolution of Eliteprospects The Monetization model of EP Projections for the Junior World Cup <span lang="sv-AX" style= "mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: mino
Mon, December 18, 2023
#127 Frontrunners in Sports Management - Marketing and Communications of Sustainability in Sports
Welcome to episode 127 of Sports Management Podcast. This episode is recording from when I was asked to moderate a panel for my old college Deree – The American College of Greece. They have an annual event called Frontrunners in Sports Management and this was the 5 th edition. The topic was Marketing and Communications of sustainability in sports and it really resonated with the audience. The panelists were Dr. Michael Anagnostou and Ms Josephine Traberg and they really brought the knowledge! I hope you’ll enjoy this episode as much as I did and let me know afterwards what you thought about it. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/hA6kE91KqWU Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, December 11, 2023
#126 Sarah Lewis OBE OLY - Making Society Better Through Sport
Welcome to episode 126 of Sports Management Podcast. Sarah Lewis OBE OLY is a highly respected international sports leader with an extensive network across the Olympic Movement and sport industry. Sarah became an Olympian in Alpine Skiing, representing Great Britain at the Calgary 1988 Games. From 1998 to 2020 she was Secretary General of the largest international winter sports federation, FIS. Currently, she is running her own company Sarah Lewis Global Sports Leader, providing services to sport, business, and society. In 2018 Sarah was awarded the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire on the Queen's New Year Honours List for services to sport. Get ready to learn: How she was the only British Olympic skier who didn’t live abroad The importance of multi-tasking What it means to Sarah to be an Olympian Receiving an OBE from the late Her Majesty the queen The termination of her role as Secretary General Her best advice to young women in sports And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/RlLIoVZ1_8c 00:00 Intro 02:11 Sports for Social Change 03:17 Getting into Sports 08:16 Becoming an Olympian 11:30 Transiti
Mon, December 04, 2023
#125 Allistair McCaw - Mindset Is Your Superpower
Welcome to episode 125 of Sports Management Podcast. Allistair McCaw is an author, speaker and consultant who helps create world-class mindsets, high performance leaders & winning team cultures. He has written 7 books, the latest one was released just after this episode was recorded, and Allistair gave a nice teaser for this new book called “Mindset Is Your Superpower”. We also spoke about: Growing up in South Africa What he has learned from his mum The importance of consistency Suffering from depression What he has learned from world class leaders And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bXtsbGTEUBs Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:43 Habits That Make a Champion 04:00 The Secret to High-Performers 06:40 McCaw on David Goggins 08:00 Getting Into Sports 10:55 The Importance of Sunshine 12:34 Going Through Depression 18:10 Champion Minded 19:30 The Secrets to Great Coaches and Leaders 24:19 Common Traits Among Elite Athletes 32:05 Building Habits of Gratitude 34:30 Don't Judge Others 35:34 Outro Buy Allistair's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Your-Superpower-Achieve-Excellence/dp/B0CNM1VCV8 Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, November 27, 2023
#124 Eric Loftus - President, Northeast Padel
Welcome to episode 124 of Sports Management Podcast. Eric Loftus is the VP of Cape and Island Tennis and Track & President for Northeast Padel. Cape and Island Tennis is the United States Northeast’s leading tennis court and athletics track constructor and Northeast Padel is a similar vein but for padel. Get ready to learn: When the padel boom will hit the US How Eric discovered padel What some barriers for padel in the US are If pickeball is a threat to padel Why you should “be so good that you can’t be ignored” And much more! ________________________________________________ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0NpNn_qlEP0 Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:20 How to Pronounce Padel 02:12 Cape and Island Tennis and Track 03:30 <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; background: wh
Mon, November 20, 2023
#123 Emily Kaplan - NHL Reporter, ESPN
Welcome to episode 123 of Sports Management Podcast. Emily Kaplan is a journalist with a degree from Penn State University and is currently working as an NHL reporter for ESPN. We spoke about: Why she became a journalist Being diagnosed with anxiety, OCD & depression Handling criticism on social media Being the only in-arena reporter for NHL during covid Her middle-child complex The difference between covering NHL vs NFL Hockey Culture And much more! ________________________________________________ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/4qhgXg-p3W4 Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Emily's Background 01:40 From Written to On Camera 02:45 Getting Involved with Sports 04:44 Role Models & Mentors 06:22 Working For Sports Illustrated & ESPN 08:00 Difference Between NFL & NHL Journalism 10:55 Challenges Between the Benches 12:40 Hockey Culture 16:50 Being a Diversity Hire 18:40 Handling Criticism 21:30 Professional Strengths 23:00 Incredible Memory 24:19 Only In-arena Reporter During Covid 25:34 Mental Health 31:00 Work-Life Balance 33:35 Best Memory From NHL 34:25 Star Strucked? 35:40 Best Advice Received 36:05 Being a D-List Celebrity 37:00 Linda Cohn 40:30 Kevin Weekes 42:30 Outro Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, November 13, 2023
#122 Darryl Haberman - What Is The Future of Sports Media?
Welcome to episode 122 of Sports Management Podcast. Darryl Haberman is the founder of Haberman Consulting, a strategic growth advisor and a fractional COO. He helps sports teams, athletes and startups build better fan relationships. He has more than 25 years of experience and has worked for companies like NHL, MLB Advanced Media & Disney. Get ready to learn: Darryl's opinion on the future of sports media If Netflix will invest in live sports Darryl's best sporting memory How his sports career started at FOX Sports in 1998 The importance of analytics in fan engagement And much more! ________________________________________________ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/LRtIMxRdxBY Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:35 Darryl's Background 03:02 Becoming an Entrepreneur 04:20 The SaaS Platform Rikodi 07:39 Fan Engagement & Web3 11:48 Working for FOX Sports, NHL & Disney 23:35 Netflix, Live Sports & Media Rights<b
Mon, November 06, 2023
#121 Robyn Duda - CEO & Co-Founder, RacquetX
Welcome to episode 121 of Sports Management Podcast. Robyn Duda is the CEO of RacquetX and a leading event expert and entrepreneurial leader in the field. Get ready to learn about: How Robyn Went From luxury weddings to Padel How She is Trying to Understand What Makes Industries Tick How She Founded RacquetX What skills you need to work in events The RacquetX event in Miami 2024 How She Became an Entrepreneur Although Most People Advised Against It Virtual vs Live Events Appealing to Gen Z and Other Generations at the Same Event And much more! ________________________________________________ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9kmxSm4vbJA Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Robyn’s Background 03:18 From Luxury Weddings to Sports 05:40 Skills Needed in the Event Industry 07:28 What is RacquetX? 11:50 Investment Opportunities in Racket Sports 12:53 RacquetX in Miami 2024 17:59 How Robyn Got Into Sports 20:53 Robyn’s Basketball Experience 23:05 Being an Over-Achiever 24:03 Robyn’s Educational Background 24:55 Becoming an Entrepreneur 27:05 Strategies in Events 28:44 Virtual vs Live Events 30:28 Sustainable Events 31:55 Leveraging Data 33:30 Appealing to Gen Z and Other Generations at the Same Event 36:44 Best Advice for Aspiring Event Managers ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 30, 2023
#120 Ben Johnson - SVP of Strategy & Commercial, SailGP
Welcome to episode 120 of Sports Management Podcast. Ben Johnson is the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Commercial for SailGP. Ben oversees the league’s event expansion, commercial partnerships and media rights in North America to reach its next generation of race fans. Johnson is also responsible for delivering impactful results across the league’s key pillars of sustainability and technology to create the world's most thrilling, purpose-driven sport on water. Get ready to learn about: Why Sail GP is the fastest growing sports league Sail GP’s partnership strategy Why Ben thrives at new sports leagues like Sail GP and The Drone Racing League Sail GP’s sustainability efforts How a race week is like Sebastian Vettel investing in the newest Sail GP team And much more! Time stamps: <
Mon, October 23, 2023
#119 Arielle Moyal - CEO & Founder, Moyal Enterprises
Welcome to episode 119 of Sports Management Podcast. Arielle Moyal is the CEO & Founder of Moyal Enterprises. The group are experts in the business of athletes and sport verticals, maximizing potential earnings for athletes and consulting with brands looking to enter into or growth within sport verticals. Get ready to learn about: Her biggest learnings rom 18 years working in sports The importance of personal branding for athletes Her 4 non-negotiables The importance of mentors What she learned from playing competitive chess Going from the only woman in the room to the main woman in the room And in the end, she shares a personal story about owning up to your mistakes. So make sure to listen to the very end! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Ypyq3eWn38A ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 16, 2023
#118 Jason Syversen - CEO, Sports Visio
Welcome to episode 118 of Sports Management Podcast. Jason Syversen is the CEO of Sports Visio, a sports tech company that provides computer vision, AI, and cloud and mobile interfaces. It allows youth and non-professional athletes to easily access their game stats and highlights. We spoke about: Why Jason is giving a way so much to charity Growing up poor How he raise his kids with regards to money If he uses AI to aid his business operations Being a millionaire in his 20s And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/WcP7WBzeLIU ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube <a href="http://eepurl.com/hBgm
Mon, October 09, 2023
#117 Anneliese Mesilati - Head of Brand Activation & Sponsorships, UBS
Welcome to episode 117 of Sports Management Podcast. Anneliese Mesilati is the Head of Brand Activation & Sponsorships at UBS . The global sponsorship portfolio at UBS is rooted in culture and sport including Motorsports with the Mercedes AMG-Petronas Formula One team & New York Islanders for whom they have the arena naming rights. Get ready to learn: About UBS’ sponsorship strategy How they could partner with F1 with sustainability in mind How UBS support the sport of ice hockey Why New York is a key market for UBS And much more! Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Anneliese's Passion for Sponsorships 02:48 UBS' work with Sports Sponsorships 05:52 Naming rights at UBS Arena 10:25 UBS's work for Ice Hockey 13:19 The 43 OAK Foundation 17:00 Partnership with Mercedes in F1 20:25 Sustainability in Sports 22:36 Lewis Hamilton's "Mission 44" 25:32 Anneliese's Background 27:35 Best Sports to Partner With 30:35 Anneliese's Best Advice ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 02, 2023
#116 Sam Tiger - NFL Agent & Founder of Sam Tiger MGMT
Welcome to episode 116 of Sports Management Podcast. Sam Tiger is the founder and president of Sam Tiger MGMT. Sam is a certified NFL agent, an adjunct professor at Lynn university, an NFLPA certified contract advisor, an entrepreneur and podcast host. Get ready to learn: Why Sam started her own business Passing the NFL agent exam on the first try The importance of relationships in the sports industry How previous podcast guest Kelli Masters helped Sam in her career What her mantra is And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/58Ub9eENtyA ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 25, 2023
#115 Manvi Mittal - Females In Motorsport
Welcome to episode 115 of Sports Management Podcast. Manvi Mittal is a PR professional and currently works as the Account Supervisor at Small Girls PR. She is also the host for Females in Motorsport podcast, and it is motorsport that will be the center of our conversation today. We spoke about: How Manvi got into motorsports The rapid rise of Formula E Sustainability and motorsports Drive to Survive and how it helped gain more female fans The Females in Motorsport platform And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/o_wv-0c9hTk ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 18, 2023
#114 Marc Riccio - CEO, USA Lacrosse
Welcome to episode 114 of Sports Management Podcast. Marc Riccio, the CEO, USA Lacrosse – the governing body for lacrosse in the USA. He is only the second CEO in that body’s history, taking on the position in 2021. Get ready to learn: The plan to get Lacrosse into the Olympics How to grow the game of Lacrosse Marc’s passion for E-Sports His experiences from Hofstra University And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/GN7S81BGBDg ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 11, 2023
#113 Aaron Eisman - Founder & CEO, Eisman Digital
Welcome to episode 113 of Sports Management Podcast. Aaron Eisman is he is the founder and CEO of Eisman Digital and an author. He is a trained and experienced social media expert with a Journalism background. He’s been working in sports social media for over nine years. Get ready to learn: How he landed the internship who started his career How Bleacher report changed the social media game Why he decided to write a book on sports social media How he went viral with “Down Goes Shaq” And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bBgMKflhdLo Buy Aarons book: https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Sports-Social-Media/dp/1638371466 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! <a href= "http://www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com/
Mon, September 04, 2023
#112 Sandra Lopez - Tech Executive & SIGA Co-Chair in North America
Welcome to episode 112 of Sports Management Podcast. This episode is part of the Sports Integrity week, hosted by SIGA – Sports Integrity Global Alliance. Sport Integrity Week is entering a new era: stage 3.0! SIW is the World’s Leading Event dedicated to Sport Integrity, and it knows no boundaries. I am a proud media partner to SIGA with this podcast and if you want to learn more about SIGA and Sports Integrity Week – follow the link in the description. Sandra Lopez is a tech executive with experiences from large companies like Adobe, Intel & Microsoft. She is also a board of director advisor to start-ups, co-chair to SIGA North America and she also sits on SIGA’s tech committee. Get ready to learn: How she got into sports tech Why she walked out of a job due to the glass ceiling Her definition of empowerment The difference between a sponsor and a mentor Her work with SIGA The importance of SIGA’s work for the sports industry And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/oA2sPpHHDKU ________________________________________________ Learn more about SIGA: https://siga-sport.com/ ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 28, 2023
#111 Nicola Wilburn-Shaw - Co-Head of Sports Law, JMW Solicitors
Welcome to episode 111 of Sports Management Podcast. Nicola Wilburn-Shaw, the co-head of Sports Law at JMW Solicitors. She is a lawyer with great experience from Family Law and later on fell in to sports, where she has represented high net worth clients from the sports industry in family matters. She also has a great passion for female representation in sports, something we discuss at length in this episode. Get ready to learn about: How Niki fell into sports law Why she and her daughter are doing boxing The lack of research of women in sports The need for more female voices The very small percentage of women on boards And much more! ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 21, 2023
#110 Brett W Smith - Mindset & Performance Coach, The Conscious Hooligan
Welcome to episode 110 of Sports Management Podcast. Brett W Smith is a mindset & performance coach, former boxing champion and an entrepreneur. Brett was a troubled kid with difficulties in school with early substance & alcohol abuse, which led him to leave school at 15. He started boxing, travelled the world, became a scuba instructor and later in life started several companies. Brett’s story is both remarkable and inspiring. Get ready to learn: Overcoming substance abuse What he learned from sports which he can implement in business The difficulties in retiring from sports ADHD as a superpower And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/28p58GOip9c Emily Jaensen's book on pre-sale: https://emily-jaenson.presale.manuscripts.com/registration/select ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 14, 2023
#109 Jentry Mullins - Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service, BSE Global
Welcome to episode 109 of Sports Management Podcast. Todays guest is Jentry Mullins - the Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service for BSE Global, the parent company of Barclays Center & the Brooklyn Nets. He has worked for 10 years in professional sports and has represented organizations like Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Phoenix Suns & Cleveland Cavaliers. Get ready to learn: How his internship changed his life How he is working with time management Why you should consider the first 10 years of your career an investment The importance of relocating for more job opportunities Why you should choose your work after your boss And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/1NAP0ogjTBo ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10
Mon, August 07, 2023
#108 Jessie Vilkofsky - Team Administrator, Houston Dash
Welcome to episode 108 of Sports Management Podcast Jessie Vilkofsky is the Team Administrator for the NWSL team Houston Dash. She is a former professional soccer player who transitioned into the front office of soccer. She is the former GM of Dallas Sidekicks, the first female GM in the history of the club. Get ready to learn: Why she changed from GM to Team Administrator What she learned from playing professional soccer in Poland How it is like working in a male dominated field The challenges of being a young, female GM. And more! This was Jessie’s first podcast appearance and she went all in! She shared stories she has only told family and close friends before and we spoke about everything from soccer, to journaling and the importance of finding your why. Enjoy! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/7guGsvQOcIs ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 31, 2023
#107 Bill Fagan - President & CEO, The Aspire Group
Welcome to episode 107 of Sports Management Podcast. Bill Fagan is the president and CEO of The Aspire Group. Bill joined The Aspire Group as the manager of the first ever Fan Relationship Management Center (FRMC) at Georgia Tech in 2009 and has since earned several promotions, most recently to CEO in January of 2020. Get ready to learn: The importance of customer care in fan engagement Why he focuses so much on internal training How he as a manager handled the pandemic How he plans his days His love for acronyms Why he only put alarms at odd numbers And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/f9VqSukyGUs ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 24, 2023
#106 "Football is Very Sexist" - Karen Dobres | Community Owner, Lewes FC
Welcome to episode 106 of Sports Management Podcast. Karen Dobres is a community owner, volunteer and former board member of Lewes FC. She is also an equality activist, writer and a model. Karen did not enjoy football, a sport she believes is very sexist – however after being introduced to Lewes FC, her perception changed. Lewes FC started their equality initiative, Equality FC, in 2017 and became to first football club in the world to equally support their men’s and women’s team. Get ready to learn: How football can be a vehicle for social change Why Karen believes football is sexist Why she became a community owner of Lewes FC About the Campaign: ‘Unlock the Gate’ to attract women to watch women’s matches And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/PZNrefKMZOI ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 17, 2023
#105 Bruno Costa - Head of Scouting and Players Recruitment, San Jose Earthquakes
Welcome to episode 105 of Sports Management Podcast. Bruno Costa is the Head of Scouting and Players Recruitment for the MLS team San Jose Earthquakes. As a Brazilian, football has been like a religion to him and something he has played and worked in most of his life. He has scouted world class players like Neymar Jr., Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus to name a few and is now helping the Quakes in MLS to find talent. Get ready to learn: What it takes to be a football scout His 5 steps to find talent What Messi will mean for the league The importance of being kind Entering the industry for the right reasons And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/5gFXusFWD5A ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 10, 2023
#104 David Lindsay - 5 Steps Towards Improved Vitality
Welcome to episode 104 of Sports Management Podcast. David Lindsay is a CEO, Coach, Trainer, Keynote Speaker and a Podcast host. David is also a former professional athlete who has played Rugby, Martial arts, Arm Wrestling and more. Unfortunately due to injuries he had to stop his career as an athlete and has now transitioned into helping others based on his own experiences. Get ready to learn: The meaning of interspection His 5 steps towards vitality in the workplace His learnings from martial arts Time management How your physical health improves your workplace performance And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UG36yT0m3Uw ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 03, 2023
#103 Dafydd Roberts-Harry - Why Some Sports Are Better Than Others
Dafydd Roberts-Harry is a teacher and the author of “Why some sports are better than others”. So why do people prefer some sports over others? There are many reasons, and we discuss all of them. Get ready to learn: Why team sports are more popular than individual sports The importance of fan engagement Why sports need to optimize time The importance of objectivity of outcome Game-ification And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, June 26, 2023
#102 Mallory LePage - Director of Global Partnerships, Milwaukee Bucks Inc.
Welcome to episode 102 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is sports partnerships. Mallory LePage is the Director of Global Partnerships at Milwaukee Bucks. Mallory has worked in gas station advertisements, fashion and now with the Bucks. Her journey is as inspiring as it is interesting. Get ready to learn: If she is wearing her championship ring The equality initiatives by the Bucks organization The importance Giannis Antetokounmpo Bias training Why she has said that she hate sales And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qfkbSEwUohY ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram <a href="https://twitter.com/sportsmpodc
Mon, June 19, 2023
#101 Travis Apple - Hustle Your Way To Success In Sports Sales
Welcome to episode 101 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is sports sales. Travis Apple is the Executive Vice President of Executive Search and Team Consulting at General Sports Worldwide. He has worked for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Miami Marlins, the NBA and more – making him one of the most experienced sales professionals in American sports. He is a believer in the hustle, and he has written a book and is hosting a podcast on the topic. Get ready to learn: His definition of success Why it’s good to be greedy in sales Why he wrote a book His definition of hustle The importance of mentorship The discipline of selling Loving cold calls And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/LRg4vUSqkyQ ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, June 12, 2023
#100 Fredrik Sjöström - General Manager, Frölunda HC
Welcome to episode 100 of Sports Management Podcast. If you have been listening since episode 1, send me a DM or tag me on Instagram or Twitter @sportsmpodcast and I will send you some gratitude merch. Fredrik Sjöström is the general manager for Frölunda Hockey Club, one of the most successful European hockey clubs the last decade. He is also a former NHL player and was drafted by Phoenix Coyotes as 11 th overall. I took my microphone and met Fredrik at Frölunda’s training facility to ask him: How is he building the team for next season? What other GM is he looking up to? Why didn’t he offer Loui Eriksson an extension? What was it like having Wayne Gretzky, the best of all time, as a coach? What actually happened with Ryan Lasch’s contract? What does he admire most with the Lundqvist brothers And much more! This episode will have no sponsor, no interruption and no BS. If I can ask you for one thing, please subscribe to the podcast and share it with a friend. The bigger the podcast gets, the better the guests get. Thank you!! ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, June 05, 2023
#99 Adam White - Founder & CEO, Front Office Sports
Welcome to episode 99 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is sports media. Adam White is the founder and CEO of Front Office Sports. He started FOS while attending the University of Miami and had no idea at the time how big it would get. Adam was working in a restaurant to finance FOS in the beginning before he managed to attract funding. Today, FOS is a major player in sports media with website, podcast, newsletter, original content, job postings and more. Last year, their earnings were close to 8 digits and Adam’s view on the future us clear. More about that soon.. Get ready to learn: How he started Front Office Sports What it is like to be a young CEO Selling 20% of the company to Crain Communications How he spent $40 on the former FOS logo And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media <a
Mon, May 29, 2023
#98 Michael Ede - Founder & CEO, Uplift11 Sports
Welcome to episode 98 of Sports Management Podcast. Michael Ede is the founder & CEO of Uplift11 Sports. One of the UK’s fastest-growing sports management agencies. Michael is a British Nigerian business polymath, writer, entrepreneur, football agent, project manager, mentor and investor. He is also the founder and CEO of an IT consultancy called MaigMike. In this episode we discuss: His journey from Nigeria to the UK His book “One Shot” Becoming an agent Importance of influential leadership His upcoming book “Enigma” How he built a social media following of close to 2 million people And much more. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/uBECAN6nSSM ________________________________________________ SPONSOR <s
Mon, May 22, 2023
#97 Petra Sörling - President, ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation)
Welcome to episode 97 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is Table Tennis. Petra Sörling is the first ever female president of ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation). In addition to her role as ITTF president, she is also: An Executive Board Member at Swedish National Olympic Committee, t he CEO of a real estate company in southern Sweden, a Board Member at International Masters Games Association, a Member of IOC’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission, a m ember of the WADA Foundation board, a World Veteran Table Tennis Championships Gold Medalist – and more! We spoke about: Being the first female ITTF president Her work for equality and sustainability</span
Mon, May 15, 2023
#96 Paul McVeigh - Performance Psychologist & former Premier League and International Footballer
Welcome to episode 96 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is sport psychology. Paul McVeigh is a former Premier League and international footballer who is currently working as a performance psychologist after getting his masters degree in sports psychology. He is also the author of the book “The stupid footballer is dead” and a keynote speaker. In this episode, we spoke about: What it takes to be a professional footballers The importance of a sports psychologist Ronaldo vs Messi How Tony Robbins book changed Paul’s life Becoming a keynote speaker Why he started yoga at age 17 And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://y
Mon, May 08, 2023
#95 Dan Rapaport - Writer & Podcaster, Barstool Sports
Welcome to episode 95 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is golf. Dan Rapaport is a writer and podcaster for Barstool Sports and is known to the masses from the Netflix series "Full Swing". Dan is a journalist who previously has worked for Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest and more. We spoke about: - Why the LIV Tour will not succeed - Leaving Golf Digest for Barstool Sports - The time Tiger Woods stared straight into his soul - His involvement with Netflix series "Full Swing" And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/b5DksN-zg38 ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, May 01, 2023
#94 Marios Christos Sfantos, Esq. - Co-founder & President, Athens Women's Football Summit
Welcome to episode 94 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is women's football. Marios Christos Sfantos is the Co-Founder, President & Co-CEO of Athens Women’s Football Summit, founded in 2018. Marios is also the president of Valencia CF Academy in New York, a community owner of Lewes FC, a sports law professor and is admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York; State of New Jersey; Southern District of New York; Eastern District of New York; District of New Jersey; and the United States Supreme Court. Get ready to learn: - Why he started Athens WFS - His passion for soccer - About Lewes FC and how they are the first club in the world to treat its women footballers the same as its men - The upcoming summit And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram <a href="https://
Mon, April 24, 2023
#93 Kevin Weekes - CEO, Speekes Media & former NHL Goalie
Welcome to episode 93 of Sports Management Podcast where the topics are hockey, media & diversity. Kevin Weekes is a former ice hockey goalkeeper with 11 seasons in the NHL. He is also the CEO of Speekes Media and he has 15 years of experience from the media industry. We spoke about: - Diversity in ice hockey - How Kevin started his career with couch cushions as goal pads - Being on the receiving end of racism and how that affected him - Learnings from being a goalie - His best Henrik Lundqvist stories - Kevin’s media career & real estate endeavors And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/QSBGVOoWfME ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, April 17, 2023
#92 Lou DePaoli - President of Executive Search and Team Consulting, General Sports Worldwide
Welcome to episode 92 of Sports Management Podcast where the topics are sales, fan engagement, leadership and more. Lou Depaoli is a sports business veteran who currently holds the role of President of Executive search and Team consulting at General Sports Worldwide. Lou started his career in the insurance business but later transitioned into sports. He has worked for the New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Hawks to name a few. He has an incredible memory together with a love for numbers which earned him the nickname Rainman. Get ready to learn: - Why Lou wanted to Fire everybody before taking a job with the Marlins - Being called the Mayor of Citi Field - The importance of fan engagement - Collab with Marvel - Being called Rainman And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/CGFme6R93hI ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, April 10, 2023
#91 Emil Sutovsky - CEO, FIDE (International Chess Federation)
Welcome to episode 91 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is chess. Emil Sutovsky is the CEO of FIDE, the international Chess Federation. He is a chess player himself, who started playing at 4 years old and managed to reach a grandmaster level and rank high internationally. After his playing career, he transitioned into more managerial roles, but stayed in chess that he loves. Get ready to learn: - Why so few women play chess - If chess is a sport - Why Bobby Fischer was bigger than Messi & Ronaldo - The alleged cheating scandal in chess right now - Chess and Education And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media <a href="https://instagram.com/sportsmp
Mon, April 03, 2023
#90 Santiago Gomez - Founder & CEO, Padel Haus
Welcome to episode 90 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is padel. THIS PODCAST IS SHORTLISTED - PLEASE VOTE IT 👇🏼 1️⃣ Click the link below and simply create an account (takes less than a minute) 2️⃣ Vote for Sports Management Podcast https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-business-podcast/ THANK YOU 🙏🏼 Santiago Gomez – the founder and CEO of Padel Haus – The first Padel Club in NYC, positioned at the intersection of sport, wellness, and lifestyle. Santiago is also working in the restaurant business and when covid hit and restaurants closed – he moved back to Mexico and started playing Padel again. He realized the NYC didn’t have a club and decided to make it happen. Get ready to learn: - About the challenges of opening a padel club in NYC - If Pickleball is a threat to padel - Why Padel Haus is a premium club - The importance of grassroots in padel And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/5ObyAwhLCOI ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, March 27, 2023
#89 Amir Zonozi - President & Co-founder, Zoomph
Welcome to episode 89 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is sports sponsorships analytics. Amir Zonozi is the president & co-founder of Zoomph. Zoomph is a sponsorships analytics firm who helps sports and esports team, leagues, brands and agencies connect with their audiences across social media, creating data-driven partnerships. Get ready to learn: - Why you have to be an idiot not to be excited about women’s sports - How to track sports sponsorships - Amir's involvement with WiST & Sports Innovation Lab - Getting shut down by the FBI And much more! <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; background: white; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;" xml:lang="EN-US
Mon, March 20, 2023
Eric Chaves - Senior Manager of National Sales and Service, PGA Tour
Welcome to episode 88 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is golf. THIS PODCAST IS SHORTLISTED - PLEASE VOTE IT 👇🏼 1️⃣ Click the link below and simply create an account (takes less than a minute) 2️⃣ Vote for Sports Management Podcast https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-business-podcast/ THANK YOU 🙏🏼 Eric Chaves is heading up the rebranded National Sales and Service department and prior to the PGA tour, he worked for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Get ready to learn: - How Netflix series Full Swing has impacted the interest for golf - How the LIV tour has affected the PGA tour? - The X & Y Leadership styles - Learning about yourself through leading others - His best advice for aspiring sport business professionals - The importance of journaling And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE </
Mon, March 13, 2023
Cynthia Mumbo - Founder & CEO, Sports Connect Africa
Welcome to episode 87 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is the African sports industry. PLEASE VOTE FOR ME 👇🏼 1️⃣ Click the link below and simply create an account (takes less than a minute) 2️⃣ Vote for Sports Management Podcast https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-sports-business-podcast/ THANK YOU 🙏🏼 Cynthia Mumbo is the founder and CEO of Sports Connect Africa. She has been a professional basketball player for over a decade. She has also been the National Manager for the Kenya Basketball Federation at only 26 years old. Moreover, she has experiences as a sales rep selling tires, marketing & of course – Sports Connect Africa. Get ready to learn: - About the sports industry in Africa - The difference in fan experience vs other continents - Why Cynthia is looking up to Oprah and Michelle Obama - The importance of relationships in the sports industry - The difficulties of being a team manager at 26 years old <span lang="EN-US" style= "mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso
Mon, March 06, 2023
Stephen Vanyo - Associate Attorney & NFL Agent, Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick / Zane Management
Welcome to episode 86 of Sports Management Podcast where the topics include sports law, NIL & Super Bowl. Stephen Vanyo is an associate attorney and NFL agent at the Law Office of Lloyd Z. Remick & Zane Management Inc. Stephen is based out of Philadelphia and we recorded this episode the day after the Eagle’s Super Bowl loss to The Chiefs. Get ready to learn: - How Philly was like the day after Super Bowl - What commercial from Super Bowl does he think was the most risky - Stephen’s opinion on other American football leagues - What Stephen believes the hottest sports law issues of 2023 will be - The NFL turf - His opinion on NFL agent & former podcast guest Kelli Masters And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcas
Mon, February 27, 2023
Tyler Webb - Co-founder, Uncle Charlie (Sports Marketing)
Welcome to episode 85 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is social media and marketing in the sports industry. Tyler Webb is the co-founder of Uncle Charlie, a sports marketing agency focused on social media content for professional leagues. Tyler is a self-taught graphic designer, video & photo editor and podcast producer. He has worked with organizations like American Association of Professional Baseball, Mic’d Up Football and many more. Get ready to learn: - Tyler’s opinion on organic vs paid marketing - Why you should avoid "paralysis by analysis" - If sport organizations should invest in social media people in house or hire an agency - Why Jesse Cole's "Savannah Bananas" could be a good case study - Why NOW is the best time to create content And much more! WATCH THE UNEDITED VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9e_KFOqmnGY ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> <a href= "https://courses.insport.education/?ref=052982" t
Mon, February 20, 2023
Rebecca Hopkins - Founder, STA Group (The Sports Technology Awards Group)
Welcome to episode 84 of Sports Management Podcast, where the topics are sports technology and women in sports. Rebecca Hopkins is the Founder of STA Group - The Sports Technology Awards Group. They recently reveal the short list and you can read more about their work here: https://www.sportstechgroup.org/sports-technology-awards/ Rebecca has vast experience from the sports industry, an industry she says she slided into. Get ready to learn: - How Rebecca started out in the sports industry - Why women in sports don’t believe in themselves enough - The importance of working ON the business and not only IN the business - Their upcoming event in New York And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: s
Mon, February 13, 2023
Angelina Lawton - Founder & CEO, Sportsdigita
Welcome to episode 83 of Sports Management Podcast where the topics are sports tech & entrepreneurship. Angelina Lawton is the founder & CEO of Sportsdigita. Sportsdigita is an industry-leading technology company helping brands drive sales revenue via Digideck, a revolutionary cloud-based presentation platform, or as Angelina puts it “PowerPoint on steroids”. Angelina has been named “FORBES 30 Most Powerful Women in Sports” and she has vast experience from the sports industry but also from the finance world. She has spent over a decade on Wall Street , before she transitioned into ice hockey where she worked for the Tampa Bay Lightnings , being in charge of “anything and everything with the Lightnings logo on it”. Finally, in 2011, she launched Sportsdigita , became an entrepreneur and she has spend the last 11 years building the company and they have worked with over 400+ of the biggest brands in sports and enterprise worldwide. Get ready to learn: - How it was like working for her father on Wall Street - Why she started Sportsdigita - The challenges of having her husband as the GM at the Tampa Bay Lightnings - How to thrive in a
Mon, February 06, 2023
Joe Solosky - Managing Director of Sports Betting, NASCAR
Welcome to episode 82 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is NASCAR & sports betting. Joe Solosky is the Managing Director of Sports Betting at NASCAR. Joe has experiences from working both inside and outside of sports. Within sports he has worked for the New York Yankees and several roles at Sportradar. However, after 9/11, he wanted to serve and he went to the US Naval Academy and later served as an officer in the US navy. Unfortunately, a back injury made his service, but through a very creative job searching technique, which you will hear more about later in this episode, he landed a job with the FBI. Get ready to learn: - How NASCAR is working with the integrity aspects of sports gambling - How he got a job at FBI by waiting tables at a restaurant - The similarities between NASCAR & FBI - What leadership skills he has learned from the Navy and FBI which he can now implement at NASCAR - What NASCAR stand for? And much more! WATCH THE UNEDITED VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/W9jfJKf-9UM ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, January 30, 2023
Victoire Cogevina - VP of Women's Football, OneFootball
Welcome to episode 81 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is women's football and entrepreneurship. Victoire Cogevina is the VP of Women's Football at OneFootball. She is part Greek, part Argentinian and is based out of London. She is acknowledged as one of the Latin American women that are redefining the football industry globally. She co-founded SR All Stars, recognized by FIFA as the first female-owned sports agency in the world. She then founded Gloria, a Silicon Valley backed consumer app for football fans, that was acquired by OneFootball in late 2022. She has lived in 11 cities, speaks 4 languages and she embodies the saying that nothing is impossible. Get ready to learn: - Why she didn’t give up, even after hearing "NO" 147 times - How it was like working as a football agent with her mum - What needs to be done regarding pregnancy in women's sport - Why she founded Gloria - How she became the first female to sell a startup in football And much more! WATCH THE UNEDITED VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/woveqwaH8uw ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, January 23, 2023
Konstantinos Synodinos - Founder, Simply Digital & Champions ID
Welcome to episode 80 of Sports Management Podcast where the topic is Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship The guest is Konstantinos Synodinos - the founder of Champions ID & Simply Digital. Champions ID is an online platform with career solutions for Athletes, for which he received several awards. His current venture is called Simply Digital through which he is serving clients with all things regarding digital marketing. Get ready to learn: - How can sport organizations improve their digital marketing - Why is it so difficult to succeed as an entrepreneur - How martial arts has helped Konstantinos in his professional life¨ - His best advice for young entrepreneurs And much more! WATCH THE UNEDITED VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/h_eFVyoHSUs __ ______________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, January 16, 2023
Sandy Farquharson & Ben Nichols - The rapid growth and the future of Padel
Welcome to episode 79 of Sports Management Podcast – where I speak with not one, but TWO great guests. The first guest is Sandy Farquharson – the founder of The Padel School. Sandy has a background from tennis as a player and coach but transitioned into padel about 11 years ago. In 2019 Sandy started The Padel School and has been educating people about padel since, both in person and through his popular YouTube channel. Ben Nichols is the founder of Padel 22 - The first padel-dedicated communications consultancy. Ben also appeared on episode 20, where he spoke about media relations in sport and his experiences from working with WADA, Formula 1 and ATP. Today's topic is padel. One of the fastest growing sports in the world. Both guests have experiences from Dubai & the UK and we had a very interesting discussion of how far padel has come in a short time and what we can expect in the future. Get ready to learn: - Should padel be considered a threat to Tennis - Why did Sandy start The PAdel School – offering padel techniques and knowledge in English - How is the Padel landscape in the UK - If Padel in Sweden rose too fast - Why Ben started Padel 22 - The importance of coach education in Padel And more! Connect with Sandy: Podcast: podcasts.thepadelschool.com Website: www.thepadelschool.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/thepadelschool Instagram: @thepadelschool Facebook: www.facebook.com/thepadelschool TikTok: @thepadelschool Connect with Ben: Website: www.padel-22.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padel22_consultanc
Mon, January 09, 2023
Spyros Capralos - President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, the European Olympic Committees & an IOC member
Welcome to this week's episode of the Sports Management Podcast, where we talk all things Olympic Games. Spyros Capralos is the President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee, the European Olympic Committees and a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Mr Capralos was born 1955 in Athens, Greece where he studied economics at the University of Athens and later an MBA in France. He was a professional Water Polo player and competed in two Olympic Games - Moscow in 1980 and Los Angeles in 1984. In 1992, he became a member of the General Assembly of the Hellenic Olympic Committee and his sports management career took off. In 2004, he was appointed by the Prime Minister as General Secretary of State and City Manager of the Olympic Games Athens 2004. He is President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee since 2009, in 2019 member of the International Olympic Committee and in 2021 he was elected President of the European Olympic Committees. He is also working outside of sports, where he is acting as President of the Shipping Company Star Bulk Carriers. Moreover, he has been President of the Athens Stock Exchange and the Federation of European Stock Exchanges, CEO of OceanBulk Containers and the Bank of Athens. He has also founded one of Greece’s most well-known brands for feta cheese. Get ready to learn: - About his roles in the Hellenic, European and International Olympic Committees - How the funds from IOC are distributed - The legacies from the 2004 Athens Olympics - What his professional Water Polo career has taught him - How the Hellenic Olympic Committee is supporting the Greek athletes - His different jobs outside of sport - What it means to him to be elected as an IOC member - Why he is thankful towards Michael Payne And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, January 02, 2023
Andrew Brandt - Former VP of Green Bay Packers
Welcome to this week's episode of the Sports Management podcast, where we discuss all things NFL, sports law, and the business of sports. In today's episode, we hear from one of the greats from the business of sport, who shares his journey into the industry and offers advice for young professionals looking to break into the sports world. Andrew Brandt grew up in Washington, DC and played tennis at Stanford University before going on to law school at Georgetown. He started his career as an unpaid intern at a firm that represented tennis players, but eventually transitioned into football and grew a team of clients from three to 15 over the course of six years. He then made the switch to the management side of the industry, taking on the role of running the Barcelona Dragons in the NFL's World League. From there, he went on to work with the Minnesota Vikings and eventually became the VP of the NFL team Green Bay Packers. Today he works as an academic director, hosting a podcast, writing a weekly newsletter and is often seen on ESPN giving insight to sports law matters. Get ready to learn: - What he learned from his 10 years at Green Bay Packers - The importance of putting yourself in the right place at the right time - How he used a strangers phone to finalize a trade - Why you need to take risks and make sacrifices in order to succeed in the sports industry - The vitality of networking and building relationships, as well as staying up-to-date on the latest trends - Andrew’s take on sports betting in the US, NIL, Joe Pompliano & Budweiser v Qatar World Cup And much more! WATCH THE UNEDITED VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Xq8GfuwGGcs ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, December 26, 2022
Elsa Diaz - Sports Management from a Professional Golfer's Perspective
Elsa Diaz is a professional golfer managed by her sister and previous Sports Management Podcast guest Sara Diaz. This episode will focus on sports management from the eyes of a professional player. Get ready to learn: How the cooperation works between Elsa and her coach, manager, sponsors and other partners? Why she decided to have her sister as a manager? Why she is spending so much time to improve her golf swing? The reason why she cut down on travelling And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, December 19, 2022
Amy Wanday - Founder, African Sports Network
Amy Wanday is the founder of the African Sports Network. She is an award-winning entrepreneur and she founded the African sports network in 2018 with the goal to uplift the African sports industry and shape the future of Sport in Africa. She has a true passion for sports and education and is currently studying sports management in Barcelona. Get ready to learn: - Why Amy values education so highly - About the lack of opportunities for Kenyan athletes - The goal and purpose of the African Sports Network And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, December 12, 2022
Matthew Barrett - Co-Founder, Goal Click
Matthew Barrett is the co-founder of Goal Click. Goal click is a global football storytelling platform, helping people understand one another and the world through football. They share stories from people around the world and more often than not from people who usually don’t get their voices heard. Get ready to learn: Why Goal Click's first ever story is so important to Matthew His best advice for people in the sports industry How covid put Goal Click into hibernation And much more! https://www.goal-click.com/ https://www.instagram.com/goalclick/ https://twitter.com/goal_click ________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, December 05, 2022
Darren Glover - VP of Gaming, VaynerSports
Darren Glover is the VP of Gaming for VaynerSports – founded by Gary Vaynerchuk. Darren is managing the professional Fortnite player Kyle "Bugha" Giersdorf and Web3 Gaming creator Brycent, but does not consider himself an agent. Darren comes from a marketing background and says that he is obessed with consumer behaviours. Get ready to learn: How it is like working with Gary Vee Why the E-sports ecosystem is struggling How Darren looks at diversity in E-sports If it is important for E-sports to be classified as a sport And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, November 28, 2022
Michelle Moore - Award-winning Leadership Coach & Author of “Real Wins”
Michelle Moore is an award-winning leadership coach, author of the book “Real Wins”, a consultant and international speaker. She has been voted one of the UK’s 50 Most 'Influential Women in Sport’ and she is a globally recognized executive on conscious leadership, strategic partnerships, sport for development and innovation working across government, business and charitable sectors. She is also a winner of the 2016 UK Precious Award for ‘Outstanding Woman in Sport’, a Football Black List award and an esteemed national Change Maker award. Michelle is a globally recognized executive on leadership, race equity and sport for development. Get ready to learn: What sport has provided her with Why she wrote the book "Real Wins" How it is like being a browned skinned women in the sports industry How she can challenge the status quo in the sports industry About racial inequities in sport And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, November 21, 2022
Prantik Mazumdar - Managing Director, CXM Group Singapore
Prantik Mazumdar is the Managing Director for CXM Group in Singapore. Prantik is an entrepreneur & venture investor and acts as a Digital Transformation Catalyst in organizations to drive sustainable change and impact. Get ready to learn: - How Prantik’s passion for sport started - About his sports tech ventures, including multi-language video content, sport NFTs, sports education and more - His entreeprenrurial career journey in and ouside of spor And much more ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, November 14, 2022
Misha Sher - Global Head of Sport, Entertainment & Culture, MediaCom
Misha Sher is the Global Head of Sport, Entertainment & Culture at MediaCom – one of the world’s biggest media agencies. Misha has been in charge of the agency’s relationship with legendary footballer ‘Pele’ since 2012, helping him create high-profile relationships. Prior to his time at MediaCom Misha also worked for Fox Sports, Rangers Football Club in Scotland and Soccerex. Get ready to learn: About his work with Pele, Mesut Özil, Vinicius Junior and other talents. Why he co-authored the book Art of Branded Entertainment His personal journey, immigrated as a 13 year old from Ukraine to the US And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, November 07, 2022
Trevor Whiffen - Founding Partner, PrimeTime Sports and Entertainment
Trevor Whiffen is a seasoned sports executive and a lawyer. He is a partner at Dickinson Wright in Toronto, The Founding Partner, together with Brian Burke, of Primetime Sports and Entertainment and the governor for London Knights Hockey Club. Get ready to learn: - About the upcoming 15th Annual PrimeTime Sports Management Conference and Trade Show. Held on November 10-12, 2022 at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toronto, Canada. - How he co-founded the OHL team Mississauga IceDogs together with Don Cherry - The reason for why London Knights have been so successful - Trevor's best advice for aspiring sport managers And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 31, 2022
Steve Trax - Head of MAI Sports + Entertainment and a Regional President at MAI Capital Management
Steve Trax is the Head of MAI Sports + Entertainment and a Regional President at MAI Capital Management. He joined the firm in 2019 after the acquisition of his firm MTX Wealth Management. Steve has 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, developing value-added financial planning strategies to the firm’s elite group of professional athletes and high net worth clients. Get ready to learn: - About athlete investments - If NFTs & crypto currencies are good investments - Steve’s journey through sport And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 24, 2022
Stephen Taylor Heath - Partner and Head of Sports Law, JMW Solicitors
Stephen Taylor Heath is the Partner and Head of Sports Law at JMW Solicitors. Stephen has been in the business for almost 30 years and has experiences from working with football clubs, agents, promotors, boxers and more. Recently, he has been involved with some very interesting projects, like the NFT/Ukraine Project and Modest Golf Management, co-founded by pop start Niall Horan. More about this, Stephen’s journey through sport and much more. ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 17, 2022
Sue Storey - CEO, Badminton England
Sue Storey is the CEO of Badminton England. She is an experienced leader in sport and she was previously the CEO for Volleyball England. She left Volleyball for Badminton which is a sport she holds dear. Everyone in her family is playing it and she has a true passion to develop and help the sport grow. Get ready to learn: - Why Badminton needs tackle that digital transformation piece - Why well-behaved women seldom make history - The differences at her role at Badminton England vs Volleyball England - Sue’s journey through sport And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 10, 2022
Dr. Erkut Sogut - Founding Partner, Football Agent Institute
Dr. Erkut Sogut is the Founding partner of Football Agent Institute. He is a sports lawyer, Author, Lecturer, Life coach, Keynote speaker and a sports agent with clients like Kieran Gibbs and Mesut Özil. In 2018, Dr. Sogut negotiated the biggest Premier League contract to date and did the same thing again in 2021 in the Turkish league. He has a passion for teaching and learning – which has led him to start Football Agent Institute where he trains up and coming agents. He has also written several book, and you have a chance to win one of them called: “ How to Become a Football Agent: The Guide ”. Check out my Instagram @sportsmpodcast, for more info. Get ready to learn: - How he became a sports lawyer - Why he only wanted to work 50% as Özil's agent - About his passion for learning and teaching - His best advice for young people in the sports industry And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 03, 2022
Dan Lust, esq. - Sports Attorney, Law Professor & NIL Advisor
Dan Lust esq. is a sports attorney, law professor, NIL Advisor, podcast host and more. He’s been heard on ESPN, CBS & FOX Sports, giving his take on what’s going on in the world of sports law. Additionally, he is a Sports Law Professor at NY Law School (@NYLawSchool) and he is the host of the podcast Conduct Detrimental (@ConDetrimental). Get ready to learn, from a legal perspective: - Why Luka Doncic is suing and his mom - About the Oscar Piastri situation with Alpine & McLaren - NIL in US college sports - Why being a sports fan is not enough to work in sports And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 26, 2022
Dan Marrazza - Director of Digital Strategy, Pro Football Hall of Fame
Dan Marrazza is The Director of Digital Strategy at Pro Football Hall of Fame. Dan is a digital & social media strategist and content creator with proven track record of developing and executing content strategies for a diverse portfolio of sports brands. He has worked for Vegas Golden Knights, DraftKings and written several pieces for NHL.com, NBC, Sports Illustrated, ESPN and more. Get ready to learn: - About Dan’s professional journey through sport - His best advice for young people with ambitions to work in sport - Why Facebook is the best performing platform for Pro Football Hall of Fame And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 19, 2022
Emily Jaenson - Former GM, Reno Aces Baseball Club
Emily Jaenson is the co-founder of The Assist Group, where she is helping companies with marketing, productivity and more. Emily is also the host of the "Leadership is Female" podcast and she has been the General Manager for Reno Aces Baseball Club, a role which at the time, she was the first woman in 20 years to hold. Get ready to learn: - About her TEDx talk “Six behaviors to increase your confidence” - How it is like working in a male dominated industry - The top three hurdles for women in sports - Her biggest regret from college And much more! Listen to Emily's TEDx Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IitIl2C3Iy8 ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 12, 2022
Ricardo Fort - Founder, Sport by Fort & a Sports & Entertainment Partnerships Expert
Ricardo Fort is a Sports & Entertainment Partnerships Expert whos previous employers include Coca-cola, Unilever, VISA and more. He has worked closely with most of the large sporting events, including the Olympics, FIFA World Cup and the NFL. Today, he runs his own consultancy – Sport By Fort. Get ready to learn: - Why he left Coca-Cola to then later return - His opinion on Ambush Marketing - How it is like working with major sporting events - Why he is lecturing at Barca Innovation Hub, and other schools. AND MUCH MORE! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 05, 2022
Nicklas Persson - Co-Founder & Board Member, Swedish Padel Open
Nicklas Persson is the co-founder & board member of SPO – Swedish Padel Open. SPO is the license holder of World Padel Tour events in Sweden and there will be two such events in 2022. The first one takes place in Stockholm between September 14 th and 18 th of September 2022 and the other one will be help in Malmö in November 2022. Nicklas is a true padel enthusiast and he, together with his parter Urban has done a lot for Swedish padel. Get ready to learn: - About event management in sports - If the interest for padel is declining or not - How padel can be a great tool for networking - How it is like organizing large sport events AND MUCH MORE! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 29, 2022
Andrew Stallings - Founder & President, Athelo Group
Andrew Stallings is the Founder and President of Athelo Group. Athelo is a combination of the words Athlete & opportunity – and finding opportunities for athletes is exactly what Andrew is doing. He is managing athletes from niche sports, such as motorsport and extreme sports. He has had his fair share of hurdles on the way, but he made it anyway! Key Learnings: - Do you need to be a lawyer to managed athletes? - Will Andrew buy a Greek icehockey team? - Who will play Andrew, if there is ever a movie about his life? - His passion for ice hockey - How it was like being fired, on a voice mail, ON HIS HONEYMOON. And MUCH MORE! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 22, 2022
Gustavo Arellano - Head of Commercial Development, FIBA
Gustavo Arellano is the Head of Commercial Development at FIBA – International Basketball Federation. He is a chemical engineer who transitioned into the sports industry, which later moved him to Switzerland and FIBA. He is working on several interesting projects including Esports, a Twitch Partnership and more. Get ready to learn: - About the partnership between FIBA & Twitch - How FIBA is working together with the national federations - FIBA’s focus on Esports - The future of 3x3 basketball And MUCH MORE! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 15, 2022
Mike Emery - CEO, Joymo TV
Mike Emery is the CEO at Joymo TV, an OTT platform to broadcast sports. He is also the founder and Board Member of the British international children’s organization "World at Play" and Board Member for the Zuccarello Foundation (Zuccarellostiftelsen), founded by the Norwegian NHL player Mads Zuccarello. Getting ready to learn: - About OTT in sports in the European market - How Norway’s biggest media company snapped up all the rights from under their feet - What work Mike is doing with charities - How it was like moving to Norway And MUCH MORE! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 08, 2022
Sara Diaz - VP of Recruiting, Capstone Hospitality
Sara Diaz is the VP of recruiting at Capstone Hospitality, a role she recently took on. She has been named “Sports Business Journal 30 under 30”, worked for the PGA tour, been the agent for her younger sister Elsa, and Sara was also a professional golfer herself. Key learnings: - About Sara’s role at Capstone - How it was like working for the PGA tour - Why she decided to be the agent for her sister and support her golf career - What benefits golf can give you And much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 01, 2022
Mikael Hollsten - Founder, Restless Industries
Mikael Hollsten is the Founder of Restless Industries, Aldrig Vila & PXL. Mikael is a personal trainer, entrepreneur, influencer, streamer – you name it. He has also been the Gladiator Prime on TV and a coach on the popular TV show Biggest Loser. Key Learnings: How he started Restless Industries Why he thinks that he probably has ADD How it was like getting fired from Biggest Loser If he consider himself an influencer Why he founded an energy drink in a very competitive market ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 25, 2022
Kim Martin Hasson - General Manager, Frölunda HC Women's
Kim Martin Hasson is the General Manager for Frölunda Hockey Club’s Women’s team. Kim is a former goalkeeper on the highest level. She made her debut for the national team at only 14 years old. She has play in 4 Olympic Games and won several medals at both World Cup and the Olympics. After she retired from playing, she continued working with ice hockey. She has her own Camp for goalkeepers and since 1 st of May, she is the GM for Frölunda HC. Get ready to learn: Why she decided to move to Gothenburg and work for Frölunda How she has built the team Her opinion about allowing more body-checks to women’s hockey Her feelings about being inducted into Swedish Hockey Hall of Fame And MUCH MORE. ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 18, 2022
Fredrik Joulamo - Secretary General, Swedish Basketball Federation
Fredrik Joulamo is the Secretary General at the Swedish Basketball Federation. He started his career in retail, but knew early that he wanted to work in Basketball. He has been a coach, the head of the Swedish National Teams and now – secretary general. In this episode, we speak about: - Why Jonas Jerebko is not allowed to play for the Swedish National team - The reason why the national teams have a different coaching structure - The values of the Swedish basketball Federation - Fredrik’s journey through sports And MUCH MORE! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 11, 2022
Mikko Manner - Ice Hockey Coach, Brynäs IF & Finland's National Team
Mikko Manner is the head coach of the Swedish hockey team Brynäs IF and assistant coach for the Finnish National Team. Before coming to the Swedish Hockey League, Mikko was the head coach of the Finnish team Kärpät, where he won several titles. With the national team, he has won 2 World cup golds, 1 world cup silver and 1 olympic gold only in the last 4 years. Key Learnings: Why he has not yet extended his contract with Brynäs Why he almost gave up coaching a year ago How the relationship between him, as a coach, and the management work If he will ever resume his music career ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 04, 2022
Marilou McFarlane - Founder & CEO, WiST (Women in Sports Tech)
Marilou McFarlane is the founder & CEO of Women in Sports Tech (WiST). She is an experienced sports professional, entrepreneur and business leader. Currently - her focus is on WiST and to get more women in to sports tech, through several initiatives such as the WiST Fellowship program, grants and mentorships & summer internship projects in the sports tech industry. KEY LEARNINGS: Learn about the rise of tech in sports What Marilou has learned from working as youth soccer coach Why she decided to be an entrepreneur, and much more! ________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, June 20, 2022
James Cutting - Founder & CEO, Football Fun Factory
James Cutting is the founder & CEO of Football Fun Factory, where he is building the world’s leading children’s football coaching organization. James founded FFF in 2017 and started franchising in 2019. The business model is truly inspiring and important. Considering that only 0,012% of kids in the UK make it to the Premier League highlights the importance of having fun while playing! Key learnings: Why FFF chose to franchise their business How a positive mindset can help you in the business of sport What the future holds for Football Fun factory, and much more! SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, June 06, 2022
David Diaz - Partner & Head of Sports Law Practice, Baker McKenzie Madrid
David Díaz is a partner at Baker McKenzie and heads both the Employment & Compensation and Sports Law practice in Madrid. As head of the Sports Law, Diaz holds extensive experience in this area, particularly in the football industry. Specifically he regularly advice professional athletes and clubs in all the matters related to negotiation of contracts, transfers and its compensation schemes. He also has wide experience in assisting foreign investors with interest in the European football industry. SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, May 23, 2022
Felix Torralba - Chief Revenue Officer, Real Mallorca
Felix Torralba is the Chief Revenue officer at Real Mallorca . Torralba leads several new fan experience, marketing and engagement initiatives. Digital house calls to fans, streaming on Twitch and creating their own documentary are only three examples of initiatives recently taken by the clubs. SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, May 09, 2022
Ben Peppi - Head of Sport, Barn Door (JMW Solicitors)
Ben Peppi is the Head of Sport at Barn Door based out of London. Ben is brokering and negotiating commercial deals with athletes, brands and sports rights holders. Barn door is a platform that connects professional sports stars to exciting business opportunities. He has worked together with several athletes, one of which the boxer Anthony Joshua. SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, April 25, 2022
James McLaughlin - CEO, Cure Leukaemia
James McLaughlin is the CEO of the charity Cure Leukaemia. Leukaemia is a form of blood cancer and as a part of his role as CEO, James is heading up several fund-raising initiatives, like Tour the Tap, the 21 Tour and he also ran 4 consecutive marathons. Before James started working for Cure Leukaemia he has held several managerial roles within sports. In 1999 he worked as head of sales at Southamptons football clubs moved on to work for NIKE, Watford and Warwickshire Cricket Club. If you want to learn more about Cure Leukaemia, click HERE . _________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 _________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, April 11, 2022
Ben Smith - Senior Financial Adviser, FLM Wealth Management
Ben Smith is a financial advisor and is heading up the sporting department at FLM Wealth Management. Ben has over 10 years of experience as a financial advisor and he shares his knowledge on investing and how to it differs for athletes who retire in their 30s. SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, March 28, 2022
Kerrith Brown - President, IMMAF
Kerrith Brown is the President of IMMAF – The international Mixed Martial Arts Federation. Before starting his managerial career, he was a Judoka and managed to win a bronze at the 1984 Olympics. In Olympics 1988 he once again competed for bronze, and won, but had his medal taken away after testing positive for doping. SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, March 14, 2022
Steve Dainton - CEO, ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation)
Steve Dainton is the CEO at ITTF – The International Table Tennis Federation. He has been with ITTF for 14 years, but took on the role as CEO in 2017 and has shown incredible result since. He speaks fluent Chinese, which comes in handy within a sport dominated by Chinese players. In this episode, we speak about ITTF’s growth strategy, the 50 th anniversary of Ping Pong Diplomacy, the ITTF Foundation and their work with CSR, what ITTF thinks about hosting events in China & Qatar and much more! SPONSOR Insport Education Course list --> HERE Sustainability in Sport course Sign up HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, February 28, 2022
Jonas Eriksson - The Corruption in International Soccer
Jonas Eriksson was one of FIFA's top referees for eighteen years, before he retired his whistle in 2018. Jonas has an incredible journey which has taken him to the largest stages of soccer, but he is also an entrepreneur, businessman and author, something which has made him a millionaire. In this episode, Jonas talks about the lonely road to the top, why he quit and what is happening behind the scenes of international top football, which is characterized by corruption & nepotism. He describes the enormous demands placed on the elite referees, the body shaming and weight in procedure, the extreme physical tests and what motivates him to still work although he has made more money than he can spend in a life time. SPONSOR Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, February 21, 2022
Katie Simmonds - Global COO, SIGA
Katie Simmonds is the global COO at Siga – Sport Integrity Global Alliance and the Managing Director for SIGA Women. She is a English qualified lawyer specialized on sports law. Moreover, she is the host of SIGAs Youtube series Women on Wednesday and she also sits on the Admissions and Ethics committee at AxisStars. PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, February 14, 2022
Caroline Fitzgerald - Founder & CEO, GOALS Sports
Caroline Fitzgerald is the CEO & founder of GOALS Sports, a women’s sports sponsorship consultancy she started in August of 2021. Caroline has more than 10 years of experience in marketing and sales across a variety of industries. She holds dual degrees in Marketing and Women/Gender Studies, and is currently working on a M.S. in Global Sport at NYU. The topic of this episode of Sports Management Podcast will be women’s sports and why more people should watch it and invest in it. SPONSOR Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, January 31, 2022
Bas Schnater - Fan Engagement Consultant
Bas Schnater is a fan engagement consultant and an award-winning data analytics expert. In this episode you will learn about: Fan engagement, how fan engagement has changed during covid, will the fans return to the stadiums, and much more! SPONSOR Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, January 17, 2022
James Hope-Gill - CEO, Skateboard GB
James Hope-Gill is the CEO of Skateboard GB. James has a background from football and has been the CEO of Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA. Since 2017 he is working for Skateboard GB and leads the development for this new Olympic sport in the UK. SPONSOR Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, January 03, 2022
Highlights from 2021, with Marcus Filipsson
Thank you all for a great 2021! This episode is a short summary with some of my highlights from the year that passed: 00:27 - James O'Brien , Formula 1 Experience (From #12) 02:04 - Mary-Kay Messier , Bauer Hockey (From #13) 04:08 - Nina Wennerström , Wesport (From #15) 06:00 - Josef Boumedienne , Columbus Blue Jackets (From #18) 07:08 - Fiona Green , Winners FDD (From #23) 09:22 - Michael Payne , Consultant for the IOC (From #29) 11:19 - Kelli Masters , KMM Sports (From #31) 14:32 - News from Spotify I would like to thank all the guests and listeners for a great 2021! A special thanks to the sponsors MATCHi & InSport Education ! Finally - Thank you to SIGA for joining me in a partnership to improve integrity in sport. Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, December 20, 2021
Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros - CEO, SIGA (Sport Integrity Global Alliance)
Emanuel Macedo de Medeiros is the CEO of SIGA – Sport Integrity Global Alliance. He has over 30 years' of experience from the Sports Management industry and he has, in addition to his current role, also co-founded the Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL), he has been Secretary General at the Portuguese Football League, been an ambassador for Sports Ethics by the Portuguese Government, and much more. SPONSOR Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, December 06, 2021
Nick Meacham - Managing Director, SportsPro Media
Nick Meacham is the Managing Director at SportsPro Media and the Senior Independent Director at the British Volleyball Federation. Nick has plenty of experience from the business of sport and in this episode, he shares his knowledge about OTT, digital trends, Volleyball, crypto currencies, block chain and much more! SPONSOR Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Bonus · Mon, November 29, 2021
Louis Saha - Co-Founder, Axis Stars
Louis Saha is a former football striker who has represented clubs like Manchester United, Tottenham, Fulham as well as the French national team. After his career, he has co-founded his own company, Axis Stars. Louis is also a SIGA Champion and SIGA EUROPE Advisory Board member. This interview was conducted by SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance. I attended as a SIGA Media Partner. If you want to find out more about SIGA, check out their website: https://siga-sport.com/
Mon, November 22, 2021
Katie Guay - First Female Referee in AHL
Katie Guay is an ice hockey referee and the first woman to ever ref in the AHL – American Hockey League. She has 8 international championships under her belt including the 2018 Olympic Games. In addition to her officiating, she is also the Director of Compliance and Safety for PHF - Premier Hockey Federation. Note: The sound clip from Katie's debut in AHL was taken from AHLTV. The broadcaster was Nick Hart from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. SPONSOR Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, November 08, 2021
Erik Allum Rønstad - Sporting Director, Norwegian Wrestling Federation
Erik Allum Rønstad is the Sporting Director for the Norwegian Wrestling Federation. He is recently back from hosting the Wrestling World Cup in Oslo and in addition to his thoughts on wrestling, he shares his knowledge from working in other sports such as football and motor sports. Erik shares his journey through sport and talks about why you should always stay curious and why being burned out was the best thing that happened to him. _________________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ PARTNER SIGA - Sport Integrity Global Alliance Proud to be a Permanent Media Partner to SIGA. Read more about their great work HERE . Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 25, 2021
Tania Moreno - SVP of Marketing, Arizona Coyotes
Tania Moreno is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at the NHL team Arizona Coyotes. Moreno is the first female head of marketing in the Coyotes franchise's history and prior to this, she was Sr. Marketing Manager at CBS Sports and has held managerial positions at Burger King, PetSmart & Matel. For her work at CBS Sports, she was awarded “Top social manager in sports“ by Google. Moreno is also deeply focused in expanding the Coyotes diversity and inclusivity initiatives to support underserved communities in the Phoenix area. _________________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, October 11, 2021
Kelli Masters - NFL Agent & Founder of KMM Sports
Kelli Masters is an attorney, an NFL sports agent and founder and President of KMM Sports. She is recognized as one of the most influential women in the sports business, and she shares her story in her book "High-Impact Life". In 2010 she made history when she was the first woman to represent an NFL 1st round draft pick. Moreover, Kelli is an adjunct professor at Oklahoma University. _________________________________________________________ SPONSOR Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 27, 2021
Daniel Geey - Football Lawyer, Sheridans
Daniel Geey is a lawyer in the sports and football industry for over a decade. In his career, he has been involved in high-profile Premier League club take-overs, multi-million pound transfers and player contract negotiations. Daniel is also the author of the book “Done Deal” and he hosts his own podcast with the same name. We talk about Messi and Ronaldo’s recent transfers, what part the agents plays, what peculiar clauses Daniel has seen over the years and much more. Visit Daniels website, where you can read his blog, listen to his podcast and check out his merch. www.danielgeey.com ________________________________________________________ Sign up to our Newsletter HERE _________________________________________________________ SPONSORS Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, September 13, 2021
Michael Payne - 1st ever Marketing and Broadcast Rights Director, IOC
Michael Payne has been referred to in media as the "Father of Olympic Branding". Michael has been at the forefront of the sports marketing industry for over thirty years – having led the global marketing effort for the Olympic Movement for more than two decades. He served as the IOC’s first ever Marketing and Broadcast Rights Director and he has also acted as special advisor to Formula 1s former Chairman / CEO Bernie Ecclestone. Today, he runs his own global strategic advisory group – Payne Sports Media Strategies, serving a diverse group of clients and Boards. Michael has recently gotten back from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games which is his 20th Olympic Games. ________________________________________________________ Sign up to our Newsletter HERE _________________________________________________________ SPONSORS Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ExpressVPN Sign up for 1 year and get 3 months for free HERE ________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 30, 2021
Arsalan Shah - Founder & CEO, Global Athlete Management Experts (GAME)
Arsalan Shah is the Founder & CEO at GAME - Global Athlete Management Experts. They are the leading sport management firm in Pakistan representing top athletes from a variety of sports, like cricket legend Wasim Akram. ________________________________________________________ Sign up to our Newsletter HERE _________________________________________________________ SPONSORS Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ExpressVPN Sign up for 1 year and get 3 months for free HERE ________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 16, 2021
Densign White - CEO, IMMAF
Densign White is the CEO at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation. IMMAF is the global governing body for MMA, now working for Olympic recognition. Densign White is a British Judoka who has competed in 3 Olympics and won gold at the Commonwealth Games in 1990. ________________________________________________________ Sign up to our Newsletter HERE _________________________________________________________ SPONSORS Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ExpressVPN Sign up for 1 year and get 3 months for free HERE ________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, August 02, 2021
Tuhin Mishra - MD & Co-Founder, Baseline Ventures
Tuhin Mishra is the Managing Director & Co-Founder at Baseline Ventures. They represent and manage some of India's greatest athletes, like Srikanth Kidambi and P.V Sindhu. With several managerial roles, including General Manager at IMG, Tuhin Mishra brings a lot of experience to the table. We talk about #Kabaddi, why sport is a sunshine industry in India and the potential of #esports. ________________________________________________________ Sign up to our Newsletter HERE _________________________________________________________ SPONSORS Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ExpressVPN Sign up for 1 year and get 3 months for free HERE ________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 19, 2021
Matt Rogan - Co-Founder, Two Circles
Matt Rogan is an author and an experienced #sports professional. In 2011, he co-founded Two Circles, a #data driven sports agency that won the “UK Sports Agency of the Year” award twice. Nowadays he spends most of his time doing Advisory work, public speaking and book writing. His two latest book are called “CEO Playbook” & “All to Play For”. ________________________________________________________ Sign up to our Newsletter HERE _________________________________________________________ SPONSORS Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ExpressVPN Sign up for 1 year and get 3 months for free HERE ________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 12, 2021
Revere Greist - COO, ZIHI Pro
Revere Greist is the COO of ZIHI Pro, an AI-based endurance sports training platform. His background is in computerized medicine and in his career, he has been using technology to emulate the very best human practitioners. With ZIHI, Greist and his team want to help endurance athletes and coaches to maximize their training and performance. Check out their website here. Sign up to our Newsletter HERE _________________________________________________________ SPONSORS Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ExpressVPN Sign up for 1 year and get 3 months for free HERE ________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, July 05, 2021
Fiona Green - Director & Co-Founder, Winners FDD
Fiona Green is the Director & Co-Founder at Winners FDD. She has operated in the sports industry for over 30 years. Her focus is CRM and BI in the sports industry. She is also the author of the best selling book "Winning with Data: CRM and Analytics for the Business of Sports". Sign up to our Newsletter HERE _________________________________________________________ SPONSORS Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 ExpressVPN Sign up for 1 year and get 3 months for free HERE ________________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, June 21, 2021
Tiffany Hollins - Global Partnerships Activation Manager, UFC
Tiffany Hollins is the Global Partnerships Activation Manager at UFC – the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She holds an MBA in Marketing and Innovation and she has held several roles within marketing. Sign up to the Newsletter HERE SPONSOR Insport Education Sign up for their courses HERE The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10 Follow us on social media Instagram Facebook Twitter www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Mon, June 07, 2021
Gabe Baida - Executive Director, Innovero Global
Gabe Baida is a sports executive with a decade of experience from the field of anti-doping. During his time with USADA, he had several roles, such as Director of UFC and Premier Sport. Today he serves as the Executive Director for Innovero Global, a company that has produced a sample collection equipment who recently got the NSF International Certification. SPONSOR: Insport Education Sign up for their courses here: https://courses.insport.education/?ref=052982 The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10
Mon, May 24, 2021
Ben Nichols - Sports Media Relations Professional
Ben Nichols is a Media Relations Professional. He has worked for the World Anti-Doping Agency, Formula 1, ATP & the Commonwealth Games Federation. His track record has led to him becoming a leading communicator in international sports. Today, he runs his own company (Ben Nichols Communications) and hosts his own podcast “Athletes – The Other Side”. SPONSOR: Insport Education Sign up for their courses here: https://courses.insport.education/?ref=052982 The code gives you 10% ANY course offered. Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10
Mon, May 17, 2021
Dimitris Farmakis - Esport Professional
Dimitris Farmakis is an Esports professional from Greece with international experience. After a decade in the market, Dimitris has worked as an analyst, tournament organizer as well as roles within sponsorships, education and much more. SPONSOR: Insport Education Sign up for their courses here: Foundations of Sport course: https://courses.insport.education/courses/foundations-of-sport-business?ref=052982 Private Equity in Sport course: https://courses.insport.education/courses/private-equity-in-sport?ref=052982 Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10
Mon, May 10, 2021
Josef Boumedienne - Director of European Scouting, Columbus Blue Jackets
Josef Boumedienne is the Director of European Scouting at the NHL team Columbus Blue Jackets . This spring Josef was under the spotlight since he, together with Nils Ekman, stepped in as coaches for the SHL team Brynäs IF and saving them from relegation. As a professional hockey player, Josef has played in the NHL, KHL, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland as well as the Swedish National Team. In 2013 he retired from playing and started working as European scout for Columbus Blue Jackets. SPONSOR: Insport Education Sign up for their courses here: https://courses.insport.education/courses/foundations-of-sport-business?ref=052982 Discount code: sportsmanagementpodcast10
Mon, April 26, 2021
Jeremy Snape - Business Performance Psychologist, Sporting Edge
Jeremy Snape is a business performance psychologist. He is a former professional Cricket player and the founder of Sporting Edge. He has spent the last decade researching the mindset needed to thrive in adversity and he shares his knowledge in his own podcast Inside the Mind of Champions.
Mon, April 12, 2021
Charlie Dewhurst - Commercial Strategy Director, SailGP
Charlie Dewhurst is the Commercial Strategy Director at SailGP. Sail GP Season 2 premiers April 24th 2021 in Bermuda. We talk about season 2, sustainability, Sail GPs new app and how it is to plan an event during a global pandemic.
Mon, March 29, 2021
Nina Wennerström - CEO, Wesport
Nina Wennerström founded Wesport in 2014 and currently serves as the company’s CEO. She is a former tennis professional and has over 14 years of experience within the international sports management industry.
Mon, March 15, 2021
Phil Andrews - CEO, USA Weightlifting
Phil Andrews is the CEO of USA Weightlifting and he has established himself as one of the leading sports administrators in the US. His work at USAW has transformed weightlifting’s governance and reputation, attracting record participation levels and sponsorships. We talk about his work at USA Weightlifting, his brief time at the International Weightlifting Federation, their hybrid-competitions and much more.
Mon, March 08, 2021
Mary-Kay Messier - VP of Global Marketing, Bauer Hockey
Today is International Women's Day and today's guest is Mary-Kay Messier. She is the VP of Global Marketing at Bauer Hockey and is together with her team behind several projects to support women in hockey. If you want to donate to the Mark Messier Foundation, you can do so here: http://markmessierfoundation.org/donate/ #womensmovementneverstops
Mon, March 01, 2021
James O'Brien - Director of International Operations, Formula 1 Experience
James O’Brien is the Director of International Operations at the Formula 1 Experience's Team. He has 15 years of experience from F1 and in addition to his work at F1, James is also a voice-over actor, stage presenter and instructor of presentation skills. We talk about how F1 has evolved over the year, the logistic aspect and as icing on the cake, James also demonstrates his voice-over skills.
Mon, February 15, 2021
Hernan Auguste - Director of International Development, World Padel Tour
Hernan Auguste is the Director of International Development at World Padel Tour. As a player in padel, he played professionally for 22 years and was ranked #1 in the world between 1997-2000. He retired from playing in 2012 and is today promoting the sport of padel worldwide.
Mon, February 01, 2021
Dan Abrahams - Owner, Dan Abrahams Sport Psychology Ltd
Dan Abrahams is a sport psychologist, known for his passion to de-mystify sport psychology and for creating simple to use performance techniques. He is the author of four best-selling sport psychology books and host his own podcast: The Sport Psych Show. We talk about the importance of sport psychology, and how it differs across different ages and sports.
Mon, January 18, 2021
Brian Rzeppa - Author of "You're Hired - A Guide to Working in Sports"
Brian Rzeppa is the author of the book “You’re Hired – A Guide to Working in Sports”. Brian holds a master’s degree in Management and Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management. He has spent years working in sports communications, merchandising, operations and other roles in the professional sports world. His book puts a magnifying glass on the hiring process for managerial positions in sports and it can be purchased on Amazon.
Mon, January 04, 2021
Jon Dutton - Chief Executive, Rugby League World Cup 2021
Jon Dutton is the Chief Executive at Rugby League World Cup 2021 which will take place in England in October 2021. He is a Sports Management graduate with 25+ years of experience from the sports industry. He has previously worked for the PGA European Golf Tour, Manchester Football Association and Tour de France. We talk about leading in uncertain times, the RLWC2021 and more.
Mon, December 21, 2020
Geoff Wilson - Owner & Managing Director, Geoff Wilson Consultancy
Geoff Wilson has over 15 years of experience from the Sports Management industry. He runs his own consultancy firm, consulting on marketing, strategy and fan engagement. His work has taken him to 89 countries and he has worked with organizations such as FIFA, UEFA; FIBA and the Asian Football Confederation.
Mon, December 07, 2020
Michelle Carney - CEO, Special Olympics GB
Michelle Carney is the CEO at Special Olympics GB. We talk about inclusivity, leadership and why she has the best job in sports.
Mon, November 23, 2020
Szymon Szemberg - Managing Director, Alliance of European Hockey Clubs
Szymon Szemberg is the Managing Director at EHC - Alliance of European Hockey Clubs, with experiences from IIHF & CHL. We talk European club hockey, Champions Hockey League and much more.
Bonus · Fri, November 13, 2020
Daniel Wesslund - Lawyer, MAQS Law Firm
Swedish episode: Daniel Wesslund pratar om vad han och kollegorna på MAQS Advokatbyrå bistår med kring idrottsjuridiska frågor. Vi pratar om den nya spellagstiftningen, spelarkontrakt och mycket mer.
Mon, November 09, 2020
Michelle Webb - Commercial Director, NFL UK
Michelle is the commercial director for NFL UK, where she works with the commercial partnerships. She talks about her experiences from the Olympics, how it is to work for NFL in a country that founded soccer and what lies ahead for NFL UK.
Mon, October 26, 2020
John Liljelund - Secretary General, International Floorball Federation
John Liljelund, the Secretary General at International Floorball Federation, talks about the development of floorball and the different measures IFF has taken to grow the sport.
Mon, October 12, 2020
Anders Larsson - President, Swedish Ice Hockey Federation
Anders talks about leadership, the decision to cancel the last season and when the Swedish hockey leagues can expect a live audience again
Mon, September 28, 2020
Makis Asimakopoulos - General Manager, Athens Marathon. The Authentic.
Dr. Makis Asimakopoulos discusses how he has been able to plan the mass event "Athens Marathon. The Authentic", in the middle of a global pandemic.
Trailer · Sun, September 13, 2020
Introduction to the Sports Management Podcast
Sports Management is a growing industry that has become an attractive field both for studies and professional careers. In this podcast, you will hear Sports Management professionals from around the world, sharing their experiences and expertise from the field of Sports Management.
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