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Where top sports managers share experiences from and passion for the sports management industry.
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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
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
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 Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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
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
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
Welcome to episode 185 of Sports Management Podcast. Diego Hurtado is the founder 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
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
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 YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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
Welcome to episode 181 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest us Matt Rizzetta, the founder of North 6th 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Intro01:00 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 Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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
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 Intro10:41 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
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: https://brenemanmedia.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambreneman/ https://www.instagram.com/adambreneman/ https://twitter.com/AdamBreneman81 https://www.tiktok.com/@adambreneman81 _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media: https://www.instagram.com/sportsmpodcast/ https://twitter.com/Sportsmpodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@marcus_filipsson https://sportsmanagementpodcast.com/
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 Intro 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.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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
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
1Welcome 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
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 Intro01:30 What is CONCACAF Overview03:07 World Cup 2026 and Market Dynamics07:16 Partnerships and Commercial Strategy09:03 Growth and Development of Football in the Region13:38 Women's Football and Diversity 24:08 Unity and Inclusivity in CONCACAF32:59 Having a Boxer Mentality41:06 Continuous Learning and Curiosity48:56 Advice for Aspiring Sports Professionals52:42 Outro Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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 And much more! WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/w6M0eDSj-fY Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:39 Farrell Sports 05:06 Bat Around Concept 08:13 Experience at USA Swimming 14:13 Social Media and Industry Knowledge 19:46 Advice for Young Professionals 28:42 Mentorship and Networking 42:20 Future of Emerging Sports 44:00 Outro Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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 Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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/1302:50 Investing in Como Women 07:15 Changes in Women's Football Over Time 19:22 Founding Valeur Sport 24:25 Balancing Personal & Professional Life 28:42 How Arianna Got Into Sports 31:00 Overcoming Injuries 34:00 The Impact of the 99'ers 37:38 Best Advice For Women In Sports 40:22 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Arianna's Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-criscione/ https://www.instagram.com/acfootballer/ https://twitter.com/acfootballer _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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 Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holttim/ https://twitter.com/TimHoltSoccer _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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 Intro01:23 Greenwashing and Environmental Sustainability Communications08:01 Buzzwords and Sustainability Marketing16:06 Embedding Sustainability in Sports Governance18:09 Mega Events and Sustainability Efforts24:34 From Climate Knowledge to Climate Action31:56 Lessons from Team Sports57:52 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Josie's Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephine-traberg-5a703321b/ https://www.instagram.com/josephine__sofia/ _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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 Agent06:08 The Football Agent Industry07:26 Becoming a Successful Agent09:08 Importance of Networking 12:25 Handling Rejection, Developing Resilience and Negotiating skills15:19 JV Academy: John's online learning courses18:01 Helping Others In Their Educational Pursuits 28:07 Advice For Newcomers In The Industry _____________________________________________________________ John's Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-viola-8a642641/ https://www.instagram.com/jv_academy/ https://twitter.com/JV_academy https://www.jvacademy.net/ _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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 _____________________________________________________________ Ishveen's Channels: https://www.instagram.com/ishveenj/ https://twitter.com/IshveenAnand https://opensponsorship.com/ _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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 worked 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 14:14: Balancing Recruitment and Squad Development 20:33: Fan Engagement 36:22: Evolving as a Leader 38:19: Blending Academic Knowledge with Practical Experiences 44:57: Outro _____________________________________________________________ Liam's Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamjscully/ https://twitter.com/liamjscully _____________________________________________________________ Lincoln City FC's Channels: https://www.weareimps.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/lincolncityfc/ https://www.instagram.com/lincolncity_fc/ https://twitter.com/LincolnCity_FC _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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 Intro00:21: 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/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/padium/ https://www.facebook.com/padiumuk https://www.instagram.com/padiumuk/?hl=en _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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 Commentator26:05 Head of Sport at SVT 38:39 Promoting Gender Equality in Sports Coverage 44:50 Outro _____________________________________________________________ Åsa's Channels: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%C3%A5sa-edlund-j%C3%B6nsson-1301aa52/ https://www.instagram.com/sweasa1912/ https://twitter.com/SWEAsa1912 _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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/ https://www.instagram.com/marcuswalfrid/ https://twitter.com/marcuswalfrid https://connect.marcuswalfridson.com/profile _____________________________________________________________ Sarasota Paradise's Channels: https://www.sarasotaparadise.us/ https://www.sarasotaparadise.store/ https://twitter.com/srq_paradise https://www.instagram.com/sarasotaparadise/ _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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_____________________________________________________________ Kyle's Channels: https://www.nameandnumber.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kyleandnumber/ https://twitter.com/kylesheldon https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylesheldon/ _____________________________________________________________ Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Sign up for the newsletter! www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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