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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 207 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is former Swiss Olympic Swimmer David Karasek. David is the owner of Swimpros, a swim camp focusing a lot on the mental aspect of swimming, since that was something David struggled with himself. Get ready to learn: Why David used to choke under pressure Why tennis players are the mentally strongest athletes The power of visualization What he has learned from Michael Phelps and Roger Federer Why sport is so important for kids What his favorite animal is His favorite C-words And much more! Time stamps: 00:01 Guest Introduction & Background 01:19 Swim Pros Business Development 10:18 Mental Training Philosophy & Techniques 19:46 Athletic Performance Insights 25:35 Youth Sports Development 30:36 Personal Journey & Career Transition Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 206 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is John Parker – the CEO of Kickback Soccer Media. John is clear: Soccer in the US is not an up and coming sport anymore. In this episode you can expect to learn: Why the media narrative around soccer is often wrong The building up to the Men’s World Cup The Beckham rule The legacy after World Cup 2026 And much more! Time stamps: 01:36 Soccer's Current State in America 03:05 Company Overview & Mission 05:46 World Cup 2026 Concerns & Opportunities 06:56 Youth Development Evolution 19:53 Media & Fan Engagement Strategy 21:09 Player Quality & League Evolution 24:56 Future Predictions & Infrastructure 27:42 Career Journey & Industry Challenges Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 205 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Tan Kesler, the CEO and minority shareholder of the Ekstraklasa club Pogoń Szczecin. How can you take a club who is 48 hours away from collapse, to a financially stable club with a 10 year plan and a league contender? That’s what we will learn today! We also spoke about: Leaving a secure job in England for a struggling Pogon Foreign investments in football How he was welcomed by the fans as a foreign owner Poland as an emerging football market Tan’s journey from agent to sports executive And much more! Time stamps: 00:00 Podcast Introduction & Club Background 04:30 Financial Crisis Resolution 07:34 Market Opportunity Assessment 09:11 Operational Improvements & Revenue Streams 09:11 Football Assets & Academy 12:08 Strategic Goals & Timeline Balance 15:05 Polish Market Integration 18:05 Operational Philosophy 19:27 International League Development 20:54 Professional Background Journey 23:58 Agency & Executive Experience 29:37 Specific Organizational Goals 33:56 Career Advice & Industry Insights 35:24 Networking Recommendation Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to this week's episode of SMP Insights. 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: How To Get a Job in Sports Full episode: https://sportsmanagementpodcast.com/77-andrew-brandt-former-vp-of-green-bay-packers ________________________________________________ Follow us on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Colo Colo were on the verge of a squad overhaul after losing the title. Then, KPI Football told them something surprising: “You’re already the best team. Keep your core, tweak a few details.” They followed the advice. Next season: 🏆 Champions + 💰 Big budget savings. Jose Gandarellas joins me on Sports Management Podcast to share: The KPI that shows a player’s value without goals or assists How AI predicts football success Lessons from running a club & a sports analytics startup 🎧 Full episode here → https://sportsmanagementpodcast.com/204-how-data-analytics-create-champions-jos-gandarillas-founder-of-kpi-football Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 204 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is José Gandarillas – the founder of KPI Football. In this episode you will hear the story of how José took a football team from struggling to champions using data analytics. You will also learn: José’s journey from industrial engineer to sports entrepreneur The time he was managing one of Chile’s most iconic football clubs How covid almost changed everything How AI will impact the football industry And much more! Time Stamps: 00:30 Football KPI Overview & Founding 01:38 Data Analytics Methodology 11:34 Technology & AI Implementation 17:04 Jose's Professional Background 22:41 Future Plans & Market Expansion 24:33 Challenges & Obstacles 26:14 Networking & Industry Recommendations Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 203 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Chris Marshall – the Co-founder of Young Champs – an initiative to bring more young people into tennis. We spoke about: How to get more people into sports What’s keeping kids from being active Over-coming the financial barrier to sport If there is a Marcus Rashford of tennis And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 202 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Leticia Martignon, founder of AquaNova - a bold initiative dedicated to transforming youth development in Switzerland through the sport of swimming. We spoke about: Building AquaNova Transforming lives through swimming Sport as a second education Why infrastructure should have a pulse And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 201 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Geoff Thomas MBE – A former professional footballer, cancer survivor and a Patron of charity for Cure Leukaemia. When this episode is live, he just completed all the 21 stages of the Tour the France, raising vital funds for Cure Leukaemia, a cause close to his heart having overcome chronic myeloid leukaemia himself. We spoke about: His background as a professional footballer 9 caps with England without losing Being diagnosed with leukaemia and getting 3 months to live Giving back through charities How Arthrosamid® helped with his knee pain And much more! Time stamps: 00:03 Guest Background & Football Career 03:09 Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Journey 09:51 Sports Mindset Application to Cancer Treatment 11:54 Tour de France Charity Challenge 15:00 Cure Leukaemia Charity Evolution 19:46 Physical Challenges & Recovery Strategy 21:22 Arthrosamid Knee Treatment 27:09 Mental Health & Support Advice 31:58 Future Goals & Network Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 200 of Sports Management Podcast. Before I introduce today’s guest I would like to take a moment to thank you all for listening to this podcast week after week. It means the world to me! If you would like to support this podcast, the best way is to hit the follow or subscribe button on your podcast player. That helps the podcast grow, and the bigger the show the bigger the guests – thank you! Now, today's guest is Therese Sjögran - the Director of Football at Manchester City Women. She is a former player with over 200 games for the Swedish national teams and she has played in the Euro, World Cup and Olympic games. After her playing career she transitioned into a role as sporting director at her club Rosengård and since a couple of months she is the first Swedish person ever to hold a sporting director role in top football. We spoke about: How she got the job at City Being a role model for young girls The evolution of women’s football Her predictions in the ongoing Euro And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 199 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Jason Ferguson – the Chairman & CEO of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) & Director at the World Snooker Tour. We spoke about: Transitioning from player to CEO Growing the sport in Asia Women and men competing against each other The difference between Snooker, Pool and Billiards Olympic Inclusion Growing up in a mining town His time as a mayor And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 198 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Jesse Burke – the Client Marketing Lead at PSI Sports Management. Jesse is a former NCAA Division II baseball Player from Cal State who transitioned into a career in sports management where he now works with marketing and scouting. We spoke about: His role at PSI Sports Scouting evaluating talent Learnings from his baseball career The NIL college landscape in America Work-Life balance And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 197 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Fabiola Wilcox – The VP of Marketing and Communications at Footballco. We spoke about: Fabi’s journey through sports Making a difference Getting more women in leadership roles And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 196 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Nicola Innocentin – a strategic football executive who’s transforming clubs into global icons through vision, innovation & leadership. Nicola began his career in professional football in Italy and also went on to play in Germany, Scotland and the United States. During his time as a player in the MLS Nicola was able to attend a course in Marketing and Management at the "University of Boston", an opportunity that allowed him to approach football from a managerial perspective. We spoke about: His experiences as a football player Transitioning into the managerial side of football The potential for football in the middle east His role as a SIGA Integrity Champion Starting his own company And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 195 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Andy Martson – the Founder and MD of Sports Pundit. Andy started Sports Pundit as a newsletter in 2020 and has developed it into a multifaceted platform encompassing podcasts, events and a community. We spoke about: Why he started sports pundit Growing an audience from scratch Expanding into podcast, events and community The importance of networking Creating your own luck The future of Sports Pundit And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 194 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest is Samuel Hymes – a Harvard fellow and consultant, who has previous experiences from the NHL, Washington commanders and more. We spoke about: Graduating at the beginning of Covid His time at the Washington Commanders The objectives of his current research Sports Diplomacy AI in sports And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 193 of Sports Management Podcast. Today I’m honored to have two great guests on the podcast. Lindsey Eckhouse, the Chief Revenue Officer and Hannah Haynes, Chief Strategy Officer for Mercury 13. Mercury 13 is a multi-club ownership group focused on acquiring controlling stakes in European professional women’s football teams. We spoke about: How their past experiences has prepared them for their roles at Mercury 13 What criteria Mercury 13 prioritize when identifying potential clubs for investment? How to ensure that each club retains its unique identity while aligning with the group's overarching strategy Commercial opportunities in women’s football The opportunity to redefine fan engagement in women's football And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Welcome to episode 192 of Sports Management Podcast. Today’s guest Dr. Erkut Sogut - the Founding partner of Football Agent Institute. He is a sports lawyer, author, lecturer, Keynote speaker and a sports agent with clients like Kieran Gibbs and Mesut Özil. This is the second time I’m honored to have Erkut on the show and this time we discussed what he has been up to since last we spoke in 2022. Get ready to learn: Why he moved to the United States His goal to become a Harvard professor Founding Pitchside Recruitment How to build winning teams Starting The Football Week Founding International Federation of Football Agents And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
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
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