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 Podca...
Jun 30, 2025•57 min•Ep. 199
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 Po...
Jun 23, 2025•32 min•Ep. 198
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...
Jun 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 197
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...
Jun 09, 2025•43 min•Ep. 196
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 Sport...
Jun 02, 2025•40 min•Ep. 195
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...
May 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 194
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 potentia...
May 19, 2025•37 min•Ep. 193
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...
May 12, 2025•51 min•Ep. 192
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...
Apr 07, 2025•36 min•Ep. 191
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 Twitte...
Mar 31, 2025•41 min•Ep. 190
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 boo...
Mar 24, 2025•50 min•Ep. 189
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 T...
Mar 17, 2025•39 min•Ep. 188
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...
Mar 10, 2025•37 min•Ep. 187
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 Instag...
Mar 03, 2025•51 min•Ep. 186
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...
Feb 24, 2025•39 min•Ep. 185
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 Twitt...
Feb 17, 2025•53 min•Ep. 184
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 bu...
Jan 27, 2025•43 min•Ep. 183
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 A...
Jan 20, 2025•38 min•Ep. 182
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...
Jan 13, 2025•48 min•Ep. 181
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 shir...
Jan 06, 2025•39 min•Ep. 180
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.sport...
Dec 16, 2024•41 min•Ep. 179
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.co...
Dec 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 178
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.sportsmanagementpo...
Dec 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 177
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:...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 176
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 o...
Nov 18, 2024•40 min•Ep. 175
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...
Nov 11, 2024•34 min•Ep. 174
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 c...
Nov 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 173
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 mar...
Oct 28, 2024•46 min•Ep. 172
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 t...
Oct 21, 2024•48 min•Ep. 171
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 muc...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 170
