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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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