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Episode #145: Akhil Shah-How to create your own opportunities when starting a career in the sports industry?

Akhil Shah

This Week's Special Guest Interview: 

Akhil is a Sports Scholar in the process of finishing his masters. During his time studying he has worked with a range sports agencies and education instates to enhance his experience in the sports industry, which he will share in more detail during the podcast chat.

Recently he has been offered a Marketing & Commercial Internship at a Spanish Profession Football RCD Mallorca.

To hear more about Akhil's fascinating sports career journey. Click the 'PLAY' button above and listen to Episode 145: How to create your own opportunities when starting a career in the sports industry?

Let's discover 'WHY' you want to start a career in sports Industry!

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The Sports Career Question on the Show: What advice would you give to university students who want to pursue career in the sports industry?

Akhil's Answer: I would really advise everyone who's willing to start in the sports industry is that you have to be persistent. And you have to remember that if working in the sports industry is your dream, you need to find out why you want to do this, you really need to question the y. And then when you know the answer to the 'why'. Remember that it's going to take time, okay? But when you get there, you're going to be the happiest, and then you don't stop because you have to keep giving that value back. And if you're on that path. Trust me, it's the happiest journey you could be on because I genuinely believe that when it comes to your dreams, it might sound cliche, but it is when it comes to your dreams. It's too early to give up. So you gotta keep going and you're going to be strong in the game.


Fiona has over 25 years of experience working in Sports Marketing and currently she is the Co-founder at Winners. Where she specialise in Customer Relationship Management to support her clients with the use of data so they capitalise on opportunities in the sports industry.

Brenda is a Sports Scholar from the University of South Florida. Currently, she is at the Consumer Intelligence and Analytics Department at the Tampa Bay Lightnings, who are a professional Ice hockey team. If you want to understand the importance of ‘Data Analytics’ in the sports industry, it’s a MUST listen.

This week, it’s my pleasure to introduce, Geoff Wilson, a Key Note Speaker, FIFA Consultant and Owner of Geoff Wilson Consulting. Where he specialise in strategic planning, marketing, business development and event management in the sports industry.

Rebecca Charlton, a Sports Broadcaster. Where she specialises in writing and  commentating on television on Eurosport and ITV4 on Elite Cycling.

Bill is a sports academic and the Founding Director on the Sport & Entertainment Management MBA Program at the University of South Florida. Where he specials in teaching his students how to apply their sports degree education in the employment world of the sports industry.

During his time at University he has gained work experience in the legal sector with companies and law firms around the world.

In 2010, Tanni became a Baroness in theHouse of Lords,  Where she debates in parliament about social issue such as disability rights, welfare reform and sport.

Also Dan has worked with a variety of professional sports teams such as England Rugby, England Golf and football teams in the premiership and championship English Football league such as AFC Bournemouth and Derby County Football Club.

Tim is a Sports Scholar. Where he specialises in ‘Motor Neuroscience’ in sports and exercise.


Very recently he has started a Podcast show with Chris Kerr called the ‘Dugout Debate Podcast’


Where the both discuss about important topics & issues in modern day sports. It’s a MUST listen if you are a student studying sports at college or university.


Nick is a ‘Sleep Specialist’ and founder of the Sport Sleep Coach. With over 30 years of experience in the world of sleep and 15 years dedicated to Elite Sports. Working with elite  athletes, coaches and sports organisation such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Team Sky the Professional Cycling Team, Manchester United Football Club, British Athletics, England Rugby, The English Institute of Sport and many more.


Also, Nick is the Author of ’Sleep’ which is a Number 1 Best Seller on Amazon.

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In this Episode: Here's what you'll learn:

  1. You will understand how to create your own opportunities when starting a career in the sports industry.
  2. Akhil will share his story on how he has applied is academic studies into the sports industry. 
  3.   You will learn the core career skill to pursue a career in the football industry.

I would really advise everyone who's willing to start in the sports industry, that you have to be persistent & remember that it's going to take time. -Akhil Shah-

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