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Episode #121: Marios Christos Sfantos- How to use your time wisely when starting a career in the soccer industry?

Marios Christos Sfantos

This Week's Special Guest Interview: Marios Christos Sfantos 

Today's episode, I have the privilege to welcome you to Marios Christos Sfantos.

Marios is an attorney, public speaker and Head of Communications at Valencia CF Academy in New York. Where his passion and dedication is to enhance the growth of all aspects of the soccer industry from the grassroots level to the elite side of the sport.

To hear more about Marios's  interesting sports career journey. Click the 'PLAY' button above and listen to Episode 121: How to use your time wisely when starting a career in the soccer industry?

The Sports Career Question on the Show: What advice would you give to university graduates who are discovering their passion in the sports industry?

Marios Response: Well,  I think it's important to first of all, surround yourself with the most incredible people you can find within the sports industry, the industry you're into, but also in general. Surround yourself with the most incredible inspiring people who are reaching for incredible goals, who are innovative or creative who are great human beings and allow yourself to learn from them. To be inspired by them, to build friendships with them and to really go after your passion your dream within the sports industry and if you do that if you if you if you believe in yourself and you give your full heart to it and work along the lines of what we've discussed today of being well rounded. Always working towards the good of the sport and the industry that you are pursuing then you will be successful.

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 Discover:

  1. You will understand how to use your time wisely when starting a career in the soccer industry.
  2. Marios explains how the soccer industry developing around the world.
  3.  Most Importantly, Marios explains the core skills you need to pursue a career in the soccer industry. 

#Ed2SportCareerTip You need to consistently build your personal brand. You're not just an ambassador to sports, your league, your team, your employer who you work for, but you are an ambassador to yourself. Just remember that.

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