On this week's episode Sean catches up with Nigel Smart, Chief Operating Officer at Adelaide Football Club. Sean chats with Nigel about his football career at Adelaide Crows, his transition into business world and returning to the club and the expansion of the Crows business via AFLW and esports.
On this podcast you'll learn about:
- Nigel's transition from a AFL footballer and preparing for “life after football” and how he returned to the Adelaide FC
- What the Crows learned from the launch of the AFL Women's League and how they managed their resources internally to support it
- How the AFLW has bought growth to the club and engaged more women in football at the grass roots level
- What process they went through to become the first Australian sporting team to dive into esports acquiring Legacy esports team
- How esports can act as a new revenue stream for the club when traditional streams are becoming exhausted
Resources from the podcast
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Some tweets you may have missed
Worth a second look!
Let's have another look at this beauty! 🙌 #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/79mmu9ZRXT
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) July 8, 2017
Roaming Larry in action
Just in case you want to watch #RoamingLarry again, here he is… #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/J1v6mW0SXV
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) July 8, 2017
We fly as one!
Sing it loud! 🎼 #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/7g1RYusH2Z
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) July 7, 2017
Betts vs Betts
Eddie was just waiting for his chance to outdo this! 27-point lead now #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/wU1iGj4ZDK
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) July 7, 2017
Legacy team at Adelaide FC
Our boys have taken to the pitch @ "The Shed" on their day @Adelaide_FC HQ. @Nigel_Smart leading the way! #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/aLn5A2fDJy
— Legacy Esports (@LegacyOCE) June 19, 2017
This is happening!
The Adelaide Football Club has entered into an agreement to acquire a professional eSports team https://t.co/fMDv12D58t 🎮 #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/yvjw8A1pcF
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) May 17, 2017
Well done Flippa!
Flippa's done it! @erinphillips131 has won the inaugural @aflwomens Best and Fairest with 14 votes #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/zBoN1SVgHj
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) March 28, 2017
Listen to my chat on ABC Sport this weekend
How should athletes navigate social media and deal with the consequences? @seancallanan explains: https://t.co/Ys3AraW75v
— ABC Sport AFL (@ABCAFL) July 9, 2017
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Five stars
in iTunes by TristanFurney from Australia on June 26, 2017
The Sports Geek Podcast is a wonderful listen for those who work in sports or are interested in the behind-the-scenes of how a sporting business operates. With a focus on digital and fan engagement, Sean's guests each bring insight into strategies applied at their club, agency or league. I feel every episode has at least one solid takeaway and often career tips are provided for those who are looking to break into the industry.
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