The Overseas Athlete Podcast is a platform dedicated to providing valuable insights and advice to professionals in the sports industry who compete on the global stage. Hosted by Chris Broadfoot, an ex-professional footballer and founder of SportsFX, it offers a wealth of information from both players and industry experts on various crucial matters, including challenges when travelling overseas, agents, nutrition, taxation, accounting, foreign exchange social media, sponsorship, and endorseme ...
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Episode 18 - Jack Hindle - Navigating Cultural Differences as an Overseas Footballer
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Summary Jack Hindle shares his experience of becoming an overseas footballer in Malaysia. He discusses the challenges of leaving England and adapting to a new culture and language. He highlights the differences in football culture and expectations between England and Malaysia. Hindle also talks about the difficulties he faced with the club's manage…
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Episode 17 - Breaking Boundaries: Jori Davis on Navigating Life and Basketball Across Nine Countries
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Jory Davis, a professional basketball player who has played in nine countries, shares her experiences as an overseas athlete. She discusses the limited opportunities for female basketball players in the US compared to abroad, the challenges of adapting to a new country and culture, and the lack of support and transparency in contracts and salaries.…
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Episode 16 - Matt Krog - Navigating Athlete Contracts: Termination Rights and Negotiations
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Matt Krog, a lawyer specialising in sports law, discusses the importance of contracts for athletes and the role of a sports lawyer in protecting their interests. He highlights the need for athletes to be aware of the use of their personal information and image rights, especially when signing overseas contracts. Krog emphasises the importance of neg…
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Episode 15 - Bridie Kennedy-Hopoate's Journey: From Brisbane to the World of Overseas Basketball
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Bride Kennedy-Hopoate shares her journey as an overseas athlete, starting from her early days in basketball to her college experience in the US. She discusses the challenges she faced, including injuries and language barriers, and how she managed to stay motivated and focused. She emphasises the importance of self-care, such as reading, yoga, and b…
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Episode 14 - Travis McAvene - Surviving and Thriving as a Basketball Coach in Foreign Lands
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Hoops Abroad: Surviving and Thriving as a Basketball Coach in Foreign Lands with Travis McAvene Travis McAvene, a basketball coach with extensive experience overseas, shares his journey in coaching. He has coached in several countries, including the Dominican Republic and Taiwan over a 26-year period. Travis emphasises the importance of networking …
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Episode 013 - Cameron Crestani - Exploring the challenges and triumphs of being an overseas athlete in Norway
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In this podcast episode, I interview Cameron, an Australian footballer who has been playing professionally abroad. Cameron shares his journey from playing football in Queensland, Australia to becoming a professional athlete in Norway. He discusses the challenges and rewards of playing overseas, the structure of football leagues in Norway, and the i…
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Episode 012 - Alistair Heath - An incredible journey from Leicester City to the Cambodian Premier League
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In this episode of the Overseas Athlete Podcast, Alastair, a football manager, shares his unique journey from managing grassroots-level teams to a Premier League Academy team. Alastair discusses the challenges he faced, such as adapting to a different culture and working with limited resources. Despite these obstacles, he views his time in Cambodia…
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Episode 011 - Stefan Mauk - Overcoming Setbacks and Building Mental Toughness as a Professional Footballer
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In this podcast episode, Stefan, a professional football player, shares his journey from local teams in Adelaide to professional leagues in Japan with a journey via Europe. He discusses the challenges he faced, the importance of resilience, discipline, and self-motivation, and the role of the Australian Institute of Sport in his development. Stefan…
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Episode 010 - Mathew Stubbs - Unleashing the Beast: Matt's Journey to Dominating the World Long Drive Tour.
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In today's episode, I speak with Mathew Stubbs, a golfer on the World Long Drive Tour. They discuss Matt's background, how he got into long-drive golf, his training regimen, and his goals in the sport. Matt shares his journey into long-drive golf, his success in amateur events, and his commitment to training. He also talks about the importance of r…
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Episode 009 - Hillary Beall - Hilary's decision to pursue her football career in Australia: a game-changer.
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In this podcast episode, I speak to Hilary, the first female player and the first person from outside Australia to be featured on the show. We discuss Hilary's journey from the United States to Australia, her college experience, and the process of transitioning from college to a professional club. We also touch on the importance of having an agent …
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Episode 008 - Patrick Flottmann - Exploring Different Football Cultures: Patrick's Experiences in Thailand, India, and Korea
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In this podcast episode, Chris speaks with Patrick about his football career and experiences playing in different countries. Patrick shares that he started playing football in Sydney before joining Blacktown City and the youth team at Sydney FC. After not making it through to the first team, he went to Thailand for a season before returning to Sydn…
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Episode 007 - Matt Ward - Navigating the Challenges and Rewards of Pursuing a Sports Career in Asia
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In this episode of the Overseas Athlete Podcast, Chris interviews Matt about his journey from England to Asia and his experiences as a football coach in various countries. Matt shares his transition from being a semi-professional player in England to becoming a personal trainer and fitness coach in the Middle East. He then moved to Taiwan and got b…
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Episode 006 - Hamilton Thorp - From Darwin to Arsenal: Hamilton's extraordinary journey to professional football.
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In this episode of the Overseas Athlete Podcast, Chris interviews Hamilton, a former footballer, about his journey from Darwin to England and his experiences in the world of professional football which also included, Australia, Singapore, and Sweden. Hamilton shares his challenges growing up in a remote area and his trials with Arsenal and other cl…
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Episode 005 - Stefan Milidrag - Stefan's journey from Canada to New Zealand: A tale of passion, perseverance, and personal growth
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In this podcast episode, Chris interviews Stefan, a football player currently playing in the Southern National League in Dunedin, New Zealand. Stefan shares his journey from Windsor, Ontario, Canada to New Zealand, discussing how he dealt with the challenges of COVID-19 and continued to train and pursue his dream of playing at the highest level. Th…
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Episode 004 - Kerwin Marc Jean-Pierre - From Australia to Spain: Kerwin's Inspiring Football Coaching Experience with Young Athletes
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In this episode of the Overseas Athlete Podcast, host Chris interviews Kerwin, a coach who shares his experience coaching young athletes in Spain for 10 months in 2023. Kerwin explains that he decided to explore coaching opportunities abroad due to limited professional prospects for young players in Australia. After searching globally, and first lo…
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Episode 003 - Sean Lane - A football coach with a unique journey from Australia, to Bangladesh & now America.
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In addition to his current role at Spire Academy in Cleveland USA, Sean also shares his experience coaching in Bangladesh. He recounts how he had the opportunity to coach in Bangladesh through a connection he made while networking in the soccer industry. Sean explains that he was recommended for the coaching position by someone he had previously wo…
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Episode 002 - Cameron Watson - From the AIS, to Porto, Holland, Adelaide United & India.
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In this episode of the Overseas Athlete Podcast, host Chris welcomes guest Cameron Watson, a former professional footballer, to discuss his journey in the sport. They cover Cam's early days in Melbourne, his time at the Australian Institute of Sport, his experiences playing overseas in Portugal with Porto, a loan move to Holland, his successful ret…
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Episode 001 - Michael Glassock - From Sydney's Olympic in the NPL to Malaysia's Super League: A footballer's tale of determination and success.
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In this podcast episode, Michael Glassock, a professional football player, shares his journey from playing in the NPL in Sydney to playing professionally in Malaysia. He discusses the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, his successful season with Sydney Olympic, and how he secured an opportunity to play in the Malaysian Super League. …
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In this introduction podcast episode, Chris Broadfoot introduces himself as the host of "The Overseas Athlete: A SportsFX Podcast." The podcast aims to inspire and educate aspiring international athletes who are considering moving abroad to compete and live. Chris, a former professional football player and now founder of SportsFX, will provide insi…
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