# @sportsgrad on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=6VGsGXhW3tw
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/9861024-sportsgrad-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2023-11-12T17:00:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SportsGrad (@sportsgrad) — https://gondola.cc/sportsgrad

## Caption

Meet Jason Russell-Jones, Head of Community Legacy Projects at Rugby Australia.

With the Golden Decade of Sports among us, the Rugby Australia is wanting to maximize their opportunity to create a lasting impact for the sport - and Jason is making that happen. He has an epic background, having worked at the Australian Sports Commission, Cricket NSW, and living over in the UK whilst at the England & Wales Cricket Board.

Today on the pod, he joins us to talk about how he landed roles at some of his dream organizations, navigating overseas travel, and skills that he has picked up along the way that have contributed to his success. Additionally, he chats about the role his mentors have had, and where he is looking to take Rugby Australia’s legacy next.

Make sure you tune in, it’s a great one!

In today's episode we cover:

(00:00) Introduction

(13:23) What has been Jason’s favorite role in his career in sport

(14:36) Quick Fire Questions

(20:47) Jason’s current role with Rugby Australia

(25:06) How Jason landed his role at Rugby Australia

(30:58) How Jason found his calling for working in sport overseas

(35:21) Planning in the lead up to the Rugby World Cups

(40:20) Key skills Jason needed to perform in Jason’s role

(42:48) The complexities of working with NSO’s and SSO’s

(46:57) How Jason received support from his network throughout his career

(51:35) What the future looks like for Jason

(54:31) Jason’s advice to his younger self

(57:53) ASK SPORTSGRAD

Additional episodes you may enjoy 👇

#239 - Journey to Head of Community at Melbourne City FC with Sunil Menon - youtu.be/QVYRvd4kXT0?si=7zhtTJuyvSJ6PRfV

#254 - How to work in sports travel with Guy Redhouse - youtu.be/vBSh8GyZBJg?si=LFHAP-QNLUz64G3z

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This episode is brought to you by Deakin University, the Official Education Partner of The SportsGrad Podcast. Find out why their Master of Business in Sport Management is not one of, but the best one in Australia ranked at #1 at www.deakin.edu.au

Thanks for listening! You’re all legends.

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