The Overseas Athlete

Nov 12 2023
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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 endorsements for athletes that compete globally.

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Episode 013 - Cameron Crestani - Exploring the challenges and triumphs of being an overseas athlete in Norway

Nov 12 2023 66 mins  
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 importance of European football for

Episode 012 - Alistair Heath - An incredible journey from Leicester City to the Cambodian Premier League

Nov 05 2023 60 mins  
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 as a valuable learning experience

Episode 011 - Stefan Mauk - Overcoming Setbacks and Building Mental Toughness as a Professional Footballer

Oct 29 2023 81 mins  
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 also talks about his transition t

Episode 010 - Mathew Stubbs - Unleashing the Beast: Matt's Journey to Dominating the World Long Drive Tour.

Oct 22 2023 55 mins  
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 recovery in his training

Episode 009 - Hillary Beall - Hilary's decision to pursue her football career in Australia: a game-changer.

Oct 15 2023 48 mins  
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 and navigating the business s

Episode 008 - Patrick Flottmann - Exploring Different Football Cultures: Patrick's Experiences in Thailand, India, and Korea

Oct 08 2023 77 mins  
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 Sydney FC. He then went on loan to Bris

Episode 007 - Matt Ward - Navigating the Challenges and Rewards of Pursuing a Sports Career in Asia

Oct 01 2023 67 mins  
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 back into coaching, eventually coac

Episode 006 - Hamilton Thorp - From Darwin to Arsenal: Hamilton's extraordinary journey to professional football.

Sep 24 2023 60 mins  
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 clubs. He discusses the sacrifices an

Episode 005 - Stefan Milidrag - Stefan's journey from Canada to New Zealand: A tale of passion, perseverance, and personal growth

Sep 17 2023 48 mins  
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. They also talk about the importance

Episode 004 - Kerwin Marc Jean-Pierre - From Australia to Spain: Kerwin's Inspiring Football Coaching Experience with Young Athletes

Sep 10 2023 68 mins  
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 looking at the USA, he decides on Sp