Pros In the Arena

Dale Frith - Pitch Consultant

Passion, Drama, Pride, Perseverance, Community: Sports is the Universal Language. But what really goes on behind the scenes of competition? Who makes it all come together? Our Pro in this Episode is Dale Frith, a Pitch Consultant who has managed surfaces for the Paris Olympics, English Premier League, Wimbledon, and FIFA World Cups.  In this conversation, Dale shares with us some of the core techniques and practices used to maintain a pitch ready for a 3:00 PM kick, no matter the weather. Tune in to go behind the scenes into one of the most unique aspects of football, as Dale's diverse experiences in tournaments and competitions all over the world + his admirable orientation towards leaving meaningful impact at youth tournaments and at the grassroots level really highlight the power of Sports! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Joao Santos - Sports Broadcasting Director

Passion, Drama, Pride, Perseverance, Community: Sports is the Universal Language. But what really goes on behind the scenes of competition? Who makes it all come together? Our Pro in this Episode is Joao Santos, a multi-sport broadcasting director who thrives in the high-stakes world of live global sports broadcasting In this conversation, Joao shares with us his very colorful and eventful career journey, which has taken him to work in 50+ countries all over the globe, spanning many different sports! His orientation towards independent learning and his appreciation for the power of storytelling directly impact his experiences and success in bringing to us some of the unforgettable moments that occur in our favorite sports ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ola Eriksrud - Founder of Athletic 1080, Head of Sports Science at 1080 Motion

Passion, Drama, Pride, Perseverance, Community: Sports is the Universal Language. But what really goes on behind the scenes of competition? Who makes it all come together? Our Pro in this Episode is Dr. Ola Eriksrud, Founder of Athletic 1080 and Head of Sports Science at 1080 Motion In this insightful conversation, Ola shares with us his unique journey of which spans multiple domains: physical therapy, academia (PhD), and co-founding the sports tech company Athletic 1080 (an industry leading technology that impacts sports performance, training, and rehabilitation). The key to his great impact is his truly robust mentality focused on curiosity, learning, and the "human touch" to create effective impact and evermore innovative techniques in the Sports Tech space! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Sander Kruis - Head of Partnership Acquisitions for Audi at Formula 1

Passion, Drama, Pride, Perseverance, Community: Sports is the Universal Language. But what really goes on behind the scenes of competition? Who makes it all come together? Our Pro in this Episode is Sander Kruis, the Head of Partnership Acquisitions for Audi Formula 1 In this riveting conversation, Sander shares with us what it is like to tackle a unique and extreme challenge: Orienting a new F1 team to be World Champions by 2030! His secret ingredient? Culture. Before Joining Audi at F1, Sander was deeply involved in the sport of cycling, starting as an intern for the struggling Team Visma Lease a Bike and leaving as their Chief Commercial Officer after delivering a historic tour treble of winning the Giro d'Italia, the Tour de France, and la Vuelta de España. We receive a true Masterclass in how to build a winning culture and achieve historic success in elite sport! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Maksims Raspopovs - Venue Director, UEFA

Passion, Drama, Pride, Perseverance, Community: Sports is the Universal Language. But what really goes on behind the scenes of competition? Who makes it all come together? Our Pro in this Episode is Maksims Raspopovs, a Venue Director for UEFA Maks is a seasoned football professional: he has over 15+ years’ experience in the Latvian Football Federation, he is an entrepreneur as a co-founder of a football matchday fans experience company, and a Match Director for the highest profile competitions, including in the UEFA Champions League for Bayer Leverkusen at the Bayarena.  Maks shares with us the crucial skills needed for high-pressure matches, his entrepreneurial endeavor of MatchDay Pass, and his passion for building a legacy for football in his home country as a Project Lead for the upcoming 2026 UEFA Futsal Euros in Latvia. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.