#26: Ritchie Hinton (Table Tennis Victoria) - How to Launch your Career as a Player Agent

Want to know exactly what it takes to become a Player Agent?Strap yourself in, as we dive into the world of Sport Player Management through the lens of Ritchie Hinton – CEO of Table Tennis Victoria!Originally a graduate lawyer in London, Ritchie transitioned into the sports industry to take on a career as a Football Player Agent for over 10 years – managing some of Australia’s biggest soccer stars.In this episode, we discover the skills you need to succeed in the dynamic life of a Player Agent, the first-hand methods Ritchie used to get his foot in the door and why there’s so much more to the role than just negotiating the terms of a contract. Plus, we explore Ritchie’s current role as CEO of the largest state body of Table Tennis in Australia and gain his expert advice for graduates applying at any sports organisation.We even get an exclusive insight into the top qualities he looks for in candidates at Table Tennis Victoria, the research you need to be doing on an organisation before your next interview and his personal experiences of why you are never out of the race for a job.In this episode you will learn:Why you’ll never see a Player Agent job advertised and the practical strategies you can take to create your own opportunities in sport. [12:20]The single, most important soft-skill you need to succeed as a Player Agent. [12:50]Why “you’ve got to know what your point of difference is” as a graduate and the actionable steps you can take to differentiate yourself from the pack. [38:10]The biggest mistake Ritchie sees from applicants at Table Tennis Victoria. [44:30]The reason why Ritchie asks an ‘irrelevant, random question that pops into my head’ to interviewees. [46:55]Plus heaps more!****If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to land guests!This episode is proudly supported by Dollar Shave Club! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.