^{Networking his way to success: Sean's journey to Aspire Academy which includes cultural clashes and coaching triumphs with an unforgettable experience from Bangladesh to Cleveland.}

Why did I start this Podcast?

The idea behind the Podcast is to provide a behind-the-scenes type conversation on how players, coaches, agents, etc. became Overseas Athletes.

I'll speak to them about how the process started, what and who was involved, the details behind how they moved overseas and the lessons they’ve learned.

Over time I want it to be an educational resource for current and future young athletes who want to chase their dreams on a global stage 🌎️

I'm hoping that these interviews will help them along the way. It will also help guide them around important topics such as; agents, visas, contracts, currency management, banking & finance, nutrition, fitness, recovery, overall health, culture, language barriers and sponsorship, along with many other subjects.

⚽️ 🌏️ Episode 3 - Sean Lane

Hello there,

I'm excited to share with you the latest episode of our podcast where I had the pleasure of interviewing Sean, a seasoned football coach currently Technical Director and Head Coach at Aspire Academy in Cleveland. His journey is a testament to the power of networking, resilience, and passion for the game.

👀 Here's a sneak peek into our conversation:

The Power of Networking: Sean's opportunity at Aspire Academy came through a recommendation from his long-time friend, Troy Bingham. This highlights the importance of building strong relationships in the football industry. It's not just about talking a good game but having the substance and experience to back it up.

Overcoming Challenges: Moving to America and initially lacking a coaching role was tough for Sean. However, he soon found his footing at Spire FC, a part of Aspire Academy. His story is a reminder that challenges are often stepping stones to greater opportunities.

Coaching in Bangladesh: Sean shared his experience coaching in Bangladesh, dealing with cultural differences, and managing unfit players. His time there was both exciting and rewarding, emphasising the importance of respecting local culture and finding ways to work together.

The Bangladesh Experience: Sean's time in Bangladesh was challenging but rewarding. He suggests reaching out to someone with experience in the country if you're considering a similar move.

Visa Situation: Sean also touched on the visa process for players moving from Melbourne to America, with Spire assisting in the process.

I hope you find Sean's journey as interesting as I did. Tune in to the podcast to hear more about his experiences and insights.

Stay curious, stay inspired!

Full episode:

🎙️ New Episodes are released each Monday, with a couple of upcoming episodes at the bottom ⬇️ 

While the first group of guests are Football ⚽️ related, we also have guests in the following sports lined up for future episodes:

⛳️ Golf

🏉 Rugby Union, and League

🥊 MMA

🏏 Cricket

and many more! If you are, or know someone who you think would be a great guest, please reach out here:

In case you missed the first few episodes, you can find them below:

Episode 1 - Michael Glassock, from Sydney to Malaysia

Episode 2 - Cam Watson - From Melbourne to Portugal, Holland & India

Currency Update from SportsFX

🇦🇺 The Australian and New Zealand dollars faced significant challenges this week as risk aversion took hold in the Asian markets. This was influenced by two key factors: strong economic data from the United States, which increased the likelihood of another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, and discouraging Chinese trade data that failed to improve market sentiment.

The Australian dollar fell to $0.6369, just slightly above its 10-month low of $0.6358 reached overnight. While it has managed to rebound from this level in the past two trading sessions, there is a risk that if this support level weakens, it could potentially drop to $0.6170, a level last seen in October 2022.

Another contributing factor to the currency's performance was the sustained decline in China's exports and imports for the month of August, indicating the presence of significant economic challenges which is correlated with the Australian dollar due to Australia's substantial economic ties with China.

For professionals working internationally, especially those who closely monitor currency rates, it is essential to consider these intricate dynamics when making financial decisions and assessing potential risks in the market. 

🇺🇸 📉 Down 1.12% against the USD for the week 0.6375 on Friday morning.

🇬🇧 📊 Even against the GBP for the week 0.5112 on Friday morning.

🇪🇺 📉 Down 0.40% for the week against the EUR, 0.5959 on Friday morning.

🇳🇿 📊 Even, again for the 3rd week in a row, against the NZD, and mainly sideways movement. 1.0850 on Friday morning.

Whilst overall the rates are fairly flat, during the week we did see spikes in the GBP against the AUD which reached a high of $1.9745 and a low of $1.9465 during this week, speak to us about a “Limit Order” which can allow you to take advantage of these spikes. 💹 

Reach out to speak about your Currency Options below, what can SportsFX help with?

1. Bank Beating Exchange Rates 💱 

2. International Multi-Currency Accounts 🏦 

3. Personalised Advice 🤝 

4. Risk Management 📊 

Upcoming Episodes

🆕 📅 September 11th - Episode 004 - Kerwin Marc Jean-Pierre - From Australia to Europe: Kerwin's Inspiring Football Coaching Experience with Young Athletes for 10 months in Spain.

🆕 📅 September 18th - Episode 005 - Stefan Milidrag - Stefan's journey from Canada to New Zealand: A tale of passion, perseverance, and personal growth.

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