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sportH.E
Hosted by Ben O'Connell · business · EN
About this Podcast:
sportH.E is the podcast that brings you insights and learning from across the Higher Education sport sector. Ben O'Connell, Director of Sport at Cardiff Metropolitan University speaks to leaders and those delivering cutting-edge programmes to reveal the keys to their success. In each episode, Ben will reveal how his guests have navigated challenges, driven successful change and the lessons learnt along the way.
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Selective
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What is sportH.E about?
sportH.E is the podcast that brings you insights and learning from across the Higher Education sport sector. Ben O'Connell, Director of Sport at Cardiff Metropolitan University speaks to leaders and those delivering cutting-edge programmes to reveal the keys to their success.
Who hosts sportH.E?
sportH.E is hosted by Ben O'Connell. The show has published 36 episodes to date.
What has sportH.E covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Catherine Baker: Staying the Distance (Ep.35)" (18 June 2026, 55 minutes), "Mark Brian: Developing sport at one of the worlds leading Universities (Ep34)" (4 June 2026, 71 minutes), and "Stew Fowlie: Leading student sport in Scotland and across the globe at the World University Games (Ep 33)" (21 May 2026, 65 minutes).
How often does sportH.E publish?
sportH.E publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 36 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on sportH.E?
Booking probability for sportH.E is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. sportH.E requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. sportH.E's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch sportH.E?
The strongest fits for sportH.E are Universities & Colleges. sportH.E has a business audience.
About the host
Ben O'Connell hosts sportH.E, a business podcast with 36 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jun 4, 20261h 11mS3In this insightful interview, Mark Brian, Director of Sport at the University of Cambridge, shares his extensive career journey, unique experiences at Cambridge, and his perspectives on the future of university sports...
May 21, 20261h 5mIn this conversation, Stew Fowlie shares his journey from early memories in sport to becoming the Chief Operating Officer at Scottish Student Sport. He discusses the evolution of student sport in Scotland, the role of...
May 7, 20261h 6mKaty Storie shares her inspiring journey from early sport experiences to competing internationally and becoming Director of Sport at Newcastle University. She discusses the transformative power of sport, leadership in...
Apr 23, 202648 minS3Neil Brown, Director of Sport & Active Health at the University of Strathclyde, shares his journey from early sports memories to leading the development of Strathclyde's state-of-the-art sports facilities. Discover...
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Apr 9, 202655 minS3In this insightful interview, Tim Hollingsworth OBE shares his unique journey from studying drama at Exeter University to leading major sports organisations in the UK. Tim emphasises the importance of purpose...
Mar 26, 202655 minS3Dr Emma Ross co-founded The Well HQ an expert consultancy that combines decades of experience in science, medicine and sports to create impactful solutions that close the culture gap, turning women’s health into the...
Mar 12, 202658 minS3In this episode of SportH.E Ben O'Connell welcomes Ken Masser, a seasoned professional in organisational psychology and leadership, to discuss his career journey and the founding of Miova. Ken shares his transition from...
Feb 26, 20261h 3mS3In this episode of SportH.E, host Ben O'Connell welcomes Will Roberts, the CEO of BUCS, to discuss his journey in sport and leadership. Will shares his early experiences with volleyball, influenced by his father's...
- Sep 2, 202555 min
This year sportH.E was invtied back to BUCS conference to record another live episode. In this special edition, I was joined on stage by 4 inspiring students who shared their insights and advice on how to build a great...
- Jul 31, 202541 min
In this conversation, Phil Malatesta shares his unique journey into the world of H.E sport, from an original apprenticeship, then stints in the private sector, and a number of stops both in the University and Student...
- Jun 17, 20251h 7m
In this conversation, Danielle Farrell shares her journey from growing up in Ireland and pursuing a career in sports education to becoming the Head of Sport at UA92. She discusses the challenges and opportunities she...
- May 7, 20251h 4m
In this conversation, Mark Munro, Director of Sport & Active Health at the University of Edinburgh shares his extensive journey in sports management, detailing his experiences from grassroots development to high-level...
- Apr 30, 202548 min
In this conversation, Keith Morris, Director of Sport at the University of York, shares his journey in sport management, detailing his experiences from his early career. He discusses the challenges faced in higher...
- Apr 23, 202554 min
In this conversation, Vicky Ackerley shares her journey from a passionate athlete to the Director of Residences and Sport at the University of Manchester. We discuss the evolution of sport education, the challenges of...
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Emma Ross
Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, English Institute of Sport
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Stew Fowlie
Scottish Student Sport
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Ken Masser
Miova
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Paul Bedford
Retention Guru
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