Welcome to the last episode of season 1. This week’s guest is professional Australian Triathlete Levi Maxwell. Throughout the few years I’ve been watching Triathlons – I’ve always admired Levi, so it’s an absolute honour to be joined by him for a chat. In this episode we discuss Levi’s introduction to the sport as anContinue reading “Levi Maxwell // professional triathlon, balance outside of sport and mental health”
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Todd Buschkuehl // couple chat, endurance sports and 12 hour ride debrief!
Today’s guest is my incredible fiancé Todd Buschkuehl. Todd’s participation in sport started at a young age as he followed his big brothers footsteps into motocross. He later found a love and passion for cricket but in his own words…lacked the ability to do well at it. Eventually making his way to endurance sports suchContinue reading “Todd Buschkuehl // couple chat, endurance sports and 12 hour ride debrief!”
Callan Brooks // deaf basketball, discovering the sport in his 20’s
Today we are joined by Australian basketballer Callan Brookes. Callan plays for the Goanna’s, who is the national deaf basketball team for Australia. Playing basketball at a local level in regional Victoria, Callan who was unaware of the pathways just wanted more and lead him to search the internet where he found the Goannas inContinue reading “Callan Brooks // deaf basketball, discovering the sport in his 20’s”
Emily McKie // women’s AFL coach & important life lessons
Today’s episode is with Emily McKie. Emily and I met during our uni studies and bonded over our passion for our sport, and I’ve always felt inspired by her ability to chase her dreams. Emily created and managed what is now one of the biggest female junior football leagues in Victoria – the Eastern RegionContinue reading “Emily McKie // women’s AFL coach & important life lessons”
Matt Haanappel // Paralympic Swimmer, transitioning from athlete to change maker
We are joined today by Australian Paralympic swimmer Matt Haanappel. Matt not only has held a place on the podium at multiple international swimming competitions, but is also establishing himself as a remarkable change maker for inclusion within the sport of swimming in Victoria. Matt’s passion and dedication for everyone to have access and beContinue reading “Matt Haanappel // Paralympic Swimmer, transitioning from athlete to change maker”
Brooke Stratton // Olympic long jumper, commonwealth games silver medallist, coeliac disease & injuries
Today’s guest is Olympic Long Jumper Brooke Stratton. Brooke takes us on the rollercoaster journey of being a professional athlete. The devastating injuries and the incredible comeback to become the current Australian and Oceanic record holder. There is a strong theme of resilience in this chat, and in the last 4 years I’ve been ableContinue reading “Brooke Stratton // Olympic long jumper, commonwealth games silver medallist, coeliac disease & injuries”
Nathan Taylor // Youth Olympics to coaching
Today’s guest is Nathan Taylor, an Australian swimmer who was the youngest finalist in the 200 Individual Medley at the 2000 Australian Olympic Trials. Nathan was a member of the Victorian Institute of Sport and a part of the gold medal relay team at the 2001 Youth Olympics. After hanging up his competitive swimming cap,Continue reading “Nathan Taylor // Youth Olympics to coaching”
Steve Foster // professional triathlete to coach – 36 years in the sport
Today we have an Australian legend in the sport of Triathlon. Steve Foster competed on the world stage in the 80’s and 90’s, finishing 3rd at the 1990 ITU World Championships. Steve not only has multiple Australian titles to his name, but also an impressive coaching career. Steve shares with us what hardships have taughtContinue reading “Steve Foster // professional triathlete to coach – 36 years in the sport”
Matt Holland // Paralympic Football (Soccer) and how sport can develop confidence
I feel incredibly honoured that my first guest is Matt Holland. Captain of the Victorian Paralympic Football team and all round great person. Matt takes us on his football journey and how it has helped him develop his confidence in all areas of life.Tomorrow, Tuesday 6th October 2020, is world Cerebral Palsy Day and inContinue reading “Matt Holland // Paralympic Football (Soccer) and how sport can develop confidence”
Dr Julia Walsh // Basketball Coach and Academic
Julia is the Australian National Head coach at the Boomerangs men’s basketball team as well as an academic in coaching. She shares her journey to become the first Australian female head coach of a national basketball team, her coaching pedagogy and where she sees sport in the future. Listen here.
Beyond Sport with Fiona Stewart 