Host Robert Winstone had a conversation with Nikala Smith a former Australian Junior Diamond and West Coast Fever player in the Super Netball League. She is currently playing professionally with the Southside Demons in the West Australian Netball League.
Episode Notes:
0:00 - 1:10 - Introduction to LAS
1:11 - 4:39 - Getting the call up to play for Australia at the age of 16 - Playing for the Orioles and West Coast Fever in the Super Netball League - The first signs of anxiety while playing at the elite level of netball
4:40 - 13:30 - The hiatus from playing netball - Shooting at only 50% as a GA - The mental side of professional sport, how it led to severe anxiety, bad of way thinking and being riddled with nerves - The pychology of sport - Playing in the United Kingdom in 2015 - Getting back to basics and playing with her sister just for fun - Josie Janz-Dawson inspiration to play at the professional level once more
13:31 - 16:00 - How 'The Net Set Ring' started - Plus more information on 'The Net Set - State of Mind and 'Going for Goal' programs and notebooks and how people can get involved - Why your mind is so powerful
16:01 - The End - What International Womens Week means to Nikola Smith
This interview was a learning experience for myself on a personal level and I hope the listeners can take something positive out of the conversation aswell. Once again thanks to Nikala Smith for giving up her time and being so open and honest during the interview. Plus a special mention to Elly Curlis who put me in contact with Nikola.
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