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The Sporting Journey PodcastRuss BrayOllie and Lewis welcome Russ Bray to the pod.Russ 'the voice' Bray is best known as a darts referee for the PDC, his '180' is recognised by darts fans across the world, he has been part of some of the greatest matches ever.We learn more about the man himself, including his talents as a high jumper and footballer before spending many years working for the Met police force.Russ tells us how he got into darts and the utopia moment when he got the offer to work for the PDC.2020-08-1658 minThe Sporting Journey PodcastSeries 1 Special AnnouncementWith Lewis busy spudding, Ollie has an announcement to make.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com2020-08-0802 minThe Sporting Journey PodcastHenry PaulOllie and Lewis welcome Henry Paul to the pod.Henry is a former international dual code rugby player. Henry represented New Zealand in rugby league and England in rugby union. He once held the world record for the most consecutive kicks on the field. Henry still holds the record of kicking the most goals in a Super League season with 178 for Bradford back in 2001 and the record for the most goals in a game, being 14, when playing for Bradford in 2000.Henry played in two great rugby league sides, Wigan Warriors (94-98) and Bradford Bulls (98-01...2020-08-021h 00The Sporting Journey PodcastSimon LeeOllie and Lewis welcome Simon Lee to the pod.Simon is the CEO of ONEHOCKEY, a company based in the North of England delivering hockey to adults and juniors for performance and recreational purposes. Listen to Simon's sporting journey where he discusses how he started his business at the age of 18, leaving a secure full time job to follow his dream. From creating a hockey coaching company to developing a netball, rugby and cricket strand along with a retail store called One Sports Warehouse.Simon gives some advice and some insights into how...2020-07-2658 minThe Sporting Journey PodcastOllie WhitemanOllie and Lewis welcome Ollie Whiteman to the pod.Ollie is a Sports Performance Nutritionist (SENr). He runs his own business OWNutrition, working with elite athletes including professional jockeys, a football academy, elite university scholars and private clients. Listen to Ollie's sporting journey where he discusses his time at University, setting up his own consultancy business and gives some fantastic tips and insights into sports nutrition, discussing the impact of carbohydrate and caffeine on performance.Ollie also gives his opinion on the much debated 'The Game Changers' documentary. Music: https://www...2020-07-191h 00The Sporting Journey PodcastKaren CaballeroOllie and Lewis welcome Karen Caballero to the pod.Karen is a former Filipino Archer, and an advocate for Women in Sport.Listen to learn about Karen's journey, growing up in the Philippines, being a National Archer to more recently holding roles such as the Chef De Mission for the Asia Games, President of the National Federation for Sepaktakraw and Deputy Secretary General of the Philippine Olympic Committee. All of these roles as a volunteer. Karen speaks passionately about her advocacy for Women in Sport and the challenges and obstacles she and other...2020-07-121h 00The Sporting Journey PodcastGraeme ForemanOllie and Lewis welcome Graeme Foreman to the pod.Graeme is a former elite Tennis player. Growing up in the North East of England, Graeme took a scholarship opportunity to play Tennis at University in the USA.Listen to learn about Graeme's journey as a tennis player, to then coaching, lecturing and more recently setting up his own business with a focus on sports psychology. Graeme has lots of stories and this is a must listen for all sports fans and in-particular, coaches.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com2020-07-0559 minThe Sporting Journey PodcastTom NeweyOllie and Lewis welcome Tom Newey to the pod.Tom is a former professional footballer, playing over 400 games across ten different clubs starting at Leeds United, captaining Grimsby and retiring at Northampton. He has played for coaches such as Brian Kidd, Chris Wilder and Ronnie Moore.Listen to learn about Tom's journey as a schoolboy player to professional and what it is like to be 'retired' from the game. Tom gives us an insight that many people rarely hear, giving examples of highs and lows and what goes on behind the scenes.Music...2020-06-281h 00The Sporting Journey PodcastMatt DobsonOllie and Lewis welcome Matt Dobson to the pod.Matt is a secondary school teacher and hockey coach. He is been the recipient of 'Outstanding Contribution to Student Sport' at Leeds Sports Awards, he has also helped to raise several thousand pounds for charities through various sporting challenges. Listen to Matt's sporting journey where he discusses his time at University and the important role that this experience played in his development as a person, teacher and coach. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com2020-06-2258 minThe Sporting Journey PodcastLaura WeightmanOllie and Lewis welcome Laura Weightman to the pod.Laura is a current GB middle distance athlete. She has competed at every major finals (Olympics, Worlds, Commonwealths, Europeans) since London 2012 in the 1500m and more recently in the 5000m. Listen to Laura's sporting journey where she discusses what it is like to be an elite athlete, her experiences at major events, her training schedule, race times and much more. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com2020-06-1559 minThe Sporting Journey PodcastDane MitchellOllie and Lewis welcome Dane Mitchell to the pod.Dane is the current Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning at Leeds Beckett University, UK. He works with a multitude of athletes from a variety of sports, ranging from amateur athletes to current and aspiring Olympians.Listen to Dane's sporting journey where he discusses his time as an elite Judo player competing for GB to coaching semi professional rugby league and his advice on how to implement a strength and conditioning program into your sport.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com2020-05-041h 00