Been There, Done Matt

Emma O'Driscoll  is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). O'Driscoll was drafted by Fremantle in the 2019 AFL Women's draft after playing for Swan Districts in the West Australian Women's Football League. Emma was voted in as the fan's favourite AFLW Social Media Personality in 2022 and is the co-host of the ‘Kickin Back' podcast, alongside friend and Fremantle Dockers AFLW captain Hayley Miller.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Bec is a member of the Australian squad that finished in third place in the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup. She was named in Australia's 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup squad, her second World Cup appearance. Bec was named Australian women's player of the year at the national rugby championships in 2010. She is known for her ferocious defence, hard hitting and strong leadership.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Britt Bonnici is back on the podcast this week with Matt while she is recovering from her ACL surgery. Britt discuss her mental approach and how she feels as a player in the expanding AFLW competition. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt was joined Durak Tucker who is a current player at the East Fremantle FC in the WAFL. Tucker, was drafted to the Sydney Swans in the 2018 Rookie Draft from Peel Thunder. A member of the State U18 team as an underager, Tucker missed most of his draft year after undergoing a knee reconstruction. Despite not playing, Tucker was invited to the National Combine and found his way onto Swan's list.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt was joined Rachael Lynch who has recently retried from the Hockeyroos. Veteran Hockeyroo, dual Olympian, dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and World Cup silver medallist, Rachael Lynch has played in over 230 games for Australia. After some 15 years in the senior squad Rachael Lynch got her chance to play in her maiden Olympics in Rio 2016 as the Australian goal keeper. She then helped Australia achieve 5th at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, only conceding two goals in six games. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt was joined by Sean Bell Ultra Marathon Runner, Inspirational Speaker, Co-Founder & Co-Owner at First 42k. On February 22, 2019, Sean completed 50 Marathons in 50 Days at just 21 years old. In addition to his 50 Marathons in 50 Days, Sean has completed other significant running events to support charities. You can follow Sean on his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seanbell__/Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt was joined via video and audio link with Shanea Tonkin. Shanea was recently selected in the HockeyRoo squad of 2022. Previously Matt was Shanea's strength coach while she was a Hockey Scholarship holder at WAIS. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt is joined in the studio with Emma Philippe. Emma competes in the 400m and 800m track athletic events after coming across from Pole Vaulting where she started as a junior. Emma transitioned into the running events after the pressures of coaches and body standards made her fall out of love with the sport. You can follow Emma on Instagram @emmaphilippeExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt is joined in the studio with Rhiannon Clarke. Rhiannon is an Australian para-athletics competitor who specialises in sprint events. She won two bronze medals at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships. She represented Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Rhiannon started running after a para-come-try day in 2014. She concentrated on sprint events in 2017. As a fifteen-year-old at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, she won the silver medal in the women's 100m T38. You can follow Rhiannon on Instagram @rhiannonclarke_ Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt is joined via video link with Chris Green who is an Australian cricketer. Green bowls right-arm off-break and bats right-handed, playing as an allrounder. He plays for New South Wales and the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. Green made his Thunder debut in the final round of the BBL04 and has won the BBL05 championship with Sydney Thunder. Who can follow Chris on Instagram @chrisgreen_93Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt is joined by returning guest Ash Gomes. As the podcast reaches it first birthday, Ash returns to talk about being re-elected as captain of the Sharks in the WAFLW. Make sure you are down at shark park on the 26th Feb to cheer the girls on and show your support for women's football in WA.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matthew D'Aloia is joined by Larrisa Versaci and Amber Kinnane to watch the Round 4 action of the AFLW Adelaide Crows v. Melbourne Demons.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt sits down with Professional Wrestler and EPW Champion Julian Ward. Julian has spent the last 8+ years dedicating his time and career to wrestling and it has seen him compete across Australia and Internationally as well. Julian is also a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Formidable S&C. You can follow Julian at https://www.instagram.com/julian_ward95/?hl=en  Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt sits down with Jessica Smith an Ultrarunner. This episode Matt was gobsmacked with the amount of km's covered in some of Jess's races and the sheer pain and mental strength it take to keep running insane races that sometimes last over 2 days! You can follow Jess and her training on  https://www.instagram.com/jess.on.the.run/?hl=en.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt sits down with Nikala Smith. Nikala became an elite athlete at 16 when she joined the Perth Orioles, at 18 she became an AIS scholarship holder. Nikala suffered with years of severe performance anxiety, which impacted her ability to perform consistently, retiring in 2015. Nikala created Thinking Rewired in 2017 when she decided to speak openly about her struggles, after working on her mindset and controlling her emotions, Nikala is now back playing Netball in the WANL with the Southside Demons.Thinking RewiredWebsite: https://www.thinkingrewired.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinking_rewired/ Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week Matt sits down with Mikayla Bowen who plays for the West Coast Eagles Women's team in the AFLW competition. Bowen signed with the club in January 2019. As an expansion club entering the AFLW in 2020, West Coast were permitted to sign up to 10 players from their academy before the end of the 2019 season; Bowen was amongst the first to be announced. Mikayla also runs her own clothing business, 'Boxes By Bowen'  which was Established in 2020, BOXES by Bowen was originated with the desire to inspire a resilient mentality amongst our youth. Check out the links below and go support her line.Boxes By BowenWebsite: https://boxesbybowen.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boxes.__/Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week Matt sits down with Adam Deans who is a 4.0 point wheelchair basketball player from Australia. He was part of the Rollers team that won the 2014 Incheon World Wheelchair Basketball Championship, and in 2016, he was selected for the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week Matt sits down with Jemma Bassi who  is a Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Subiaco Lions (WAFL) and at Ludus Sport Performance. Jemma has built her career from intern at East Perth to Colts S&C coach to now Head of Strength & Conditioning at Subiaco Lions. Jemma discusses challenges that relate to females working in an industry which is filled with competitive male coaches. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week Matt sits down with Louisa 'Bang Bang Lulu' Hawton. Lulu is an Australian professional boxer. She has held the WBC interim female atomweight title since 2019 and previously the WBO female junior-flyweight title in 2016. As of May 2020, she is ranked as the world's eighth best active female atomweight by BoxRec.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week Matt sits down with Philipa Seth who  is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Phil was drafted by Fremantle with their third selection and twenty-eighth overall in the 2018 AFL Women's draft. Phil was awarded Fremantle's best first year player award in 2019, after playing in all 8 games for the season. Phil is earmarked to be one of Fremantle's standout players in Season Six with a role change into the midfield. The silky defender has been damaging off half back, but her speed, strength and ability has been too good to resist for Trent Cooper as he moves the 27-year-old into the engine room.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week Matt chats over zoom with Lily Brazel who is a former elite athlete of the Australian Women's Hockey Team, the Hockeyroos. Lily retired from elite sport in 2020 at the age twenty-five after her mental health and wellbeing was treated poorly by the Hockeyroos staff at the time. Lily's departure came just before an Olympic Games, a dream she had been chasing since age seven. Lily has written several pieces (Mirrors) about her experiences which explored why herself and many other female athletes have left hockey at such a young age never to return to a sport they once loved. Lily is also the founder of her clothing company Stature Clothing who are the circular athletic apparel on a mission to create the regenerative and ethical world we need.Check Out Lily's Blog Posts Here: https://www.lilybrazel.com.au/wordsStature Clothing: https://www.statureclothing.com.au/Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week Matt is joined by David Bryant who is a Triathlete and practising dietician. David was born with a clubfoot in his right leg which sees him compete with a muscle mass differential of approximately 20% less than that of his left leg. He is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Advanced Sports Dietitian. David recently competed at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympic games where he placed 7th. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week Matt was joined by Amy Lawton, current Hockeyroo squad member who recently competed at the Olympics in Tokyo Japan. Listen as Amy talks about moving to Australia when she was 7, how her parents influenced her professional standards and how she dealt with being the youngest member of the squad during her Hockey career. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week I was joined via audio link with  Aisling McCarthy. Aisling is now an AFLW player for the West Coast Eagles side while also balancing her Gaelic career over in Ireland for her county side Tipperary. Aisling started her athletic journey from the age of seven and has risen through the Gaelic system to star her for county side at the age of 17. We discussed how she got introduced to AFL, her draft story and her move to Perth to play for West Coast. Aisling is a fierce competitor who is relishing her role in the midfield while getting comfortabke with the rules of the game.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week Matt was joined by dietician Liana Nici. Liana is a sports dietician who works for the West Coast Eagles AFLW team and work 1-1 with clients as well. Liana has diverse experience wokring with WAFL clubs as well as fighters with their weight cut leading into their fights. We discussed several nutrition topics as well as general advice to help with performance from a nutrition standpoint. If you'd like to get in contact with Liana you can find her details below.Liana Nici:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liananici_dietitian/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liananicidietitianEmail:  liana.nici@live.com Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt sits down with Britt Bonnici via audio link. Brit plays for the Collingwood Football Club in the AFLW. She has played the most games for Collingwood than any other player and made the All Australian team this year, although she was named on the bench, Britt strives to one up her efforts as we discuss her competitive attitude and identity as a footballer. Thanks again to Britt for joining me on the Podcast.  Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Nat Burton who is an Australian professional basketball player. Nat was a representative of the Australian National Team and has played 6 seasons in the Women's National Basketball League. Nat is currently working on Enriched Athletes who provide athlete wellbeing services and programs to enrich the lives of athletes as they prepare to pursue excellence. Our discussion revolved around Nat's experiences as an athlete that got her started working on Enriched Athletes and the benefits mental health training provides. Thanks to Nat for joining me on the podcast Enriched Athletes By Nat Burton: https://www.natalieburton.com.au/enriched-athletes.htmlExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Bryony Soden to discuss Bryony's evolution as a fighter. Bryony got into fighting Muay Thai after watching her brother compete and from then she was hooked. Bryony discussed her mistakes she made with her nutrition and how that impacted her physically and mentally as well. It is a podcast that will leave you motivated by someone who is so full of energy and happy to share her experiences to other to help you to get better. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Bea Devlyn this week to catch up regarding the AFLW/WAFLW season. Bea was recently de listed from West Coast and she spoken openly about her feelings about putting so much into the sport for it to take so much from her as well. Bea is also a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Ludus Sport Performance and at the Subiaco Lion Women's Football Club. Matt and Bea discuss current S&C topics and fitness testing at their respective clubs. All the best to Bea on her recovery from her injuries and hope to see her return to the field next season.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Ruby Schleicher this week to catch up to digest Ruby's breakout season in the AFLW. Ruby is a Collingwood AFLW player who plays across the half back line and was an integral part to their success this year, just falling short in the Preliminary Final. Ruby enjoyed some personal success this year coming 2nd in the Clubs Best and Fairest and making the All Australian Team of the Year. We like to wish Ruby all the best going into the upcoming season of AFLW.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Victoria Sullivan active Muay Thai fighter. Vic currently holds a number of titles across multiple organisations. Vic discussed her fight preparation physical and mental, reflecting on passed fights and looking into the future on what is next after her fight career. We wish Vic all the best for her WMO Lightweight World Title Fight coming up in July 17th.    EP Bodywork Therapy:http://www.epbodyworktherapy.com/Follow Vic's Fight at Infliction Fight Series:https://www.inflictionfightseries.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/InflictionFightSeries/Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Milan this week to check in on how he is going post surgery from a syndesmosis injury.  Milan is a member of the senior squad at East Fremantle Sharks and is renowned for his competitive attitude and will to never give up. Milan battled being the youngest in the family as well  he isn't gifted with a physical physique but he makes up for it in his work ethic. We hope to see Milan back on the park this year.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Sophie who entered the HockeyRoos National squad in 2019. Sophie has had her troubles chronic fatigue and slow metabolism which affected her progression as a junior athlete. Sophie has the ultimate professional attitude with communication and feedback being the centre of the discussion in the podcast. Sophie is now preparing to travel to NZ to play in the Trans Tasman Series and hopefully she is selected into the squad to go to the Olympics. All the best to Sophie and the HockeyRoos. Atomic Habits:https://amzn.to/3ynxuO3Grit: https://amzn.to/3fIM8avExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Jake Whetton who has played Hockey at the national level for a number of years. Jake explained his initial rise into the program and to have it taken away from him shortly after. Jake had to work hard to get himself back into the program but has remained ever since. A true story of grit and determination, we wish Jake all the best for the future and hope he can finally had an Olympic Gold to the trophy cabinet. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Bhavi Devchand who has played cricket at a high level. Bhavi has experienced the difficulty of not being offered a contract to learning to enjoy her game again and being offered a contract to play cricket in Victoria. Bhavi is a host of her own podcast called the 'Inside Edge Project' which is linked below.   Inside Edge Project: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-inside-edge/id1529071905Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Jono Marsh, WAFL player for the East Fremantle Football Club. Jono has been  apart of the Collingwood FC and St Kilda FC in the AFL. He brings a unique perspective on the realities of high performance football and how it impacted him mentally. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Brianna Green AFLW Player for the West Coast Eagles. Brianna was apart of the inaugural AFLW Fremantle team, before having a horrible run of injuries spanning multiple seasons. Brianna moved over to West Coast when they joined the AFLW competition in 2020 and played her first game for the club in 2021. Brianna has a fantastic story of struggle and perseverance and not connecting her identity with being a footballer. A great listen and we wish Brianna all the best for her career.Book recommendation of the podcast - Game Changer "The Art of Sport Science"https://amzn.to/3sirqTBExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Kellie Gibson AFLW Player for the West Coast Eagles. Kellie was apart of the inaugural AFLW premiership winning side the Adelaide Crows. Kellie also has a gold medal hanging in her room from the Youth Olympics she competed at before embarking on her AFL career. A fun listen and we wish Kellie all the best for her career. Book recommendation of the podcast - Game Changer "The Art of Sport Science"https://amzn.to/3sirqTBExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Ella Eastaugh Western Australian Netball League (WANL) player with the ECU Souwest Jets. Ella is 9 months into her hip rehab, where she had surgery to repair a torn labarum. Ella runs explains her injury, rehab and creating team values for long term success. We wish Ella all the best with the remainder of her rehab and return to competition. Book recommendation of the podcast - Game Changer "The Art of Sport Science"https://amzn.to/3sirqTBExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Bryan Harris, Muay Thai fighter and coach at Champions Gym. The discussion revolved around Bryan's journey from the beginning of his career, training at a backyard gym and then training under the velodrome in Perth to competing overseas in foreign countries. It was interesting to dive into a fighters mindset, and we wish Bryan all the best for the future.       Book recommendation of the podcast - Game Changer "The Art of Sport Science"https://amzn.to/3sirqTBExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with Matthew Jupp, captain of the East Fremantle Football Club Men's Team. The discussion centred around how Matt developed a mindset to get more out of himself and improving his leadership skills, as well, introducing the new additions to the team for the 2021 WAFL season. The Shark's 2021 campaign starts on Friday 2nd of April against Peel at David Grey Arena, then returning home to Shark Park in round 2 to face of Subiaco. We wish Matt and his fellow teammates all the best for the 2021 season.  WAFL Fixtures and Results https://www.wafl.com.au/fixtures-and-results/2021/round-2Amazon Links to Books Mentioned in Podcast:You Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins: https://amzn.to/2PvuehG Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3rjBYARThe Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/3sqqsF9Captains Class by Sam Walker: https://amzn.to/2Pc4Xt7Book recommendation of the podcast - Game Changer "The Art of Sport Science"https://amzn.to/3sirqTBExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with good friend and fellow Strength and Conditioning Coach Ebony Charles. Ebony is currently the Assistant S&C at Adelaide United in the W-League. Ebony has forged her way through from Sport Science at University and spending time with S&C coaches in the SANFL.  Book recommendation of the podcast - Science and Application of High Intensity Interval Traininghttps://amzn.to/3qSpiBzExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/feature

Matt sits down with WAIS hockey scholarship holder Tom Harvie, to discuss his driven mindset and its origins. He talks about silencing the outside noise and focusing on his game in order to be the best. With limited national competition Tom is now competing in the Ric Charlesworth classic with The Outbacks. Best of luck to Tom for his promising future. Catch the Ric Charlesworth Classic this weekend. fixtures belowhttps://www.hockeywa.org.au/news/ric-charlesworth-classic-fixtures-21/Book recommendation of the podcast - Science and Application of High Intensity Interval Traininghttps://amzn.to/3qSpiBzExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with recently selected Hockeyroo squad member Aleisha Power. The discussion centres around mental health and the power of the brain. They also discuss the struggles of having to move by herself, when she was only 17 and meeting the expectations of coaches and teachers. The Been There, Done Matt podcast wishes Aleisha the best for her future career and hopefully international matches can resume soon.Book recommendation of the podcast - Science and Application of High Intensity Interval Traininghttps://amzn.to/3qSpiBzExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matt sits down with newly appointed captain of the East Fremantle Women's Football Club Ashleigh Gomes, to discuss her journey from young year 7 at school to becoming captain and what has changed this season in the WAFLW. Watch Ash and her Sharks take on the Claremont Tigers this Sunday (28th Feb) at Revo Fitness Stadium.WAFL Fixtures and Results - under WAFLW tabhttps://www.wafl.com.au/fixtures-and-results/2021/round-2Book recommendation of the podcast - Science and Application of High Intensity Interval Training https://amzn.to/3qSpiBzExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured