Sport Manitoba Podcast

Para-badminton athlete Olivia Meier discusses her historic journey to the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Olympian Kelsey Wog and her coach Vlastik Cerny discuss their preparation for their competition at the Tokyo Summer Olympics.

Volleyball player turned coach Chris Voth discusses his vast experience in the sport, and what it will take to make the sport community more inclusive to all athletes.

Our new President & CEO Janet McMahon talks about her career in sport and what she's most looking forward to as the new leader of our organization.

Sport Manitoba Clinic Physical Therapist Brian Buffie explains the Golf Medicine Program that is available in our clinic.

Manitoba judo legend Moe Oye reflects on his life around the sport, including his approach to coaching, the growth of the sport in the province, and his proudest accomplishments.

Olympian Desiree Scott discusses her successful soccer career, including competing for Team Canada, the best players she played with and against, and the story behind her nickname.

Officials Kyle Mikulik and Carriera Lamoureux give insight into the world of officiating sports, including the toughest aspects and their favourite parts of the job.

KidSport Ambassador and competitive curler Shannon Birchard discusses her success on the ice, how she became involved with KidSport, and her future goals as an athlete.

Our outgoing President and CEO Jeff Hnatiuk reflects on his 24 years at the helm of Sport Manitoba.

Garth Goodbrandson of Golf Manitoba and Jayme Menzies from the CMU Blazers discuss their coaching careers and offer advice for other young coaches as we celebrate National Coaches Week across Canada.

Former Sport Manitoba Board Chair and ex-Winnipeg Blue Bomber Paul Robson discusses his career as an athlete, what makes a great coach, and his induction into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame.

Pro basketball players and Manitobans Emily Potter and Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson discuss their basketball journeys, including playing in Europe, staying active during the pandemic, and what their advice is for young athletes.

Triathletes Tyler Mislawchuk and Megan Van Heyst discuss the ins and outs of their sport, training during the pandemic, and what they hope to accomplish in the future as athletes.

Author Sean Grassie and sports journalist Judy Owen discuss Iconic Stories from 150 Years of Sport in Manitoba, a book that captures the rich sport heritage in our province.

Our Fitness Centre Manager Giulia De Leo and our two Sport Performance Specialists Jeff Wood and Neal Prokop stop by to offer advice to people who are working out at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Junior Curling Champions Jacques Gauthier and Mackenzie Zacharias reflect on their recent gold medal wins in Russia, their curling idols, growing up in curling families, and their goals for the future.

A panel discussion on student-athlete recruitment featuring hockey scout Carson Shields, Dan Becker of Basketball Manitoba, softball coach Haylee O'Neill, and Media Relations Coordinator David Larkins of the University of Winnipeg Wesmen.

Former Olympian Bailey Bram reflects on her hockey career, growing up in Ste. Anne, her decision to retire, and much more!

An informative look at concussions in sport with our clinic's Dr. Gail Sawa and our Fit Kids Healthy Kids Program Coordinator Cassidy Nicholls.

Trampoline and tumbling athlete Isaiah Klassen and his coach Amanda Pierson discuss the world of competitive gymnastics and look ahead to their upcoming trip to Tokyo for the World Age Group Championships.

Olympic gold medallist Jon Montgomery reflects on his success in skeleton and his induction into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame.

Former speed skater Cindy Klassen reflects on her athletic career, life as a police officer, and looks ahead to speaking at our Sport LeadHERship Conference.

Baseball phenom Brittney Langlais talks about being the first female to play in the Manitoba Junior Baseball League as well as her upcoming journey with Team Canada.

Rower Katie Sierhuis talks about her journey of overcoming stage 3 cancer to now competing at the Western Canada Summer Games.

Local racquetball star Jennifer Saunders speaks about her impressive career and her ideas for how the sport can grow in the future.

Fitness coaches Valarie Adamson and Jon Jorundson talk about best practices for people who want to make more of a commitment to fitness.

Our two Sport Performance Specialists Jeff Wood and Neal Prokop talk about the work they do in training high-level athletes from around the province.

Mental skills coaches Kevin Beauchamp and Paige Zaporzan discuss the work they do with athletes and teams and how the field of sports psychology has grown.

Local squash players Dorothy, Anne, and Emily Hargraves discuss how they got involved with the sport at a young age, what makes a good squash player, and what they're expecting at the Canada Winter Games.

Team Manitoba hockey goaltenders Tyler Brennan and Raygan Kirk speak about their young careers as they get set to represent the province at the Canada Winter Games.

Host Nolan Kowal speaks with Manitoba curling great Jill Officer. Jill talks about her decision to step back from the competitive game, the success she had over her career, and what the future of the sport might look like.