Podcasts about kidssport

The Flowman and the Statman chat with Clayton on the Arvo Flow about brain injury and concussions in sport

The Flowman, Wayne Phillips, savages the restrictions being imposed on kids' sport in community sport in Victoria. And what about the ban on parental windbreaks in the half-time huddle? Don't miss more takes on community, state, national and international sport on the Friday Night Sports Show

Jase 'the Statman' Regan and Ellis Gelios in the studio talk with Wayne 'the Flowman' Phillips on the road about the crippling Victorian COVID-19 restrictions and the impact on not just footy but netball and kids' sport

For those of us who thought ski jumping was the wildest sport at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, there was a surprise that had all us viewers on the edge of our seats.    Skeleton was on the official lineup, for the first time since 1948.    If you’ve never seen it before, skeleton involves plunging head-first down a steep, twisty ice track, atop a sled that’s barely more substantial than a cafeteria tray.   2002 was also the year Jon Montgomery discovered the sport of skeleton. In his early 20s at the time, the Manitoba-born Montgomery was visiting Calgary with his parents, saw a skeleton competition at Canada Olympic Park, and fell so deeply in love that he began competing himself, almost immediately. And eight years later, representing Canada on our Olympic skeleton team, he won gold, bringing awareness of this formerly little-known sport to an entire nation.    While Montgomery may have discovered his Olympic sport relatively late in life, sport is in his soul—and nearly two decades later, both he and his wife Darla Deschamps-Montgomery, a fellow skeleton racer, volunteer generously for sports-focussed charities including KidsSport and Right to Play, an international organization that works to provide opportunities for all kids to participate in sport and creative play.     Montgomery believes in pushing himself outside his comfort zone, an attribute that’s helped him succeed in widely diverse endeavours. This is his eighth year as host of The Amazing Race Canada, a role that won him a Canadian Screen Award in 2016. He’s also co-hosted The Junos with the iconic Canadian performer Jann Arden. He’s a father of two, an automotive auctioneer—and that’s not even the complete list.   Montgomery took time out of his busy schedule to speak with the Real Money Talk Podcast about his thoughts on what it takes to make it as an Olympian, how to overcome the financial hurdles, and staying motivated in life.   This Ratehub.ca podcast is brought to you by EQ Bank and the EQ Bank savings plus account   [0:00 - 3:12] Intro   [3:13 - 7:19] Money Mistakes - Apple computer repair, skating lessons, getting scammed and gouged   [7:20 - 9:06] The Jon Montgomery Story - Were you always interested in pursuing Olympics? His start as an auctioneer and in car sales and wanting to represent Canada on the world stage. You need passion.    [9:07 - 11:10] I thought it was a luge accident. I wanted to represent Canada. I saw Theo Fleury win a gold. Berating the French judge for collusion. TSN Turning Point.    [11:11 - 12:43] Are you a speed demon at heart? I wanted to try something hair brained and bananas. I went Sky Diving. I was seeking out challenges. I approached fear, pushed past it, and came to terms with it.    [12:44 - 14:39] If you fear something, you should move towards it. Yes, absolutely - wife, college, university, olympics - all were cause for pause. Overcoming inertia is incredibly difficult. To keep it moving is much easier. Gotta take the first steps. The experience in the world today, means we have to do it now, because it takes so much effort.    [14:40 - 19:10] You need money to pursue dreams. How did you fund your training and make ends meet? How did you survive? What would you tell future Olympians about funding? I’m lucky and privileged. My parents gave me a beat up car and saved for my education. I didn’t have the burden of student loans. My parents championed going to school. I wasn’t going to get a free ride. Take the risk of bestowing an education upon yourself. I had a trade that allowed me to find opportunities in sport. A bank will give you credit with an education.    [19:11 - 22:11] Debt isn’t bad, you need it to build credit. With kids of your own, will you pay for their education? You have to think about it now with RESPs. If you help people, you will get what you want. I never sold a car, I solved transportation problems. Hopefully there are scholarships. Our kids will be average and normal. Expecting otherwise is wishful thinking.    [23:12 - 26:22] What if your kids wanted to pursue the Olympics? What advice would you give about funding for Canadian Athletes? I’m opportunistic. Do it because you love it. Work towards it. Don’t do it for the glory, but because you love it. There are multiple rewards. Know your with, trying it and you’ll learn. Attitude shapes our lives. Perspective is everything. Attitude will determine success.    [26:23 - 27:09] Tyler’s friend is training his son to throw left handed to make the MLB. Let your kid have fun.    [27:10 - 31:45] Your attitude is always on display. Talk to us about your charitable initiatives Kidsport and RightToPlay. Being a part of something bigger than yourself is important. If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. I failed to qualify for the 2014 Olympics. Sport is a right. Playing is a right. We need to be celebrated individually. That can happen in sports. Your place in society is created in structured organized sport.    [31:46 - 33:49] Sandra’s kid is able to take drama much better because of sport. School drama goes away because of being on a team. Perspective is everything. Sport is an outlet to realize life is multi faceted. It’s easier to not internalize the bad.    [33:50 - 37:39] Do you think all your experiences have helped you in your life now? Retrospectively, when you look back at everything is where you gain insights, that’s where the lessons are found. Martina and Phil from season 6 of Amazing Race Canada - out of their comfort zone - watching someone overcome adversity, you understand it much better. I revere people who push through the struggle.    [37:40 - 47:49] RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS  - What’s in your wallet? What’s your favourite book? Favourite sport to watch, play and - do you still skeleton? What are you binge watching right now? Have you seen Free Solo? What’s the biggest mistake a future Olympian can make? What does your billboard say?   [47:50 -  50:32] Financial tip for the week - You need to build an emergency fund. Here’s how.    [50:33 - 51:44] Outro

Richard is a young (26years old), passionate and innovative coach from North Wales, UK. He continually strives to improve his level of knowledge working within a sporting environment in an attempt to fulfill individual(s) potential. With 7 Years of coaching experience, working an array of ages (U6 > Seniors), and abilities, cultures and backgrounds, he takes pride in developing and maintaining relationship with parents & players, creating a positive environment for those participating. UEFA B (Youth and Senior) & USSF Licensed Soccer Coach  FE PGCE (Graduating this month-June 2019) & Health and Well-being Coordinator Teaching Assistant at Cae Top Primary School & Bodedern High School. More recently a development coordinator at local academy season 2018/19. He also coached professionally in USA.   59:12   min episode Overview: 02:00   Introduction to Richard Cashman 05:10   Richard reflects on his young background and his experience in USA. 14:43   Sometimes when you ask a parent of what they want from their children’s sport experience their actions may not match their words. 20:34   Richard returns to Wales, after a professional coaching job in USA, to add a teaching degree to deepen his knowledge. 31:41   Multidisciplinary approach -Sometimes we forget about the player away from the sport. It's important that we understand the person behind the athlete. Contact: Twitter: @thesportinginf1 Facebook: @TheSportingInfluencer.com Website: www.thesportinginfluencerblog.wordpress.com

Janis is a family coach for all families, but has extensive experience coaching families with children who play sports. She was a coach's wife for 29 years, a sports mom for 21 years, and is now a mom to two coaches, and a mother-in-law to one. She loves to see families thrive through all their seasons, in and out of youth sports. You can learn a lot more on Janis website www.rcfamilies.com Overview of our conversation 0:00   Introduction to the show & Janis Meredith 5:00   Started being involved in youth sport at the beginning of her marriage. This led to family coaching. 9:28   Kids leaving sport as they feel a lot of pressure. They also find easier, more fun alternative activities in a digital culture. 14:30 We are raising champion human beings, not just athletes. 18:00 Frustrations in youth sport-how it changes from just fun at early ages to high expectations as they grow older. 28:15 How serious should parents take their children’s sport? 35:00 How do parents navigate through so many challenges in sport including politics? 43:55 In closing- experiences, trophy’s, technical skills & life skills what do you want for your child? To follow or contact Janis Meredith Facebook @sportsparenting Twitter Handle: @rcfamilies Web: www.rcfamilies.com

There aren’t too many moments in our planet’s history that inspire or connote the meaning of greatness more so than the Olympic Games. With Rio 2016 – the 31st Olympiad – just days away, I sit down for tea with this super star, Nikola Girke. The Rio games will be her fourth – not a typo – Olympic Games. While this year, she and her sailing partner, Luke Ramsay, will be representing Canada on the Nacra 17, a wee but powerful catamaran, in Olympics past she has represented Canada in both the 470 sailing and RS:X windsurfing disciplines. This makes her not only an over-achiever, but an over-achiever-cubed. When she is not being a talented and disciplined and dedicated non-TV-watching Olympian, she is a huge supporter of causes including Fast and Female, the 60 Minutes Kids Club, and KidsSport, to name a few. We talk Netflix (and her limited knowledge thereof), her special friend Felix, and her life motto: Dare to dream. Dare to achieve. Dare to succeed. And she gives an insiders take on the Olympic Opening ceremonies. Gahhhh!