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In this episode, Physiotherapist and Clinical Director at Physiotherapy & Optimal PerformanceServices (POPS) Marita Marshall, discusses Covid-19-  Physical Therapy and Return to Sport in the Caribbean. The Barbadian shares her thoughts on the role of physiotherapy in athlete development as we look to the safe return of sport in the region. Marita has served as Physiotherapist for Cricket West Indies women’s team and gives advice to athletes, coaches and officials on ways to ensure they can train and compete; as well as injury management and prevention advice as they return to the field of play. 

Marita also talks about:

Some of the common injury she sees in professional sportPrecautions physiotherapists have to take now as you look to treat athletes and officialsThings athletes and coaches should be mindful of as they look to resume sportThe role of physiotherapy in the CaribbeanAdvice for youngster who wants to become a physiotherapist

Marita also talks about her decision to become an entrepreneur and the impact of covid-19 on her business. She also explained how she has been able to navigate the issues and challenges associated with the pandemic to continue operating and providing service to clients.

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In this episode, Olympic Discus throwers Fedrick Dares and Traves Smikle discuss their career as professional athletes.The Jamaicans share their plans for the 2021 season and how they overcome struggles to be at the top of the event. Traves and Fedrick talk about their brotherly bond outside of the ring but their fierce competition over the years. 

They also speak about:

The role of coach Julian Robinson on their livesOvercoming injuries over the yearsThe impact of the annual High School Boys and Girls Athletics championship on their careerAdvice for young athlete who wants to become a professional athlete

Both Fedrick and Traves share their top three most memorable moments in their career so far as well as their worst moments as professional throwers.

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In the “Play of the Day”, Dalton speaks with Sports Producer and Commentator, Donald Oliver. 

In this episode, Donald discusses sport journalism and commentary in a changing world.He shares his inspiration for his documentary, “Alia: Darling of the Pool”, the production of the project and his aspiration to produce more documentaries locally. 

Donald also speaks about:

Donald discusses working on major projects including the London 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2014 FIFA World Cup and addressing the challenges to constantly improve their products. 

Other topics discussed are:

In our new feature, Donald’s knowledge about Manchester United Football Club is tested in 60 seconds. In the “Podcast Pick”, Sports Event Management: The Caribbean Experience by Leslie-Ann Jordan, David Truly and Ben Tyson is recommended by Dalton. 

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In the “Play of the Day”, Dalton speaks with World Championship and PanAmerican Triple Jump silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts. In this episode, Shanieka discusses the phases of her career. She explained why she chose to specialise in the triple jump instead of the long jump and the level of discipline that it takes to master her event.

Shanieka also speaks about:

 The 2019 RJRGLEANER Awards Sports Woman of the Year Nominee shared details about her fairytale season in 2019 and how it changed her life.

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In this episode, Rosheika is joined by Jamaican distance flag-bearer Aisha Praught-Leer OLY, Media and Communication Specialist Marsha Boyce, Sports Journalist, Karen Madden and Logistics Manager, Dr Carol Long to discussIssues and Opportunities for Women in Sport in the Caribbean.They share the challenges that female athletes face from adolescence to professional athletes including wage disparity, visibility and sport administration. 

They also speak about:

The ladies also discussed the impact of the pandemic on female sports along with the disparity between the attention given to the restart of male sports and female sports. 

Other topics discussed are:

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In our International Women's Day Feature, FIFA Assistant Referee, Stephanie-Dale Yee Sing discusses her journey. She described her experience as an assistant referee at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. She shares how she got started in refereeing and her decision to choose to become a professional referee over her football career. 

Stephanie also speaks about:

The 2019 recipient of the Chairman's award at the RJRGLEANER National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards also explains how she feels to have been shortlisted by FIFA for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and what lessons she will take from her 2019 experience in 2023. 

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In this episode, Cricket West Indies player and Jamaica Scorpion captain Rovman Powell discusses his recent his cricketing journey including some of his personal highs and lows. He also shares how the pandemic has impacted sports in the region including the teams he has played with since 2020.  He speaks about the performance of the Jamaica Scorpions in the 2021 Super50 Cup.

Rovman also speaks about:

His personal contribution to the Jamaica Scorpions so far in the 2021 Super50 Cup The role that his sport scholarship at the University of the West Indies, Mona enabled him to achieve his career goalsHis choice for cricket as a professionThe role of his mother in his development and as a support system His close relationship with former Jamaican cricketer and coach, Robert Samuels 

Rovman also speaks his relationship with Floyd Reifer. He also shares what he believes is crucial to improving the state of the Jamaica Tallawahs to ensure that they have a better season than they have had over the last few seasons.

Other topics discussed are:

Chris Gayle and Andre Russell and their decision to leave the Jamaica Tallawahs’ franchise Young Jamaican players he is looking forward to being a part of the Jamaican franchisesPlaying with his cricketing heroes such as Kumar Sangakkara and Dale SteynHighest and lowest moments in his professional careerHis long and short-term goals

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In the “Play of the Day”, Dalton speaks with president of the PanAm Sports Athlete Commission and Olympian Aliann Pompey.

In this episode, Aliann discusses Athletes Rights and Voice in Sports. She explained why she started Aliann Pompey Invitational and the event's progress over the years. She shares how she adjusted to performing at the professional level and her experience at her first appearance at a Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. 

Aliann also speaks about:

 The 2002 Commonwealth Games 400m gold medalist also shared her lessons learned in her experience as a sport administration and the evolution of track and field into being more athlete-centred. 

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Producer, Rosheika Grant returns for The Producer’s Corner to discuss “How lack of competition is affecting sport in the Caribbean”.

In this episode, Dalton and Rosheika discussHow lack of competition is affecting sport in the Caribbean.They share their views on the various issues and challenges in the lack of competition across all sport locally and regionally. 

The duo also speaks about:

Impact of state-enforced curfews and health protocols on the ability to train due to inadequate facilities and resourcesInability to travel and how it affects the opportunities to achieve qualification standardsRecommendations for sporting stakeholders to be given special provisions from regional Government How cricket may fare as the sport with youth not being able to exhibit their talent

Dalton and Rosheika also discussed the opportunities that the pandemic presents for the athletes and sporting associations.

Other topics discussed are:

The importance of sporting organisations using this period to discuss issues such as safeguarding children in sportThe welfare of athletes and coaches and the type of support system that they need The way forward for the National Premier League

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In this episode, Regional Development Manager - Caribbean and Americas, Commonwealth Games Federation, Ryan O. Brathwaite discusses Sport for Development in the Caribbean: The Way Forward. He speaks about the benefits of sport in society in relation to health and wellness, education and development overall. He shares how sport being used as a development tool can reduce Noncommunicable diseases.

Ryan also speaks about:

He shares the challenges to sport being viewed as a developmental tool in the Caribbean including lack of resources and inadequate expertise in sport administration across the region. The role of young people in sport administration and sport as a development tool regionally The importance of partnerships regionally to drive the development of sport regionally 

Ryan also shared his views on transition of  Barbadian athletes  from the junior level to professional levels. The key factors to building a lucrative sport industry regionally especially in the context of the pandemic. 

Other topics discussed are:

The importance of leveraging relationships and highlighting the value of the Caribbean to the global sport industry stakeholdersHow to assist professional and amateur athletes to establish strong brandsSport as a tool to tackle tolerance and other social issues such as discrimination, racism and equality 

The “Podcast Pick” for this week’s episode is “Beyond a Boundary” by C.L.R James.

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In this episode, our guest, Sport Commentator, Donald Smith joins host Dalton Myers and producer, Rosheika Grant to discuss “The Year in Review of Sports in 2020”.

In this episode, Machel, Dalton and Rosheika discuss their top moments in sports in 2020, the disappointments of the year regionally and internationally and also their expectations and hopes for 2021 in the sporting arena. They discuss the cancellation and postponements of major sporting events in Jamaica as well as regional and global events.  

The trio also speaks about:

The effect of the little to no competitive football  in Jamaica and the importance of football returning in early 2021 The value of the Velocity Fest Meets that were held and how the organisers’ approach should be adapted by other sporting stakeholdersThe disadvantage that local athletes may face when they return to international competitionsThe resilience of sport internationally in its return and the ingenious strategies to satisfy protocols such as the NBA Bubble The economic impact of cancellation of sports regionally and internationally on stakeholders such as athletes, sport administrators and sport commentators.

The “Podcast Pick” for this week’s episode is “Perspectives on Caribbean Football” by Christopher A.D. Charles.

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In this episode, Olympian Alia Atkinson discusses her historical journey in swimming. She speaks about her early interest in sport and her decision to focusing on swimming. She discusses the impact of the pandemic on her mentally and her initial goals for the year. She also shares how her philanthropic efforts which are closely tied to swimming.

Alia also speaks about:

Alia also discusses the swimmers that she is anticipating from Jamaica to follow in her footsteps. She gives her opinion on what needs to be done to support the development of swimming locally to facilitate more swimmer excelling internationally.

She also talks:

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In this episode, the return of the Producer’s Corner sees Host, Dalton Myers and Producer, Rosheika Grant joined by Football Analyst, Machel Turner to discuss The State of Local and International Football .They share their views on the development of Jamaica’s young footballers as sport administrators deal with the pandemic and the postponement of football locally.  They also discuss the route to sustainability for local football clubs and the importance of developing structured youth teams to successfully growing the sport locally and regionally.

The trio also speaks about:

The other topics in the episode are:

The “Podcast Pick” for this week’s episode is “Seoul to Beijing” by Don Anderson.

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In this episode, Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO), Dr Sasha Sutherland discusses The Fight Against Doping in Sports.She shares her views on the growth of Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization since its establishment 15 years ago in terms of capacity building and its partnerships with Caribbean countries in the implementation of drug control programmes. She also addresses the challenges that the organisation has faced such as travelling across member counties and the strategies adapted to increase capacity within these countries.

Dr Sutherland also speaks about:

Other topics discussed are:

The “Podcast Pick” for this week’s episode is “Commonwealth Caribbean Sports Law” by J. Tyrone Marcus and Jason Haynes. 

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As we start a new season of The Drive Podcast, we have exciting new segments including “On the Sideline”, “Play of the Day” and “Podcast Pick”. In “On the sideline”, Dalton will be addressing topical issues in the sporting industry. In the “Play of the Day” he speaks with Olympian Yohan Blake.

In this episode, our guest, Yohan Blake discussesBlake: The Past, Present and the Future.He speaks about the new club new club, TITANS International, that he is currently training with. He shares that Tokyo 2020 will be his final Summer Olympic Games. He noted that he is looking to transition into playing cricket and spoke about his introduction to the sport by his father. He discussed his early rise in track and field while he attended the St Jago High school and running at the Boys and Girls Championships.

Yohan also speaks about:

Yohan speaks about his relationship with Coach Glen Mills and his decision to leave the Racer’s Track Club due to him not believing he was receiving sufficient attention. He discusses how he handled the injuries between 2013 and 2015 and his decision to stick to the sport despite how difficult his recovery was. His relationship with his partner and the role she has played in supporting him and him having a balanced lifestyle.

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Creating a Safe Space: Safeguarding our Children in Sports Webinar

In this episode, The Drive Phase Media’s Webinar under the theme, “Creating a Safe Space: Safeguarding our Children in Sports” is presented. The webinar was designed to discuss ways stakeholders can contribute to child protection and safeguarding of youth in sports. It aimed to formulate solutions designed to encourage everyone to do their part to keep sport safe. The webinar’s objective is also to assist sport-based initiatives in developing practical tools focused on child protection and safeguarding practice and to foster the progression of policies, practices and procedures to keep sports fun and children safe. 

There were four international and regional panellists including:

Diahann Gordon Harrison-Children’s Advocate of Jamaica 
Topic: Abuse in Sport: The Jamaican Reality

Karen Madden, Sports Journalist- Jamaica 
Topic: Media's Responsibility: Whistleblowing in a Culture of Silence 

Kendia Brathwaite, Sports Scientist- Barbados 
Topic: Recruiting, Training and Communication 

Ju’Riese Colón, CEO- U.S. Center for SafeSport 
Topic: Minimising risk for children in sports

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In this episode, Commonwealth Games Federation CEO, David Grevemberg discussesLeadership, Culture and Sport - Changing the Game􏰄. He shares his view on the need for diversity/inclusion given the geographical and historical structure of the Commonwealth Games Federation and importance of sports in strengthening the entire Commonwealth.

David also speaks about:

David also speaks about reparative justice and the importance of protecting and empowering members of the Commonwealth. He added his views about athletes and sporting administrations addressing human rights issues such as racial equality. 

Other topics discussed are:

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Guest: Elaine Thompson Herah
Double Olympic Champion

In this episode, Elaine discusses Sprinting Into History.She speaks about her achievement in the 100m and 200m at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio and her mental readiness as she prepared for the Olympic Games after dealing with an injury. 

Elaine also speaks about:

Elaine shares what motivates her and wanting to be a mentor for younger athletes. She also speaks about how she stays focused as she deals with being a public figure and staying mentally strong as she deals with the impact of injuries. 

Other topics discussed are:

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Guest: Warren Weir
Olympic Bronze Medallist

In this episode, Warren discusses Weirz World: Athlete and entrepreneur.He speaks about his bronze medal placement in Jamaica’s historic 1-2-3 sweep in the 2012 Summer Games 200m final. He shares about his lessons learnt in his first professional season in 2011 and how it impacted his approach to the 2012 season.

Warren also speaks about:

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Guest: Don Anderson
Sports Administrator 

In this episode, Don Anderson discusses the management side of the Olympic Games. He shares his favourite Olympic Games and the type of planning that goes into managing a country’s team going to the Olympic Games. He also spoke about the role of the Chef de Mission and part of Jamaica management team, for five Olympic Games. 

Don also speaks about:

Don speaks about the importance of volunteers in the management of Jamaican teams at the major games.  He also spoke about the challenges faced with getting cooperation from the management teams of track and field athletes while at major games. 

Other topics discussed are:

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Guest: Toni-Ann Williams
Olympian Gymnast

In this episode, Toni-Ann discusses her historical journey. The Olympians shares her emotions when she learnt she had qualified to represent Jamaica at the Rio 2016 Summer Games. She also speaks about family’s support in her athletic journey especially her mom’s level of involvement in her achievements.

Toni-Ann also discusses:

Other topics discussed are:
Her continuous preparation for the upcoming international games. 
Her experience as a coach so far at United Gymnastix and Towson University.
Top and lowest moments as a gymnast. 
Her advocacy on raising awareness of racial discrimination and diversity in gymnastics. Abuse of athletes in the sport and the need for continued advocacy for the protection of youth in sports

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Guest: Ricardo Makyn
Chief Photo Editor at The Jamaica Gleaner

In this episode, Ricardo Makyn discussesOlympic moments through his lens.He speaks about how he developed his interest in photography after working a summer job at a photo studio and studying and being trained in photography via mail when he started in the late 1990s. 

Ricardo shares: 

Other topics discussed are:

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Guest: Lance Whittaker
Sports Broadcaster and Commentator

In this episode, Lance discusses his decades of experience in sports broadcasting. He speaks about landing his dream job as a sports journalist and the various changes in sports broadcasting since he started his career in 1984.  He also shares his highest and lowest moments covering Caribbean in the several Olympic Games.

Lance also discussed: 

Other topics discussed are:

The role of SportsMax in changing the face of sports broadcasting regionally and working with broadcasters such as Simon Crosskill and Alexis Nunes. 

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In this Episode of the Drive Phase Podcast , do another version of our newest feature “Producer’s Corner”. Our show Producer Rosheika Grant joints host Dalton to discuss some local, regional and international sporting issues. 

Rosheika is an avid sport fan and has worked in media and communications ever since she graduated University. She has also been the producer for this podcast since inception.

 They discuss, amongst other things:

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In this episode, Marketing & Communications Specialist Carole Beckford discusses her storied experience within the sporting industry.Carole, who served as Publicist for Usain Bolt, discusses her start in Sports Journalism as well as tips for persons wanting to get into the sporting Industry. She also speaks about her time as an educator in Jamaica and Bahamas. 

Carole also spoke about:

Other topics discussed are:  

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In this episode, Hubert discusses historical moments in sports and future of Track and Field.He shares how he got started as a journalist and also as a commentator in the 1980s. He also speaks about his passion for track and field and his views on his role as an analyst and commentator in bringing sports to life for listeners and viewers. 

Hubert shares his views on the future of Jamaican track and field. He highlights several young Jamaican track field male and female sprinters such as Dejour Russell, Christopher Taylor and Michael O’Hara, Danielle Sloley, Brittany Anderson and Kevona Davis. He also shares his expectations for Jamaica to excel in events such as the 800m, triple jump, long jump, shot put and the discus throw.

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In this Episode of the Drive Phase Podcast , we have we start a new feature called the “Producer's Corner”. Our show's Producer, Rosheika Grant joins host Dalton to discuss some local, regional and international sport talking points. 

Rosheika is an avid sport fan and has worked in media and communications ever since she graduated University. She has also been the producer for this podcast since inception.

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In our new episode, Dalton speaks with the Olympian Yona Knight-Wisdom about his journey as an international diver. Yona spoke about the success of competing at the 2016 Rio Olympic followed by the disappointment of not medalling in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the changes he made to his coaching team and training sites following the Games.  He spoke candidly about some of his best moments as well as one of the lowest moments of his career- FINA Diving World Cup 2014 Shanghai. There are also some advice for young divers.

Yona also discusses:

His decision to represent Jamaica competitively The challenges in being taller than the average diver and how he overcame them How being physically analysed at Liverpool John Moores University impacted his confidence Yona's physical analysis Youtube Feature Obstacles faced in participating in international competitions in preparing for qualifying for his first Olympics in 2016His experience as the first person to represent Jamaica in diving at Rio 2016 

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In this episode, David and Julian discuss the impact of the shutdown and postponement of track and field events because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

They speak about:

The postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Summer OlympicsThe impact of the shutdown of training facilities on athletes’ fitness and preparation for competingThe financial impact of the shutdown and postponement of track and field eventsThe disparity in resources available to athletes in other countries and Jamaicans 

They also spoke about the impact that the cancellation of events on the future of junior athletes and the importance of discussing the changes with them.

Other topics discussed are:

David Riley is a veteran Athletics Coach and the President of the Jamaica Track And Field Coaches Association (JTFCA).  Julian Robinson is a National Throwing Coach who has been credited with Jamaica’s recent success in throwing events regionally and internationally.

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In this episode, Brian discusses the  Postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics  because of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 and the new date f the global championship.  He speaks about the involvement of the National Olympic Committees and the Athletes Federation in the decision-making regarding the postponement of Tokyo 2020.

Brian also discusses:

The impact of the postponement of Tokyo 2020 on the dates of other global sporting championships including the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games 2021 which will be held in Trinidad and Tobago. How the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games can boost Trinidad and Tobago’s economy following the pandemic The impact on the human and financial resources of the pandemic on the regional National Olympic Committees (NOCs)The regional NOCs using the pandemic as an opportunity to increase the use of technology, to be innovative and preparation of crisisThe Commonwealth Games Federation and how they can position themselves from a marketing perspective amidst the new Tokyo 2020 date

Brian also spoke about his committee’s plans for use of technology during the staging of the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games and how it can be relevant to the younger demographic. 

Other topics discussed are:

Brian Lewis is the President of Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) and Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC). He has being involved with sport administration for many years and was instrumental in Trinidad and Tobago successful bid for the Commonwealth Youth Games 2021.

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This year’s International Women’s Day is celebrated under the theme “Each for Equal”,In this this our special IWD episode we talk with Trishana McGowan. Trishana is a sports reporter and producer at the RJRGleaner Group.She talks about her time as an athlete and experiences as a sport journalist. She discusses her career as a 400m hurdler and her decision to leave the sport. She also shares how her transition into sport journalism and her growth as a reporter and producer. 

Trishana also discussed:  

Her struggles as a student-athlete living abroad Issues faced by student-athletes Working with Stephen Francis and her time at the MVP Track Club Concerns regarding how female athlete issues are treated 

Other topics regarding her journey discussed :

Challenges being a sports reporter Equal pay in sport Marketing and branding of female athletesAdvice for young athletes   

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In this episode, Alexis Nunes, a Jamaican reporter and host for ESPN FC and ESPNcricinfo speaks about her journey as a sport journalist. She shares how her interest in sports developed, attending media school and her start as a reporter and producer at SportsMax Limited.  She shares about being mentored by Simon Crosskill and working alongside former West Indies cricketers Jeffrey Dujon and Wavell Hinds. She also discusses her experience working with colleagues such Craig Burley at ESPN.  

Alexis also discussed: 

1. How she discovered her natural affinity for television and her comfort in front of cameras at a young age. 

2. Her family’s history, as El Salvadorians and Jamaicans. 

3. The decline of interest in cricket regionally

4.  Her move from Jamaica to the United States of America and subsequently, the United Kingdom.

Other topics regarding her journey as a sports reporter are:

1.     Being a female reporter and broadcaster in a male-dominated industry

2.     The transition from working at SportsMax Limited to ESPN and the difference in broadcasting styles at SportsMax Limited and ESPN. 

3.     The highs and lows of live broadcasting

4.     Memorable interviews

Alexis has covered several major events for ESPN including the 2015 PanAm Games and has been cohost of the popular ESPNFC.  She has served as a commentator at the 2015 and 2019 Cricket World Cups,  2019 Women’s Cricket T20 World Cup, IPL 2014 and the Major League Soccer (MLS). 

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In this episode, Sport Commentator and Journalist Ricardo Chambers talks about Jamaica track & field readiness and expectations for Tokyo 2020. Ricardo starts off by giving us his background in sports, being mentored by the late Tony Young and his role as a story teller in the media landscape. He also shares about his transition from RJRGleaner to SportsMax Limited, learning from the different perspectives by working with individuals such as Lance Whittaker and Donald Oliver and achieving his career goals.  

 Ricardo  gave his expectations for Jamaica and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics:

He anticipates that junior athletes such as Briana Williams,  Kevona Davis, Raheem Robertson and Oblique Seville will improve and possibly make a push for a place in Jamaica's Tokyo 2020 Olympics team.He also believes young athletes such as Christopher Taylor and Brittany Anderson to make a strong case to be a part of team Jamaica.Prospects of Jamaica's performances in the 400mh women, 400m men and women.The depth of Jamaica's talent in field events.

Other topics regarding Jamaica's track and field discussed are:

Ricardo is is a Senior Producer and Presenter at SportsMax TV and an avid track and field analyst, commentator and fan, who has worked in the field for more than a decade. With a start in stadium announcing from his high school days, the Calabar High School old boy began his sport journalism career at the tender age of 18 years old with KLAS Radio. Since then, he has worked as a broadcaster at the RJRGleaner Group and currently at SportsMax Limited as a broadcaster/sport journalist.

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In Episode 19 of the Drive Phase Podcast Julian, Dalton, and Sheldon look back at the 2019 Sports Year.

Julian and Dalton team up with University of the West Indies, Mona student Sheldon Bent to discuss some of the sporting highlights of 2019. Sheldon, a UWI Peer Leader, is also a ‘Sport Politics and Society’ student at UWI. Meanwhile, Julian who joined us in Episode 9 , is a sport enthusiast and educator. He has taught many University sport courses and modules at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

 They discuss:

Top three (3) moments in sports, regionally/internationallyIAAF Diamond League, regional cricket, as well as club and international footballSports administration locally - what changed, what we got right and what we hope for in 2020Top Sportsman/Sportswoman of the year locally

You would not be surprised that gymnast Danusia Francis, track & field athletes Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Rushell Clayton, along with swimmer Alia Atkinson are among the names discussed.

We also touch on other topical personalities, issues and moments including:

Caster SemenyaReggae Girlz FIFA World Cup performanceTiger Woods and more.

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In Episode 18 of The Drive Phase Podcast, we have a discussion with Randy Rowe on Athletes and their Financial Future.

Randy has been doing investments successfully for some time now. He shares very applicable personal stories on investments, and uses that knowledge to encourage athletes to be more financially prudent. Randy discuss the Jamaica Stock Market, initial public offerings (IPOs) and general information about investing and saving. He also gives practical solutions to potential problems related to how athletes sometimes treat their earnings and offers suggestions on who to turn to for financial advice. This is a lively discussion as Randy help us breakdown some financial jargon, simplifying things a bit. 

Randy suggests that:

Athletes should have a Financial Advisor or Money Manager to help them maximise on their earningsAthletes should take advantage of the investment opportunities locallyThey should be more aware about money and the use of moneyIn terms of investment, they should think about “how much money I'm putting in vs how much am I getting out and why”

He also makes general recommendations that I think athletes, support personnel and the average listener can appreciate and benefit from.

Randy is a self-taught Equity Investor and Strategy Consultant. He also works as a Business Consultant and manages his personal Private Equity Fund while running an online financial literacy business, Everymickle.com , which he founded in 2012 as a simple blog. 

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This episode features a very informative conversation with Sports Attorney-at-Law Dr. Emir Crowne.

Emir delves into sport dispute resolution, unravelling some of the issues and challenges in the region. He also gives some advice to young lawyers who may want to pursue sports law as a viable profession. There were many good moments in this episode and I enjoyed discussing this potential career path for sport lawyers and tips on how they can develop. 

His suggestions include:

1. Working with national sport federations to establish dispute resolution policy guidelines
2. Spending time doing pro bono work with athletes and/or national sport federations
3. Helping sport associations to ensure that the natural justice rights of everyone involved in doping cases are respected
4. Putting your head down and just doing the work as whatever accolades to be had will eventually come.

He also makes some recommendations for national sport associations in relation to dispute resolution. 

Emir also touches on the aspects of recent topical cases in the Caribbean including the Brianna Williams doping violation case, and the Thelma Williams selection issue, sharing lessons from his involvement. He also gives his take on other regional and global issues such as the purpose of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the International Olympic Committee’s Advertising Regulations and the role of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) among others.

Dr. Emir Crowne is a Barrister and Attorney-at-Law admitted to practice in Ontario, Canada and Trinidad & Tobago, respectively. He is also a registered Trademark Agent in Canada, and an Intellectual Property Agent in Trinidad & Tobago. He has been involved in several anti-doping cases including most recently Jamaican athlete Brianna Williams vs JADCO.

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In this episode, we look at The Business of Sport: My Journey with Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. She talks about her journey as a professional athlete, beginning in St. Thomas, Jamaica to competing at the Olympic Games. We discuss her track rivalry with fellow sprinter Merlene Ottey as well as their sisterly bond; and how Merlene assisted her throughout her career and taught her many lessons about saving and investments.  Juliet also talks about training and competition after pregnancy; dealing with retirement and injuries; and other issues facing athletes.  Juliet also shares her story about the transition into politics and entrepreneurship.


Juliet is a five-times Olympian, a Government Member of Parliament and an entrepreneur. She has won three Olympic Medals, four World Championship outdoor medals and one World indoor.  She has years of experience in sport administration and currently plays a crucial role in the World Olympian Association.

 
In this episode, She made other suggestions for athletes:

1. Athletes should start preparing for retirement while they are still competing
2. Athletes should ensure they live within their means
3. Athletes should not only stay away from banned substances but also educate themselves about the fight against doping in sports
4. Always believe in yourself.


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Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis talks about her historic qualification for the Olympics in this episode. 'Nush' as she is affectionately known has qualified for Tokyo 2020 and will become only the second gymnast to represent Jamaica at the Olympics. She has previously represented Jamaica at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships as well as the Pan American  Games. She also shares some of her surprising exploits and interests away from the sport.

Dalton sits down with Founder and Managing Director for Breakthrough Communications, Carlette DeLeon to discuss Social Media and Sports.She shares several strategies for using technology to manage personal brands, and also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of social media for athletes and athlete support personnel.

Carlette who is currently Administrative Manager and Public Relations Consultant at Headline Entertainment is also an author and columnist. She has been a featured presenter on RJR's Tech 4 Life, RETV's INtech and is a frequent blogger on her own website carlettedeleon.com.
 

We look at The Impact of CPLT20 on the Caribbean with Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Head of PR & Communications, Peter Miller. Miller is a cricket writer and broadcaster, as well as author.  We discuss the role of the franchise cricket in the region, and how cricketers can benefit career-wise. Miller also takes us through some of the strategies employed to promote the event to its regional and global fan base.

In this episode, we go straight to the source! Andre Lowe, the Sports Editor at The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited joins us to discuss Headlines and Deadlines - Capturing Historic Moments in Sports.

Andre has over 15 years of experience in sports journalism, covering many international sporting events including  three Olympic Games, four IAAF World Championships, two Commonwealth Games, several Diamond League Events and more recently 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The four-time Press Association of Jamaica Sports Journalist of the Year gives us an inside look at what it's like being a sports journalist in the Caribbean.

In this episode, we get the inside scoop on sponsorship in sport as Dalton and Andrei Roper discuss Sports Sponsorship and Branding in the Caribbean. 

Roper is currently the Brand Manager at Restaurants of Jamaica (franchise owners of KFC and Pizza Hut). The issues and challenges in sponsoring events locally are examined, while Roper also gives advice to sporting entities on how to develop their brands for sponsorship.

Roper has twenty years’ experience in marketing, communications, sponsorship and event management, spanning the fields of telecommunications, sports marketing, and sports betting and gaming. He uses this experience to give us insight into the sporting industry in the region, as well as the way forward.

In this episode, Dalton sits down with Karen Madden, Senior Sports Reporter/Producer RJRGleaner to discuss Sports Journalism and her recent trip to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup to cover Jamaica's Reggae Girlz. 

Madden, who is also Co-Host for the "Girls Sports Club" on HITZ92 FM in Jamaica also makes some recommendations for women's football in Jamaica as well as advice to young sports journalists.

In this new feature Dalton and Cresser have a lively discussion on ICC Cricket World Cup, FIFA Woman's World Cup and Professionalisation of sports globally. 

In this episode of The Drive Phase, we sit down with former Netball Jamaica President Marva Bernard to discuss the 'Business of Netball'. Bernard, who is the current President of the Americas Federation of Netball Associations (AFNA) reveals some of the issues and challenges faced in building netball in Jamaica and the region. We also examine some of the steps taken in adopting a more business-like approach to the sport to extend its reach and impact in the Jamaican sporting landscape.

In this episode of The Drive Phase, we get up close and personal with Olympian Sherone Simpson as she gives us an inside look at life as a professional athlete. Sherone takes us through the highs and lows of her career and shares how she remains focused despite the many challenges. Her pregnancy, injuries, and returning an adverse analytical finding were all on the table for discussion. You might think nothing trumps an Olympic medal-winning performance - but think again!

President and CEO of West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) Wavell Hinds discusses the role of the regional Players' Association in developing professional cricketers. We'll delve into some of WIPA's initiatives including those catering to life after cricket, along with its partnership with Cricket West Indies, the governing body for the sport in the Caribbean.

Things take a legal twist this week on The Drive Phase as we sit down with Jason Haynes, Attorney-at-Law and co-author of the book 'Sports Law in the Commonwealth Caribbean'. In this episode, we discuss several current legal issues, as well as some of the key areas covered in the book which are applicable to the Caribbean sporting reality.

In this episode of The Drive Phase, former Jamaican track & field athlete Dwayne Extol opens up about that journey of life after sports. Dwayne, now a media personality, and communications specialist gets brutally honest about the highs and lows of being an athlete in the NCAA system and shares how he was able to make the transition after hanging up his spikes... Spoiler Alert! It wasn't easy!

We delve into the realm of Sport Psychology and tackle some key questions...  Is Sport Psychology really necessary? Is it important to athlete and/or team development? How valuable is this emerging profession in the Caribbean context? Regional sports psychologist Olivia Rose answers these questions and more in this week's episode of The Drive Phase.   

Dalton sits down with Tanya Lee, the Vice President - Marketing for Caribbean sports broadcaster Sportsmax, for a candid conversation about the marketing of sports in the region. They discuss the issues and challenges faced, as well as provide some good food for thought for aspiring sports marketers.

In his first podcast, Dalton previews some of the main sport-related topics that will be covered on The Drive Phase Podcast. He looks at several sporting issues in Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean and talks about upcoming trends.