Albert Kelly - One of the most talented rugby league players I’ve played with and against. But what I’ve seen is the hard work he puts in behind the scenes that gives him an opportunity to display and maximise that talent.

Albert spoke about how his cousins helped him gain many of the skills he has today and how grateful he is of that, what winning a challenge cup in the super league, U.K feels like. He talks about the uncertainty of your future in playing the game and how it can take its toll and how to overcome these thoughts and to keep moving forward.

We also explored what life was like growing up in Macksville/Kempsey, NSW, with his younger brother and how hard his grandparents worked to put him and his brother in school and sporting events, how more work needs to be done to protect sacred sites of this land and the importance of doing extra training to play at a higher level. What his self-talk is like leading up to a game and his pre game ritual. I found this very interesting.

Enjoy.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a1bey/

About David Mead

David Mead has played professional rugby league for 13 years. Spending time with other athletes, coaches and football staff has given him great insight into how the sport is played at a high level. He wants to use insights and stories from these people as well as from his experience to inspire and to empower the youth. He believes in "leaving the place better than you found it." This podcast will help him and others do just that. 

Connect with David and follow him on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.mead.94

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmead411/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmead411

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mead-7604b986/

Website: www.davidmead.com.au 

Producer: Jason Strozkiy (@strozkiymedia) www.strozkiymedia.com 

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