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  • Overcoming Hurdles to Olympic Glory

    Overcoming Hurdles to Olympic Glory

    Lucy Hatton’s story is one of resilience, grit, and breaking through barriers

    3rd Fastest Sprint Hurdler in British History, Lucy didn’t have an easy ride to the top

    As a young girl, she was faced with the challenge of severe dyslexia, a hurdle that made learning in school feel like an uphill battle

    Despite working harder than her peers, the results were often minimal but that never stopped her

    At just 9 years old, Lucy found her escape, a place where her relentless effort could truly shine: the track

    It was here, in the world of hurdles, that Lucy finally saw a return on the hard work she’d poured into every step of her life

    It wasn’t just about crossing the finish line, it was about breaking through the walls that had been built around her

    But her journey wasn’t all smooth sailing

    Like so many athletes, Lucy faced toxic environments, mental health struggles, and physical setbacks that would have stopped most people in their tracks

    Injuries threatened to derail her dreams, but her passion for hurdling and her unwavering belief in herself kept her pushing forward

    On today’s episode of Always Another Game, we dive deep into Lucy’s inspiring journey

    We explore powerful topics like:

    • Overcoming the obstacles of dyslexia in a world that doesn’t always accommodate
    • The mental and emotional toll of toxic environments in sport
    • Dealing with the pain of injuries and the mental resilience required to come back stronger
    • Navigating the loss of your sporting superpowers and finding a new identity beyond the track
    • Lucy’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of mental health, and the ability to find your way back even when it feels like all is lost

      This episode is more than just a sports story

      it’s a journey of transformation, overcoming adversity, and learning how to rise above the challenges life throws at you

      This is an episode you won’t want to miss

      Hit play now, and let Lucy’s journey inspire you to tackle your own hurdles

      Tune in now and get your special podcast time started



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      1 hr 1 min
    • Guided by the North Star: Mastering the Mindset for Unstoppable Success

      North Star Thinking

      Let me ask you something:

      Have you ever thought about how the Three Wise Men found their way?

      They followed the North Star

      But here’s the thing…

      The North Star wasn’t the destination

      It was the guide to get there…

      And that’s exactly what today’s guest is all about Will Polston is an absolute powerhouse not only coaching others to greatness but with one of the most audacious goals you’ve ever heard:

      Ā to go to space by the end of the decade!

      Will and I go way back

      He used to play Ice Hockey with my brother, and my mum even managed his team when they were younger

      And in this episode? We drop golden nugget after golden nugget on how you should:

      ā­ļø Aim WAY bigger than your wildest dreams

      ā­ļø Set your goals and work backwards
      ā­ļø Choose lightning moments over lightbulb ideas

      But here’s the kicker — this isn’t just theory

      It’s action that gets results

      So, what are you going to do with this knowledge working backwards?

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      You’re this close to igniting a shift in your life but only if you act NOW

      Come join us for some out of this world thinking

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      1 hr 2 min
    • Shaun Short - Performance Optimisation isn't just a skill

      Why Performance Optimisation is more than just skills...



      Most people think success comes down to;


      šŸ‘‰šŸ¼ Focus your skills in one area
      šŸ‘‰šŸ¼ Work harder
      šŸ‘‰šŸ¼ Work More


      game over, right?

      āŒ Wrong

      High performers don’t just rely on skill

      They optimise their body, mind, and energy like a Formula 1 car

      Because at the highest level, skill gets you in the game
      but performance keeps you winning (and who doesn't love to keep winning)


      šŸ”„ If your nervous system is fried, your decision-making tanks
      šŸ”„ If your recovery sucks, your execution slows down
      šŸ”„ If your energy is drained, you’re leaving opportunities on the table


      That’s why in the Always Another Game Podcast Episode today, I break down what separates those who burn out from those who dominate long-term

      We go beyond tactics and I share the key reasons why I never reached my peak in Ice Hockey

      And how I use those losses to fuel my success today

      Peak performance isn’t just about knowing what to do

      It’s about having the energy, resilience, and clarity to do it at the highest level, every single time

      If you want to stop playing the game and start owning it, this is the episode for you

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      13 min
    • Shaun Short - Sport like Life is Unpredictable

      Sport like Life is Unpredictable...

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      Even the best preparation can unfold at a blink of an eye

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      And in today’s Shaun Short episode I share real life sporting stories about how this is just the case

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      You have no idea what is around the corner

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      But you can put yourself in the right position to handle it

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      Because with the right:

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      šŸ‘‰šŸ¼ Skills

      šŸ‘‰šŸ¼ Mindset

      šŸ‘‰šŸ¼ Second tier preparation

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      You will be able to adapt and overcome anything Life, Sport and Business throws at you

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      Are you ready to take prepare for the unexpected

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      what are you waiting for?

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      I’ll meet you over on the episode

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      9 min
    • Rugby: ā€œI didn’t want to dieā€ - A battle with Cocaine

      Rugby: ā€œI didn’t want to dieā€ - A battle with Cocaine

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      Today’s guest has seen success in many areas of his life

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      From representing Harlequins in Rugby

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      To landing a successful role in London in life after he finished playing

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      But that pursuit took Kent Bray down a road that he wasn’t expecting

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      He always wondered ā€œwhat’s next?ā€

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      Until the day that question took him towards a coping mechanism that he had never tried before

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      Which led him down the path of Cocaine addiction spending 80k a year on this drug

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      Even though he knew what was happening he wasn’t able to stop it as he had ran out of steam

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      And through the community in his sport he is able to share his story today

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      Where he now helps young men with counselling and mentoring to ensure they don’t make the same early mistakes he did

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      Let’s ruck up together and check out this incredible episode

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      59 min
    • A Midlife Crisis at 11 years old with Mo Farrah’s training partner

      A Midlife Crisis at 11 years old with Mo Farrah’s training partner

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      Safe to say today’s guest kept me on my toes with this interview

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      Because if a challenging childhood wasn’t enough of going through Alopecia and succumbing to bullying

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      Adam Strong went through what he described a Mid Life crisis at 11 years old

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      Growing up in a council estate with not much money

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      Adam found his entrepreneurial feet by selling golf balls he found In the stream

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      Not only that this below average athlete decided to take up long distance running

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      Which took him to a place that he never knew he needed

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      And he became not only Mo Farrah’s training partner but a friend of the Mo Bot too

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      There is no time to waste

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      Lace up those spikes and run on over to check this awesome episode out

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      56 min
    • Tackling life after sport head on…

      Tackling life after sport head on…

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      On today’s episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with a guest who shares the same values of the Always Another Game Podcast

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      Spanning over a 15 year career in Rugby this guests knows the importance of planning for life after the game has finished

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      And through his business Front Row Support he is helping athletes prepare for arguably one of the biggest changes in their life

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      Ladies and Gentleman I want to introduce you to Charlie Beech

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      On this episode we talk about how sport can do so much for us that it becomes our whole identity

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      And how Charlie has coped with the idea of stepping away from a sport he loves so much

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      Oh and I asked him maybe one of the most important sporting questions he has ever been asked

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      Do beards give you more strength in a game?

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      Come and ruck on over this one is going to be a ball

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      59 min
    • Teaching Athletes to fill their mental filing cabinets

      Teaching Athletes to Fill Their Mental Filing Cabinets

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      AAG is back with it’s first interview episode of 2025

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      And what better way to start than going inside the mind of someone who goes inside the athletes mind

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      Colin Booth and I have crossed paths recently in our Ice Hockey World

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      And he love and passion for his Athlete Neuro Performance is clear for everyone to see

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      Colin realised that X’s and O’s weren’t for him in the coaching space

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      And he wanted to figure out how one athlete could perform one task with ease yet another found it incredibly difficult

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      This work has led him to forming his own business MG1 Elite Performance

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      And now he gets to assists athletes improve their in game performance working on the finer details of their brain which returns an increase not only in their in play game but:

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      Resilience

      Decision Making

      Smarter Actions

      Curiosity

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      And arguably the most valuable

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      It keeps them away from society pressures of the online social and gaming world which is having a profound negative affect on young people’s brains

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      I know you’ve missed these

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      So, what are you waiting for?

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      Download the episode right now and catch up with our chat on your next break

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      1 hr
    • Shaun Short: Do Breaks Help or Hurt Performance?
      šŸŽ™ Shaun Short: Do Breaks Help or Hurt Performance? | How to Bounce Back Stronger After Time Off

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      After a short winter break…

      Always Another Game is back — and I’ve got a big question for you:

      šŸ‘‰šŸ¼ Are breaks always a good thing?

      In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked aspects of peak performance in both sport and life

      what actually happens when you stop, rest, and step away

      For some?

      Breaks lead to recovery, clarity, and comeback energy

      For others?

      They lead to lost momentum, mental friction, and performance anxiety

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      ⚔ Here’s what you’ll walk away with:

      — Why time off isn’t always the solution
      — How to rebuild flow when it feels lost
      — What I learned from my own breaks during my ice hockey career
      — The #1 mindset shift to make any break a springboard instead of a setback

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      Whether you're coming back from Christmas, injury, burnout or a dip in motivation

      this episode will give you tools to reset, refocus, and restart with purpose

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      šŸŽ§ Hit play now and let’s get back in the game

      šŸ‘‡ Subscribe, share, and drop your biggest post-break insight in the comments

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      #ShaunShort #AlwaysAnotherGame #PeakPerformance #PostBreakSlump #HighPerformancePodcast #SportMindset #LifeAfterSport #Resilience #BreaksAndBurnout #HockeyMindset #ComebackSeason

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      15 min
    • Do you prefer playing on the edge?

      Do you prefer Playing on the Edge?

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      This was something that was drilled into us at a young age

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      That to be up there with the best you have to play of edge

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      Playing safe within sport wasn’t an option to stand out and succeed

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      And if you think about it now everyone you likely look up to in life

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      In some way stands out because they dare to be different

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      To do things that the majority won’t do

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      In today’s Shaun Short episode on the Always Another Game Podcast I talk about my experience with playing on the edge

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      And how not only can that help you in sport

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      But within your business and your personal brand too

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      As it allows you to be your true authentic self and stand out from the crowd

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      Ready to push the boundaries a little bit

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      Go on I dare you

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      11 min

    About šŸŽ™ ALWAYS ANOTHER GAME

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    AAG was born over a decade ago yet the funny thing is I never knew it until recently. It was a term I used to bring myself back down after a poor performance or loss in Ice Hockey to help remind me that there is another game. I can’t dwell on the past I need to focus on the NOW and how that will help the FUTURE.