In our final Series 2 podcast, Jacqui Dover is a proud Yugambeh women from South East Qld and the first indigenous female referee in the NBL. Jacqui is about to take on Manhattan as the first Aussie women to join the NBA referee development program in a select group of 6 trainees looking to make it in the most visible basketball league on the planet.

Jacqui takes us inside the referee’s rite of passage and how it is now a legitimate pathway to a basketball career along with her desire to stay connected to the game she loves.

Her work with indigenous communities influences her approach and mindset both on and off the court as she continues her journey half way across the globe.

A rare insight into the realm of the referee. Enjoy!

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In this episode we kick back and take a page out of the Seinfeld playbook… tune in as we chew the fat on our episode about nothing except women’s hoops.

We have a whole lot to say about nothing in particular from Jumping Vs Boxing Out to the return of the Sydney #DoubleHeader and a whole lot more!!

Who knew there was so much something to nothing?

Enjoy!

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Dynamic Coaching duo Kristen Veal & Sarah Graham play pivotal roles in nurturing the upcoming generation of young promising female basketball talent at the Centre of Excellence in Canberra.

They mesh incredibly well in their personalities and roles to create a dynamic pairing charged with developing the next crop of potential Opals in the AIS residential program.

Throughout this challenging time for international sport both Kristen and Sarah attended 3 global basketball events contending with quarantine restrictions, very short preparation times, and like any parent - worrying about their young charges back home at the AIS.

A fascinating insight with loads of laughter. Enjoy!

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WNBL22 will be the season of the super mums.

We are grateful to have the chance to talk with new mum Alex Bunton, returning to the sport she loves and ready to show her little girl what mum can do on the court. 

Coming full circle and now armed with many life experiences after an early retirement Bunts levels up and rejoins the elite world of basketball where it all began for her at 15 years of age!

Enjoy!

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Let’s flip the script and say women’s sports actually deliver the best result for sponsors wanting to make positive connection with fans.

Got your attention? Now let’s talk about the data.

For more than 10 years Georgie Maynard and True North Research have been on a mission to identify and share sponsorship outcome evidence.

Intrigued? Tune in and learn!

This is a great podcast for women's sports teams, businesses and everyone involved in sports.

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In this bonus episode we’re looking at our Opals amazing FIBA Women’s Asia Cup campaign.

Our young guns showed they got game by taking it to Japan and only missing out on the Gold Medal game by the slimmest of margins.

The future looks good with the Opals bringing back Bronze after denying Korea 3rd place as we head towards next year’s Women’s World Cup

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David Reid - Chairman of the organising committee for the FIBA Womens World Cup jumps on board to give us a remarkable insight into the 10+ years journey behind the scenes to land this amazing basketball event. At a time when women's sports are finally getting its due, Australia will lead the way with the FIBA Womens World Cup in Sydney in 2022.

David shares the vision formed over 10 years ago, and provides some unique insights into the long, hard fought journey to bring this special event to fruition.

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It's a short and sweet bonus episode as we take a look at the FIBA Asia Women's Cup.

Staged in Amman, Jordon for the first time our Aussie Opals are in Group B with Chinese Taipei, Philippines and China.

Time for our young guns to shine. Let's Go Aussies!!

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From Sydney to Kenya via Zambia and Cameroon Coach Liz Mills takes on a lifetime adventure with identical twin Vik. A whole lot of grit, hard work, determination and an openness to learning paved the way to the history books by coaching men's African basketball. She walks the talk of the African philosophy Ubuntu, ‘I am because we are’.

Coach Liz has opened the door for the next generation of female coaches to follow, “No-one’s going to tap us on the shoulder and be like … here’s an opportunity…”

Pure inspiration for girls and women aspiring to coach at any level anywhere in the world - she will inspire and challenge you to believe you can too!

Enjoy!

It’s an in-depth podcast where we get into social media and it’s impact on women’s hoops and the wider world of women’s sports.

Hosts' Paul Camillos and Jacinta Govind are joined by Siren Sport co-founder Dr Kasey Symons and veteran sports & news journalist Roy Ward in a wide ranging discussion about social media, how it can benefit women’s hoops and other sporting codes as well as the potential for elite players.

This podcast covers many opinions on engaging real fans versus attention to the sport, player agency, the downside of social media, and the tricky line of marketing and propaganda along with a more authentic way women’s sports fans are finding to engage with their tribe like never before.

A new era is emerging as savvy sports tap in to the innovative creators who are making positive impacts and switching up the media and sporting landscape.

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