The Chase Your Greatness Podcast

Mike Snelling is a physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience in high performance sport. Starting his career with the Adelaide Crows in the AFL, he has spent time with Fulham FC in the EPL, England's National Rugby Team, Geelong Cats in the AFL and the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. Working alongside some of the world's most elite athletes, Mike has seen all there is to see when it comes to success, failure and everything in between.

Mike also has his 2 sons in junior sport, has treated countless kids and teenagers in his clinic in Geelong and his experience in pro sport has allowed him to successfully guide those who work with him towards performing at their best.

In today's conversation, we discuss how resilience can take different forms, how an individual's level of focus can take them from good to great and what truly makes a great team. Along with this, we explore all the different aspects, good and bad, of junior sport and how we can help develop strong, resilient kids who can successfully overcome the many challenges that they will face in life.

I loved this conversation. Mike has a wealth of knowledge, experience and shares plenty of the wisdom that he's picked up and developed himself over the years. There are gems of knowledge everywhere in this chat. I learnt plenty over this 90 minutes, and have no doubt that you will as well.

You can follow Mike and his clinic via Instagram (@geelongsthirdspace) and get in touch with him via LinkedIn.

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Grab the notepad and pen, a cup of coffee and enjoy my chat with Mike Snelling.

- Kris

Intro Music: "Chamem Me-D" - Rocky Marsiano

Jack McVeigh is a Small Forward for the Tasmania JackJumpers in the NBL. For those that have watched him play, he's been a beacon of energy, passion and enjoyment on the floor. But for Jack, basketball hasn't always been fun. Dealing with the pressure to perform, from his NCAA career at Nebraska to his Rookie season with the Adelaide 36ers, and now with the Tasmania JackJumpers, Jack's life off the floor had been dictated by his performance on it.

It was when he made a distinct effort to shift his mindset, that everything changed.

Today, we discuss Jack's background and how the pressure he put on himself to perform greatly affected his enjoyment of the game. We touch on how important good team culture is, and how the JackJumpers almost unintentionally formed one of the most tight-knit teams in the league.

We explore the life of a professional athlete, the importance of a positive mindset, and how the drive to keep learning can shift your entire perspective on life.

You can find Jack on Instagram ( @jackmctrey ) and if you're looking to pick up a copy of our journal, you can do that here --> https://amzn.asia/d/bWiZzr8

Enjoy!

- Kris

Intro Music: "Chamem Me-D" - Rocky Marsiano

In what proves to be an amazing follow up to last week's episode with Mark Blicavs, today I sit down with Geelong Cats Legend, Matthew Scarlett.

Scarlo played 284 games in the hoops, a 6-time All-Australian, triple premiership player and AFL Hall of Fame Inductee. Once retired, he returned to the Cats in a coaching role, having great success in building one of the most formidable defences in the AFL. Given his CV, you could forgive him for being a little arrogant, but Scarlo is anything but. As humble as they come, he prides himself on living in the moment and passing along his wisdom and the life lessons he has learned over his stellar career to those fortunate enough to be guided by him.

Currently coaching Football at Barwon Heads and within the Western Heights College AFL Program, there's no shortage of people lining up to pick his brains.

Today, we go into the turning point within the Geelong Football Club and how their famous, team first culture was established, we discuss the importance of trust, belief and communication when building high performing teams and how self reflection is a crucial aspect when it comes to coaching.

The really cool thing to me is, last week hearing Mark's view on the Cats culture from a player's perspective, and this week hearing how it was created from a key part of the building process. The two conversations give an incredible insight into how truly special of a place that the Geelong Football Club is.

A true legend of the game, Scarlo will go down as one of the best to ever do it.

Keep chasing...

- Kris

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Intro Music: "Chamem Me-D" - Rocky Marsiano

Today I get to sit down with my younger brother, Mark.

Currently, he is a key member of the Geelong Cats Football Club, has played over 200 games a two-time winner of the Carji Greeves medal for the Club Best and Fairest and played a significant role in Geelong's 2022 AFL Premiership.

In our conversation, we visit Mark's unique back story around how he transitioned from elite athletics to AFL Football, how a freak injury during a running camp at Falls Creek has greatly contributed to his durability throughout his AFL career and explore his approach to continually learning new skills as an AFL footballer.

Along with this, we discuss the famous culture of the Geelong Football Club, how that culture has lead to long term success and why so many players want to get down to Kardinia Park to become part of this amazing club.

A great discussion around learning, culture and the beauty found in making mistakes, Mark provides plenty of insight into the life of an AFL footballer and his constant quest for improvement. If you're looking for Mark, he can be found on Instagram at @itsbliitz . It was great to catch up with him and hopefully you enjoy listening our time together.

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- Kris

Intro Music: "Chamem Me-D" - Rocky Marsiano

Have you ever been inspired to do something incredible? What was it that inspired you? Did you follow through and complete that feat or did you leave it purely as thought?

Inspiration can come in many forms. For some, it's family and wanting to lead by example. For others, it's the stories of others that kick them into gear. Regardless of the catalyst however, inspiration can lead to some powerful life changes. Matt Daniels' story is no different. And his life changes have indeed been powerful.

Inspired by the story of Andrew Cadigan, Matt has completed some incredible feats of physical and mental resilience, from running Adelaide to Geelong, completing 55 marathons in 55 days to spending 24 hours on a treadmill and completing 535 consecutive half marathons. His ability to explore and push his limits is something to behold.

Today, we explore Matt's background, how he discovered Cad's story, what lead him to breaking world records and clocking up an insane amount of kilometres on his body, raising thousands and thousands of dollars for The Leukaemia Foundation in the process.

An incredible conversation and one that left me wondering what I could possibly achieve, Matt's story is a brilliant listen.

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Kris

Intro Music: "Chamem Ma-D" - Rocky Marsiano

The benefits of movement have been well documented. From improved cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health, to injury prevention and a reduction in the chances of cancer and diabetes, consistent exercise is a vital aspect of living a much longer and happier life. Not just from a physical standpoint either. The effects of good movement on mental and emotional wellbeing are almost, if not more impactful than on our physical health, and we all want to live better.

Sam Waley is an accredited exercise physiologist with over 10 years of experience, and is the director of Medical High Performance (MedHP) in Highett, Victoria. He rowed competitively, for Australia and found his way into the industry as most do, after rehabilitating his own injuries. I first worked with Sam in 2014 while going through my own injury rehabilitation, and can confidently name him as the reason as to why I became a strength and conditioning coach, and in turn, a reason as to why "Chase Your Greatness" came about.

Sam has penned the book, "Age is an Attitude", providing an exercise guide for older people that outlines what happens to our body as we age, why it happens and what we can do to help counteract the ageing process. Along with that, he is a High Performance Coach for Nissan's V8 Supercars Team, Shell V-Power Racing and still works closely with a number of elite athletes across a range of sports. I'm incredibly fortunate to call Sam a mentor and a close friend and am genuinely excited to share his wisdom with all of you.

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Enjoy!

- Kris

Intro Music - "Chamem Me-D" - Rocky Marsiano

As a society, we naturally romanticise professional sport. The bright lights, big money contracts, game winners and championship celebrations. What's not to love? Professional athletes are seen as celebrities, living the good life being able to travel the world playing a game they love, but what really goes into the life of a full time athlete? And how does it look when the lights go out?

Ryan Broekhoff is well aware of all that the professional athlete lifestyle consists of, spending time playing basketball in the US College system, professionally in Turkey and Russia before reaching every little boy's dream of playing in the NBA, "Rowdy" has experienced plenty more than most. But it has been far from the Hollywood story that most of us assume is played out by these athletes. The constant travel, uncertainty of playing contracts, dealing with injury and adding family stress into the mix provides the perfect setting for anxiety to thrive.

Today, Rowdy and I discuss his background, the escape basketball provided for him growing up and how his decision to seek professional help allowed him to confront the traumas of his childhood and become a better father, husband and teammate. Along with this, we explore what it takes to make it as a professional athlete and how many kids today might not quite understand what is truly required.

My biggest take away from our conversation however, is the importance of speaking up and seeking help. We are not alone in this world and its vital to be aware enough within yourself to understand when the cloud of self doubt, anxiety or depression starts to creep in. And when it does, finding a way to talk about it can help significantly.

Raw, emotional and confronting, Ryan's story is one we should all listen to. A great basketball player, and an even better person, Rowdy's desire to use his story as an opportunity to help others navigate the struggles of life is truly special. I'm grateful to be able to have sat down with him and hope those of you who listen can take plenty of value from it.

If you feel the need for help, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 or through lifeline.org.au

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Enjoy the conversation!

Kris.

Bec and Gary Cole are not like your stereotypical "Father-Daughter" combo. Not only have they represented Australia in their respective sports, Bec with Basketball, and Gary with the Socceroos in Football, but together they have overcome situations which would undoubtedly shake individuals and families to their core.

Throughout her basketball career, Bec has won championships, International tournaments and has been selected in All-Star Teams, and Gary has been involved in elite soccer since the moment his family emigrated to Australia in his teens. Along with being a member of the Socceroos, he played a key part in Melbourne Victory's success throughout the 2000's as a key part of their administration coaching ranks. But Bec and Gary's special bond hasn't been built enjoying each others sporting success. Throughout her career, Bec endured multiple ACL injuries (not to mention the plethora of niggles and setbacks that come along with that), has been cut from national teams and has had to deal with more social media trolls than most, and will be the first to say that having to navigate these experiences has built her into one of the most resilient and hardest working athletes our country has to offer. Gary however, has perhaps overcome one of the biggest challenges one will ever face in life - Cancer.

Raw and emotional, this conversation is an amazing insight into how incredibly special Bec and Gary's bond is, and how being able to lean on those close to us can help us navigate anything life throws at us.

Enjoy.

Kris.

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Intro Music: "Chamem Me-D" - Rocky Marsiano

We often look at those who succeed and wonder how they do it. From those who are at the top of their game in the sporting arena to those who have built incredibly successful businesses, we see this and tend to fall victim to comparison. People can use these successes as motivation, as stories to fuel their fire for achievement and wake up the next morning full of drive to succeed. Alternatively, these comparisons can negatively impact people's self esteem, lead them to staying in their comfort zone and looking for ways to keep other people from succeeding themselves. We love to watch and listen to people succeed, but very few are willing to do what is required to be truly great.

Bruce Kaider is the Founder and CEO of ONE Sports and Entertainment, a global agency working with amazing individuals and brands in the world of sport and entertainment. He has over 25 years of experience in business and sports, with and undeniable passion for helping people. He has worked within professional sporting organisations, international sporting events, start-ups and is now incredibly successful within the world of talent management. From NBA to Soccer to AFL to Music and TV and everything in between, BK is one of the best in the business at what he does.

In today's conversation, we look at how BK almost unintentionally found his way into his work, turning his "side hustle" into his "9-to-5" and why it is so important to understand anyone and everyone you come across in life. We explore the infinite quest for work/life balance and discuss whether it actually exists, and ask the question that even if we eventually find it, do we really want it? BK gives an insight into what makes those outliers in their profession so successful, how his morals and values have shaped his career and how those he works with need to "fit" within those.

BK is incredibly engaging and I learnt plenty being able to chew his ear off for an hour or so. I took plenty from our conversation and am looking forward to being able to share it with you all. You can get in touch with BK via Instagram at @bkaider or @one_sportsent.

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Kris

Intro Music: "Chamem Ma-D" - Rocky Marsiano

Passion can be defined as "an intense desire or enthusiasm for something". It's often a term that gets thrown around when setting goals or contemplating career change, but very few manage to truly find the thing that fuels them each and every day. For me, I still haven't found it. I'd say I'm passionate about lots of different things, but am still searching for that one thing that provides me with the constant drive and motivation to achieve greatness each time I roll out of bed.

Megan Hustwaite has had no such problem. A freelance journalist, she has spent almost 20 years perfecting her craft within all aspects of the media landscape. Working in print media, radio, television, podcasting and hosting events, Megan's passion for her work has lead to her being one of the most recognised and highly regarded media personalities in the Australian sporting scene. But as usual, life hasn't always gone to plan.

Today we explore how Megan's mindset and approach to her career has allowed her to overcome constant challenges, from entering the media world as a 17 year old, to navigating COVID-19 after going out on her own, and bouncing back from a number of devastating low points that life has thrown up. We discuss the relationship shared between the media and athletes, and how taking pride in yourself and your behaviours can lead to life-changing friendships and clarity around the people that you have in your corner.

A lesson in professionalism, resilience and the beauty of being vulnerable, this discussion is full of self reflection, and life lessons that anyone will be able to relate to.

Megan and I do touch on some confronting issues, and if you or those you care about are affected in any way by this conversation, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 or via lifeline.org.au

Kris

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Intro Music: "Chamem Ma-D" - Rocky Marsiano