The Drive Phase

In the Play of the Day, Producer, Rosheika Grant returns for The Producer’s Corner to discuss “The State of Football: Club, Regional and International”.

Guest: Machel Turner, Sport Administrator

Football Analyst and Sport Coordinator at the University of Technology, Jamaica

In this episode, Machel, Dalton and Rosheika discuss “The State of Football: Club, Regional and International”. They share their views on the recently concluded seasons of top football leagues across the world and the international competitions that will be taking place this summer.  

The trio also speaks about:

1. Chelsea Football Club winning the UEFA Champion’s League
2. The picks for top performers in the English Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1
3. Favourites for Euro 2020
4. Dark Horses for Euro 2020
5. Copa America and their expectations 
6. The CONCACAF Gold Cup 
7. Jamaica’s chances of doing well in the Concacaf Gold Cup
8. The Reggae Boyz’ and their push to be a part of the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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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:

1. Some of the common injury she sees in professional sport
2. Precautions physiotherapists have to take now as you look to treat athletes and officials
3. Things athletes and coaches should be mindful of as they look to resume sport
4. The role of physiotherapy in the Caribbean
5. Advice 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:

1. The role of coach Julian Robinson on their lives
2. Overcoming injuries over the years
3. The impact of the annual High School Boys and Girls Athletics championship on their career
4. Advice 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:

• How he got started in sport journalism 
• The importance of sport commentary to broadcasting 
• Challenges of modern sports journalism and commentating  
• How he rebounds from errors made during commentary

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:

• Advice for young sport journalists 
• Sport Commentators that inspires him (Peter Drury, Brian Rickman, Simon Crosskill and Lance Whittaker)
• Most memorable moments in sport commentary (from his commentary and other broadcasters)
• Expectations for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics

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:

• Her decision to attend the Vere Technical High School despite being from St Thomas
• Her student-athlete experience abroad and the motivation to return to Jamaica to train post-college
• The improvement in her career since returning to Jamaica and how she stayed motivated while adjusting to her return

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

Other topics discussed are:

• The dynamic and experience of her husband, Kerry Lee Ricketts being her coach
• The importance of Jamaican field event competitors doing well to increase participation in events besides track 
• The issues and opportunities that came with the pandemic for her preparation for Tokyo 2020
• Advice for young track and field athletes
• What she wants her legacy to be and her post-track and field aspirations
• Aiming for the national record

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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 discuss Issues 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 cultural shift that is necessary to sustaining participation in sports for girls after adolescence
• Safeguarding children in sport by creating structures and environment that are safe for children to thrive and compete
• Empowering women in sports

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:

• The importance of diversity in decision making in sport administration
• Targetting sponsorships for female sports
• Regional female athletes and the rationale behind their lack of advocacy on issues affecting women in sport 
• The importance of women in sports being visible to influence girls in sport 
• The role of male leadership to women in sport thriving in the industry

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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:

• Some challenges she has faced over the years in her career
• How she has overcame the obstacles that come with being an assistant referee
• Interactions with her male peers
• The value of International Women’s Day 
• How she is able to keep motivated

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. 

Other topics discussed are:

• The preparation and training that goes into be adequately prepared for the World Cup  
• How it feels to be recognised by local stakeholders
• Highlights and low moments of her career
• Her support system
• Advice for young women interested in officiating
• Her goals for the future

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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:

1. His personal contribution to the Jamaica Scorpions so far in the 2021 Super50 Cup 
2. The role that his sport scholarship at the University of the West Indies, Mona enabled him to achieve his career goals
3. His choice for cricket as a profession
4. The role of his mother in his development and as a support system 
5. 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:

1. Chris Gayle and Andre Russell and their decision to leave the Jamaica Tallawahs’ franchise 
2. Young Jamaican players he is looking forward to being a part of the Jamaican franchises
3. Playing with his cricketing heroes such as Kumar Sangakkara and Dale Steyn
4. Highest and lowest moments in his professional career
5. His 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:

• Women being represented in sport administration
• Rule 40 and 50 of the Olympic Charter
• Working with athletes rights’ groups formed to tackle specific groups
• The value of representation
• Administrations’ efforts to address issues that Olympians face
• Advice for athletes in using their access to their advantage

 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. 

Other topics discussed are:

• Her favourite Olympic performance (2008)
• Her decision to retire from competitive athletics
• What has influenced her to become a sport administrator and advocate 
• The importance of giving back as a retired athlete
• Her coaching career

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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 discuss How 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:

1. Impact of state-enforced curfews and health protocols on the ability to train due to inadequate facilities and resources
2. Inability to travel and how it affects the opportunities to achieve qualification standards
3. Recommendations for sporting stakeholders to be given special provisions from regional Government 
4. 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:

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

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