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In this episode, Brian discusses the  Postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics  because of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 and the new date f the global championship.  He speaks about the involvement of the National Olympic Committees and the Athletes Federation in the decision-making regarding the postponement of Tokyo 2020.

Brian also discusses:

1. The impact of the postponement of Tokyo 2020 on the dates of other global sporting championships including the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games 2021 which will be held in Trinidad and Tobago. 
2. How the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games can boost Trinidad and Tobago’s economy following the pandemic 
3. The impact on the human and financial resources of the pandemic on the regional National Olympic Committees (NOCs)
4. The regional NOCs using the pandemic as an opportunity to increase the use of technology, to be innovative and preparation of crisis
5. The Commonwealth Games Federation and how they can position themselves from a marketing perspective amidst the new Tokyo 2020 date

Brian also spoke about his committee’s plans for use of technology during the staging of the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games and how it can be relevant to the younger demographic. 

Other topics discussed are:

• The importance of the English-speaking Caribbean NOCs being united and his desire to see them being more strategic at the global sporting administration level
• Possibility of funding challenges for NOCs due to the pandemic COVID-19
• The TTOC’s plans for athletes’ welfare as they are challenged by the postponement of global sporting events

Brian Lewis is the President of Trinidad & Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) and Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC). He has being involved with sport administration for many years and was instrumental in Trinidad and Tobago successful bid for the Commonwealth Youth Games 2021.

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This year’s International Women’s Day is celebrated under the theme “Each for Equal”, In this this our special IWD episode we talk with Trishana McGowan. Trishana is a sports reporter and producer at the RJRGleaner Group. She talks about her time as an athlete and experiences as a sport journalist. She discusses her career as a 400m hurdler and her decision to leave the sport. She also shares how her transition into sport journalism and her growth as a reporter and producer. 

Trishana also discussed:  

1. Her struggles as a student-athlete living abroad 
2. Issues faced by student-athletes 
3. Working with Stephen Francis and her time at the MVP Track Club 
4. Concerns regarding how female athlete issues are treated 

Other topics regarding her journey discussed :

1. Challenges being a sports reporter 
2. Equal pay in sport 
3. Marketing and branding of female athletes
4. Advice for young athletes   

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In this episode, Alexis Nunes, a Jamaican reporter and host for ESPN FC and ESPNcricinfo speaks about her journey as a sport journalist. She shares how her interest in sports developed, attending media school and her start as a reporter and producer at SportsMax Limited.  She shares about being mentored by Simon Crosskill and working alongside former West Indies cricketers Jeffrey Dujon and Wavell Hinds. She also discusses her experience working with colleagues such Craig Burley at ESPN.  

Alexis also discussed: 

1. How she discovered her natural affinity for television and her comfort in front of cameras at a young age. 

2. Her family’s history, as El Salvadorians and Jamaicans. 

3. The decline of interest in cricket regionally

4.  Her move from Jamaica to the United States of America and subsequently, the United Kingdom.

Other topics regarding her journey as a sports reporter are:

1.     Being a female reporter and broadcaster in a male-dominated industry

2.     The transition from working at SportsMax Limited to ESPN and the difference in broadcasting styles at SportsMax Limited and ESPN. 

3.     The highs and lows of live broadcasting

4.     Memorable interviews

Alexis has covered several major events for ESPN including the 2015 PanAm Games and has been cohost of the popular ESPNFC.  She has served as a commentator at the 2015 and 2019 Cricket World Cups,  2019 Women’s Cricket T20 World Cup, IPL 2014 and the Major League Soccer (MLS). 

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In this episode, Sport Commentator and Journalist Ricardo Chambers talks about Jamaica track & field readiness and expectations for Tokyo 2020. Ricardo starts off by giving us his background in sports, being mentored by the late Tony Young and his role as a story teller in the media landscape. He also shares about his transition from RJRGleaner to SportsMax Limited, learning from the different perspectives by working with individuals such as Lance Whittaker and Donald Oliver and achieving his career goals.  

 Ricardo  gave his expectations for Jamaica and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics:

1. He anticipates that junior athletes such as Briana Williams,  Kevona Davis, Raheem Robertson and Oblique Seville will improve and possibly make a push for a place in Jamaica's Tokyo 2020 Olympics team.
2. He also believes young athletes such as Christopher Taylor and Brittany Anderson to make a strong case to be a part of team Jamaica.
3. Prospects of Jamaica's performances in the 400mh women, 400m men and women.
4. The depth of Jamaica's talent in field events.

Other topics regarding Jamaica's track and field discussed are:

• The future of the male sprinting locally.
• Sports administration in Jamaica.
• Athletes Training locally and Jamaican track clubs aligning with local universities vs going into the National Collegiate Athletic Association system.
• Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, her brand identity and performances on the track post-pregnancy. 
• Preparing athletes for branding and marketing opportunities by utilizing professionals to train them.

Ricardo is is a Senior Producer and Presenter at SportsMax TV and an avid track and field analyst, commentator and fan, who has worked in the field for more than a decade. With a start in stadium announcing from his high school days, the Calabar High School old boy began his sport journalism career at the tender age of 18 years old with KLAS Radio. Since then, he has worked as a broadcaster at the RJRGleaner Group and currently at SportsMax Limited as a broadcaster/sport journalist.

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In Episode 19 of the Drive Phase Podcast Julian, Dalton, and Sheldon look back at the 2019 Sports Year.

Julian and Dalton team up with University of the West Indies, Mona student Sheldon Bent to discuss some of the sporting highlights of 2019. Sheldon, a UWI Peer Leader, is also a ‘Sport Politics and Society’ student at UWI. Meanwhile, Julian who joined us in Episode 9 , is a sport enthusiast and educator. He has taught many University sport courses and modules at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

 They discuss:

1. Top three (3) moments in sports, regionally/internationally
2. IAAF Diamond League, regional cricket, as well as club and international football
3. Sports administration locally - what changed, what we got right and what we hope for in 2020
4. Top Sportsman/Sportswoman of the year locally

You would not be surprised that gymnast Danusia Francis, track & field athletes Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Rushell Clayton, along with swimmer Alia Atkinson are among the names discussed.

We also touch on other topical personalities, issues and moments including:

1. Caster Semenya
2. Reggae Girlz FIFA World Cup performance
3. Tiger Woods and more.

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In Episode 18 of The Drive Phase Podcast, we have a discussion with Randy Rowe on Athletes and their Financial Future.

Randy has been doing investments successfully for some time now. He shares very applicable personal stories on investments, and uses that knowledge to encourage athletes to be more financially prudent. Randy discuss the Jamaica Stock Market, initial public offerings (IPOs) and general information about investing and saving. He also gives practical solutions to potential problems related to how athletes sometimes treat their earnings and offers suggestions on who to turn to for financial advice. This is a lively discussion as Randy help us breakdown some financial jargon, simplifying things a bit. 

Randy suggests that:

1. Athletes should have a Financial Advisor or Money Manager to help them maximise on their earnings
2. Athletes should take advantage of the investment opportunities locally
3. They should be more aware about money and the use of money
4. In terms of investment, they should think about “how much money I'm putting in vs how much am I getting out and why”

He also makes general recommendations that I think athletes, support personnel and the average listener can appreciate and benefit from.

Randy is a self-taught Equity Investor and Strategy Consultant. He also works as a Business Consultant and manages his personal Private Equity Fund while running an online financial literacy business, Everymickle.com , which he founded in 2012 as a simple blog. 

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This episode features a very informative conversation with Sports Attorney-at-Law Dr. Emir Crowne.

Emir delves into sport dispute resolution, unravelling some of the issues and challenges in the region. He also gives some advice to young lawyers who may want to pursue sports law as a viable profession. There were many good moments in this episode and I enjoyed discussing this potential career path for sport lawyers and tips on how they can develop. 

His suggestions include:

1. Working with national sport federations to establish dispute resolution policy guidelines
2. Spending time doing pro bono work with athletes and/or national sport federations
3. Helping sport associations to ensure that the natural justice rights of everyone involved in doping cases are respected
4. Putting your head down and just doing the work as whatever accolades to be had will eventually come.

He also makes some recommendations for national sport associations in relation to dispute resolution. 

Emir also touches on the aspects of recent topical cases in the Caribbean including the Brianna Williams doping violation case, and the Thelma Williams selection issue, sharing lessons from his involvement. He also gives his take on other regional and global issues such as the purpose of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the International Olympic Committee’s Advertising Regulations and the role of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) among others.

Dr. Emir Crowne is a Barrister and Attorney-at-Law admitted to practice in Ontario, Canada and Trinidad & Tobago, respectively. He is also a registered Trademark Agent in Canada, and an Intellectual Property Agent in Trinidad & Tobago. He has been involved in several anti-doping cases including most recently Jamaican athlete Brianna Williams vs JADCO.

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In this episode, we look at The Business of Sport: My Journey with Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. She talks about her journey as a professional athlete, beginning in St. Thomas, Jamaica to competing at the Olympic Games. We discuss her track rivalry with fellow sprinter Merlene Ottey as well as their sisterly bond; and how Merlene assisted her throughout her career and taught her many lessons about saving and investments.  Juliet also talks about training and competition after pregnancy; dealing with retirement and injuries; and other issues facing athletes.  Juliet also shares her story about the transition into politics and entrepreneurship.


Juliet is a five-times Olympian, a Government Member of Parliament and an entrepreneur. She has won three Olympic Medals, four World Championship outdoor medals and one World indoor.  She has years of experience in sport administration and currently plays a crucial role in the World Olympian Association.

 
In this episode, She made other suggestions for athletes:

1. Athletes should start preparing for retirement while they are still competing
2. Athletes should ensure they live within their means
3. Athletes should not only stay away from banned substances but also educate themselves about the fight against doping in sports
4. Always believe in yourself.


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Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis talks about her historic qualification for the Olympics in this episode. 'Nush' as she is affectionately known has qualified for Tokyo 2020 and will become only the second gymnast to represent Jamaica at the Olympics. She has previously represented Jamaica at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships as well as the Pan American  Games. She also shares some of her surprising exploits and interests away from the sport.

Dalton sits down with Founder and Managing Director for Breakthrough Communications, Carlette DeLeon to discuss Social Media and Sports. She shares several strategies for using technology to manage personal brands, and also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of social media for athletes and athlete support personnel.

Carlette who is currently Administrative Manager and Public Relations Consultant at Headline Entertainment is also an author and columnist. She has been a featured presenter on RJR's Tech 4 Life, RETV's INtech and is a frequent blogger on her own website carlettedeleon.com.