With the launch of AFL Women’s League, Suncorp Super Netball and Women’s Big Bash League, 2017 will be the biggest year for women in sport. Hosted by Sam Squiers, this podcast will cover the most interesting, topical and contentious local and global stories surrounding the leagues, the players, the business and future of sport, with candid chats with players, managers, coaches, brands and industry leaders.
12 Available Episodes (12 Total)Average duration: 00:24:29
Jun 09, 2017
In Her Court - Brynley Abad & Dr Diana Robinson - 09/06/17
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Sam tackles sports injuries that pose a particular problem for female athletes, plus that old taboo about women's menstrual cycles and how they affect their performances. She talks to performance coach Brynley Abad who's kept the Queensland Firebirds to a minimal injury rate. Sam also speaks to former Commonwealth and Olympic games physician Dr Diana Robinson, a 20 year veteran of sports medicine.
World Champion swim star Emily Seebohm stopped by to chat with Sam Squiers about her career as well as some of her hardships along the way. Emily has already won medals at 3 Olympics, yet she is only 25 years old.
Jillaroos fullback Sam Bremner, one of the top female rugby league players in the world, shares her story with Channel Nine’s Sam Squiers. Bremner’s father has been a big inspiration for her since his recovery from an accident at Helensburgh coalmine.
Australian netball star Caitlin Thwaites joins Sam Squiers in a revealing interview where she opens up about her battle with depression and anxiety. Thwaites has had an amazing journey and has a strong message about the juggle of professional sport and mental illness.
Sam Squiers speaks with Australian international netballer Renae Ingles. Renae represented Australia at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games where they won gold and also helped her team win the world championships in 2015. Renae and NBA star husband Joe have recently had twins.
Simona de Silvestro, the first full- time female Supercars driver ever tells Sam Squiers what it’s like to drive at 380km per hour and divulges what life is like in and out of the fast lane.
Standing on the edge of a cliff and jumping off is NOT a sport for the faint hearted as Sam found out talking to Red Bull cliff diving champ Rhiannan Iffland
Gold knickers, sneaky Cornettos, and an easy button...Olympic gold medalist Nat Cook shares her motivational secrets with Sam ..secrets that have taken her from the beach volleyball court to the classroom