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The Drive Phase

The Drive Phase

Dalton Myers

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On The Drive Phase, Dalton Myers hosts the best sport-related podcast in the Caribbean. This podcast will definitely give you great insight into sports in the region as well as international issues and trends affecting or contributing to the Caribbean sporting Industry. Several guests including athletes, coaches and sports administrators, as well as business leaders and athlete support personnel, will sit down with us to share their knowledge and experience. We guarantee that each topic and guest will help to give you a better understanding of the various aspects of sports business in the Caribbean.
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The Drive Phase - Welcome: Introducing The Drive Phase Podcast
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04/05/19 • 12 min

In his first podcast, Dalton previews some of the main sport-related topics that will be covered on The Drive Phase Podcast. He looks at several sporting issues in Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean and talks about upcoming trends.

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The Drive Phase - Alia Atkinson : "Honest Labour Bears A Lovely Face."
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12/22/20 • 71 min

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In our new episode, Dalton speaks with the Olympian Yona Knight-Wisdom about his journey as an international diver. Yona spoke about the success of competing at the 2016 Rio Olympic followed by the disappointment of not medalling in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the changes he made to his coaching team and training sites following the Games. He spoke candidly about some of his best moments as well as one of the lowest moments of his career- FINA Diving World Cup 2014 Shanghai. There are also some advice for young divers.
Yona also discusses:

  1. His decision to represent Jamaica competitively
  2. The challenges in being taller than the average diver and how he overcame them
  3. How being physically analysed at Liverpool John Moores University impacted his confidence Yona's physical analysis Youtube Feature
  4. Obstacles faced in participating in international competitions in preparing for qualifying for his first Olympics in 2016
  5. His experience as the first person to represent Jamaica in diving at Rio 2016

Other topics discussed are:

  • How different his mentality was at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games compared to the 2018 Commonwealth Games
  • Maintaining fitness during the shutdown as a result of the pandemic

Connect with Yona on:
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
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Facebook: The Drive Phase
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Guest: Don Anderson
Sports Administrator

In this episode, Don Anderson discusses the management side of the Olympic Games. He shares his favourite Olympic Games and the type of planning that goes into managing a country’s team going to the Olympic Games. He also spoke about the role of the Chef de Mission and part of Jamaica management team, for five Olympic Games.
Don also speaks about:

  • His first time as a part of Jamaican’s management team for the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.
  • The challenges in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia with the Merlene Ottey controversy and a country divided on who would represent Jamaica in the 100m women.
  • Stories from the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, United States of America.
  • The issues Jamaica’s sports administrator faced at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.
  • Usain Bolt’s first time representing Jamaica at an Olympic Games.

Don speaks about the importance of volunteers in the management of Jamaican teams at the major games. He also spoke about the challenges faced with getting cooperation from the management teams of track and field athletes while at major games.

Other topics discussed are:

  • His experiences at his favourite Olympic Games, the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China
  • The importance of nutritional support for athletes and administrators at major games.
  • The popularity of Jamaican teams and how the performance of athletes have boosted the Jamaican brand worldwide.
  • Details of the post-event management in major games.
  • Advice for persons interested in getting involved in sports administration.

Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com
You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few:

Stitcher Podcast
Apple Podcast
TuneIn
Google Podcast

Feel free to follow us on Social Media:
YouTube: The Drive Phase Media
Facebook: The Drive Phase

Twitter: @thedrivephaseja
Instagram: Thedrivephase

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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.

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In this episode, Commonwealth Games Federation CEO, David Grevemberg discusses Leadership, Culture and Sport - Changing the Game􏰄. He shares his view on the need for diversity/inclusion given the geographical and historical structure of the Commonwealth Games Federation and importance of sports in strengthening the entire Commonwealth.
David also speaks about:

  • How the CGF is striving to remain relevant as more competitions emerge in track and field world
  • How the CGF plans to adapt to the changes in the track and field schedule as a result of the global pandemic
  • What will make the Birmingham games a unique experience that is appealing to athletes
  • The importance of Para athletes to the CGF and how they want to improve the recognition of their talents.
  • Using sports and the brand of CGF and initiatives to fight for freedom, equality and diversity and to acknowledge the colonial history of the Commonwealth.

David also speaks about reparative justice and the importance of protecting and empowering members of the Commonwealth. He added his views about athletes and sporting administrations addressing human rights issues such as racial equality.

Other topics discussed are:

  • Athletes being allowed to protest human right issues at the Commonwealth Games and why the CGF believed it was crucial to make a statement during the rise in prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement
  • Advocacy and activism among athletes and administrators providing them with the platform to facilitate this.
  • The postponement of the Commonwealth Youth Games until 2023
  • Bringing the Commonwealth Youth Games to the Caribbean and how it showcases their culture and history
  • Safeguarding children in sports and the role of the CGF in training persons in sports about safeguarding children
  • How the CGF is empowering women in sports

Connect with David:
LinkedIn

Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com
You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few:

Stitcher Podcast
Apple Podcast
TuneIn
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Feel free to follow us on Social Media
YouTube: The Drive Phase Media

Twitter: @thedrivephaseja
Facebook: The Drive Phase
Instagram: Thedrivephase

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The Drive Phase - Stephanie-Dale Yee Sing: Choose To Challenge
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03/08/21 • 48 min

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

Connect with Stephanie:

LinkedIn

Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com
You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few:

Stitcher Podcast
Apple Podcast
TuneIn
Google Podcast

Feel free to follow us on Social Media
YouTube: The Drive Phase Media

Twitter: @thedrivephaseja
Facebook: The Drive Phase
Instagram: Thedrivephase

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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.

Connect with Donald on:
thedonaldoliver.com
Twitter
Instagram

Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com
You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few:

Stitcher Podcast
Apple Podcast
TuneIn
Google Podcast

Feel free to follow us on Social Media
YouTube: The Drive Phase Media

Twitter: @thedrivephaseja
Facebook: The Drive Phase
Instagram: Thedrivephase

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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.

You can follow or contact Marita:
Facebook
Instagram
Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com
You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few:

Stitcher Podcast
Apple Podcast
TuneIn
Google Podcast

Feel free to follow us on Social Media
YouTube: The Drive Phase Media

Twitter: @thedrivephaseja
Facebook: The Drive Phase
Instagram: Thedrivephase

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The Drive Phase - Sport Year in Review – Julian, Dalton and Sheldon
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01/08/20 • 61 min

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.

Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com
You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few:

Stitcher Podcast
Apple Podcast
TuneIn
Google Podcast

Feel free to follow us on Social Media
Twitter: @thedrivephaseja
Facebook: The Drive Phase
Instagram: Thedrivephase

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Drive Phase have?

The Drive Phase currently has 54 episodes available.

What topics does The Drive Phase cover?

The podcast is about News, Marketing, Media, Psychology, Caribbean, Wellness, Podcasts, Sports, Business and Sports News.

What is the most popular episode on The Drive Phase?

The episode title 'Randy Rowe: Athletes and their Financial Future' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Drive Phase?

The average episode length on The Drive Phase is 49 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Drive Phase released?

Episodes of The Drive Phase are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Drive Phase?

The first episode of The Drive Phase was released on Apr 5, 2019.

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