Podiumcast

Join us to discuss with National Field Hockey team player John Smythe. Living with Crohn's disease poses a lot of challenges, but John's positive attitude and ability to adapt has kept him in the sport he loves. Join us to discuss his journey! 

Join us to talk with our Podiumcast sponsor, CEO of endur, former National Team Mountain Biker, and Dragon's Den participate, Rob Fraser. We dive into the relationship between high performance sport and being an entrepreneur. 

Join us to discuss with Cyclist of the Decade Catharine Pendrel as we explore her goals she is chasing, how she stays motivated, and how she focuses on doing her best and having results follow.

Join us to discuss with the 2020 National Ladies Figure Skating Champion, Emily Bausback. She dives into how isolation and training have worked for her during the disruption of COVID-19 and what is upcoming for her in the world of high performance sport. 

In this episode, join us to discuss what National Team Ice Dancer's Haley Sales & Nik Wamsteeker are up to during this time of isolation. Living together comes with advantages as a two person team, join us to learn more!

Join us as we dive into the world of Sport Climbing with National Team member Maddie Fischer! Maddie shares her experience in the discipline of bouldering, then we have a candid discussion on the perils of social media and how deleting all her accounts has made a tremendous impact on her climbing career eventually leading to a podium result at Nationals.

As Maddie says, "Be so good that they can't ignore you." You don't want to miss this episode!

In this episode, join us to dive into some honest opinions with National Team Rugby 7's super star Bianca Farella about the disruption of COVID-19. Learn about Bianca's new training adaptations during this time of isolation and her upcoming goals with the news of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics postponement. 

On this episode, two-time Olympic field hockey legend and one of CSI Pacific's Athlete of the Month Scott Tupper joins us to talk about his story. Scott's recent qualifying match in Vancouver, BC for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games goes down in the books for one of my most suspenseful games of his career. Join us to hear about his epic journey and what the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will look like for the Canadian Men's Field Hockey team.

Self-described as "The most beautiful, handsome trainwreck you'll ever see", future Paralympian Greg Stewart discusses his athletic mindset as a National Team shot putter in Para Athletics. Standing 7'2", Greg is relatively new to the sport, but has achieved tremendous success winning the Silver medal at the 2019 World Championships and Pan-Am Games. His willingness to be vulnerable is a reflection of the mental self-love and care he has worked on over the years. Greg's positive attitude is absolutely contagious, and we promise you will finish this episode with a smile on your face!

In this episode, Freestyle Skiier Simon d'Artois sits down to discuss his unique sport journey in an honest and fun conversation. Tremendously successful having been to the Olympic Games, winning X Games Gold, and most recently, the coveted Crystal Globe, Simon talks about the various factors impacting his career. Topics include dealing with sponsors, navigating the unknown, and how overcoming doubt affected his mental health. Get to know one of Canada's greatest athletes and most engaging personalities!

On this episode, two-time Olympic medallist, two-time Canada flag-bearer, and recently inducted Canadian Olympic Hall of Famer Simon Whitfield joins us to talk about his story. Simon discusses his ideas around struggle and the concept of walking towards it in order to grow, all the while maintaining the responsibility of being a notable figure in sport. You’ll be able to feel his vulnerability as Simon is always willing to speak his truth around his experience in sport!

In this episode, CSI Pacific Athlete of the Month and Olympic race walker Evan Dunfee joins us to discuss his sporting career. From being a 10 year old with thick glasses, curly hair, and no hand-eye coordination, to being the Canadian record holder in the 10k race walk, Evan has become the best at something he loves to do. Over time, he grasped onto the idea that the process and journey outweighs the rules, and that sport is a safe and unique environment to all.

Evan also talks about his community involved with KidSport which helped him reframe his philosophy around sport. He gives us goosebumps when discussing his experience watching fellow Canadians qualify for the Olympics, and what his sport will look like at Tokyo 2020. 

Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one!

In this episode, Canadian National Team Freestyle Skier Brenden Kelly talks about his athletic career and how dealing with injuries helped him gain a new perspective on life. He learned to slow down through recovery and develop a ‘less is more’ mindset. Tune in to hear Brenden express the hardships of not being able to fully train, and how he is preparing for the upcoming competitive season.

Join us for an exciting conversation with two-time Rowing World Championship Silver Medallist Jeremy Hall. Jeremy discusses living with a rare blood disorder, the controversy of being a high performance athlete with hemophilia, and how creating an active lifestyle helped him overcome physical barriers. From sledge hockey to rowing, Jeremy has shown that becoming elite was never out of the question. Tune in to hear his contagious energy as he talks about the upcoming Paralympic qualifiers and what his training will look like leading up to the Games.

In this episode, CSI Pacific Athlete of the Month and future Olympian Sara Groenewegen talks about dealing with adversity in her sport of softball. From balancing Type-1 Diabetes, tearing an MCL, and waking up in the hospital from a two week coma, Sara has faced numerous challenges throughout her career. However, her love for sport and strength of character has helped her lead Canada to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

As Sara would say, "if you don't love it, get out of it."

In this episode, four-time Paralympian and Pyeongchang 2018 Gold Medallist Mac Marcoux sits down with us and his guide Tristan Rodgers to discuss Mac’s alpine skiing career. Diagnosed in 2007 as legally blind due to the degenerative condition Stargardt disease, Mac has faced numerous obstacles in his life. However, visual impairment has never slowed him down in sport or life. Mac’s infectious optimism and humility are on full display in this interview, so listen in to hear a glimpse of the incredible athlete and person Mac is, and how having a positive outlook has helped him become the world’s best.

Join us for an honest conversation with 4-time Olympic snowboarder (halfpipe) Mercedes Nicoll as she opens up about her sport career, coming back after a 2-year absence, and recovering from concussions. Mercedes shares what her experience has been like as an RBC Olympian, and what it is like to go to Greece and be part of the International Olympic Academy.

Join us for an exciting conversation with 2-time Canadian National Boxing Champion Bryan Colwell. He discusses his transition from elite soccer player to elite fighter, and the mindset one requires to be successful in his sport. Bryan shares some strategies that have made him successful as he trains to represent Canada at the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games.

Connect with Bryan at: brycol31@gmail.com

On this episode, we bring in one of CSI Pacific's Mental Performance Consultants, Geoff Hackett, to discuss situations during an athlete's journey involving fear, disappointment, and stress. Learn about how you can create your 'mental tool box' for stressful environments in sport as well as bringing a mindful approach to your athletic career.

Geoff Hackett: ghackett@pacificsport.com

Podiumcast is sponsored by Endur : A Canadian Performance Sock Company

Join us on this episode where we explore the career of three-time Olympic bobsledder Neville Wright. He discusses his experience competing at the highest levels in bobsleigh, his transition into retirement, and tips for future Olympians. You don't want to miss this one!

Neville Wright: neville.wright@olympian.org

On this episode, we welcome two guests to Podiumcast!

Dr. Sharleen Hoar, Mental Performance Lead at CSI Pacific, and member of the Canadian National Triathlon team Ellen Pennock, discuss the stressors and pressures of being a high performance athlete in today's competitive environment.

In this Podiumcast interview, explore how integrating Yoga into your routine can help you gain an edge on competition and increase your mindfulness.

Owner of CSI Pacific partner Yoga Lab Westshore, Darci Nyal discusses yoga principles, and how they can positively impact high performance sport. Additionally, Yoga Lab Westshore has created a new class designed specifically for athletes (Sweat & Stretch) which Darci explains in-depth. Using simple language and focus on transforming athletes bodies, this class is created just for you!

Hayato Sato has been involved with the sport of curling for more than eight years beginning in his hometown of Coquitlam, BC. Growing up, he saw his brother curling and watched him play the sport at a high enough level to travel all across BC competing in various events. This got Hayato interested in curling and he decided to give it a try. He became a member of the Coquitlam Curling Club, where he was able to meet various athletes, coaches, and parents who all loved the sport.

Recently, Hayato skipped his team to a Gold Medal at the 2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer. Listen as he discusses his experience at the Games and the development road that led him to this extraordinary result.

Celina Toth began diving at the age of 12 after retiring from gymnastics. Her transition from one sport to the next occurred in only a handful of days as she quickly found herself at the pool five days a week.

A national team member for the last decade, Celina won her first international medal in 2015 when she finished 3rd in the 10m at the FINA Grand Prix in Madrid. Since then, the Ontario native contributed to qualifying a second Rio 2016 Olympic berth for the Canada, and more recently, Celina won her first International event in Germany.

In this athlete interview, Celina opens up about her experience as an athlete in a judging sport: battling with body image, mental health issues, and seeking support from external sources as well as internal reflecting and self improvement techniques. Join Kendra and Celina as they discuss openly and honestly about mental health difficulties associated with being a high performance athlete as well as every day life struggles with self image.

Explore with Canadian and World Record holder para athletics athlete and CSI Pacific's July Athlete of the Month Nathan Riech.

Nate shares with us his journey becoming a para athlete, how his accident shaped him into the passionate competitor he is now, what being a high performance athlete means to him, and what his journey to the Paralympic Games is going to look like.

Harry Jones plays for the National Men's Rugby 7s team. Amongst his numerous accomplishments, he captained Canada’s team at the 2009 IRB Junior World Championship in Japan, competed for Canada at the Under-17 and Under-19 levels, all while also playing in the Canadian Rugby Championship for the BC Bears. Currently, Harry and the National Men's Rugby 7s team are currently training for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

In this athlete interview, Harry discusses being in a leadership position on a high performance team, the balances of being an athlete while thinking about his future after sport, and what it’s like battling with injuries during season and overcoming not only the physical aspect of being injured but the mental battle too.

Riley Pickrell, a track and road cyclist based in Victoria BC, is a high school student in the CSI Pacific Canadian Sport School program.

Over the past four years, Riley has competed in five age group National Championships winning a total of 36 medals on the road and track. This past summer, Riley competed at the Tour De L'Abitibi, a Junior World Cup Stage Race and the Junior Track Cycling World Championships. At the Tour De L'Abitibi, Riley competed for Team Canada winning three stages and placing on two additional podiums. A month later at Junior Worlds, Riley finished the Scratch race in 4th place.

Riley shares his ideologies on school balance, the training and social benefits of the Canadian Sport School, an individual’s "happy place", and the personal gains found from selfless training.

One of the best ways to learn in sport is to hear the stories and lessons from the athletes that came before. Brittany Waters represented Canada over a ten year career on both the Women's National Rugby 15's and 7's teams, bringing home World Cup silver medals in each event.

Listen to Brittany's anecdotes and personal points of view from an athlete that went as far as she could in her sport. Now taking her experience as an athlete and transferring her skills as a successful coach for the University of Victoria, also hear how her experience as an athlete has helped to shape her coaching philosophies and what she looks for in her current athletes.