Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast

This Monday, the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast is featuring Raymond Anthony "Ryan" Papa OLY. Ryan fell in love with swimming as a child and won competitions even then. He still holds the Philippine record for the 200m backstroke. In this episode, he talks about his challenges and the influence of parental support in his growth.

For today's OSLP podcast, let's meet Marestella Torres-Sunang OLY. Marestella is a three-time Olympian long jumper. Her personal best jump is still currently the Southeast Asian Games record. In this episode, she talks about starting young and how she was able to continue to compete after she became a mom.

Today on the OSLP Podcast, Edward Lasquete was a pole vaulterwho competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. He shares his Olympic journey beginning as an asthmatic kid who looked up to Olympians and now helping kids who want to get into sports.

Introducing Roberto "Kitoy" Cruz, the Philippines' most bemedalled Taekwondo jin. In today's episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast, he shares his journey as he struggled with his family and his training; and how his goals grew step by step.

Benjamin Tolentino arrrives in today's episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast. A member of the Junior National Team in Volleyball, he was inspired to take up rowing because of Richard Gomez's famous TV commercial. The Philippine Air Force sergeant would continue to row in international competitions including the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Now on the Online Sports Leadership Program podcast: Hector Begeo. He talks about the importance of exposure to international events and training in your sport that could let you enhance your strength and knowledge. Through his story, Hector displayed his perseverence and passion in his sport, not to mention his humility despite his amazing record.

Toni Leviste OLY comes on the Online Sports Leadership Program podcast today! The equestrienne participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. She is ​the only Southeast Asian rider to compete in showjumping's three major events: the Olympic Games, the World Championships, and the World Cup Finals. In this episode, she talks about her experience as an underdog and sometimes unlikely winner in these competitions.

In this Monday's OSLP Podcast, Jairulla Jaitulla OLY, a Sama from Basilan, who swam in the 1972 Munich Olympics. Twelve years later, he came back for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. During his competitive career, he won medals in the Southeast Asian Games. Here, he shares his experience as a competitor needing training and training facilities.

This episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast features Christine Jacob-Sandejas OLY. In 1983, Christine won the gold in the Southeast Asian Games, and in the next year, she participated in the Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Unlike many Filipino athletes who often trained in the United States, Christine trained wholly in the Philippines. After retiring from competition, she entered movies and television.

Adeline Dumapong PLY graces today's episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program podcast. The female powerlifter won bronze at the 2000 Summer Paralympics at Sydney, the first Filipina to do so. Hailing from a poor family Ifugao, she overcame multiple challenges to finally win honor for the country in the world stage.

On today's episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program podcast, Mansueto "Onyok" Velasco talks about his training and experiences for the Olympics. The boxing silver medalist attributes his success to discipline and emphasizes how shortcuts cannot lead to victory.

In this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast, let's get to know Rene "Guy" Concepcion! He competed in four events at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. As a swimmer and then as a coach, he was most affected by Coach Nort Thornton's saying, "We want to create an environment where champions are inevitable." Listen to how the lives up to it.

Introducing Henry Dagmil in today's episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast. A SEA Games long jump record-holder, Henry joined the 2008 Beijing Olympics. To get there, he went through numerous experiences in the Philippines and the US, which convinced him of the necessity of grassroots sports.

For the first episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast in 2023, we'll introduce you to know Miguel Molina. Miguel competed in the summer games twice: in 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing. He has won 11 gold medals in the Southeast Asian Games and is a national record-holder in four individual events.

For the OSLP podcasts Christmas episode, let's get to know Arianne Cerdeña. Arianne is a bowler who won the Philippines first Olympic gold medal during the 1988 Seoul Games when bowling was still a demonstration event. She is also an Asian Games gold medalist and has won silvers in the World Games.

Bea Lucero-Lhuillier is featured in this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast. She first trained as a gymnast when she was six years old, where she found success. She competed internationally at the age of eight and when she was nine she went to her first SEA Games. Her training gymnastics stood her well when she decided to learn taekwondo. In nine months she earned a black belt. And in the 1992 Olympics, she won bronze in taekwondo as a demonstration sport.

In today's episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast, let's welcome Stephen Fernandez. Stephen is taekwondo jin who won a bronze medal in the 1992 Barcelona Games. Previously, he won gold and other medals in the Southeast Asian Games and Asian Taekwondo championships. He became a coach after retiring from competition.

Introducing Ricardo Fortaleza in today's episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast. From a large Filipino family living a stone's throw away from the Rizal Memorial Sport Complex, he grew to love sports. With their support, he worked hard to reach the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. He eventually became a coach for the Philippine team and trained boxes all over the world.

In the latest episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast, we are introduced to Roel Velasco. A light flyweight boxer, Roel won the bronze in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He was born in the province of Negros Occidental and faced many challenges in his journey to the Summer Games. He is the only Filipino to win a medal in the Goodwill Games in New York 1998.

Gerardo “Ral” Rosario was two-time Olympian swimmer and Philippine Sports Hall of Fame. He competed in the Summer Olympics in 1972 at München, West Germany and in 1976 at Montréal, Canada.  In the 1974 Asian Games in Tehran, Iran, he won two silvers in backstroke, 2 bronze in freestyle relay, and 1 bronze in medley relay. While in 1978 in Bangkok, Thailand, he won two bronze in medley relay and freestyle relay.

In this episode, of the OSLP podcast, Ral talks about the creating a culture of sport that lifts every athlete.

What are the three keys to success in sports?

Rey Fortaleza grew up in a boxing family. At 16, he captured the flyweight title in the National Youth Amateur Boxing bouts in Bacolod City. He then went on to win “six golds, one silver and two bronzes in 11 international boxing competitions.”  In 1976, when he was 18, he reached the bantamweight quarterfinals in the Montreal Olympics. He immigrated to Canada in 1990 and became a multimedia entrepreneur.

How to be a good athlete and coach?

In this episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast, we meet Amparo "Weena" Lim. She was the first badminton player who competed in the Women's singles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. She became the Philippine Sports Commissioner in 2000. She talks about her sports beginning and how she became the youngest player in the national team at 13 and the challenges she faced for voicing out. 

Walter "Wawit" Torres is featured in this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast. Walter competed in the men’s individual foil event at the 1992 Summer Barcelona Olympics. He was a three time Southeast Asian Games fencing champion from 1991-95. He became a coach after retiring from competition.

The OSLP podcast mourns the loss of Lydia de Vega OLY. As Asia's fastest woman in the 80s, she was an inspiration to a generation of Filipinos. She won golds for sprinting in the SEA Games, the Asian Games, and the Asian Athletics Championships. She joined two Summer Olympic Games and advanced to the quarterfinals. Her sprinting records in the Philippines and Southeast Asia lasted around 32 years each on average. She retired from competition and started coaching and a family. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer in 2018. Her legacy lives on. Let's remember Lydia de Vega, athlete, mother, and inspiration.

Today on the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast, we are joined by Mary Joy Tabal. Mary Joy is the first Philippine marathon runner in the Olympics. She has won medals for running in the SEA Games and placed 20th in the 2016 Boston Marathon.

Even in an individual sport like shooting, you can't do it alone. In this episode, we'll get to know Coach Jethro "The Jet" Dionisio, who represented The Philippines in the 2004 Summer Olympics and is known to be the fastest steel shooter alive.

Akiko Thomson-Guevara  is the most accomplished Filipina swimmer in the Southeast Asian Games. She was born in Washington, DC, although her family relocated to Manila when she was a child. She competed in three Olympics and won seven gold medals at the 1987 and 1991 Southeast Asian Games. 

In this episode, she discusses her humble beginnings. An athlete's journey is not full of rainbows; she also faced struggles and challenges that caused her to lose her passion and drive for everything she does. With the help of her mentors, coaches, and family, she overcame all of her obstacles and rediscovered herself and her love of swimming.

In this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast, let's get to know John Torres. John represented the Philippines at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics in the Three-Person Keelboat, Open competition. With helmsman Mario Almario and fellow crew member Teodorico Asejo, they took the 24th place. Today, John talks about the challenges of sailing.

MAKE OR BREAK: Strive Not Just to Be an Olympian but Also a Coach

This Monday on the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast, Jenny Guerrero sharing her story. She was the youngest ever athlete of the Philippine squad at age 16 during the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. A year later, in the 2001 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, she won two gold medals. She became a top 8 finalist at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea before her official retirement in 2005. In this episode, Jenny shares her journey as an Olympian, a triathlete, and a coach.

Jasmine Alkhaldi appears in this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast. Jasmine represented the Philippines during the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics in London and Rio de Janeiro respectively. Born of a Filipino mother and a Saudi Arabian father, she shares her journey as a child swimmer to an Olympian.

Welcome Freddie Webb in this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast. Freddie was part of the Philippine national basketball team in the 1972 Summer Olympics, which was one of two Asian countries who qualified at the time. After his career as a player, he became a coach, actor, and public servant.

In this Monday's episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast, Eric Buhain tells the story of his journey to become an Olympian. Eric participated in the 1988 Seoul Olympics and the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He earned a total 13 gold medals for the Philippines in the SEA Games. He became a public servant later in life.

Where does this young girl's drive lead her?

Born in Romblon, Elma Muros was the Philippine representative in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and in the 1996 Summer Olympics hosted in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a heptathlon champion and hailed as the Long Jump Queen with a record total 15 gold medals in the SEA Games.

Carlos Brosas, an athlete and a coach, shares his learning techniques and instruments in his chosen field. In this session, he talks about his journey as an athlete and his relationship to his athletes as a coach. He shared how he prioritize the well-being of his athlete while teaching them the value of teamwork and perseverance. 

The Birth of a Legend: The Power of Perseverance

In today's episode, the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast features taekwondo jin Monsour del Rosario who represented the Philippines in the 1988 Seoul Games. He shares his experiences and fights from his sports career up until now.