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 Episode 15 - JACOB HOLMES show notes This episode features the 407 game NBL Veteran and current CEO of the Australian Basketball Players Association Jacob Holmes. Jacob gives us a great behind the scenes tour of what life is like for players off the court and what transpired for him to push for better conditions for Australian basketball players. Sit back and enjoy. To view more about the Australian Basketball Players Association visit:  Australian Basketball Players' Association (ABPA Official Website) (australianbasketballers.com.au) To be notified of upcoming episodes make sure to follow us on instagram.
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 Episode 14 - RACHAEL SPORN show notes This episode features the WNBL All Time Leading Rebounder and second in All Time Points Scoring Rachael Sporn. We go in depth into the human element of being an elite athlete both in Rachaels era and the modern era. Rachael has a great perspective on both as she is currently the Operations Manager for AFLW team the Port Adelaide Power. Sit back and enjoy. To be notified of upcoming episodes make sure to follow us on instagram.
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 Episode 13 - JOEY WRIGHT show notes In this episode Joey discusses the following topics very openly: 1. Why he deliberately cut his playing career short after only 5 years as a Pro 2. Why he thought at just age 8 that he would be a career coach 3. Whether he will coach in the NBL again and why or why not 4. His 5 point grading system when looking for talent. 5. Where he currently coaches -  Transition Sports (transitionsportsadelaide.com) I hope you really enjoy this episode as much as I did speaking with Joey.  For more videos of Joey during his career a quick youtube search will provide you with plenty.
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 Episode 12 - SIMON DWIGHT show notes This episode is incredibly profound. This is the first time, I've struggled to sum up the episode with a write up. So, all I'll say is just tune into the episode and let it take you wherever you go. Below is a link to facebook video discussed in this episode of the podcast: https://fb.watch/mU_YMZBuYo/
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 Episode 11 - SUZY BATKOVIC - show notes Suzy has a large list of achievements, the best way to check these out is simply via her wiki page below: Suzy Batkovic - Wikipedia To view Suzy's current role at the Townsville City Council click the link below: Cr Suzy Batkovic - Townsville City Council Suzy currently holds the role of Director on the Board of Basketball Australia and the WNBL League MVP medal is named in her honour. It was a pleasure chatting with Suzy we really hope you enjoy the episode. Off camera Suzy expressed her appreciation for the pioneers of women's basketball in Australia including naming Michelle Timms, Trish Fallon and many more for what they had contributed to the sport.
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 Episode 9 - MATT SHANAHAN show notes This episode features one of the great journeyman of the NBL. Matt played for 9 clubs over the course of a 16 year Pro career. Matt is really candid in the diffculties he faced during his career regarding the lack of stability and consistency of playing contracts.  The many names spoken about in this 1 hour long podcast will take you back in time to clubs that are no longer around including the Canberra Cannons, South Dragons, Hunter Pirates and more... Matt now works as Director of Coaching at Diamond Valley Eagles Basketball Club, and is the current u18 Vic Metro Boys Championship winning coach. Diamond Valley Basketball Association | WE ARE NORTH! (dvbasketball.com.au) Custom Basketball Coaching Boards | Bubble Boardz
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 Episode 8 - DARRYL McDONALD show notes Dmack really gets rolling this episode we hope you enjoy everything from the stories of the violent streets of New York, to playing in a <6'2 league in Phillipines, to winning 3 NBL Championships. In the way of show notes, there are a tonne of Dmack highlights so treat yourself with a youtube binge after this episode. As always if you haven't already please subscribe to our Youtube Channel.