In this episode, Brian discusses the Postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics because of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 and the new date f the global championship. He speaks about the involvement of the National Olympic Committees and the Athletes Federation in the decision-making regarding the postponement of Tokyo 2020. Brian also discusses: The impact of the postponement of Tokyo 2020 on the dates of other global sporting championships including the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games 2021 which wi...
Apr 02, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This year’s International Women’s Day is celebrated under the theme “ Each for Equal”, In this this our special IWD episode we talk with Trishana McGowan. Trishana is a sports reporter and producer at the RJRGleaner Group. She talks about her time as an athlete and experiences as a sport journalist . She discusses her career as a 400m hurdler and her decision to leave the sport. She also shares how her transition into sport journalism and her growth as a reporter and producer. Trishana also disc...
Mar 08, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode, Alexis Nunes, a Jamaican reporter and host for ESPN FC and ESPNcricinfo speaks about her journey as a sport journalist . She shares how her interest in sports developed, attending media school and her start as a reporter and producer at SportsMax Limited. She shares about being mentored by Simon Crosskill and working alongside former West Indies cricketers Jeffrey Dujon and Wavell Hinds. She also discusses her experience working with colleagues such Craig Burley at ESPN. Alexis ...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode, Sport Commentator and Journalist Ricardo Chambers talks about Jamaica track & field readiness and expectations for Tokyo 2020 . Ricardo starts off by giving us his background in sports, being mentored by the late Tony Young and his role as a story teller in the media landscape. He also shares about his transition from RJRGleaner to SportsMax Limited, learning from the different perspectives by working with individuals such as Lance Whittaker and Donald Oliver and achieving h...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 post...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In Episode 18 of The Drive Phase Podcast, we have a discussion with Randy Rowe on Athletes and their Financial Future. Randy has been doing investments successfully for some time now. He shares very applicable personal stories on investments, and uses that knowledge to encourage athletes to be more financially prudent. Randy discuss the Jamaica Stock Market, initial public offerings (IPOs) and general information about investing and saving. He also gives practical solutions to potential problems...
Dec 20, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This episode features a very informative conversation with Sports Attorney-at-Law Dr. Emir Crowne. Emir delves into sport dispute resolution, unravelling some of the issues and challenges in the region. He also gives some advice to young lawyers who may want to pursue sports law as a viable profession. There were many good moments in this episode and I enjoyed discussing this potential career path for sport lawyers and tips on how they can develop. His suggestions include: 1. Working with nation...
Dec 12, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, we look at The Business of Sport: My Journey with Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. She talks about her journey as a professional athlete, beginning in St. Thomas, Jamaica to competing at the Olympic Games. We discuss her track rivalry with fellow sprinter Merlene Ottey as well as their sisterly bond; and how Merlene assisted her throughout her career and taught her many lessons about saving and investments. Juliet also talks about training and competition after pregnancy; dealing with ret...
Dec 04, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Jamaican gymnast Danusia Francis talks about her historic qualification for the Olympics in this episode. 'Nush' as she is affectionately known has qualified for Tokyo 2020 and will become only the second gymnast to represent Jamaica at the Olympics. She has previously represented Jamaica at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships as well as the Pan American Games. She also shares some of her surprising exploits and interests away from the sport.
Nov 25, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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...
Nov 04, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We look at The Impact of CPLT20 on the Caribbean with Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Head of PR & Communications, Peter Miller. Miller is a cricket writer and broadcaster, as well as author. We discuss the role of the franchise cricket in the region, and how cricketers can benefit career-wise. Miller also takes us through some of the strategies employed to promote the event to its regional and global fan base.
Sep 30, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, we go straight to the source! Andre Lowe, the Sports Editor at The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited joins us to discuss Headlines and Deadlines - Capturing Historic Moments in Sports. Andre has over 15 years of experience in sports journalism, covering many international sporting events including three Olympic Games, four IAAF World Championships, two Commonwealth Games, several Diamond League Events and more recently 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The four-time Press Association o...
Sep 16, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, we get the inside scoop on sponsorship in sport as Dalton and Andrei Roper discuss Sports Sponsorship and Branding in the Caribbean. Roper is currently the Brand Manager at Restaurants of Jamaica (franchise owners of KFC and Pizza Hut). The issues and challenges in sponsoring events locally are examined, while Roper also gives advice to sporting entities on how to develop their brands for sponsorship. Roper has twenty years’ experience in marketing, communications, sponsorship a...
Sep 02, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, Dalton sits down with Karen Madden, Senior Sports Reporter/Producer RJRGleaner to discuss Sports Journalism and her recent trip to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup to cover Jamaica's Reggae Girlz. Madden, who is also Co-Host for the "Girls Sports Club" on HITZ92 FM in Jamaica also makes some recommendations for women's football in Jamaica as well as advice to young sports journalists.
Aug 12, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this new feature Dalton and Cresser have a lively discussion on ICC Cricket World Cup, FIFA Woman's World Cup and Professionalisation of sports globally.
Jul 28, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of The Drive Phase, we sit down with former Netball Jamaica President Marva Bernard to discuss the 'Business of Netball'. Bernard, who is the current President of the Americas Federation of Netball Associations (AFNA) reveals some of the issues and challenges faced in building netball in Jamaica and the region. We also examine some of the steps taken in adopting a more business-like approach to the sport to extend its reach and impact in the Jamaican sporting landscape....
Jul 08, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of The Drive Phase, we get up close and personal with Olympian Sherone Simpson as she gives us an inside look at life as a professional athlete. Sherone takes us through the highs and lows of her career and shares how she remains focused despite the many challenges. Her pregnancy, injuries, and returning an adverse analytical finding were all on the table for discussion. You might think nothing trumps an Olympic medal-winning performance - but think again!
Jun 17, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
President and CEO of West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) Wavell Hinds discusses the role of the regional Players' Association in developing professional cricketers. We'll delve into some of WIPA's initiatives including those catering to life after cricket, along with its partnership with Cricket West Indies, the governing body for the sport in the Caribbean.
Jun 10, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Things take a legal twist this week on The Drive Phase as we sit down with Jason Haynes, Attorney-at-Law and co-author of the book 'Sports Law in the Commonwealth Caribbean'. In this episode, we discuss several current legal issues, as well as some of the key areas covered in the book which are applicable to the Caribbean sporting reality.
May 26, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of The Drive Phase, former Jamaican track & field athlete Dwayne Extol opens up about that journey of life after sports. Dwayne, now a media personality, and communications specialist gets brutally honest about the highs and lows of being an athlete in the NCAA system and shares how he was able to make the transition after hanging up his spikes... Spoiler Alert! It wasn't easy!
May 12, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We delve into the realm of Sport Psychology and tackle some key questions... Is Sport Psychology really necessary? Is it important to athlete and/or team development? How valuable is this emerging profession in the Caribbean context? Regional sports psychologist Olivia Rose answers these questions and more in this week's episode of The Drive Phase.
Apr 21, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Dalton sits down with Tanya Lee, the Vice President - Marketing for Caribbean sports broadcaster Sportsmax , for a candid conversation about the marketing of sports in the region. They discuss the issues and challenges faced, as well as provide some good food for thought for aspiring sports marketers.
Apr 08, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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.
Apr 05, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
