Episodes
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Brianna Dueck: Focusing on what‘s important, community service, plus an in-depth chat on acting in ‘The Miracle Season‘
As one of the top volleyball players to come out of Manitoba in her final year of high school, Brianna Dueck eventually found her way to the University of Calgary for five years full of growth with the Dinos Women's Volleyball team, capturing a Canada West title in 2018 along the way. Peel back…
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Rebecca Leslie: Becoming the Ultimate Teammate, Learning to 'Respect It' plus #RealTalk with Do It For Daron
From using her parents' Christmas lights as target practice to work on her shot accuracy, Canadian National Team forward Rebecca Leslie eventually translated her outdoor rink creativity into a successful career at Boston University, including a captaincy, while repping the maple leaf...
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Ian Tevis: Navigating the politics of basketball, getting a taste of that pro life plus winning ACAC Gold with a 4-guard lineup!
Ever since playing on his Fisher Price hoop in Kent, Washington, all Ian Tevis wanted to do was win. Whether it was putting up gaudy stat numbers or accepting a lesser role to put the team first, Ian had done it all. However, the "Big One", the Championship Game, had always eluded him. Even…
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Justin Kripps: From one track to another, exploring the mental performance side of bobsleigh plus being golden in Pyeongchang
3x Canadian Olympic Bobsledder and 2018 Gold Medalist Justin Kripps had a major desire to represent the Red and White on the International stage. Watching Donovan Bailey capture gold for Canada at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta inspired an entire generation of Canadian kids and future athletes,...
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Jadon Cohee: Division 1 experiences, winning over everything plus training with Steve Nash
Despite basketball not being his strongest sport growing up, Jadon Cohee was never seen without one at an early age. He also recognized that he could OUTWORK everyone to get to where he wanted. Recently named as one of the top 25 high school basketball players to ever compete in the BC provincial...
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TJ Sanders: Finding ways to innovate, holding yourself to a higher standard plus finding gratitude through the great come'back'
From a young age, TJ Sanders had a dream of wanting to play basketball for the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA. However, once he was exposed to the sport of volleyball his athletic journey decided to head in a different direction. But instead of playing out five years at the collegiate level, he...
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Jackson Howe: Mullets, Finding your 'Anchor' plus biggest takeaways playing on the National stage as well as with the National 'B' team
Growing up, Jackson Howe thought he would be a soccer star...until he stopped playing co-ed. Realizing his dream of being the next Ronaldo was evaporating quickly and coupled with a generous growth spurt, Jackson turned his attention to basketball and volleyball. After deciding to focus more on...
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Melissa Lotholz: Competing against the World and your team, controlling what you can control plus a wild lead-up to the 2018 Olympics
Canadian Olympic Bobsledder Melissa Lotholz provides an in-depth look at her transition from the running track to the bobsled track. The Barrhead, Alberta native found success from the get-go and soon realized that she had a legitimate shot at representing her country at the 2018 Olympics. But…
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Zoe Hickel: Healthy sister competition, rediscovering a love for the game, plus growing hockey in China
Alaskan native Zoe Hickel had a dream of representing the Red, White and Blue on the International stage for hockey. Even though she won the 2015 World Championship for the US, she would discover later in her hockey career that the greatest impact she made as a global ambassador for the sport…
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Mambi Diawara: Craving the highest competition, hitting the game-winning shot plus expanding the dream
Montreal native Mambi Diawara grew up playing sports with the intention to just stay out of trouble. His gradual progression in basketball led him to playing in Port Arthur, Texas initially, before finding his groove and exploding onto the Canadian basketball scene in Calgary for the Dinos.…
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Brianna Decker: Setting the bar high, courage to create change, plus handling pressure on the biggest stage
Hailing from a town of 1,500 people, Brianna Decker knew that if she wanted go far in her hockey career she would need to leave the comfy confines of Dousman, Wisconsin. The two-time Olympian has always set a high standard for herself, which has led to her becoming a record breaker, history maker...
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Jermain Franklin: Favourite interview moments, top underrated Calgary sports stories plus the craziest demo tape miracle to get on at TSN
TSN reporter Jermain Franklin quickly realized that making the NHL wasn't in the cards for him, so he took his hard work ethic into the sports media industry and has developed into one of the best satellite reporters. Aside from the sharp suits and the golden radio voice, Jermain has established...
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Tyler Latu'ila: Quit making excuses, staying open-minded plus navigating injuries at SAIT
Volleyball has been more than just a sport to Tyler Latu'ila. Growing up in New Zealand, life was sometimes chaotic and Tyler found peace and order while playing. After being confronted by a friend back home, Tyler eventually made the big jump to Canada to pursue a higher level of volleyball. His...
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Kacey Bellamy: Berkshire Prep, Olympic stories plus Unbroken Heart of Gold
After getting cut from her first National Team tryout, Kacey Bellamy rebounded quickly and rapidly emerged into a stalwart for the US women's National hockey program. Following three Olympics, including one gold (2018) and two silvers (2010, 2014), Kacey reminisces on some of her favourite…
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Dakota Woodworth: Living outside of your comfort zone, scholarship surprise, plus new beginnings in Calgary
Growing up in Massachusetts in a family of professional skiers, Dakota Woodworth discovers the love of hockey. Playing mostly close to home for the majority of her life, the internal battle between wanting a change and staying within the familiar confines of hockey on the east coast, weighed...
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David Kapinga: What it takes to win a National Championship, fighting for your dream, plus the ultimate walk-on story
Basketball has been a major part of David Kapinga's life both on and off the court. From winning a National Championship with the Calgary Dinos to having to play with gloves on and having to scrape by for food in prep school, Kap has been to the mountain top, while digging himself out of the...
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Dallas Soonias: The Maple Volleys, dealing with disappointment, plus crazy volleyball stories from around the world
Former Pro Volleyball player Dallas Soonias shares his ascension through the Canadian volleyball system, making stops at the collegiate, university, national and international levels. Dal has experienced pure jubilation from winning National Championships and becoming the first Aboriginal…
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Kelty Apperson: Life's a Peak, AUS hockey, plus favourite moments from first season with the Calgary Inferno
The journey of Calgary Inferno forward Kelty Apperson begins in Kitchener, Ontario. However, hockey has taken her all over Canada and she has been through her fair share of unfamiliar territory. Appy possesses a humility unlike any other and is not afraid to push herself to the limit in order to...
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Sean McKay: Taking the coaching route, ACAC Champions, plus learning moments from Nationals
The decision to pursue a volleyball coaching career has served Sean extremely well. One of the brightest minds in the game brings his wisdom out west and has transformed the program and culture of the SAIT Trojans. Even if volleyball isn't your sport, he has a plethora of great mentality that is...
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Jeff Glass: NHL debut with Chicago, The Sweat Lab, plus the 2005 World Junior Hockey Championship
Anything is possible. The story of Jeff Glass contains plenty of patience and a mentality to prove people wrong. Hard work pays off, along with not giving up on your dream. Jeff talks living in Russia, balancing family life overseas and reminisces on some of his favourite moments at the NHL…
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Jacquie Pierri: Brown Bear Brown Bear, The Muggles and winning the CWHL Championship
Inspired by the physical play of Scott Stevens of the New Jersey Devils, Jacquie Pierri navigates her way through the NorthEast US hockey scene. From being benched as a girl on a boys' team to winning the Clarkson Cup with the Calgary Inferno and being named an alternate captain, Pierri has a...
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Kate Pexman: Safety landings, Knee scooter to the rescue and being crowned Canada West Champions
The story of Kate Pexman is nothing short of incredible. From suffering a torn ACL in Grade 9 to nearly being taken out by her own laptop, Kate has overcome so much to be one of the most dominant players the Canada West and U SPORTS has ever seen. (Ep. 06)
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Niki Oudenaarden: Great Expectations, Escaping to Canada plus 'The Revival of Niki'
The journey of Heptathlete Niki Oudenaarden has brought her all over the world for competitions. Little did she know that all her triumphs and adversities shaped her character and helped her realize that Track & Field was more than just a sport. (Ep. 05)
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Abby Spratt: TRU Volleyball, Cold Garden Tropikills, playing with arthritis
This Wolfpack setter was diagnosed with a physical condition early on in life BUT that didn't stop her from becoming one of the better playmakers at her position, backing it up with a Canada West All-Rookie selection. '3000' is ready to take her game to the next level after playing an…
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Kelly Murray: Sacrifices from parents, learning moments at Cornell, how UBC hockey saved her career
The third of four girls, Kelly Murray is immersed into hockey life at a young age as her family traveled throughout Canada and the United States. She continues on that journey today, as she has rediscovered her love for the game. (Ep. 03)
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Regan Fathers: Coming to Canada, roster battles plus learning a new position
Australian-born Regan Fathers makes the big move to Canada to pursue his dream of playing post-secondary volleyball. Plenty of stories including nearly being turned away at the border, favourite bench celebration and biggest cultural adjustments. (Ep. 02)
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Doc Cassama: Playing without an ACL, the cutthroat business of the NFL and leadership development
The journey of Gambian-born Doctor Cassama who moved from Sweden to Calgary to pursue college football, enjoyed a standout career with the University of Calgary Dinos and eventually went through the NFL draft process. (Ep. 01)