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The Drive Phase
by Dalton Myers
On The Drive Phase, Dalton Myers hosts the best sport-related podcast in the Caribbean. This podcast will definitely give you great insight into sports in the region as well as international issues and trends affecting or contributing to the Caribbean sporting Industry. Several guests including athletes, coaches and sports administrators, as well as business leaders and athlete support personnel, will sit down with us to share their knowledge and experience. We guarantee that each topic and guest will help to give you a better understanding of the various aspects of sports business in the Caribbean.
Episodes
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Producer's Corner: The State of Football - Club, Regional and International
In the Play of the Day, Producer, Rosheika Grant returns for The Producer’s Corner to discuss “The State of Football: Club, Regional and International”. Guest: Machel Turner, Sport Administrator Football Analyst and Sport Coordinator at the University of Technology, Jamaica In this episode…
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Marita Marshall: Covid-19, Physical Therapy and Return to Sport in the Caribbean
In this episode, Physiotherapist and Clinical Director at Physiotherapy & Optimal PerformanceServices (POPS) Marita Marshall, discusses Covid-19- Physical Therapy and Return to Sport in the Caribbean. The Barbadian shares her thoughts on the role of physiotherapy in athlete development as we look...
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Fedrick Dacres and Traves Smikle
In this episode, Olympic Discus throwers Fedrick Dares and Traves Smikle discuss their career as professional athletes. The Jamaicans share their plans for the 2021 season and how they overcome struggles to be at the top of the event. Traves and Fedrick talk about their brotherly bond outside of...
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Donald Oliver: The voice of sporting history, creating memories
In the “Play of the Day”, Dalton speaks with Sports Producer and Commentator, Donald Oliver. In this episode, Donald discusses sport journalism and commentary in a changing world. He shares his inspiration for his documentary, “Alia: Darling of the Pool”, the production of the project and his...
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Shanieka Ricketts: Trust the process - Be patient with yourself
In the “Play of the Day”, Dalton speaks with World Championship and PanAmerican Triple Jump silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts. In this episode, Shanieka discusses the phases of her career. She explained why she chose to specialise in the triple jump instead of the long jump and the level of...
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Producer's Corner: Issues and Opportunities for Women in Sport in the Caribbean
In this episode, Rosheika is joined by Jamaican distance flag-bearer Aisha Praught-Leer OLY, Media and Communication Specialist Marsha Boyce, Sports Journalist, Karen Madden and Logistics Manager, Dr Carol Long to discuss Issues and Opportunities for Women in Sport in the Caribbean. They share…
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Stephanie-Dale Yee Sing: Choose To Challenge
In our International Women's Day Feature, FIFA Assistant Referee, Stephanie-Dale Yee Sing discusses her journey. She described her experience as an assistant referee at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France. She shares how she got started in refereeing and her decision to choose to become a...
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Rovman Powell: Lessons on a Journey to success
In this episode, Cricket West Indies player and Jamaica Scorpion captain Rovman Powell discusses his recent his cricketing journey including some of his personal highs and lows. He also shares how the pandemic has impacted sports in the region including the teams he has played with since 2020. He...
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Aliann Pompey: Athletes' Rights and Voice in Sport
In the “Play of the Day”, Dalton speaks with president of the PanAm Sports Athlete Commission and Olympian Aliann Pompey. In this episode, Aliann discusses Athletes Rights and Voice in Sports. She explained why she started Aliann Pompey Invitational and the event's progress over the years. She...
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Producer's Corner: The potential impact of the lack of sporting competition in the Caribbean
Producer, Rosheika Grant returns for The Producer’s Corner to discuss “How lack of competition is affecting sport in the Caribbean”. In this episode, Dalton and Rosheika discuss How lack of competition is affecting sport in the Caribbean. They share their views on the various issues and…
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Ryan O. Brathwaite: Sport for Development in the Caribbean - The Way Forward
In this episode, Regional Development Manager - Caribbean and Americas, Commonwealth Games Federation, Ryan O. Brathwaite discusses Sport for Development in the Caribbean: The Way Forward. He speaks about the benefits of sport in society in relation to health and wellness, education and…
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The 2020 Sport Year in Review
In this episode, our guest, Sport Commentator, Donald Smith joins host Dalton Myers and producer, Rosheika Grant to discuss “The Year in Review of Sports in 2020”. In this episode, Machel, Dalton and Rosheika discuss their top moments in sports in 2020, the disappointments of the year regionally...
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Alia Atkinson : "Honest Labour Bears A Lovely Face"
In this episode, Olympian Alia Atkinson discusses her historical journey in swimming. She speaks about her early interest in sport and her decision to focusing on swimming. She discusses the impact of the pandemic on her mentally and her initial goals for the year. She also shares how her...
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The Producer's Corner: The state of local and international football
In this episode, the return of the Producer’s Corner sees Host, Dalton Myers and Producer, Rosheika Grant joined by Football Analyst, Machel Turner to discuss The State of Local and International Football . They share their views on the development of Jamaica’s young footballers as sport...
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Sasha Sutherland: The Regional Fight Against Doping in Sport
In this episode, Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization (RADO), Dr Sasha Sutherland discusses The Fight Against Doping in Sports. She shares her views on the growth of Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization since its establishment 15 years ago in terms of...
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Yohan Blake: Working Hard - Building a Legacy
As we start a new season of The Drive Podcast, we have exciting new segments including “On the Sideline”, “Play of the Day” and “Podcast Pick”. In “On the sideline”, Dalton will be addressing topical issues in the sporting industry. In the “Play of the Day” he speaks with Olympian Yohan Blake. In...
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Creating a Safe Space: Safeguarding our Children in Sports Part 1
Creating a Safe Space: Safeguarding our Children in Sports Webinar In this episode, The Drive Phase Media’s Webinar under the theme, “Creating a Safe Space: Safeguarding our Children in Sports” is presented. The webinar was designed to discuss ways stakeholders can contribute to child protection...
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Commonwealth Games Federation: Leadership, Culture and Sport - Changing the Game
In this episode, Commonwealth Games Federation CEO, David Grevemberg discusses Leadership, Culture and Sport - Changing the Game. He shares his view on the need for diversity/inclusion given the geographical and historical structure of the Commonwealth Games Federation and importance of sports…
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Elaine Thompson Herah: "I really want to retain my double Olympic medals"
Guest: Elaine Thompson Herah Double Olympic Champion In this episode, Elaine discusses Sprinting Into History. She speaks about her achievement in the 100m and 200m at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio and her mental readiness as she prepared for the Olympic Games after dealing with an injury....
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Warren Weir: Be yourself, even if people don't like you
Guest: Warren Weir Olympic Bronze Medallist In this episode, Warren discusses Weirz World: Athlete and entrepreneur. He speaks about his bronze medal placement in Jamaica’s historic 1-2-3 sweep in the 2012 Summer Games 200m final. He shares about his lessons learnt in his first professional…
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Podcast Olympic Series: Don Anderson- Managing athletes and officials at Olympic Games
Guest: Don Anderson Sports Administrator In this episode, Don Anderson discusses the management side of the Olympic Games. He shares his favourite Olympic Games and the type of planning that goes into managing a country’s team going to the Olympic Games. He also spoke about the role of the Chef…
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Podcast Olympic Series: Toni-Ann Williams' historic journey
Guest: Toni-Ann Williams Olympian Gymnast In this episode, Toni-Ann discusses her historical journey. The Olympians shares her emotions when she learnt she had qualified to represent Jamaica at the Rio 2016 Summer Games. She also speaks about family’s support in her athletic journey especially…
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Podcast Olympic Series: Makyn Olympic moments
Guest: Ricardo Makyn Chief Photo Editor at The Jamaica Gleaner In this episode, Ricardo Makyn discusses Olympic moments through his lens. He speaks about how he developed his interest in photography after working a summer job at a photo studio and studying and being trained in photography via…
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Lance Whittaker: Changes in the Caribbean Sport Media Landscape
Guest: Lance Whittaker Sports Broadcaster and Commentator In this episode, Lance discusses his decades of experience in sports broadcasting. He speaks about landing his dream job as a sports journalist and the various changes in sports broadcasting since he started his career in 1984. He also...
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The Producer's Corner With Rosheika Grant #2
In this Episode of the Drive Phase Podcast , do another version of our newest feature “Producer’s Corner”. Our show Producer Rosheika Grant joints host Dalton to discuss some local, regional and international sporting issues. Rosheika is an avid sport fan and has worked in media and…
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Carole Beckford - Careers in Sport: A Practical Guide
In this episode, Marketing & Communications Specialist Carole Beckford discusses her storied experience within the sporting industry. Carole, who served as Publicist for Usain Bolt, discusses her start in Sports Journalism as well as tips for persons wanting to get into the sporting Industry. She...
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Hubert Lawrence: Track and Field-from historical moments to the New Normal
In this episode, Hubert discusses historical moments in sports and future of Track and Field. He shares how he got started as a journalist and also as a commentator in the 1980s. He also speaks about his passion for track and field and his views on his role as an analyst and commentator in…
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Producer's Corner with Rosheika Grant
In this Episode of the Drive Phase Podcast , we have we start a new feature called the “Producer's Corner”. Our show's Producer, Rosheika Grant joins host Dalton to discuss some local, regional and international sport talking points. Rosheika is an avid sport fan and has worked in media and...
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Yona Knight-Wisdom- Creating History: Diving into the Future
In our new episode, Dalton speaks with the Olympian Yona Knight-Wisdom about his journey as an international diver. Yona spoke about the success of competing at the 2016 Rio Olympic followed by the disappointment of not medalling in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the changes he made to his...
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David Riley and Julian Robinson: The Impact of the Lockdown on Track and Field
In this episode, David and Julian discuss the impact of the shutdown and postponement of track and field events because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They speak about: The postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics The impact of the shutdown of training facilities on athletes’ fitness and...
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Brian Lewis: Tokyo 2020 Postponement- What Does it Mean for Caribbean Sport?
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...
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Trishana McGowan: International Women's Day Feature
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…
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Alexis Nunes: Media and Sport, My Journey
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...
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Ricardo Chambers: Tokyo 2020 - Jamaica track & field readiness and expectations
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...
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Sport Year in Review – Julian, Dalton and Sheldon
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...
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Randy Rowe: Athletes and their Financial Future
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…
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Emir Crowne: Sport Law as a Viable Profession in the Caribbean
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...
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Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn: The Business of Sport - My Journey
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...
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Danusia Francis: Gymnastics and Qualifying for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
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...
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Carlette DeLeon: Social Media and Sports - Tool for Athletes and Officials
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…
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Peter Miller: The Impact of the CPLT20 on the Caribbean
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....
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Andre Lowe: Headlines and Deadlines - Capturing Historic Moments in Sports
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...
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Sports Sponsorship and Branding with Andrei Roper
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...
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Karen Madden: The Business of Sport Journalism- Covering Major Events
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...
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Sports Talk with Julian Cresser
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.
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Marva Bernard: The Business of Netball
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...
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Sherone Simpson: Life as a Professional Athlete
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,...
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Wavell Hinds: Developing the Professional Cricketer
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...
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Sports Law in the Caribbean with Jason Haynes
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...
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Dwayne Extol: Making the Transition after Sports
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…
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On The Drive Phase, Dalton Myers hosts the best sport-related podcast in the Caribbean. This podcast will definitely give you great insight into sports in the region as well as international issues and trends affecting or contributing to the Caribbean sporting Industry. Several guests including athletes, coaches and sports administrators, as well as business leaders and athlete support personnel, will sit down with us to share their knowledge and experience. We guarantee that each topic and guest will help to give you a better understanding of the various aspects of sports business in the Caribbean.
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