From Grassroots To Glory Fixon Media Group

You all have ran on a number of different athletics tracks over the course of your careers. But have you ever wondered what the difference is between a good athletics track and a world class athletics track?

Jarrod Hill is the CEO of Australian field of play design company, SportENG, and he's designed a number of the athletics track that you've probably ran at at some point throughout your running career. Including, proclamation park in Ringwood, home of the Ringwood Gift, Sydney Olympic Park, QSAC and the 2018 Gold Coast Comm Games surface.

We speak with Jarrod about the engineering behind a world-standard athletics track, what unique elements SportENG brings to the table, and how SportENG is leading the way for the next generation of Australian athletes. 

But not only this, we also get to learn about the man, diving into his life as CEO, his passions outside of business and what made him want to get involved in the sporting industry.

He's one of the most successful coaches in the VAL.

A 5 time Stawell gift winner, he is inches away from becoming the coach with the most Stawell gift wins.

He’s had some of the best athletes in the country under his watch over the years, and as season 2023/24 kicks off, he’s eyeing up big things for his squad this season.

In today’s episode, we’ll learn the humble nature of Brett Robinson, the methods behind his coaching, and what he has learnt from his athletes over the years.

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Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026.

To assist with this, every share by you helps to increase the exposure of this amazing competition that we all love.

Thank you for your support!

On the verge of breaking into the Australian Olympic team, a young Steve Brossman was on top of his game.

Taking out numerous Gifts across the Australian Pro-running circuit, and competing at the biggest events, Steve was on a path of athletic success.

Then, a life changing injury occured.

It would change his pathway in life, and is something he has taken on board and allowed to enlighten his life.

This is Steve's story on how he went from an Olympic hopeful, to reaping entrepreneurial success.

To achieve any great level of success in life, one must have the mindset to get through difficult times.

Mia Spencer is a good example of this. Whilst she hasn't yet hit the major goals she strives for, she has had to overcome many setbacks.

And it is her mindset that has allowed her to stay humble, hustle through difficult times, and has led to her being one of the emerging talents in the VAL.

In today's episode, we chat with Mia about her ambitions, the mindset required to the best, and what it means to have the support of corporate sponsors.

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Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026.

To assist with this, every share by you helps to increase the exposure of this amazing competition that we all love.

Thank you for your support!

Great coaches are the difference between the success and failure of a team or athlete.

Think of your Sir Alex Ferguson's and Manchester United, Alastair Clarkson and Hawthorn.

Effective coaching doesn't just happen on its own. It is its own sport. Endless hours of researching, learning, executing and reviewing.

But this is what the best coaches do, and Scott Rowsell has done just this.

Coach of the RAD squad, he's known as one of the best in the VAL, and his track record speaks for itself.

In today's episode, Scott is incredibly generous in granting us insight into his training methods, and the tips and tricks he uses to help his athletes excel.

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Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026.

To assist with this, every share by you helps to increase the exposure of this amazing competition that we all love.

Thank you for your support!

Having previously been in the role of marketing and communications for Triathlon Victoria, to her current role as the CEO of the FedUni West Vic Academy of Sport, Shenae Keleher has always had sport in her blood.

As a former athlete herself, Shenae can relate to the common struggles faced by junior athletes, and it is through her experiences she is making a massively positive impact on some of our most promising athletes in regional Victoria.

We speak with Shenae about her role, where she sees sport moving in the coming years, as well as the impact of the axed 2026 Comm Games.

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Our goal is to help take the VAL to new heights, at a national landscape, by 2026.

To assist with this, every share by you helps to increase the exposure of this amazing competition that we all love.

Thank you for your support!