Press Toward The Goal

Jason Colley
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Conversations with christian athletes about what it takes to make it to the top of their chosen sport. Jason Colley discusses the sacrifices required, overcoming setbacks and challenges, as well as the influence of faith in their journey.

  1. 10/29/2023

    23. Zac Smith - Former Gold Coast Suns & Geelong Cats AFL Player

    Growing up in Central Queensland, being an AFL footballer was probably the least likely path talented sportsman Zac Smith could have imagined he would find himself on. But after being signed as one of the Gold Coast Suns first contracted players and featuring in 124 matches across a career spanning more than a decade, the Biloela born ruckman retired as one of Queensland's greatest home grown players. On this episode of the show, Zac reminisces on a playing career which saw him have a meteoric rise to fame after only playing his first game of Australian Rules football at 15. He shares about the mental battles he faced fighting injury, getting through tough times when the Suns first came into the competition and how his faith helped him overcome a series of challenges both on and off the field.

    52 min

  2. 10/15/2023

    22. Caitlin Bettenay - Australian Volleyball & Beach Volleyball representative

    Caitlin Bettenay had a meteoric rise in the volleyball world, becoming the youngest player to make the Senior Australian Women’s team just three years after taking up the sport. A short time later, she found herself on a full scholarship to NCAA Division 1 Portland State University where she continued to excel and develop her craft. Wanting to explore opportunities to play beach volleyball, Caitlin made the switch in 2017 and hasn't looked back since, regularly featuring amongst the medals since claiming silver in her first appearance on the Australian National Tour. Now also a regular on the international beach volleyball scene, the Sunshine Coast local shares about the crucial role her faith plays in her life, how hard she has had to work to reach the top and some of the valuable lessons she has learnt along the way.

    42 min

  3. 10/01/2023

    21. Ellie Johnston - Brisbane Heat WBBL & QLD Fire Cricketer

    Hard hitting Brisbane Heat and Qld Fire cricketer Ellie Johnston burst onto the scene in October 2022, with a devastating WBBL half century which propelled her side to victory against the Melbourne Stars. Still a teenager at the time, that innings saw her marked as one to watch, as she continues to develop her game and receive additional opportunities on the big stage. On the eve of the 2023-24 Australian domestic cricket season, the rising star shares the unlikely story of how she started playing the game, what it's like playing with some of her heroes and just how far women's sport has come in recent years. She also speaks about the special bond she has with fellow state squad member Ruth - who happens to be her cousin - and the importance of her faith as a professional athlete.

    44 min

  4. 06/25/2023

    20. Jeremy Kendle - Professional Basketballer

    Jeremy Kendle made a name for himself while helping his team to a national championship while at College, but his basketball career could easily have come to an end before tasting that level of success. A tenacity and fierce determination to succeed in his chosen sport saw the Indiana (USA) native return to the court following an injury-ravaged three year spell which would have been too much for lesser men. In this episode, 'JK' takes us through the professional journey he has been on in a career spanning four continents and more than a decade at the top level. He shares how he ended up in Australia after stints in Morocco and Switzerland, the profound impact finding faith has had on him, and preparing for life after playing (which isn't slated to be anytime soon!)

    44 min

  5. 05/28/2023

    19. Sam Harper - Melbourne Renegades & Victorian Cricketer

    Sam Harper was identified as a prodigious cricket talent from an early age, captaining Victoria and representing Australia's Under 19s team. Just twelve months after making his first-class debut however, the wicketkeeper batsman suffered a severe concussion after being hit in the head by an opponents bat. Harper has since gone on to experience the highest of highest with the Melbourne Renegades, part of the Big Bash winning side which came back from an impossible position to defeat crosstown rivals the Melbourne Stars in the final. In this episode of the show Sam shares about his love for the game and people he has met through it, how he has dealt with highs and lows throughout his career, as well as answering some listener questions.

    47 min

  6. 05/14/2023

    18. Jesse Sene-Lefao - NRL and UK Super League Rugby League player

    Jesse Sene-Lefao has forged a successful career as a rugby league player in both the NRL and UK Super League as a powerful prop and hard running second rower. Things weren't always easy for the gentle giant however, being forced to wait five years for an NRL debut after first entering the Panthers system as a youngster. Listening to him share about his journey, it doesn't take long to understand Jesse's positive outlook and determination have played a huge role in him achieving all that he has both on and off the field. In this episode, Jesse talks about some of the challenges he has faced throughout his career, looks back fondly on the time spent at Castleford Tigers and discusses some of the lessons rugby league has taught him which are now being applied to his business pursuits.

    40 min

  7. 04/30/2023

    17. Connor Bond - Australian 100m and 200m Sprinter

    Connor Bond burst onto the Australian track and field scene in 2022, finishing 10th in the 100m at the Under 20 World Champions where he missed the final by 0.01 seconds. Competing in Open age competition for the first time in the 2022-23 season, the 19 year-old continued to make rapid progress which culminated in a sixth placing in the 100m at the Australian Athletics Championships. In this conversation Connor discusses the impact his famous rugby family has had on his athletic career, his love for track and field, as well as the role his Christian faith plays in his life.

    46 min

  8. 04/16/2023

    16. Mark Tipple - Accredited NRL Player Agent

    Mark Tipple joins me for an interesting conversation to talk about his sports management agency 'Unlshd Sports'. Still in its infancy, the agency already boasts one of the NRLW's biggest stars in Roosters premiership winner and World Cup champion Liv Kernick. Mark opens up about how he came into the industry, some of the challenges he has faced to date and busts some myths about what his role entails exactly. He introduces us to some of the stars we can expect to see playing NRL in the next few years, reveals exactly what goes on during contract negotiations and tells us what sets one player apart from another in high-level sport.

    50 min
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Conversations with christian athletes about what it takes to make it to the top of their chosen sport. Jason Colley discusses the sacrifices required, overcoming setbacks and challenges, as well as the influence of faith in their journey.

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  • Creator
    Jason Colley
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jason Colley
  • Show Website
    Press Toward The Goal