SuperSport Schools' Podcast Joy of Media

Every year matrics across the country apply to South African universities. Though some look abroad, especially to the United States. In this week's episode, brought to you by Spur, Alex and Tim chat with Luca, a student hoping to study in America next year through his football, and some of the team from BrUSA, who are hoping to get him there.

We find out exactly how the collegiate system works, how it's different from SA and if we have to worry about all the great talent leaving our proud sporting country.

Tim and Luca also go head to head in the #SSSPodQuiz.

SuperSport Schools, brings you the sport you care about the most. The SuperSport Schools’ Podcast brought to you by Spur tells stories of youth and school sports. You can watch this episode on the SuperSport Schools app and DSTV Channel 216. Download the app from the Google Play or Apple App Store.

We want to know what you think: Would you study overseas on a sports scholarship?

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His post-match interviews are legendary. Whether his microphone is a spoon or a hairbrush, Coach Kooks always delivers.

Now on DSTV Channel 216 in this episode, brought to you by Spur, Alex and Tim chat with Coach Kooks. They discuss his personal rugby journey at school and for EP Kings before moving on to how he became involved in SuperSport Schools. Over the past year Kooks has travelled all over the country covering different sports in different schools. He shares what he's learned and what he is most looking forward to this year.

Tim and Kooks also go head to head in the #SSSPodQuiz.

SuperSport Schools, bringing you the sport you care about the most. The SuperSport Schools’ Podcast brought to you by Spur tells stories of youth and school sports. You can watch this episode on the SuperSport Schools app. Download it from the Google Play or Apple App Store.

We want to know what you think: What do you like most about SuperSport Schools?

https://linktr.ee/ssspod
Email us: podcast@supersportschools.com

SuperSport Schools has changed the game of school sports broadcasting and become a household name in the process. In 2022 alone, over 25 000 hours of live matches were streamed across more than 20 sports. With several fixtures also being broadcast on TV.

In this episode, brought to you by Spur, Alex talks to Gerhard Steyn, the CEO of SuperSport Schools, about how the company started and has progressed. Alex reflects on the impact the platform has had on school sport, including in many unexpected ways. They then discuss the future of the platform, especially in a context defined by extensive loadshedding.

Simon, an SSS multicam producer, joins Alex to talk about what goes into creating a live broadcast at big matches and how boys and girls at school can get involved with commentary and production. If you’re interested in getting involved send an email to the address below.

SuperSport Schools, bringing you the sport you care about the most. The SuperSport Schools’ Podcast brought to you by Spur tells stories of youth and school sports. You can watch this episode on the SuperSport Schools app. Download it from the Google Play or Apple App Store.

We want to know what you think: What do you like most about SuperSport Schools?

https://linktr.ee/ssspod
Email us: podcast@supersportschools.com

In last week’s episode Alex was joined by Niels Momberg, the Youth and Tertiary Cricket Manager from Cricket South Africa (CSA). The state of school cricket and development pipeline were discussed.

In this episode, brought to you by Spur, Alex and Niels continue their conversation. This time the focus is on cricket after school and specifically one area where cricket is growing quickly and exponentially in South Africa: the women’s game. Niels discusses how his outlook on women’s cricket has shifted radically and why he is so excited for the Women’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa.

The start of the episode also features a highlights wrap from the weekend's school cricketing action.

SuperSport Schools, bringing you the sport you care about the most. The SuperSport Schools’ Podcast brought to you by Spur tells stories of youth and school sports. You can watch this episode on the SuperSport Schools app. Download it from the Google Play or Apple App Store.

We want to know what you think: Are you excited for the women’s world cup?

https://linktr.ee/ssspod
Email us: podcast@supersportschools.com

Cricket in South Africa is at a turning point. With dwindling numbers of young cricketers at elite cricket schools, a continued world cup drought, and diminishing test cricket there is no doubt that there is a problem needing to be addressed.

In this episode, brought to you by Spur, Alex chats to Niels Momberg, the Youth and Tertiary Cricket Manager from Cricket South Africa (CSA). Niels shares his vision for the future of schools cricket, what the current pipeline looks like to progress from school to professional cricket and how opportunities are evolving. The impact of the SA20 is also discussed.

This interview is the first in a two part series. Next week the discussion continues with Niels focussing on cricket after school and specifically one area where cricket is growing quickly and exponentially in South Africa: the women’s game.

SuperSport Schools, bringing you the sport you care about the most. The SuperSport Schools’ Podcast brought to you by Spur tells stories of youth and school sports. You can watch this episode on the SuperSport Schools app. Download it from the Google Play or Apple App Store.

We want to know what you think: What is the impact of the SA20 on youth cricket?

https://linktr.ee/ssspod
Email us: podcast@supersportschools.com

We were at the 2022 Standard Bank SA Schools Boat Race and in this episode we look back at some of the stories that make Boat Race the iconic event it is.

Rowers from around the country each tell Alex something not widely known about rowing, Germiston shares how their under-resourced crew competes against the best of the best, Rondebosch and Bishops discuss their special rivalry and Coach Hlekani from St Stithians reflects on the lighter side of the sport.

SuperSport Schools, bringing you the sport you care about the most. The SuperSport Schools’ Podcast tells stories of youth and school sports. You can also watch this episode on the SuperSport Schools app. Download it from the Google Play or Apple App Store.

We want to know what you think: What is something you’ve learned about rowing?

https://linktr.ee/ssspod
Email us: podcast@supersportschools.com