Synopsis
Interviews with athletes and other sports figures from around Manitoba. Hosted by Nolan Kowal in the Canada Games Sport for Life Centre in downtown Winnipeg.
Episodes
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Episode 32: Olivia Meier
27/08/2021 Duration: 15minPara-badminton athlete Olivia Meier discusses her historic journey to the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
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Episode 31: Olympic Swimming
22/07/2021 Duration: 16minOlympian Kelsey Wog and her coach Vlastik Cerny discuss their preparation for their competition at the Tokyo Summer Olympics.
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Episode 30: Chris Voth
27/06/2021 Duration: 27minVolleyball player turned coach Chris Voth discusses his vast experience in the sport, and what it will take to make the sport community more inclusive to all athletes.
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Episode 29: Janet McMahon
28/05/2021 Duration: 14minOur new President & CEO Janet McMahon talks about her career in sport and what she's most looking forward to as the new leader of our organization.
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Episode 28: Golf Medicine
26/04/2021 Duration: 22minSport Manitoba Clinic Physical Therapist Brian Buffie explains the Golf Medicine Program that is available in our clinic.
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Episode 27: Mr. Judo
26/02/2021 Duration: 36minManitoba judo legend Moe Oye reflects on his life around the sport, including his approach to coaching, the growth of the sport in the province, and his proudest accomplishments.
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Episode 26: Desiree Scott
30/01/2021 Duration: 22minOlympian Desiree Scott discusses her successful soccer career, including competing for Team Canada, the best players she played with and against, and the story behind her nickname.
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Episode 25: No Ref No Game
23/12/2020 Duration: 29minOfficials Kyle Mikulik and Carriera Lamoureux give insight into the world of officiating sports, including the toughest aspects and their favourite parts of the job.
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Episode 24: Shannon Birchard
25/11/2020 Duration: 32minKidSport Ambassador and competitive curler Shannon Birchard discusses her success on the ice, how she became involved with KidSport, and her future goals as an athlete.
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Episode 23: Jeff Hnatiuk
21/10/2020 Duration: 31minOur outgoing President and CEO Jeff Hnatiuk reflects on his 24 years at the helm of Sport Manitoba.
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Episode 22: Thanks Coach
22/09/2020 Duration: 39minGarth Goodbrandson of Golf Manitoba and Jayme Menzies from the CMU Blazers discuss their coaching careers and offer advice for other young coaches as we celebrate National Coaches Week across Canada.
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Episode 21: Paul Robson
28/08/2020 Duration: 33minFormer Sport Manitoba Board Chair and ex-Winnipeg Blue Bomber Paul Robson discusses his career as an athlete, what makes a great coach, and his induction into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame.
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Episode 20: Hoops Talk
24/07/2020 Duration: 39minPro basketball players and Manitobans Emily Potter and Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson discuss their basketball journeys, including playing in Europe, staying active during the pandemic, and what their advice is for young athletes.
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Episode 19: Triathlon Tandem
30/06/2020 Duration: 34minTriathletes Tyler Mislawchuk and Megan Van Heyst discuss the ins and outs of their sport, training during the pandemic, and what they hope to accomplish in the future as athletes.
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Episode 18: Manitoba 150
27/05/2020 Duration: 38minAuthor Sean Grassie and sports journalist Judy Owen discuss Iconic Stories from 150 Years of Sport in Manitoba, a book that captures the rich sport heritage in our province.
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Episode 17: At-Home Activities
28/04/2020 Duration: 38minOur Fitness Centre Manager Giulia De Leo and our two Sport Performance Specialists Jeff Wood and Neal Prokop stop by to offer advice to people who are working out at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Episode 16: World Curling Champions
19/03/2020 Duration: 30minWorld Junior Curling Champions Jacques Gauthier and Mackenzie Zacharias reflect on their recent gold medal wins in Russia, their curling idols, growing up in curling families, and their goals for the future.
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Episode 15: Student-Athlete Recruitment
27/02/2020 Duration: 53minA panel discussion on student-athlete recruitment featuring hockey scout Carson Shields, Dan Becker of Basketball Manitoba, softball coach Haylee O'Neill, and Media Relations Coordinator David Larkins of the University of Winnipeg Wesmen.
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Episode 14: Bailey Bram
30/01/2020 Duration: 26minFormer Olympian Bailey Bram reflects on her hockey career, growing up in Ste. Anne, her decision to retire, and much more!
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Episode 13: Concussion Discussion
19/12/2019 Duration: 23minAn informative look at concussions in sport with our clinic's Dr. Gail Sawa and our Fit Kids Healthy Kids Program Coordinator Cassidy Nicholls.