The Drive Phase

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, Machel, Dalton and Rosheika discuss “The State of Football: Club, Regional and International”. They share their views on the recently concluded seasons of top football leagues across the world and the international competitions that will be taking place this summer. The trio also speaks about: Connect with Machel: Twitter LinkedIn Connect with Rosheika: Twitter LinkedIn Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 to the safe return of sport in the region. Marita has served as Physiotherapist for Cricket West Indies women’s team and gives advice to athletes, coaches and officials on ways to ensure they can train and compete; as well as injury management and prevention advice as they return to the field of play. Marita also talks about: Marita also talks about her decision to become an entrepreneur and the impact of covid-19 on her business. She also explained how she has been able to navigate the issues and challenges associated with the pandemic to continue operating and providing service to clients. You can follow or contact Marita: Facebook Instagram Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 the ring but their fierce competition over the years. They also speak about: Both Fedrick and Traves share their top three most memorable moments in their career so far as well as their worst moments as professional throwers. Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 aspiration to produce more documentaries locally. Donald also speaks about: Donald discusses working on major projects including the London 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2014 FIFA World Cup and addressing the challenges to constantly improve their products. Other topics discussed are: In our new feature, Donald’s knowledge about Manchester United Football Club is tested in 60 seconds. In the “Podcast Pick”, Sports Event Management: The Caribbean Experience by Leslie-Ann Jordan, David Truly and Ben Tyson is recommended by Dalton. Connect with Donald on: thedonaldoliver.com Twitter Instagram Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 discipline that it takes to master her event. Shanieka also speaks about: The 2019 RJRGLEANER Awards Sports Woman of the Year Nominee shared details about her fairytale season in 2019 and how it changed her life. Other topics discussed are: Connect with Shanieka: Instagram Facebook Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 the challenges that female athletes face from adolescence to professional athletes including wage disparity, visibility and sport administration. They also speak about: The ladies also discussed the impact of the pandemic on female sports along with the disparity between the attention given to the restart of male sports and female sports. Other topics discussed are: Connect with Rosheika: Twitter LinkedIn Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 professional referee over her football career. Stephanie also speaks about: The 2019 recipient of the Chairman's award at the RJRGLEANER National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards also explains how she feels to have been shortlisted by FIFA for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand and what lessons she will take from her 2019 experience in 2023. Other topics discussed are: Connect with Stephanie: LinkedIn Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 speaks about the performance of the Jamaica Scorpions in the 2021 Super50 Cup. Rovman also speaks about: Rovman also speaks his relationship with Floyd Reifer. He also shares what he believes is crucial to improving the state of the Jamaica Tallawahs to ensure that they have a better season than they have had over the last few seasons. Other topics discussed are: Connect with Rovman: Twitter Instagram Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 shares how she adjusted to performing at the professional level and her experience at her first appearance at a Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Aliann also speaks about: The 2002 Commonwealth Games 400m gold medalist also shared her lessons learned in her experience as a sport administration and the evolution of track and field into being more athlete-centred. Other topics discussed are: Connect with Aliann: Facebook Twitter Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 challenges in the lack of competition across all sport locally and regionally. The duo also speaks about: Dalton and Rosheika also discussed the opportunities that the pandemic presents for the athletes and sporting associations. Other topics discussed are: Connect with Rosheika: Twitter LinkedIn Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 development overall. He shares how sport being used as a development tool can reduce Noncommunicable diseases. Ryan also speaks about: Ryan also shared his views on transition of Barbadian athletes from the junior level to professional levels. The key factors to building a lucrative sport industry regionally especially in the context of the pandemic. Other topics discussed are: The “Podcast Pick” for this week’s episode is “Beyond a Boundary” by C.L.R James. Connect with Ryan: Twitter LinkedIn Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 and internationally and also their expectations and hopes for 2021 in the sporting arena. They discuss the cancellation and postponements of major sporting events in Jamaica as well as regional and global events. The trio also speaks about: The “Podcast Pick” for this week’s episode is “Perspectives on Caribbean Football” by Christopher A.D. Charles. Connect with Donald: Twitter Connect with Rosheika: Twitter LinkedIn Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 philanthropic efforts which are closely tied to swimming. Alia also speaks about: Alia also discusses the swimmers that she is anticipating from Jamaica to follow in her footsteps. She gives her opinion on what needs to be done to support the development of swimming locally to facilitate more swimmer excelling internationally. She also talks: Connect with Alia: Instagram Twitter Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 administrators deal with the pandemic and the postponement of football locally. They also discuss the route to sustainability for local football clubs and the importance of developing structured youth teams to successfully growing the sport locally and regionally. The trio also speaks about: The other topics in the episode are: The “Podcast Pick” for this week’s episode is “Seoul to Beijing” by Don Anderson. Connect with Machel: Twitter LinkedIn Connect with Rosheika: Twitter LinkedIn Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 capacity building and its partnerships with Caribbean countries in the implementation of drug control programmes. She also addresses the challenges that the organisation has faced such as travelling across member counties and the strategies adapted to increase capacity within these countries. Dr Sutherland also speaks about: Other topics discussed are: The “Podcast Pick” for this week’s episode is “Commonwealth Caribbean Sports Law” by J. Tyrone Marcus and Jason Haynes. Connect with Sasha: LinkedIn Twitter Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 this episode, our guest, Yohan Blake discusses Blake: The Past, Present and the Future. He speaks about the new club new club, TITANS International, that he is currently training with. He shares that Tokyo 2020 will be his final Summer Olympic Games. He noted that he is looking to transition into playing cricket and spoke about his introduction to the sport by his father. He discussed his early rise in track and field while he attended the St Jago High school and running at the Boys and Girls Championships. Yohan also speaks about: Yohan speaks about his relationship with Coach Glen Mills and his decision to leave the Racer’s Track Club due to him not believing he was receiving sufficient attention. He discusses how he handled the injuries between 2013 and 2015 and his decision to stick to the sport despite how difficult his recovery was. His relationship with his partner and the role she has played in supporting him and him having a balanced lifestyle. Other topics discussed are: Connect with Yohan: Instagram Twitter Facebook Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 and safeguarding of youth in sports. It aimed to formulate solutions designed to encourage everyone to do their part to keep sport safe. The webinar’s objective is also to assist sport-based initiatives in developing practical tools focused on child protection and safeguarding practice and to foster the progression of policies, practices and procedures to keep sports fun and children safe. There were four international and regional panellists including: Diahann Gordon Harrison-Children’s Advocate of Jamaica Topic: Abuse in Sport: The Jamaican Reality Karen Madden, Sports Journalist- Jamaica Topic: Media's Responsibility: Whistleblowing in a Culture of Silence Kendia Brathwaite, Sports Scientist- Barbados Topic: Recruiting, Training and Communication Ju’Riese Colón, CEO- U.S. Center for SafeSport Topic: Minimising risk for children in sports Twitter Facebook Website Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 in strengthening the entire Commonwealth. David also speaks about: David also speaks about reparative justice and the importance of protecting and empowering members of the Commonwealth. He added his views about athletes and sporting administrations addressing human rights issues such as racial equality. Other topics discussed are: Connect with David: LinkedIn Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase

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. Elaine also speaks about: Elaine shares what motivates her and wanting to be a mentor for younger athletes. She also speaks about how she stays focused as she deals with being a public figure and staying mentally strong as she deals with the impact of injuries. Other topics discussed are: Connect with Elaine: Twitter Instagram Facebook Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media: YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Facebook: The Drive Phase Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Instagram: Thedrivephase

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 season in 2011 and how it impacted his approach to the 2012 season. Warren also speaks about: Other topics discussed are: Connect with Warren: Twitter Instagram YouTube Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media: YouTube: The Drive Phase Media Facebook: The Drive Phase Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Instagram: Thedrivephase