Simon Austerberry

Elite Children: A Family Portrait Podcast

Society EN ↓ 28 episodes

Presented by Simon Austerberry, cast through the families eyes. Open and honest stories into the world of past and present Elite Level children trying to make it into the world of professional sport. From the tears of rejection to the elations of success, the simple purpose of this unfiltered podcast is to shine a light on the secrets and sacrifices all families go through to allow their children to succeed.

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Author

Simon Austerberry

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Feb 26, 2024

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Episodes

Cale Tanaka (Professional Ice Hockey Player) 26.02.2024

"I'M NOT GOOD ENOUGH to be here"  The story of Cale Tanaka and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

David Rajuili (Professional Boxer and 2 times WBF Champion) 05.02.2024

"I got my fighting spirit from my mum, who worked alongside Nelson Mandela".  The story of David Rajuili and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Leon Reid (Northern Ireland’s first Athletics medal winner in 28 years) 19.12.2023

"I never enjoyed Athletics. I was just really good at it".   The story of Leon Reid and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career. 

Megan Giglia MBE (British Paralympic World Champion) 11.12.2023

" I became the Paralympic World Champion and first Gold Medalist".  The story of Megan Giglia and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career. 

Candice Hall (Professional Swimmer) 05.12.2023

"I didn't PB for 5 years".  The story of Candice Hall and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

Myles Weston (Professional Footballer) 05.12.2023

"I said to my Dad and Agent. I want to QUIT football".  The story of Myles Weston and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Darcie Mead (Team GB Professional Skier) 04.12.2023

"I have the Winter Olympics in my sights". The story of Darcie Mead and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

Palmer Foster (Former Professional American Footballer) 04.12.2023

"I was so sick of being injured, I don't want to do this anymore". The story of Palmer Foster and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Sophie Howard (Leicester City and Scotland Footballer) 04.12.2023

"There was no more fight left". The story of Sophie Howard and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

Jamie Hunter (Professional Snooker Player & Billiards Champion) 04.12.2023

"I straight up cracked. I couldn't even practise". The story of Jamie Hunter and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

Angus Gillams (Former Professional Squash Player and European Gold Medalist) 17.10.2023

"I sacrificed Harvard and Yale". The story of Angus Gillams and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Gina Kennedy (Great Britain No1 Professional Squash Player 17.10.2023

"I don't feel worthy as a person if l'm not performing". The story of Gina Kennedy and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

Joshua Jackson-Ketchup (Former Professional Footballer and MLS Super Draft pick) 17.10.2023

"Expect nothing, prepare for the worst and hope for the best". The story of Joshua Jackson-Ketchup and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Freya Levy (England and Great Britain Professional Wheelchair Basketball, Rugby and Para Ice Hockey Player) 17.10.2023

"I asked the Doctor- is there a cure or treatment? He said no!" The story of Freya Levy and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

Taner Dogan (Professional Football Player and Harvard Graduate) 17.10.2023

"I was definitely down, I was definitely depressed". The story of Taner Dogan and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Tahj Minniecon (Former Indigenous Australian Professional Footballer for Brisbane Roar FC) 17.10.2023

"Heritage and Passports stopped my Blackburn Rovers Career". The story of Tahj Minniecon and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Anna Smith (Former Professional Tennis Player) 17.10.2023

"You get knocked down so much".  The story of Anna Smith and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

Jori Davis (Professional Basketballer) 17.10.2023

"I was partially depressed". The story of Jori Davis and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

George Smith (Professional MMA Fighter) 16.10.2023

"I had denial to realisation". The story ofGeorge Smith and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Lee Grantham (Professional Ultra Marathon Runner) 16.10.2023

"How much do you want it". The story of Lee Grantham and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Max Birbraer (Professional Ice Hockey Player) 16.10.2023

"I'm dead inside".  The story of Max Birbraer and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Will Draper (Professional Triathlete) 16.10.2023

"The reason for failing is quitting". The story of Will Draper and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Jay Lelliott (Professional Swimmer) 16.10.2023

"It revealed a tumour". The story of Jay Lelliott and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Luke Joyce (Professional Footballer) 16.10.2023

"I can remember being devastated".  The story of Luke Joyce and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

Tom Smith (Professional Cricketer) 13.10.2023

"My dad gave up everything to support me".  The story of Tom Smith and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

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