Hockey The Podcast

In this week's episode, Ty and Derek head over to St Stithians to chat all things hockey with the SA Women's Olympic squad. Topics discussed include the challenges of dealing with Covid-19 and, of course, the excitement of Tokyo. The show features a host of players, from the highly experienced Lisa Deetlefs to rising star, Thati Zulu, as well as many more. Listen, enjoy and subscribe! Facebook

A week ago the news broke that Ryan Hack will lead the Indoor Hockey Men to the African Cup for Indoor Hockey. Naturally questions were asked by many as to what happened to his predecessor David Joshua. We thought, why not ask the man himself? So in this week's episode we speak to expectant father David about his time as head coach, his highs and lows and the challenge that awaits him in the new c...

Ryan Hack has been appointed as the SA Indoor Hockey Men's Interim Head Coach for the African Qualifier in April. It's a role that he knows well, having taken the team to the 2015 Indoor World Cup, before serving at the 2018 tournament as assistant coach. In this discussion about his appointment and career, Ryan shares his thoughts on playing style, financial challenges, Indoor Hockey, the women's...

In the next edition of Hockey the Podcast the boys sat with Quanita Bobbs to chat about her incredible journey in the world of hockey. With more than 100 caps for the country Quanita talks us through a superb career that has seen her travel the world to play the game that she loves. Topics discussed include Quanita's stays in England and Germany, her ambitions for the Olympic Games and how her lov...

This week the Hockey the Podcast crew are joined by Owen Mvimbi. The South African star, with 44 caps to his name, takes us through his incredible journey. Mvimbi's passion for the game shines through, as does his love for people and his drive to make a difference in the world. From creating opportunities alongside his business partner Gerald Mpopo, to teaching, coaching and leading, Mvimbi delive...

It's a new year and to celebrate, the country's leading hockey podcast kicked off with SA Women's skipper Erin Christie. The teacher took Derek and Tyron through the jungle that was 2020 and how she managed to cope with the year subsequently nicknamed Voldemort. She also looks ahead to 2021, discusses the influence Maties had on her career, and opens up about her working relationship with coach Ro...

Peabo Lembethe immediately became a household name when he struck the post on his international debut, but in truth there were very few people who did not know about him by that stage. The Tuks hockey star is now playing in Ireland and he spoke to Tyron about the challenges of the league, COVID and the weather. Of course with Derek not around for the interview, Tyron managed to spring a surprise o...

Jabu and Derek caught up with the ever-popular Steven Paulo to discuss all things hockey and more. Stevie P recounts his great days with the Quaggas, underlines his burning desire to continue to represent his country in the indoor arena, and has some fun with the famous fan song dedicated to him. Take a listen. Facebook

Steve Evans was a dual indoor and outdoor international for South African Hockey, taking part in both forms of the games' respective World Cups while he also represented his country at the Olympics. In this week's episode, we chat to Steve about his incredibly impressive journey, which includes volunteering at the Olympics and getting one over his brother. He also discusses his successful battle w...

We have travelled far and wide in our quest to tell you the incredible hockey stories of the country and abroad. We have interviewed players, coaches and business people in our previous 57 episodes, but this time we got the triple-whammy. Ricky West arguably deserved more than his 34 caps for the country, but he has been a shining light for those that take to the turf with him. On the coaching sid...

Ty and Derek head back to Australia to chat to former South African International star Line Malan. The multi-talented sportswoman opens up about her hockey journey, including the highs of travel, the lows of injury and the frustration of the system. The now-Australian resident also discusses PHL vs. Hockey One and the joys of being related to an international cricketing star. Is there evidence of...

Ty and Derek caught up with one of South Africa's rising hockey stars Jess Lardent to discuss a host of subjects, from her exceptional performances to her growing TikTok fame. Lardent, who has secured 30 indoor caps for South Africa, also dived into the delicate subject of sports psychology, and revealed that she has plans to play overseas. It's another must-listen episode of your favourite hockey...

This week the lads headed back to the Netherlands to chat to HGC Dames and former South African indoor international star Heather McEwan. The Maties Alumni has made a great start to her life in the Hoofdklasse, scoring on debut against the defending champions. Heather chats about her love for indoor and outdoor hockey, the difficulty of moving overseas and reveals some massive news that she shares...

Lloyd “Chuck” Norris-Jones is back on the Hockey Pod airwaves this week, offering some insight into the state of SA Hockey, and spitballing some pragmatic ways to evolve the game at the centre of all our hearts. The return of Chuck – who was first-ever guest on the pod – is met with the usual shenanigans of the lads. PLUS, he has some personal news to share that might excite those of you who are k...

Since Hockey the Podcast's inception, the lads have interviewed administrators, players and officials. Now in Episode 53, strength and fitness trainer Shilo Ramdin is put in the spotlight. Shilo is the trainer for the national indoor women's hockey side, which he does in conjunction with his role as owner of Strength Society, a gym which supports a host of hockey players in their strength and fitn...

The commonwealth Games, Indoor Hockey World Cup, Junior World Cup and now a Hoofdklasse contract. Ryan Julius is just 24 years of age but has already achieved more in his career than most could dream of. Speaking to the lads from his new temporary home in the Netherlands, the humble hockey star sheds insight into what makes him tick, while also diving into his newfound stardom on Tik Tok. Listen....

Episode 51 - Cindy Hack It's been 46 episodes since we chatted to the inspirational Cindy Hack. In that time she has reached 100 test caps, 100 test goals and led her team to a brilliant series draw to Poland. Cindy took the boys through her lockdown fitness regime, on both the physical and mental front, spoke about her 100th test and of course answered the unwanted retirement questions (with a po...

Since March 2019 Hockey the Podcast has been pushing through doors without even opening them! Now Rayder Media celebrates Episode 50 of Hockey the Podcast as Tyron and Derek look back at some of the most memorable shows, while striving forward as they prepare for the next 50. Thank you for your support, listens, shares and so much more. If there is a hockey story out there, we want to tell it! Fac...

We are now only one step away from the big 5-0 at Hockey the Podcast! For our 49th episode we are joined by the superstar Anton van Loggerenberg who went one step further than the likes of Graeme Smith and Cesc Fabregas, by not only playing injured, but starring in a title win. At the 2020 IPT in Durban, "Loggies" had dislocated his shoulder in the semi-final, but went on to produce one of the bes...

Kara Botes has emerged as a force in the South African hockey circuit, becoming just the second player to reach both 50 indoor and outdoor caps for her country. The defensive superstar opened up about her hockey adventure, her love for scoring goals as well as the difficulty of maintaining a decent balance between hockey and a career. Botes describes her incredible journey from Inlands Hockey, thr...

Robin van Ginkel has had an incredible journey from Eastern Gauteng to head coach of the SA Womens Hockey Team via Austria, the Hockey India League and more. In this episode of Hockey the Podcast we discover the head coach's journey to the top. Pam, as he is affectionately known, shares the origin of the nickname while also talking about his new ventures in @RunTheGame and @RVGAcademy. Listen, lik...

Despite his young age, the brilliant Sihle Ntuli already has a hockey CV that would be the envy of most. The man who led the SA Under-16 and Under-18 squads is now charged with guiding the Under-21 side to the Junior World Cup in India. He has also served as the national assistant coach to both Mark Hopkins and Garreth Ewing and can add IPT and PHL winners' medals to his growing list of achievemen...

Lindsey Wright (née Carlisle) had a glittering career playing hockey for South Africa. Having made her debut for Zimbabwe, Lindsey switched allegiance and became a South African hero with 209 caps, which included playing at the Sydney and Athens Olympic Games. It was a career packed highlights - even before she started coaching. As a coach Lindsey won the IPT with Northern Blues and repeated the f...

John Wright is undoubtedly one of the top hockey officials in the game worldwide. His glittering career has seen him officiate at an incredible five Olympic Games, where he umpired in three finals. Along with a handful of World Cup games the South African superstar is one of the country's finest-ever hockey exports. Wright's achievements across the globe has seen him earn the prestigious golden wh...

Justin Reid-Ross announced this week that he would be leaving AH&BC. Before that happened he sat down with the Hockey the Podcast team to talk about a career that can be described as nothing short of legendary. The South African drag flicking sensation, who is also an Olympian, rose to prominence while in Northern Gauteng due to his absolutely lethal drag flick. It ultimately saw him rated as one...