SuperSport Schools Podcast

Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in Sport, Johan le Roux, joins Alex to discuss the importance of mental health in school sport and what practical things can be done to help student athletes cope and thrive. Podcast Website

To celebrate Youth Month, Alex looks back on some of the most interesting and memorable pod interviews with South Africa's future stars. Podcast Website

Butterfly are leaving their mark on the country’s youngest Rising Stars. Alex finds out how. Podcast Website

The incredible story of some Rondebosch high-schoolers who conquered one of the Cape’s toughest endurance challenges. Podcast Website

Alex and Spoed unpack the magic of the ABSA Wildeklawer tournament from Kimberley. Boys from Jeppe take on the Quiz with a Taste for Life. Podcast Website

Alex and Olwethu hear why influencer Paki Lawu is planning on running from Joburg to Cape Town. Boys from St Stithians take on the Quiz with a Taste for Life. Podcast Website

Alex and Tshaami continue their SA20 deep dive, this time speaking to scorers and umpires about how they built their careers behind the scenes in professional cricket. Podcast Website

Alex and Tshaami go behind the scenes of the SA20, chatting to venue managers, photographers, and commentators about their journeys into the game. Waterkloof takes on the Quiz. Podcast Website

USN’s nutrition consultant Hennie Liebenberg joins the show to debunk common supplement myths and share safe, effective strategies for smarter supplement use. Podcast Website

Alex puts Tshaami, Olwethu, and Coach Kooks to the test with the quiz about school sport things that happened in May. Podcast Website

Alex and Tim are back for another week of the More or Less game. And, the pair discuss the early contenders for the Class of 2025. Podcast Website

Alex and Tim sit down to look back at some of their favourite moments from two years of the SuperSport Schools Podcast. Podcast Website

What does it take to go unbeaten for 90 rugby matches? What does it take to win 9 Boat Races in a row? In this episode Alex seeks to answer the question, “how do some schools master the art of the streak”? Podcast Website

The Schools SA20 is nearing Phase 2. Alex and Tshaami discuss the tournament and are joined by Stephen Cook who explains the format and the exciting future for the tournament. Podcast Website

Alex and Tim are joined by SA Tennis’ Gavin Crookes and David Jaquire to discuss the future of the game and what it takes to reach a Grand Slam. Podcast Website

He’s on a mission to become the biggest sports content creator in SA. Robbie Gillett joins Alex to reflect on his journey, how he started the Stormers’ Student Stand, and his exciting new involvement in SuperSport Schools. Podcast Website

Class of 2023 inductee, Zalika Methula, joins Alex to discuss how she continues to reach new heights in the sport of diving. The St Mary’s learner also takes on the Quiz. Podcast Website

SuperSport Schools is giving opportunities to the next generation of sports broadcasters. Alex is joined by Itumeleng Banda to discuss her school sports broadcasting journey and to hear what advice she has for aspiring presenters. Podcast Website

Wynberg’s Leighton Mouton, whose viral chant has been viewed over 100 million times, joins Alex and Tim to discuss the inspiration behind the clip. He also rates war cry clips from schools across the country. Podcast Website

Alex is joined by Safe Sport expert Mathilde Grenet, founder of En Garde, to discuss overcoming abuse in school sports in South Africa. Mathilde explains the hidden struggle many school athletes face and how the principles of “safeguarding” can help. Podcast Website

Alex interviews SuperSport Schools CEO, Kelvin Watt, who provides an insightful update on the platform, highlights some of the most compelling stories that have emerged this year, and shares his excitement for the future. Podcast Website

To end our Women’s Month specials on a high, we are telling one of our own stories. Alex is in KZN to chat to Uraisha Haswell, the team manager of SuperSport Schools’ first all-female production crew. Podcast Website

A new generation of South African gymnasts is being born. In this episode, Alex chats to Shanté Koti, an inspirational young gymnast from Parktown Girls on her journey in women’s artistic gymnastics and what she hopes to achieve from her career. Podcast Website

Middelburg HS is changing the narrative around girls' cricket in South Africa. Alex is joined by Head Coach, Alti Nel, to find out how the school has developed a thriving girls' cricket program and how other schools can follow suit. Podcast Website

The world’s most capped women's test match rugby referee, Aimee Barrett-Theron, joins the show to kick-off Women’s Month. Discover how she overcame all odds to officiate the game at the highest level, and how she is still involved in and passionate about the grassroots game. Podcast Website