The Performance Arena Podcast's: Recent Episodes

The Performance Arena Podcast

Educational podcast sharing all things sports medicine and high performance from all sporting arenas.

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Join us for episode #6 as we chat with Captain Michael Jules,

In this episode we discuss the current landscape of track and field in Barbados and the Caribbean.

Capt. Michael Jules is a Barbadian track and field coach and commentator whose love affair with track and field began while he was at the Lodge school. He has been an athlete on Barbados teams and in the US collegiate system and a physical education teacher and track and field coach in Barbados and the region. He is currently the coordinator for the Barbados Defence Force for the past 13 years and has a wealth of experience commentating on track and field in the Caribbean and North America.

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Join us for episode #5 as we chat with executive director of the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (RADO) Dr. Sasha Sutherland. 

In this episode we discuss the world anti-doping code, processes and procedures of doping control and clean sport. 

Dr. Sasha Sutherland is a Barbadian clean sport advocate, part-time lecturer and sport administrator. Her research interests are centered on women, sport, leadership and anti-doping in the Caribbean. 

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Join us for episode #4 as we chat with strength and conditioning coach Gregory Seale of Movement Mechanics. 

In this episode we explore the world of strength and conditioning coaching and clear up some misconceptions on strength and conditioning coaches versus personal trainers. 

Gregory Seale is a Trinidadian strength and conditioning coach currently working with Cricket West Indies and at his own facility, Movement Mechanics. 

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Join us for episode #3 as we chat with sports administrators Kendia & Ryan Brathwaite. 

In this episode we get insight on the behind the scenes of what it takes to produce a sports event. 

Both Kendia & Ryan currently live and work in Barbados at the Barbados Olympic Association in different roles within sports administration.  

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Join us for episode #2 as we chat with our very first guest Jason Holder!  In this episode we get insight on Jason’s career path from as early as his school days.

Jason Holder is a Barbadian cricketer and the former captain of the West Indies cricket team. He is a right arm fast bowling all-rounder. Holder made his One Day International debut in January 2013 and Test debut in June 2014. 

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Join us to learn about our new sports medicine podcast. In this episode we introduce ourselves, discuss the inspiration for the podcast, our interests and our goals for this season!

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