The Drive Phase
The Drive Phase
Dalton Myers
On The Drive Phase, Dalton Myers hosts the best sport-related podcast in the Caribbean. This podcast will definitely give you great insight into sports in the region as well as international issues and trends affecting or contributing to the Caribbean sporting Industry. Several guests including athletes, coaches and sports administrators, as well as business leaders and athlete support personnel, will sit down with us to share their knowledge and experience. We guarantee that each topic and guest will help to give you a better understanding of the various aspects of sports business in the Caribbean.
Producer's Corner: The State of Football - Club, Regional and International
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 inte...
Jun 16, 2021
45 min
Marita Marshall: Covid-19, Physical Therapy and Return to Sport in the Caribbean
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 th...
May 10, 2021
43 min
Fedrick Dacres and Traves Smikle
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: The role of coach Julian Robinson on their livesOvercoming injuries over the yearsThe impact of the annual High Schoo...
May 3, 2021
1 hr 34 min
Donald Oliver: The voice of sporting history, creating memories
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: How he got started in sport journalism The importance of sport commentary to broadcasting Challenges of ...
Apr 20, 2021
46 min
Shanieka Ricketts: Trust the process - Be patient with yourself
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: Her decision to attend the Vere Technical High School despite being from St ThomasHer student-athlete experience abroad and the m...
Mar 30, 2021
34 min
Producer's Corner: Issues and Opportunities for Women in Sport in the Caribbean
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 cultural shift that is ...
Mar 22, 2021
56 min
Stephanie-Dale Yee Sing: Choose To Challenge
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: Some challenges she has faced over the years in her careerHow she has overcame the obstacles that come with being an as...
Mar 8, 2021
48 min
Rovman Powell: Lessons on a Journey to success
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: His personal contribution to the Jamaica Scorpions so far in the 2021 Super50 Cup T...
Feb 22, 2021
35 min
Aliann Pompey: Athletes' Rights and Voice in Sport
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: Women being repres...
Feb 15, 2021
50 min
Producer's Corner: The potential impact of the lack of sporting competition in the Caribbean
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: Impact of state-enforced curfews and health protocols on the ability to train due to inadequate f...
Feb 8, 2021
39 min
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