#31 Gerhard Erasmus & Paul van Meekeren - The Journey of an Associate Cricketer
Release Date: 10/15/2024
#33 David Wiese - The Journey of Proving that I Can
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In this episode, host Logan van Beek dives into the journey of David Wiese and how his followed through on his aspirations. (1:41) The key to finishing games with the bat… (2:38) David’s developmental journey to becoming into one of the best T20 finishers in the World… (4:48) Finishing games from a Bowling perspective… (6:01) David’s upbringing in South Africa, family influences and key moments… (9:35) What was David’s motivational factors throughout his career… (12:20) How David deals with setbacks and being able to pick himself up to go again… (14:41) Pivotal moments in...
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#32 Colin Munro & Jason Behrendorff - The Journey of becoming a T20 Specialist
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Logan van Beek sits down with Professional Cricketers Colin Munro & Jason Behrendorff during their time at GT20 in Toronto August 2024: (1:57) How do you manage family life, while being a T20 Franchise player all over the world? (6:19) Who introduced you to the game of Cricket when you were young and what about it did you fall in love with and want to do it professionally? (12:44) Both styles on the park are quite unique… have you had a coach teach you out of it? (14:29) How Jason went about changing his action after the Back Surgery… (17:34) How Colin went from a bowler batting...
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#31 Gerhard Erasmus & Paul van Meekeren - The Journey of an Associate Cricketer
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In this episode, Gerhard & Paul sit down with Host Logan van Beek during their time at the GT20 in Toronto and discuss their journey to date: (3:08) Cricketing Goals growing up in Namibia and Netherlands (4:50) What are the main sports in Namibia (6:58) What has been the key to success for Namibia Cricket in recent years (8:43) Paul’s experience of the development of Netherlands Cricket (12:08) What is it like being an Associate Cricketer… the reality. (18:10) A crucial match which had the weight of the National Cricketing environment reliant on the outcome, dictating the amount of...
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#30 Rassie van der Dussen & Dwaine Pretorius - The Journey of Building Trust
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In this episode, Rassie van der Dussen & Dwaine Pretorius with host Logan van Beek discuss their journeys to date. This episode was recorded in Toronto during the 2024 GT20 Tournament. Chapters Rassie meeting Dwaine for the first time (mo-hawk and red BMW) (5:52) First meeting Rassie in The Netherlands (8:37) Dwaine’s family and traveling around the world (14:25) Rassie - making sure that both people in the relationship are maximising their careers (17:20) Dwaine - How long do you think you can keep going being a T20 franchise player (20:27) Rassie - Understanding when is it time to...
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#29 Michael Bracewell - The Journey of Trusting his Authentic Self
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In this episode, Michael Bracewell with host Logan van Beek discuss his journey to date: Chapters: (5:09) - Why are we so competitive with each other?! (10:01) - Did Michael feel the pressure to have to live up to the ‘Bracewell name’ and become a Professional Cricketer? (13:52) - A moment when Michael felt quite inferior on the cricket field and he needed to find a way to be better... (16:03) - Comparing the mindset of a 20 year old Michael to the 33 year old Michael… (19:24) - Last few years for Otago… getting too technical and not trusting yourself… (23:23)...
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#28 Jason Pine - The Journey of the Man behind the Mic
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In this episode, Jason with host Logan discuss his Journey: (4:03) - Thoughts on the Superbowl… (7:21) - Which American Sport would you love to commentate? (8:46) - How Sports Broadcasters go about finding the perfect words for amazing sporting moments… (11:50) - 2009 All Whites vs Bahrain… World Cup Qualification on the line… “Saved”... (14:36) - Following the All Whites to the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa… (16:10) - Commentators that you looked up to? or Moments in sport that made you think I want to do that?... (21:40) - How do Sport...
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#27 Melie Kerr - The Journey from out of the Darkness
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In this episode, Melie with host Logan discuss his Journey: Chapters (4:11) - Melie has the golf bug… (6:02) - How Melie got into Leg-spin bowling? Bowling and learning with Peter Younghusband. (10:57) - Growing up in Tawa and having Sophie Devine as a Role Model from the same town… (13:47) - Core Values that Melie’s Grandparents and Parents instilled in you growing up that Melie takes forward into her life… (19:24) - What tools or methods does Melie use after a bad performance to help her get back to her best self… (22:27) - Not riding the highs too high, how...
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#26 Ryan Cook - The Journey of the Humble Craftsman
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In this episode, Ryan with host Logan discuss his Journey: Show Notes (5:53) - At 18 I knew I wanted to be a coach… (9:48) - Gary Kirsten influenced Ryan on his coaching career… (12:30) - A 20 year degree in Coaching… (16:34) - How does Ryan go about helping a player in real time in the nets facing something he has never faced before? (21:38) - How did you develop your ‘work ethic’ of maximizing every situation… (25:34) - How has your mother being an Organizational Psychologist influenced your coaching career? (29:00) - Has Ryan developed a...
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#25 Ashley Giles - The Journey of Transitioning out of Professional Sport
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In this episode, Ashley with host Logan discuss his Journey: Chapters (5:24) - Fondest memories from Cricketing career (7:31) - You think Cricket will last forever, career transitioning is a reality (9:49)- Any Study or Work Experience?? (11:59) - What does a successful transition look like from a Sporting Career. (14:51) - The difference in the feedback loop from Sport and Corporate career. (17:51) - How did you go about knowing which direction you wanted to head in your life after Cricket? (23:11) - What is the difference between the enjoyment on the pitch to...
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#24 Dale Steyn - The Journey of the Fast Bowling Actor
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In this episode, Dale with host Logan discuss his Journey: Chapters Show Notes (3:43) - Dale shares his adventure in Trivandrum via Instagram (5:34) - What do you love about coming back to India? (8:36) - Where did the passion for the outdoors come from? Skating? Surfing? Fishing? (10:17) - Did 15 year old Dale always wanted to be a cricketer? (16:06) - Cricket looks like it came easy, how do you articulate bowling to young bowlers Dale coaches? (21:58) - How did you get from being a good bowler to the Number One bowler in the world?! (24:08) - How did Dale...
info_outlineIn this episode, Gerhard & Paul sit down with Host Logan van Beek during their time at the GT20 in Toronto and discuss their journey to date:
- (3:08) Cricketing Goals growing up in Namibia and Netherlands
- (4:50) What are the main sports in Namibia
- (6:58) What has been the key to success for Namibia Cricket in recent years
- (8:43) Paul’s experience of the development of Netherlands Cricket
- (12:08) What is it like being an Associate Cricketer… the reality.
- (18:10) A crucial match which had the weight of the National Cricketing environment reliant on the outcome, dictating the amount of funding and matches for the next few years in the Country. “The consequences of that shot…” “I dropped a catch…”
- (23:18) Gerhard’s mate experience of playing Associate Cricket for the first time…
- (24:48) 2022 World Cup - The Nerve wracking watch Namibia vs UAE… winning on Net Run Rate… Netherland boys celebrating to dead silence… to Celebration!! Dutch delight to Namibian heartbreak. Joy vs Despair.
- (29:18) Paul can’t watch, one of most nervous cricketers leading into games… to a World Cup Superman. Can’t watch the batting innings… Gerhard shares his ways of calming his nerves in the dugout
- (32:03) With the lack of Sport Psychologists within the Namibian and Netherlands systems, how have Paul and Gerhard gone about their mental preparation / performance. “The culture you create within the team…” “We have about 8 WhatsApp groups…” “I’ve barely scratched the surface with it…” “Control the controllable…”
- (38:32) Best piece of advice from a player or coach over the years… “The Bowlers are so dumb, they don’t even know what they are going to bowl…” “I always play with a smile…”
- (42:18) Who is Gerhard and Paul outside the game… interests and career after Cricket? “I love Cricket… would love to stay in it” “I love coaching… help the Dutch set up”
- (46:46) What would be your dream for Namibian and Netherlands Cricket in ten years time? “Full time contracts… fully focusing on their Cricket”
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