Hosted by Rugby League legend Nigel Vagana and radio personality Sela Alo, the Village Athlete Podcast is dedicated to the Village.
Unpacking and celebrating th...
When becoming a professional athlete, the road is lonely for most. We chat about the experiences of what Nigel went through and what Sela's son is currently going through on the journey to becoming a professional athlete.
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Episode 4. "Why Can't We Be Friends?"
This episode focuses on the friend's circle. It's important about the company you keep, it could make or break your path to success. We chat about the pros and cons on the type of support circle you have growing up.
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Episode 3. "Tough Time Never Last"
This episode goes deep about if "tough love" works or not. What helps success? It's a tricky balance and we unpack the conversation as parents. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.
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30:53
Episode 2. "Different Strokes"
In this episode we have a good chat about cultural differences growing up. From the challenges of having different lunches from others in school, to being able to say "no". We unpack it all in this episode.
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Episode 1.2 "The Big League"
Part two of the Village Athlete continues the conversation around Nigel's early journey into a newly formed Warriors team. What that meant as a young Pacific Islander in a new setting now having to front media, travelling, and all the extras that come with being a professional athlete.
Hosted by Rugby League legend Nigel Vagana and radio personality Sela Alo, the Village Athlete Podcast is dedicated to the Village.
Unpacking and celebrating the cultural journey of Pasifika sportspeople worldwide. The Village Athlete will provide the wider Village with a deeper understanding of the cultural roadblocks and challenges, triumphs and tribulations faced by Pasifika athletes around the globe. We'll unlock the stories that connect community, culture, spirituality, humour and high performance to help inspire, educate and celebrate the global phenomenon that is the Village Athlete.
New Zealand