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...
We continue the chat with the legendary, Tana Umaga. We break down the attitude it takes to maintain in a professional sports setting, the values and the tough decisions you will have to eventually make. We hope you enjoy this convo as much as we did.
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Episode 6.1 "The Great Tana Umaga"
We're really honoured to have the legend himself, Tana Umaga on today's episode. In Part 1, we talk about Tana's early beginnings in Rugby League, his upbringing and how he navigated the space of professional sport. Part 2 drops next week.
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Episode 5. "Only The Lonely"
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.
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.
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