In this special Mother’s Day episode of the Golf Dads Podcast (in Australia), Olympic Beach Volleyball Gold Medallist Natalie Cook shares her journey from a multi-sport athlete in North Queensland, to being a celebrated Olympian. She discusses her passion for golf, the challenges of motherhood, and reflects on her experiences in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Natalie shares her journey as an Olympic athlete and her passion for supporting future generations through the Aussie Athlete Fund, whilst emphasising the importance of early coaching, support, and the need for financial backing.

Chapters
00:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Sports
02:59 Golfing and Motherhood
09:03 The Path to Olympic Beach Volleyball
11:53 Words of Wisdom
14:55 Reflections on Olympic Success and Confidence
23:42 The Influence of Family on Success
25:20 Experiencing The Masters
28:02 Lessons from Coaches: Golf and Life
31:20 Balancing Parental Support and Independence
35:16 Natalie Cook's greatest achievement
40:01 Supporting Future Athletes: The Aussie Athlete Fund
42:54 Golf Tips and Parenting Wisdom

To support Natalie Cook’s efforts to raise much needed funds for Australian Athletes, visit https://aussieathletefund.com

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In this episode of the Golf Dads Podcast, Richard Champion shares insights from his diverse career spanning more than 180 games of AFL for the Brisbane Bears/Lions, media, conferencing and music. Richard reflects on his journey from a country boy in South Australia to a prominent figure in Australian sports and entertainment. The bittersweet emotions surrounding his retirement from AFL, his passion for golf as well as his shared love of sport with his two girls make for a compelling episode about a life that is being well lived!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Richard Champion
05:59 Dad Stats
09:01 Golf Journey and Passion
12:03 Navigating AFL Career and Family Responsibilities
14:55 Reflections on AFL Pay and Career Progression
17:48 Influences and Mentorship in AFL
24:57 Bittersweet Reflections on Retirement and Team Success
28:10 The Challenges of Fatherhood vs. Sports
29:40 Parenting Lessons from Different Upbringings
31:01 Almost having to drive a Golf Cart to Brisbane
33:21 Encouraging Risk-Taking in Parenting
36:43 The Impact of Merging Brisbane and Fitzroy
38:15 Lessons from Influential Coaches
41:45 The Journey into Music and Performance
48:03 Dad and Golf Advice

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To connect with Richard Champion to see if he can assist with your next event, visit his website www.richardchampion.com.au or via email champs01@bigpond.net.au

In this episode of the Golf Dads Podcast, our host Broc Greenhalgh is interviewed by his 18 year old son Christian as he shares his experiences in golf and as a father. Broc provides an insight into the decision to move into golf administration, why he missed the birth of his first child as well sharing his advice for both golfers and dads that are far reaching and actionable tomorrow.

Chapters

00:00 The Joy of Golf Lessons

01:03 Masters Week

02:44 Transitioning from Golf to Administration

05:40 Hard Work vs. Talent in Golf

10:07 Where Broc’s love of golf began

12:05 Different Journeys as a Father

15:31 Turning Points in Life

17:58 Taking your Opportunities

19:29 The Balance of Knowledge and Expertise

22:34 Quality vs. Quantity in Parenting

26:49 Reflections on Family Dynamics and Career Choices

29:00 Missing the Birth of a Child

30:26 Influences and Role Models in Life

32:37 What Broc wanted to be when he Grew Up

34:32 Feared Respected or Liked

38:48 Rapid Fire Questions

43:30 Legacy of Making Decisions

45:05 Advice for Golfers: Get a Lesson from a PGA Professional

46:19 Parenting Wisdom: The Value of Time

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