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The team are delighted to share with you our final Aff The Backboard guest for the season - Episode 25 - Adam Dixon. What a way to finish the series! Jonny takes his final interview with an incredible pro for Beeston, England & GB. Lots of laughs, experience and insights shared in this finale! From the whole team we would like to thank all ghe guests and listeners for supporting our show! We hope our podcast helped you through this tough period and inspires you to get back playing our sport.
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 24 - Tommy Alexander. Jonny interviews Scotlands top stopper! He is a huge player on the field and even larger than life off the pitch. Tommy shares his journey go the top and his life in Germany whilst sharing some laughs along the way. Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 23 - Sarah Robertson. We are back to the best of British and Sarah is certainly one of Scotlands best players. Jonny finds out more about her other talents growing up and her journey to GB. Sarah shares some real honest answers and plenty funny insights into her peers, in what is one of favourite interviews. Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 22 - Michael Korper. We host one of Austrian Hockeys top talents. Michael shares his triumphs and favourite moments. His world class indoor ability and how it helps his outdoor skills are also on the agenda. We are thrilled to have another incredible athlete onboard and hope you enjoy it. Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 21 - Alex Hendrickx.
Jonny chats to one Alex about his journey into Hockey, as he moved from Football & Skiing into his true passion. Alex shares his interesting role models, Hockey style and even shares his top tips for his awesome drag flick. This is another interesting view from a real power player in Hockey in one of the top world leagues.
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 20 - Mo Furste. Another amazing opportunity to hear from one of the games great players. The Hamburg born star shares his experiences of Hockey and his mindset taking him to the top. It wasn't a simple start as his choices took him from Tennis to Hockey and he didn't make his first international breakthrough until senior age. We also find out about what its like at the Olympics to his horrible setbacks and what it took to get back to full strength.This truly is another fantastic Hockey story to enjoy. Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 19 - Mark Knowles.
What an amazing opportunity to hear from one of the games greatest ever players. Jonny and the team find out what it took for the young country boy from playing on grass in Rockhampton, Australia to winning so many world stage events as captain of his country. We ask about his leadership, club and national experiences, toughest opponents and so much more. Its another inspirational podcast that will get you motivated to get back out playing!
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 18 - Lee Morton. We chat to larger than life Lee Morton and find out who helped him on his journey to the top. Lee doesnt hold back on sharing his thoughts and memories. Listen out for his worst dress sensed teammates, who has the president of Lille hockey clubs hat and his moped antics. We are delighted to have one Scotlands dynamic young talents on the show. Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 17 - Craig Parnham. Jonny finds out how Craig got involved in Hockey and his progression into coaching which has been an incredible journey. Craig has over 25 years of Hockey memories to and achievements to share including taking a stick to the head in an international event and his inspirational return. There is plenty for young leaders to take from this epic episode. Enjoy listening to one of games true gents! Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 16 - Hannah Martin.
Hannah shares her journey from school Hockey through to becoming an established Great Britain Hockey player. Jonny finds out how much her brother influenced her Hockey and her fondest international memories so far, to what the future holds. We also get an insight to what it was like playing at a home World Cup and who inspires Hannah in the world of sport.
As always we don't just talk Hockey, this one is inspirational but with all the laughs including fun teammate stories, her karaoke favourite and celebrity crushes she would bring to dinner. Get tuned in for another special episode with a very special player!
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 15 - Chris Grassick
We are back with another top interview and this time we are delighted to share with you all an insight into the Hockey career of former Scottish & GB star Chris Grassick. We get the chance to chat through Chris's journey from Inverleith Hockey Club in Scotland to moving to Surbiton at 18 years old to take his career to a new level. It wasn't all plain sailing and we chat all about it, and how it pushed Chris to want push harder. Chris shares a few stories of Jonnys past and reminds him of who his worst coach was, don't miss out! Find out what made Chris a top captain at the highest level at club and country and what he believes to be the correct values to be a good leader on the pitch.
Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 14 - Davie Harte.
They just keep coming and getting better every time! We are delighted to share with you all an insight into the full journey from Ireland to Holland. The current Irish captain and two time world goalkeeper of the year speaks with Jonny and we are buzzing! Davie turned down a school contract to gamble to achieve the high standard in Hockey and never looked back! We hear about his triumphs including winning Domestic, European and personal accolades and so much more.
Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates!
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The team are delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 13 - Zach Wallace. Here we go! Another incredible episode featuring none other than GB, England & Surbiton sensation Zach Wallace. Jonny takes a trip through his already astounding journey at such a young age! Find out about team mates, coaches, favourite Hockey memories and even his epic Uber journey. Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates! Help us keep it rising further above our target £500 for our bonus episode with Nick Irvine. Donate generously at gf.me/u/xx652z or click the link in our bio.
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We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 12 - Sam Judge.
Jonny chats to to the former Scotland International forward about her fight to break into the Clydesdale Western first team at 20 through to playing on the big stage and beyond! As one of Scotlands most prolific strikers we find out how she has learnt to transition into coaching and how Sam has formed a hugely successful team in Edinburgh.
This episode packs attitude and plenty laughs as always! Don't miss jonnys antics in Barcalona that got him into bother.
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Players past & present of Scottish Hockey give their story of both on & off the pitch. Hosted by ex Scotland International & Kelburne Hockey Club legend Jonny Christie, this podcast gives you a comprehensive insight into each players story. Each week the Aff the backboard team draft up new players and stories for you all to enjoy whilst we wait for Hockey to return. This episode introduces Chris Traynor who chose Hockey before Football and journeyed from Anchor to Kelburne. Lots of reflection on what makes clubs grow talent and some EHL antics!
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We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 11 - Nick Irvine. We are absolutely delighted to share with you a special episode with none other than the voice of Hockey Nick Irvine. Thanks to Nick we have raised over £500 to release his insight on his journey through Hockey, his favourites and thoughts on the game. This is not to be missed!
Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates! Help keep rising further above our target £500 for our bonus episode with Nick Irvine. Donate generously at gf.me/u/xx652z or click the link in our bio. -
We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 10 - Amy Gibson. It's our 10th episode and we have the pleasure of checking in with top ladies stopper Amy Gibson, who is based in Germany and playing top Hockey. Amy shares her progress on the Hockey pitch, but doesn't hold back on her antics on a night out - planking, strippers and and so much more! Thanks for Listening, find us on Instagram @affthebackboard for all the latest updates! Help us raise £500 for the NHS and relesse a bonus Episode featuring a renowned European star. Donate generously at gf.me/u/xx652z
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We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 9 - Jamie Frail.
Here we go! Our 9th Episode! We welcome Hillhead 1st Team Goalkeeper & Scottish Hockey Union - Head of Domestic Game. Jonny finds out more about the 18 years in which Hillhead & Jamie have developed - the players who influenced him and terrified him throughout his hockey career. Jamie takes the time to talk about his job and explores the work being done in relation to COVID-19 and Scottish Hockey. Another top episode for the Hockey community to enjoy!
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We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 8 - Mairi Drummond.
We are proud to announce our 8th podcast, what an episode it is! Jonny certainly spruced up for this one! Aftershave and hair done!In this episode, Mairi shares her journey from Schools and being left behind for hockey trips to reaching international level. Another truly laugh out loud interview with a truly bubbly character who shares her role models and hockey stories with us all. Don't miss a few red faced moments for Jonny as he stumbles on a few cheeky questions, including who he would take to the moon on a date and what Mairi considers her best position is!
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We are back and delighted to share with you our next Aff The Backboard guest for Episode 7 - Alan Forsyth.
This truly prolific Scottish forward, has excelled at GB level and consistently tops the English league top scorer charts chats to Jonny Christie about his career on and off the pitch. The Paisley born forward made his trade at Kelburne before heading south to Surbiton and is in contention for the Tokyo Olympics. This episode will not disappoint, as Jonny shows of his vocals and gives you a sneak peak into the top athletes life and a typical week for a full time pro Hockey pro.
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