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School Sport Victoria

School Sport Victoria

By School Sport Victoria - www.ssv.vic.edu.au

School Sport Victoria, as part of the Department of Education and Training, delivers an extensive school sport program to primary and secondary students across Victoria.

The SSV Podcast channel has a number of podcasts available:
The current series called "Behind the Athlete" is In this series, we interview, parents, coaches, teachers, and principals, who have played a significant role in the sporting life of these athletes.

Season 3: 2022 Behind the Athlete
Season 2: 2021 Behind the Athlete
Season 1: 2020 The #ASKSSV Show
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Genevieve Beacom Team Vic Alumni and Female Pitcher in the Mens Melbourne Aces Baseball Team

School Sport VictoriaJan 17, 2022

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27:54
Genevieve Beacom Team Vic Alumni and Female Pitcher in the Mens Melbourne Aces Baseball Team
Jan 17, 202227:54
Brian and Karen - Father and Mother of Team Vic Alumni Zaine Cordy AFL (Western Bulldogs Football Club Player)
Sep 25, 202130:03
Todd and Meg Viney - Father and Mother of Team Vic Alumni Jack Viney (AFL Melbourne Football Club Player)
Sep 22, 202129:09
Steve and Michelle Oliver - Father and Mother of Team Vic Alumni Clayton Oliver (AFL Melbourne Football Club Player)
Sep 21, 202144:51
Rod and Michelle Dale, & Erin Meade - Father, Mother and Girlfriend (plus teacher) of Team Vic Alumni Bailey Dale (AFL Westen Bulldogs Player)
Sep 20, 202135:54
Natalie and Olivia Greco the mother and sister of Team Vic Alumni and Paralympic Cyclist, now Tokyo Gold Medallist
Aug 26, 202131:03
Lauren Beecroft the mother of Team Vic Alumni and Paralympic Swimmer Emily Beecroft
Aug 25, 202134:46
Teena and Ashleigh the mother and sister of Team Vic Alumni and Paralympic Swimmer Col Pearse
Aug 17, 202149:17
Max and Lyn the coaches of Team Vic Alumni, Paralympian and World Record Holder Jaryd Clifford
Aug 17, 202127:30
Amanda and Patrick the mother and brother of Team Vic Alumni and Paralympic Cyclist Allistair Donohoe
Aug 17, 202141:19
Hanne Mills the mother of Team Vic Alumni and Paralympic Basketballer Jannik Blair
Aug 17, 202139:21
Anne and Matt Lynch the mother and brother of Team Vic Alumni and Olympic Hockeyroo Rachael Lynch
Aug 03, 202139:04
Rochelle and Craig Simmonds the mother and father of Team Vic Alumni and Olympic Kookaburra Joshua Simmonds
Aug 03, 202128:56
Caroline Smith the mother of Team Vic Alumni and Triple-Olympian Anabelle Smith (Diving)
Jul 28, 202125:25
Warwick Giddey the father of Team Vic Alumni and soon-to-be NBA Player Josh Giddey
Jul 27, 202124:09
School Sport Victoria CEO Rayoni Nelson, Olympian and Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist in the sport of Badminton
Jul 26, 202130:58
Cathy Henderson the mother of Team Vic Alumni and Olympian Rebecca Henderson (20,000m Race Walk)
Jul 26, 202132:58
Jeremy Taylor - Steph Catley's (Olympic Footballer for the Matilda's) Grade 5 and Grade 6 teacher
Jul 26, 202123:35
Brenda And Peter Cashin, the parents of Amy Cashin. Amy is Team Vic Alumni and an Olympian competing in the 3000 Steplechase
Jul 25, 202135:19
Nikki Little, taught Team Vic Alumni and Olyroo Dylan Pierias
Jul 25, 202119:57
Nathan Buschkuehl - Brooke Stratton's fiancé. Brooke is Team Vic Alumni, Dual-Olympian, Commonwealth Games Silver Medalist and Australian Women's Long Jump holder
Jul 25, 202119:50
Julie and Oliver Lawton - parents of Team Vic Alumni, Olympian and Hockeyroo Amy Lawton
Jul 25, 202139:25
Alistair Donohoe - Paralympic Cyclist

Alistair Donohoe - Paralympic Cyclist

If you had the chance to ask Paralympian Alistair Donohoe anything about being a professional para-cyclist, what would you ask? Alistair is an eight-time world champion, two-time Paralympic medalist and a ten-time national champion. SSV is giving you...
Nov 20, 202001:08:52
Stephanie Norton - Team Vic Netball Head Coach

Stephanie Norton - Team Vic Netball Head Coach

If you had the chance to ask Team Vic Netball Head Coach Stephanie Norton anything about selecting Team Vic Netball Players, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the...
Nov 06, 202001:01:40
Gulchan Genitsaris - Team Vic and W-League Alumni

Gulchan Genitsaris - Team Vic and W-League Alumni

If you had the chance to ask former W-League Player Gulcan Genitsaris anything about being a football player, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join...
Nov 06, 202049:28
Grace Thek - Professional Triathlete

Grace Thek - Professional Triathlete

If you had the chance to ask Grace Thek anything about being a Professional Triathlete, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the #ASKSSV Show live...
Oct 23, 202052:44
David McNeill Two-Time Olympian - Distance Runner

David McNeill Two-Time Olympian - Distance Runner

If you had the chance to ask Olympian David McNeill anything about being a Marathon Runner, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the #ASKSSV Show...
Oct 19, 202051:41
Sean Kavanagh - Team Vic Australian Football Coach (Mr. Kav)

Sean Kavanagh - Team Vic Australian Football Coach (Mr. Kav)

If you had the chance to ask Team Vic Australian Football Head Coach anything about being a Team Vic Coach, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join...
Oct 09, 202056:41
Sebastian Pasquali - A-League Player - Western United

Sebastian Pasquali - A-League Player - Western United

If you had the chance to ask A-League Player Sebastian Pasquali anything about being a football player, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the...
Oct 02, 202054:47
Aiden Hinson (Elite Athlete) Triple Jumper

Aiden Hinson (Elite Athlete) Triple Jumper

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Aiden Hinson anything about being a Triple Jumper what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the #ASKSSV Show...
Sep 25, 202039:03
Jessica Hansen - Commonwealth Games Finalist - Swimming

Jessica Hansen - Commonwealth Games Finalist - Swimming

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Jessica Hansen anything about being a World Championship Representative and Commonwealth Games Finalist in Swimming, what would you ask? Join the #ASKSSV Show live question and answer Friday, 18 September, 1:00...
Sep 18, 202001:01:29
Justin Brown - Team Vic Basketball Head Coach

Justin Brown - Team Vic Basketball Head Coach

Justin Brown is not only a teacher at Dingley Primary School, he is also one of our valued Team Vic coaches. Have you ever wondered what Team Vic coaches look for when selecting a team? Here is your chance to hear it directly from Justin. This episode...
Sep 11, 202001:04:24
Rachel Tallent (Olympian) Race Walker

Rachel Tallent (Olympian) Race Walker

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Rachel Talleant anything about being an Olympic Race Walker, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the...
Sep 04, 202044:46
Jamima Montag (Olympian) Race Walker

Jamima Montag (Olympian) Race Walker

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Jemima Montage anything about being an Olympic Walker, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the #ASKSSV...
Aug 28, 202053:39
Celeste Mucci - Australian Heptathlon Womens Record Holder

Celeste Mucci - Australian Heptathlon Womens Record Holder

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Celeste Mucci anything about being a Commonwealth Games Heptathlete, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments...
Aug 21, 202047:52
James Connor (Olympian) Diver

James Connor (Olympian) Diver

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete James Connor anything about being an Olympic Diver, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the #ASKSSV...
Aug 14, 202056:58
Luke Mathews (Olympian) Middle Distance

Luke Mathews (Olympian) Middle Distance

If you had the chance to ask Luke Mathews anything about being an Olympian, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the #ASKSSV Show live question...
Aug 07, 202043:13
Libby Birch (AFLW Player) & SSV Ambassador

Libby Birch (AFLW Player) & SSV Ambassador

If you had the chance to ask Libby Birch anything about being an AFLW Player, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the live Question and Answer...
Jul 31, 202043:30
Linden Hall (Olympian) Womens 1500m Australian Record Holder

Linden Hall (Olympian) Womens 1500m Australian Record Holder

If you had the chance to ask Olympian and Australian Record Holder Linden Hall anything about being an Olympic Middle Distance Runner, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in...
Jul 24, 202041:37
Anabelle Smith (Olympian) Diver

Anabelle Smith (Olympian) Diver

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Anabelle Smith anything about being an Olympic Diver, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the #ASKSSV...
Jul 17, 202046:30
Melina Ayres (W-League Player)

Melina Ayres (W-League Player)

Melina Ayres (W-League Player)
Jul 10, 202038:13
Col Pearse (Paralympian) Swimmer

Col Pearse (Paralympian) Swimmer

School Sport Victoria connects studnets with thier sporting heroes via a Live Question & Answer Show
Jul 03, 202045:26
Morgan Mitchell (Olympian) Middle Distance

Morgan Mitchell (Olympian) Middle Distance

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Morgan Mitchell anything about being a Track & Field Olympian, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join...
Jun 26, 202031:59
Kelly Hetherington (Commonwealth Games) Middle Distance Runner

Kelly Hetherington (Commonwealth Games) Middle Distance Runner

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Kelly Hetherington anything about being a Commonwealth Games & World Championships Middle Distance Runner, what would you ask?
Jun 19, 202037:41
Matthew Haanappel OAM (Paralympian) Swimmer

Matthew Haanappel OAM (Paralympian) Swimmer

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Matthew Haanappel OAM anything about being a Paralympic Swimmer, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join...
Jun 12, 202043:04
Joshua Dunkley-Smith (Olympian) Rower

Joshua Dunkley-Smith (Olympian) Rower

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Joshua Dunkley-Smith anything about being an Olympian Rowing, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the...
Jun 05, 202035:50
Su Oh (Olympian) Professional Golfer

Su Oh (Olympian) Professional Golfer

School Sport Victoria connects studnets with thier sporting heroes via a Live Question & Answer Show
May 29, 202041:58
Brooke Stratton (Olympian) Long Jumper

Brooke Stratton (Olympian) Long Jumper

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Brooke Stratton anything about being an Olympian Long Jumper, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join the...
May 22, 202048:14
Ashleigh Brennan (Olympian) Gymnastics

Ashleigh Brennan (Olympian) Gymnastics

If you had the chance to ask SSV Ambassador and Olympian Ashleigh Brennan anything, what would you ask?
May 15, 202037:13
Kyle Adnam (South East Melbourne Pheonix Basketball Player)

Kyle Adnam (South East Melbourne Pheonix Basketball Player)

If you had the chance to ask elite athlete Kyle Adnam anything about being a professional basketball player, what would you ask? SSV is giving you the chance. Start sending your questions in via direct message or post them in the comments section. Join...
May 08, 202044:27