Suzie Bates - Cricket & Basketball Career, Partying with Kobe, Coaching Melie Kerr, and more!
Episode Description
The Dom Harvey Podcast with Suzie Bates - Cricket & Basketball Career, Partying with Kobe, Coaching Melie Kerr, and more!
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Brief Summary
Susie Bates discusses her sports career, mental health, and the evolution of women's cricket.
Key points
- The Evolution of Women's Cricket. Susie discusses the financial growth in women's cricket and her journey through it.
- Resilience in Cricket and Life. Susie reflects on how cricket teaches resilience and the importance of moving on from failure.
- From Joy to Seriousness. At 15, the athlete transitioned from playing for fun to taking sports seriously.
- The Challenge of Mixed Teams. Growing up, she played mainly in mixed teams, which shaped her skills.
- The Flow State of Cricket. Describing the highs and lows of performance in cricket, she reflects on the flow state.
- Olympic Experience. Reflecting on the overwhelming experience of attending the Olympics at a young age.
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Episode highlights
- The Evolution of Women's CricketSusie discusses the financial growth in women's cricket and her journey through it.“It must be nice for you that...”5:25Sep 24, 2023
- Resilience in Cricket and LifeSusie reflects on how cricket teaches resilience and the importance of moving on from failure.“You just have to keep punching on.”16:46Sep 24, 2023
- From Joy to SeriousnessAt 15, the athlete transitioned from playing for fun to taking sports seriously.“I started to take my Cricket and basketball serious.”19:24Sep 24, 2023
- The Challenge of Mixed TeamsGrowing up, she played mainly in mixed teams, which shaped her skills.“I think it was an advantage to play with the boys at that age.”23:30Sep 24, 2023
- The Flow State of CricketDescribing the highs and lows of performance in cricket, she reflects on the flow state.“When you’re in that flow state, the ball looks bigger.”30:37Sep 24, 2023
- Olympic ExperienceReflecting on the overwhelming experience of attending the Olympics at a young age.“I was so overweight... I didn't think it was going to happen but it worked out.”37:31Sep 24, 2023
- Meeting the Dream TeamAn unforgettable encounter with the US men's basketball team at the Olympics.“We just talked and partied... it was the highlight of the Olympics.”46:33Sep 24, 2023
- Mick Jagger's Unforgettable PerformanceA memorable encounter with Mick Jagger, witnessing his intense performance at an older age.“I just remember thinking for his age, that performance was intense.”56:06Sep 24, 2023
Tension
45/ 100Some tension
