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December 10, 2024 / 00:51

This episode discusses the sacrifices made by athletes in grassroots sports, focusing on the financial challenges of paddling in New Zealand and internationally. It highlights the importance of family support in pursuing sports at a competitive level.

The guest shares personal experiences about the financial burden of paddling, mentioning how their parents prioritized funding for training and competitions over home repairs. The guest reflects on living in a house with a leaking roof, emphasizing the commitment of their parents to support their athletic ambitions.

Specific anecdotes include the guest's travels to Europe for races and the necessity of making sacrifices for the sport. The conversation illustrates the dedication required to succeed in competitive sports and the role of family in that journey.

TL;DR

Athletes in grassroots sports face financial challenges, relying on family support for training and competition expenses.

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sort of Grassroots sport level like
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people have to make a lot of sacrifices
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and without my parents I definitely
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wouldn't still be peddling cuz it's
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pretty expensive to go paddling even
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around New Zealand and then let alone
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traveling to Europe to go and race
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internationally it's yeah there was no
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never any Kickback financially that was
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on the horizon it was just you just like
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it so we'll help you do it the house was
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kind of funny it had like a glass
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ceiling on one of the there was like a
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double Lounge kind of thing it was weird
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and it was all cracked and leaking and
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stuff so every time rain luckily we live
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in Alexandria where it's not much rain
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but every time it did rain it would just
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pour through the roof so we had to put
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buckets and stuff out and Mom would
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always say I'd rather spend the money on
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sending you to Europe or sending you on
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a training camp or helping you do
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whatever than fix the roof so it's just
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stuff like that their parents do that
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yeah it makes a big difference so

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Episode Highlights

  • Parental Sacrifices
    Parents prioritize their children's aspirations over home repairs, showcasing their unwavering support.
    “I'd rather spend the money on sending you to Europe than fix the roof.”
    @ 00m 37s
    December 10, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Financial Sacrifices00:02
  • Paddling Expenses00:08
  • Home Repairs00:37
  • Parental Support00:45

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