The Journey Begins Here

Aidan Sarikaya – Balancing sport, life, study and being a Vantage Black Stick

This is a podcast series hosted by Kirstie Stanway with Vantage Black Sticks players, brought to you by Vantage Windows & Doors. Aidan Sarikaya and Kirstie deep dive into his younger years of starting off his career at Hamilton Boys and pursuing his dream of becoming a Vantage Black Stick. Aidan further discusses the importance of maintaining great mental health through balancing sport, life and study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Blair Tarrant – From Otago to the World

This is a podcast series hosted by Kirstie Stanway with Vantage Black Sticks players, brought to you by Vantage Windows & Doors. We got to speak to 233 capped Vantage Black Sticks defender Blair Tarrant who reminisces on playing hockey with his best mates at Otago Boys High. Blair gives insight as to why he handed over the captaincy to teammate Nic Woods. He also compares the differences between playing in Europe and playing in NZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Nic Woods - Inspiring young hockey players

This is a podcast series hosted by Kirstie Stanway with Vantage Black Sticks players, brought to you by Vantage Windows & Doors. Newley crowned Vantage Black Sticks Captain Nic Woods. Nic touches on how he followed in his brothers footsteps through wanting to join in after watching him play. Nic gives advice to the younger hockey players, telling them to “be coachable”, and that if they can take on board criticism, they will thrive within the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Jake Smith - A very wholesome comeback story

This is a podcast series hosted by Kirstie Stanway with Vantage Black Sticks players, brought to you by Vantage Windows & Doors. Jake and Kirstie Stanway reflect on his hockey beginning, following in his Mums footsteps and chasing his Vantage Black Sticks dream. Jake highlights the sacrifices he made in order to be at the top level, after he had a 921 day hiatus from bring selected in the squad. Jake outlines how his hard work and determination brought him back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Sam Lane – Bouncing back from heartache and injury

This is a podcast series hosted by Kirstie Stanway with Vantage Black Sticks players, brought to you by Vantage Windows & Doors. Kirstie catches up with Vantage Black Sticks goal scorer Sam Lane! Sam discusses the emotions of his debut when he first managed to push his was into the national team. However Sam also struggled with a knee injury that put him out of action for 12 months. He touches on both the physical and mental challenges that come with being a professional athlete, and dealing with injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]