The Journey Ep 15 - Zavon Hines

The Journey Ep 15 - Zavon Hines

Today, our guest is Zavon Hines, a former professional footballer who played for the likes of West Ham United, Coventry City, Bradford City and Dagenham & Redbridge. Zavon now coaches at West Ham United’s Academy of Football. Firstly, Zavon gives us a detailed description of his journey into football from being born in Jamaica and moving to the UK to then making his Premier League debut for West Ham United. He speaks about his loan move to Coventry which helped him develop. We speak about his memorable games such as his last-minute winner against Aston Villa in 2009 and the famous West Ham v Millwall game. He then speaks about his memorable time at Bradford City where he contributed to them getting to the 2013 League Cup Final and winning promotion. In a fascinating episode, it concludes with Zavon telling us why he had to retire early, and he gives essential advice to the next generation of young ballers who want to make it in the Premier League.  PLEASE LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE Guest: Zavon Hines Instagram: @zavonhines27 Twitter: @Official_ZHines Edits: @kevz_ka (Instagram) Get Involved using #SportFlex Twitter: @PodcastFlex Instagram: @PodcastFlex YouTube: The SportFlex Podcast 0:00 Life in Lockdown 1:52 Zavon's upbringing & footballing heroes 6:19 Joining West Ham 12:13 Loan move to Coventry 16:20 Making his West Ham debut 22:35 The Famous West Ham - Millwall game 27:20 Relegation at West Ham & Injuries 30:00 Leaving West Ham 35:00 Carling Cup Final with Bradford City 39:58 Retiring from Football 46:30 Coaching at West Ham

The Journey Ep 14 - Justin Robinson

Today, our guest is Justin, an experienced professional basketballer who currently plays for the London Lions in the British Basketball League. Firstly, Justin talks about his upbringing growing up in Brixton and the influence of the famous Jimmy Rogers at Brixton Topcats. Shortly after Justin explains the route, he took in attempts to get to the NBA. He speaks about playing D1 college basketball for four years at Riders University in New Jersey where he came up against famous NBA stars such as John Wall, Eric Bledsoe, and Michael Beasley. He speaks about the physicality and competitiveness of college basketball in America compared to the standard here and gives his views on how Basketball can expand in the UK. He also speaks about his experiences playing in Greece, Ukraine, Hungary before ending up at the London Lions. In a thrilling episode, the back-to-back BBL MVP takes part in the Flex your Knowledge Challenge and answers listeners questions at the end. PLEASE LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE Guest: Justin Robinson Instagram and Twitter: @JJRob_LDN Edits: @kevz_ka (Instagram) Get Involved using #SportFlex Twitter: @PodcastFlex Instagram: @PodcastFlex YouTube: The SportFlex Podcast

The Journey Ep 13 - George Ademiluyi

Today, our guest is George Ademiluyi, a talented footballer who currently plays midfield for defence for non-league side Tooting and Mitcham United. George gives us a detailed description of his journey into football from growing up in Houston, Texas to then moving to London. He speaks about how he found his love for football by playing with olders on the block. He details his experiences at academy trials and how he had the wrong mindset when at Charlton and Barnet. He speaks on how he got his move to Tooting and Mitcham displaying his appreciation for the fans. In a fantastic episode, I conclude with testing George with the Flex Your Knowledge and the intriguing conversation finishes with him answering listeners questions and gives essential advice to the next generation of young ballers.  PLEASE LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE Guest: George Ademiluyi Instagram: @george_adems Edits: @kevz_ka (Instagram) et Involved using #SportFlex Twitter: @PodcastFlex Instagram: @PodcastFlex YouTube: The SportFlex Podcast

The Journey Ep 12 - Hiram Boateng

Today, our guest is Hiram Boateng, a talented footballer who currently plays midfield for Cambridge United in the EFL League Two on loan from MK Dons. Hiram gives us a detailed description of his journey into football from being picked up at Crystal Palace at the age of 8 to making his Premier League debut in 2016. He speaks about his time at Palace which was mainly full of loan spells at various clubs such as Plymouth and Bristol Rovers. He details his experiences about playing at Wembley twice in play-off finals, his move to Exeter and his current loan spell at Cambridge. In a fascinating episode, I conclude with testing Hiram with the Flex Your Knowledge and the intriguing conversation finishes with Hiram answering listeners questions and gives essential advice to the next generation of young ballers. PLEASE LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE Guest: Hiram Boateng Instagram: @hiramboateng Twitter: @HBoateng08 Edits: @kevz_ka (Instagram) Get Involved using #SportFlex Twitter: @PodcastFlex Instagram: @PodcastFlex YouTube: The SportFlex Podcast

The Journey Ep 11 - Phoebe Schecter

Today, our guest is Phoebe Schecter, the first-ever British female NFL coach, she is also captain and linebacker of GB Women’s American Football Team. Firstly, Phoebe details how her move to England 8 years ago inspired her to play American Football. From someone who had not played a contact sport, she fell in love with American Football. Her passion led her to take on various coaching roles at the college level and through the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship, she successfully received an offer to become coaching intern for the Buffalo Bills offseason and after impressing was invited back by the Head Coach to remain for the whole 2018 NFL season. She describes her relationship with the players, Head Coach Sean McDermott and her initial thoughts when going into a male-dominated sport. She also speaks about the progression of star QB Josh Allen from his rookie year to now and advises women who hope to break through within the sports industry. Guest: Phoebe Schecter Instagram: @Phoebe_Schecter Twitter: @PhoebeS_PT Edits: @kevz_ka (Instagram) Get Involved using #SportFlex Twitter: @PodcastFlex Instagram: @PodcastFlex YouTube: The SportFlex Podcast