The Global Game
If you’re keen to learn about behind-the-scenes experiences of current / former elite athletes of how they've reached success on and off the field, this podcast is for you. Tune in to meet a new global star and follow along as host Alison Walshe uncovers the adventures, motivators, and horror stories of some of the best in sport. Brought to you by Uru Sports, The Professional Network for Elite Athletes, a platform providing information, opportunities, and amazing connections.
Episodes
22 episodes
Jenna Kurath | Running to success
From running races at Baylor University to running teams and a career off the field, Jenna Kurath has found herself in a dream job, leading innovation at Comcast Sports Tech, which propels innovation of the world's most promising tech companies...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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29:08
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Blaine Scully | The Winning Mindset
Blain Scully, former USA Rugby Cup Captain joins this week's podcast to share his story of international success that was driven by a winning mindset. Knowing he wanted to compete with the very best in the world, Blaine developed his s...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:11
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Jonathan Dues & Trevor Huffman | It’s not just a sport, It's a lifestyle.
Jonathan Dues and Trevor Huffman, two former elite basketball players started a movement that will soon be in every college town across the country called Swish House. In this episode, we discuss their stories of...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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42:44
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José Calderón | Adjusting to New Roles
José Calderón is a star both on and off the basketball court. José retired after 14 years in the NBA, which included a run at the NBA Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018, 3 Olympic medals, and currently still holds the record f...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:06
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Patty Hubbard | Controlling your narrative
Growing up in a sports community with a passion for sport is what led Patty Hubbard down a very fitting career path. Taking her skills from the field at Providence College, which were key to her development as a professional, Patty discusses...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:59
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Michelle Wie West | Untraditional path to success
A teen phenom who knew what she wanted… literally… Michelle crossed sports off a list to land on golf because she “wanted to be a pro athlete”... and it certainly paid off!! Michelle Wie has matured under the spotlight, having e...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:52
Hap Klopp | Knowing the Difference
He built The North Face? Yes, this week’s guest, Hap Klopp, the founder and CEO of the North Face, shares his story on how a Stanford College wrestler - yet a well-rounded athlete, also competing in football and notably winning a boxing champio...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:43
Alison Walshe | Playing the Course
Alison Walshe, LPGA professional, and current business go-getter is your new host for season two of The Global Game. Alison shares her story, starting with the unique experience in that she played for three college teams - yes three...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:31
Season 2 is here!
Season 2 is kicking off with Alison Walshe, LPGA professional, and current business go-getter, as your host. This season you will learn about behind the scenes experiences of current and former college, pro, and Olympic athletes wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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0:46
Anthony Farry | Chasing Excellence
This week’s guest is the recently appointed Head Coach of the U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team, Anthony Farry. In one of his first interviews since his announcement of head coach, we asked him about his plans on growing field hockey in t...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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58:13
Festus Ezeli | Rebuilding The Beast
This week’s guest is Nigerian Native, Festus Ezeli. Ifeanyi, his real name, which translates to “Nothing is impossible with God” in Igbo, is exactly who Festus has leaned on throughout his wildly unexpected journey to the top. From redshirt fre...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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57:48
Sarah Pavan | Diggin' For Gold, eh?
This week’s guest is one of few people who has played both indoor and beach volleyball internationally. This Canadian Olympian came to the US to play NCAA Volleyball at the University of Nebraska where she won a national championship. Sarah wen...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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53:27
Devin Gardner | Football in Japan?
This week’s guest is Devin Gardner, a former professional football player from the University of Michigan. After playing in the NFL for the Stealers & the Patriots, Devin played quarterback for the Nojima Sagamihara rise in Japan and the Sa...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:01:18
Jenna O'Hea | Olympic Legend Goes Global
This week’s guest is Jenna O’Hea, a professional basketball player from Australia. She started off her career playing pro in Australia at the age of 16 and started playing in Internationally at 20. Jenna played in the WNBA for 6 seasons as well...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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38:56
Haley Kopmeyer | Drafted via Twitter
This week, learn how professional soccer player Haley Kopmeyer almost unintentionally missed her shot at a pro career when she was selected in the fourth round of the NWSL Draft by Seattle Reign FC... Listen to the ins and outs of top-level soc...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:56
Batouly Camara | Mirror Of Hope
Top athlete, philanthropist, TedTalker, author, global traveler - she's done it all. This week Batouly Camara shares her epic story about playing basketball and creating a legacy through her social initiatives. After finishing 4 years playing c...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:51
Kwandwane Browne | Go Get It Attitude
This week we are extremely excited to have the first ever minority coach for the Great Britain Men’s National Field Hockey Team. Kwan Browne recently retired from playing on the national team for Trinidad and Tobago, where he was the captain fo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:20
Jordan Morgan | I Didn't Know What I Didn't Know
This week we are extremely excited to have the newest member of the Slovenia National Team, Jordan Morgan, on The Global Game. Since graduating from Michigan, Jordan has played basketball in 5 different countries, eventually stumbling upon the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:20
Muffet McGraw | We Got You, Coach
This week, we’re honored to have Hall of Fame basketball coach Muffet McGraw on The Global Game Podcast to divulge her approach to the world of sports recruiting, traveling, women’s rights, and almost ruining the career of current WNBA Commissi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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31:52
Ainsley McCallister | No Options But To Retire? Think Again.
Meet our co-host Ainsley McCallister - a field hockey All-American and multi-year captain from the University of Michigan who played pro in England and Australia. While she expected...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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26:16
Devereaux Peters | How Playing Overseas Prepared Her For COVID Isolation
Meet our co-host Devereaux Peters. As a 3rd WNBA Draft pick, hear from her directly on what it’s like to play professionally in the USA and countries like Russia, Italy, South Korea, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and France. Peters g...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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