Emma O'Driscoll  is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). O'Driscoll was drafted by Fremantle in the 2019 AFL Women's draft after playing for Swan Districts in the West Australian Women's Football League. Emma was voted in as the fan’s favourite AFLW Social Media Personality in 2022 and is the co-host of the ‘Kickin Back’ podcast, alongside friend and Fremantle Dockers AFLW captain Hayley Miller.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Emma O'Driscoll  is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). O'Driscoll was drafted by Fremantle in the 2019 AFL Women's draft after playing for Swan Districts in the West Australian Women's Football League. Emma was voted in as the fan’s favourite AFLW Social Media Personality in 2022 and is the co-host of the ‘Kickin Back’ podcast, alongside friend and Fremantle Dockers AFLW captain Hayley Miller. Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 44 - Emma O'Driscoll

Bec is a member of the Australian squad that finished in third place in the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup. She was named in Australia's 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup squad, her second World Cup appearance. Bec was named Australian women's player of the year at the national rugby championships in 2010. She is known for her ferocious defence, hard hitting and strong leadership.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Bec is a member of the Australian squad that finished in third place in the 2010 Women's Rugby World Cup. She was named in Australia's 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup squad, her second World Cup appearance. Bec was named Australian women's player of the year at the national rugby championships in 2010. She is known for her ferocious defence, hard hitting and strong leadership.Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 43 - Bec Clough

Britt Bonnici

Britt Bonnici is back on the podcast this week with Matt while she is recovering from her ACL surgery. Britt discuss her mental approach and how she feels as a player in the expanding AFLW competition. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Britt Bonnici is back on the podcast this week with Matt while she is recovering from her ACL surgery. Britt discuss her mental approach and how she feels as a player in the expanding AFLW competition. Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 42 - Britt Bonnici

This week Matt was joined Durak Tucker who is a current player at the East Fremantle FC in the WAFL. Tucker, was drafted to the Sydney Swans in the 2018 Rookie Draft from Peel Thunder. A member of the State U18 team as an underager, Tucker missed most of his draft year after undergoing a knee reconstruction. Despite not playing, Tucker was invited to the National Combine and found his way onto Swan’s list.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt was joined Durak Tucker who is a current player at the East Fremantle FC in the WAFL. Tucker, was drafted to the Sydney Swans in the 2018 Rookie Draft from Peel Thunder. A member of the State U18 team as an underager, Tucker missed most of his draft year after undergoing a knee reconstruction. Despite not playing, Tucker was invited to the National Combine and found his way onto Swan’s list.Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 41 - Durak Tucker

This week Matt was joined Rachael Lynch who has recently retried from the Hockeyroos. Veteran Hockeyroo, dual Olympian, dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and World Cup silver medallist, Rachael Lynch has played in over 230 games for Australia. After some 15 years in the senior squad Rachael Lynch got her chance to play in her maiden Olympics in Rio 2016 as the Australian goal keeper. She then helped Australia achieve 5th at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, only conceding two goals in six games. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt was joined Rachael Lynch who has recently retried from the Hockeyroos. Veteran Hockeyroo, dual Olympian, dual Commonwealth Games gold medallist, and World Cup silver medallist, Rachael Lynch has played in over 230 games for Australia. After some 15 years in the senior squad Rachael Lynch got her chance to play in her maiden Olympics in Rio 2016 as the Australian goal keeper. She then helped Australia achieve 5th at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, only conceding two goals in six games. Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 40 - Rachael Lynch

Sean Bell

This week Matt was joined by Sean Bell Ultra Marathon Runner, Inspirational Speaker, Co-Founder &amp; Co-Owner at First 42k. On February 22, 2019, Sean completed 50 Marathons in 50 Days at just 21 years old. In addition to his 50 Marathons in 50 Days, Sean has completed other significant running events to support charities. You can follow Sean on his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seanbell__/Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt was joined by Sean Bell Ultra Marathon Runner, Inspirational Speaker, Co-Founder &amp; Co-Owner at First 42k. On February 22, 2019, Sean completed 50 Marathons in 50 Days at just 21 years old. In addition to his 50 Marathons in 50 Days, Sean has completed other significant running events to support charities. You can follow Sean on his Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seanbell__/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/seanbell__/</a> Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 39 - Sean Bell

This week Matt was joined via video and audio link with Shanea Tonkin. Shanea was recently selected in the HockeyRoo squad of 2022. Previously Matt was Shanea's strength coach while she was a Hockey Scholarship holder at WAIS. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt was joined via video and audio link with Shanea Tonkin. Shanea was recently selected in the HockeyRoo squad of 2022. Previously Matt was Shanea's strength coach while she was a Hockey Scholarship holder at WAIS. Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 38 - Shanea Tonkin

This week Matt is joined in the studio with Emma Philippe. Emma competes in the 400m and 800m track athletic events after coming across from Pole Vaulting where she started as a junior. Emma transitioned into the running events after the pressures of coaches and body standards made her fall out of love with the sport. You can follow Emma on Instagram @emmaphilippeExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt is joined in the studio with Emma Philippe. Emma competes in the 400m and 800m track athletic events after coming across from Pole Vaulting where she started as a junior. Emma transitioned into the running events after the pressures of coaches and body standards made her fall out of love with the sport. You can follow Emma on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmaphilippe/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@emmaphilippe</a> Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 37 - Emma Philippe

This week Matt is joined in the studio with Rhiannon Clarke. Rhiannon is an Australian para-athletics competitor who specialises in sprint events. She won two bronze medals at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships. She represented Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Rhiannon started running after a para-come-try day in 2014. She concentrated on sprint events in 2017. As a fifteen-year-old at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, she won the silver medal in the women's 100m T38. You can follow Rhiannon on Instagram @rhiannonclarke_ Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt is joined in the studio with Rhiannon Clarke. Rhiannon is an Australian para-athletics competitor who specialises in sprint events. She won two bronze medals at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships. She represented Australia at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Rhiannon started running after a para-come-try day in 2014. She concentrated on sprint events in 2017. As a fifteen-year-old at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, she won the silver medal in the women's 100m T38. You can follow Rhiannon on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhiannonclarke_/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@rhiannonclarke_</a> Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 36 - Rhiannon Clarke

Chris Green

This week Matt is joined via video link with Chris Green who is an Australian cricketer. Green bowls right-arm off-break and bats right-handed, playing as an allrounder. He plays for New South Wales and the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. Green made his Thunder debut in the final round of the BBL04 and has won the BBL05 championship with Sydney Thunder. Who can follow Chris on Instagram @chrisgreen_93Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt is joined via video link with Chris Green who is an Australian cricketer. Green bowls right-arm off-break and bats right-handed, playing as an allrounder. He plays for New South Wales and the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League. Green made his Thunder debut in the final round of the BBL04 and has won the BBL05 championship with Sydney Thunder. Who can follow Chris on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrisgreen_93/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@chrisgreen_93</a> Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 35 - Chris Green

Excel Strength &amp; Performance presents the Been There, Done Matt podcast. Exploring the wonders of Strength and Conditioning, coaching athletes, being an athlete and human performance.

This week Matt is joined by returning guest Ash Gomes. As the podcast reaches it first birthday, Ash returns to talk about being re-elected as captain of the Sharks in the WAFLW. Make sure you are down at shark park on the 26th Feb to cheer the girls on and show your support for women's football in WA.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt is joined by returning guest Ash Gomes. As the podcast reaches it first birthday, Ash returns to talk about being re-elected as captain of the Sharks in the WAFLW. Make sure you are down at shark park on the 26th Feb to cheer the girls on and show your support for women's football in WA. Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 34 - Ash Gomes

Matthew D'Aloia is joined by Larrisa Versaci and Amber Kinnane to watch the Round 4 action of the AFLW Adelaide Crows v. Melbourne Demons.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

Matthew D'Aloia is joined by Larrisa Versaci and Amber Kinnane to watch the Round 4 action of the AFLW Adelaide Crows v. Melbourne Demons.Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

The Footy Companion #1 - Crows v Melbourne

This week Matt sits down with Professional Wrestler and EPW Champion Julian Ward. Julian has spent the last 8+ years dedicating his time and career to wrestling and it has seen him compete across Australia and Internationally as well. Julian is also a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Formidable S&amp;C. You can follow Julian at https://www.instagram.com/julian_ward95/?hl=enExcel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt sits down with Professional Wrestler and EPW Champion Julian Ward. Julian has spent the last 8+ years dedicating his time and career to wrestling and it has seen him compete across Australia and Internationally as well. Julian is also a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Formidable S&amp;C. You can follow Julian at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julian_ward95/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/julian_ward95/?hl=en</a> Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 33 - Julian Ward - Pro Wrestler

Jessica Smith

This week Matt sits down with Jessica Smith an Ultrarunner. This episode Matt was gobsmacked with the amount of km's covered in some of Jess's races and the sheer pain and mental strength it take to keep running insane races that sometimes last over 2 days! You can follow Jess and her training on  https://www.instagram.com/jess.on.the.run/?hl=en.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt sits down with Jessica Smith an Ultrarunner. This episode Matt was gobsmacked with the amount of km's covered in some of Jess's races and the sheer pain and mental strength it take to keep running insane races that sometimes last over 2 days! You can follow Jess and her training on  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jess.on.the.run/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jess.on.the.run/?hl=en</a>.Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 32 - Jessica Smith - Ultrarunner

This week Matt sits down with Nikala Smith. Nikala became an elite athlete at 16 when she joined the Perth Orioles, at 18 she became an AIS scholarship holder. Nikala suffered with years of severe performance anxiety, which impacted her ability to perform consistently, retiring in 2015. Nikala created Thinking Rewired in 2017 when she decided to speak openly about her struggles, after working on her mindset and controlling her emotions, Nikala is now back playing Netball in the WANL with the Southside Demons.Thinking RewiredWebsite: https://www.thinkingrewired.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinking_rewired/ Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt sits down with Nikala Smith. Nikala became an elite athlete at 16 when she joined the Perth Orioles, at 18 she became an AIS scholarship holder. Nikala suffered with years of severe performance anxiety, which impacted her ability to perform consistently, retiring in 2015. Nikala created Thinking Rewired in 2017 when she decided to speak openly about her struggles, after working on her mindset and controlling her emotions, Nikala is now back playing Netball in the WANL with the Southside Demons.Thinking Rewired Website:<a href="https://www.thinkingrewired.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.thinkingrewired.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thinking_rewired/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/thinking_rewired/</a> Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 31 - Nikala Smith - Thinking Rewired

This week Matt sits down with Mikayla Bowen who plays for the West Coast Eagles Women's team in the AFLW competition. Bowen signed with the club in January 2019. As an expansion club entering the AFLW in 2020, West Coast were permitted to sign up to 10 players from their academy before the end of the 2019 season; Bowen was amongst the first to be announced. Mikayla also runs her own clothing business, 'Boxes By Bowen'  which was Established in 2020, BOXES by Bowen was originated with the desire to inspire a resilient mentality amongst our youth. Check out the links below and go support her line.Boxes By BowenWebsite: https://boxesbybowen.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boxes.__/Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt sits down with Mikayla Bowen who plays for the West Coast Eagles Women's team in the AFLW competition. Bowen signed with the club in January 2019. As an expansion club entering the AFLW in 2020, West Coast were permitted to sign up to 10 players from their academy before the end of the 2019 season; Bowen was amongst the first to be announced. Mikayla also runs her own clothing business, 'Boxes By Bowen'  which was Established in 2020, BOXES by Bowen was originated with the desire to inspire a resilient mentality amongst our youth. Check out the links below and go support her line. Boxes By Bowen Website: <a href="https://boxesbybowen.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://boxesbybowen.com.au/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boxes.__/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/boxes.__/</a> Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 30 - Mikayla Bowen - Boxes By Bowen

Adam Deans

This week Matt sits down with Adam Deans who is a 4.0 point wheelchair basketball player from Australia. He was part of the Rollers team that won the 2014 Incheon World Wheelchair Basketball Championship, and in 2016, he was selected for the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt sits down with Adam Deans who is a 4.0 point wheelchair basketball player from Australia. He was part of the Rollers team that won the 2014 Incheon World Wheelchair Basketball Championship, and in 2016, he was selected for the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 29 - Adam Deans - Rollers World Champ

This week Matt sits down with Jemma Bassi who  is a Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach for the Subiaco Lions (WAFL) and at Ludus Sport Performance. Jemma has built her career from intern at East Perth to Colts S&amp;C coach to now Head of Strength &amp; Conditioning at Subiaco Lions. Jemma discusses challenges that relate to females working in an industry which is filled with competitive male coaches. Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured

This week Matt sits down with Jemma Bassi who  is a Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach for the Subiaco Lions (WAFL) and at Ludus Sport Performance. Jemma has built her career from intern at East Perth to Colts S&amp;C coach to now Head of Strength &amp; Conditioning at Subiaco Lions. Jemma discusses challenges that relate to females working in an industry which is filled with competitive male coaches. Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 28 - Jemma Bassi - Subiaco S&C Coach

This week Matt sits down with Louisa 'Bang Bang Lulu' Hawton. Lulu is an Australian professional boxer. She has held the WBC interim female atomweight title since 2019 and previously the WBO female junior-flyweight title in 2016. As of May 2020, she is ranked as the world's eighth best active female atomweight by BoxRec.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week Matt sits down with Louisa 'Bang Bang Lulu' Hawton. Lulu is an Australian professional boxer. She has held the WBC interim female atomweight title since 2019 and previously the WBO female junior-flyweight title in 2016. As of May 2020, she is ranked as the world's eighth best active female atomweight by BoxRec. Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 27 - Louisa Hawton - Bang Bang Lulu

This week Matt sits down with Philipa Seth who  is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Phil was drafted by Fremantle with their third selection and twenty-eighth overall in the 2018 AFL Women's draft. Phil was awarded Fremantle's best first year player award in 2019, after playing in all 8 games for the season. Phil is earmarked to be one of Fremantle’s standout players in Season Six with a role change into the midfield. The silky defender has been damaging off half back, but her speed, strength and ability has been too good to resist for Trent Cooper as he moves the 27-year-old into the engine room.Excel Strength and Performance:Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.comInstagram: @strengthcoach_mattydBeen There, Done Matt:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521Instagram: @_beentheredonemattYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured  

This week Matt sits down with Philipa Seth who  is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Phil was drafted by Fremantle with their third selection and twenty-eighth overall in the 2018 AFL Women's draft. Phil was awarded Fremantle's best first year player award in 2019, after playing in all 8 games for the season. Phil is earmarked to be one of Fremantle’s standout players in Season Six with a role change into the midfield. The silky defender has been damaging off half back, but her speed, strength and ability has been too good to resist for Trent Cooper as he moves the 27-year-old into the engine room. Excel Strength and Performance: Email: excelstrengthperformance@gmail.com Instagram: @strengthcoach_mattyd Been There, Done Matt: Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Been-There-Done-Matt-113347880791521</a> Instagram: @_beentheredonematt YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGPtE1t59rrUyPpZakBOUyg/featured</a>

Episode 26 - Philipa Seth - Prioritize & Execute

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