Leading and Dreaming in the Spirit of the Game: Timmy Duggan

ABC Territory Grandstand Host Charlie King talks with Timmy Duggan about the basketball shoe drive organised by Newcastle Basketball Association.

Four- Time Olympian Phil Smyth was known as the "General" on the basketball court. The episode delves into Phil's leadership model and how he incorporates this in the corporate world and with sporting teams. Phil also makes some great points on pathways for players and coaches in remote Australia including the "care factor".

Timmy talks about the innovations and recommendations as one of the keynote presenters at the Basketball Australia Coaches Conference. He also gives insight into the unique history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander basketball and the search to unearth the next Patty Mills or Rohanee Cox.

Joe Williams is on a mission. Joe talks about the possible links between contact sports and depression and his crusade to raise awareness of Aboriginal culture and mental health. The podcast begins with a song by Akon called “Sunny Day” and concludes with “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty.

Sammi Rioli played an important part in the Jets Womens Basketball Team's dynasty of winning championships in the Darwin Basketball Association. She also plays an important role in mentoring young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls through tough times.

Former Kangaroos Australian Football League player, Matthew Campbell joins the podcast to discuss the recent history of the Darwin Buffaloes Football Club in the Northern Territory. He speaks about influences such as Darryl White, Ninny Briston and the club rallying behind the tragic incident with Tai Martin- Page. The podcast touches on how the Darwin Buffaloes have had an influence on the social fabric of Aboriginal people in Darwin and concludes with the impact of the club theme song "Old Buffaloes Never Die".

This episode delves into the life of athletes attending the Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence. Peter looks at the next wave of talent with a focus on elite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander basketball.

Patrick Johnson is the first Australian to break the ten-second barrier. This podcast takes a look at the preparation and mindset it takes to be one of the fastest men on planet Earth.

George Butler talks about his journey from the Basketball Mecca, his home state of Indiana in the United States, playing alongside Allen Iverson at Georgetown University and playing professionally in Cairns, Australia. He has some special messages of re-wiring the brain to bring back the love of the game.

The Northern Territory Children’s Commissioner talks about her leadership roles in Australian Rules Football, players that influenced her coaching career and a program to engage young female athletes. Colleen and Timmy also explore the similarities and trends in female sport between Australian Rules Football and Basketball.