Follow Through with LVB

In this episode, Logan is join by guest Mitchell McClenaghan to talk about his epic journey as a Professional Cricketer: Chapters: (1:39) How has Mitchell found the T10 experience in Cayman Islands… (2:32) Seeing Mitchell running into bowl again… after playing against him for most of Logan's career… (6:02) You are constantly learning, thinking that when you hit your 30s you would mastered your game when everything becomes easy… (7:32) How Mitch went about developing his Toolbox of different types of deliveries and funky fields… (11:21) What did the Mumbai Indians like about Mitchell… (14:26) Dealing with the pressures and expectations of playing in the IPL… Lessons from Mitch… (18:06) Scouting… how to go about video analysis (20:43) What did Mitch do Mentally perform to be able to perform at his best… (28:07) Identifying Mentors in Mitch's career that helped him along the way… (29:53) Mitch's paranormal experience that connected him to his late father… (33:48) "Now moving into coaching, it has given me a more well rounded outlook on people and understanding their journeys" (39:02) The Franchise Cricket World… Opportunities were presenting themselves on the T20 circuit… the talks with NZC… (51:40) The aftermath of COVID… the balancing act of starting F45 gyms in Auckland and having to be present for them in order to survive, with still being a Professional Cricketer and wanting to make the most of your playing career… (57:32) The Legends League… connection with past players (1:00:37) If you died at 35 (your career) think about how you want to look back on your career, are the decisions you making right now helping or harming your career" (1:03:58) The loss of connection after your Cricket Career finishes… (1:10:44) The challenge of going into team environment thinking you are going to be best mates with everyone… (1:15:20) What Mitch did behind the scenes to get better… www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.youtube.com/followthroughwithlvb  

In this episode, host Logan van Beek dives into the journey of David Wiese and how his followed through on his aspirations. (1:41) The key to finishing games with the bat… (2:38) David's developmental journey to becoming into one of the best T20 finishers in the World… (4:48) Finishing games from a Bowling perspective… (6:01) David's upbringing in South Africa, family influences and key moments… (9:35) What was David's motivational factors throughout his career… (12:20) How David deals with setbacks and being able to pick himself up to go again… (14:41) Pivotal moments in David's career… Playing for South Africa, becoming a Kolpak for Sussex, playing for Namibia, the final chapter… (19:47) What did it look like during the match when David had too much expectations on his performance… (23:00) Imposter Syndrome… when are they going to work out that I am not that good. (23:31) How David's mindset changed when he came into the South African team… (26:00) What is it like on the T20 Circuit finding the balance of not focusing too much on personal performances, knowing that it can lead to more T20 competitions… (28:52) The nature of playing for a number of different teams and understanding team mates / coaches / leaders… how David navigates the T20 Circuit chaos. (32:39) Important performance against The Netherlands (Logan) at the 2021 T20 World Cup… (37:07) What are the differences between a really good team environment vs a low performing environment… (39:59) What should a Coach be doing to foster a high performing environment… (45:23) People are asking David the same question recently… How long are you going to play?… (46:58) David's journey with fitness and nutrition… (51:53) How David maintains his family balance while on the road and how family has helped his game… (56:41) It takes a special type of woman to date a Sportsman… (59:16) The life of being on the T20 Circuit… (1:01:36) Flying Business Class… "The Best Worst thing you can do" (1:04:27) What will David Wiese be doing in 10 years time… Career Transitioning

Logan van Beek sits down with Professional Cricketers Colin Munro & Jason Behrendorff during their time at GT20 in Toronto August 2024: (1:57) How do you manage family life, while being a T20 Franchise player all over the world? (6:19) Who introduced you to the game of Cricket when you were young and what about it did you fall in love with and want to do it professionally? (12:44) Both styles on the park are quite unique… have you had a coach teach you out of it?  (14:29) How Jason went about changing his action after the Back Surgery… (17:34) How Colin went from a bowler batting 9 to becoming a destructive top order Batsman… (24:38) Colin averages 54 in First Class Cricket… why did you stop? (27:32) How Colin dealt with scrutiny from the Media and NZ Cricket community, being one of the first guys to turn down New Zealand contracts. (31:18) Jason… decision to fully commit to the Franchise Circuit. How do I achieve my goal to play Cricket for Australia is to fully commit to T20 Cricket. (40:48) It's not always sunshine and lollipops… Colin's lowest moment in 2018 PSL, and how it was a turning point in his career, which started his journey with a Mental Skills Coach (Aaron Walsh) (48:32) "It's cause I care about the outcome…" The nervous energy, is good! (50:23) Jason's lowest points in his career… where he was questioning his self worth in all aspects of his life. (58:33) The importance of talking to people when things are going well… and not just when you are low. (1:02:21) Life after cricket… what are you looking to get into?! https://youtu.be/UhHvkkGuJPU  www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb 

In this episode, Gerhard & Paul sit down with Host Logan van Beek during their time at the GT20 in Toronto and discuss their journey to date: (3:08) Cricketing Goals growing up in Namibia and Netherlands (4:50) What are the main sports in Namibia (6:58) What has been the key to success for Namibia Cricket in recent years (8:43) Paul's experience of the development of Netherlands Cricket (12:08) What is it like being an Associate Cricketer… the reality. (18:10) A crucial match which had the weight of the National Cricketing environment reliant on the outcome, dictating the amount of funding and matches for the next few years in the Country. "The consequences of that shot…" "I dropped a catch…" (23:18) Gerhard's mate experience of playing Associate Cricket for the first time… (24:48) 2022 World Cup - The Nerve wracking watch Namibia vs UAE… winning on Net Run Rate… Netherland boys celebrating to dead silence… to Celebration!! Dutch delight to Namibian heartbreak. Joy vs Despair. (29:18) Paul can't watch, one of most nervous cricketers leading into games… to a World Cup Superman. Can't watch the batting innings… Gerhard shares his ways of calming his nerves in the dugout (32:03) With the lack of Sport Psychologists within the Namibian and Netherlands systems, how have Paul and Gerhard gone about their mental preparation / performance. "The culture you create within the team…" "We have about 8 WhatsApp groups…" "I've barely scratched the surface with it…" "Control the controllable…"  (38:32) Best piece of advice from a player or coach over the years… "The Bowlers are so dumb, they don't even know what they are going to bowl…" "I always play with a smile…" (42:18) Who is Gerhard and Paul outside the game… interests and career after Cricket? "I love Cricket… would love to stay in it" "I love coaching… help the Dutch set up" (46:46) What would be your dream for Namibian and Netherlands Cricket in ten years time? "Full time contracts… fully focusing on their Cricket"   https://youtu.be/riXaRMXZSdc?si=Y2PVK9-FWmUwMEeO www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb  www.followthroughwithlvb.com 

In this episode, Rassie van der Dussen & Dwaine Pretorius with host Logan van Beek discuss their journeys to date. This episode was recorded in Toronto during the 2024 GT20 Tournament. Chapters Rassie meeting Dwaine for the first time (mo-hawk and red BMW) (5:52) First meeting Rassie in The Netherlands (8:37) Dwaine's family and traveling around the world (14:25) Rassie - making sure that both people in the relationship are maximising their careers (17:20) Dwaine - How long do you think you can keep going being a T20 franchise player (20:27) Rassie - Understanding when is it time to retire and move on (23:26) Rassie - Abantu Coffee business, how did start? How is it going? (31:46) Dwaine - The Journey of career transitioning and trying a number of ideas. (36:50) Dwaine - That's the lesson in being a sportsman, you are not reliant on that income, so you can possibly take a few more risks business wise. (39:16) Dwaine / Rassie - High performing teams, Coaches, Captains, teammates - what are the key attributes for successful teams and when is it done poorly. Rassie's key element to a High Performing team - TRUST. (44:00) Dwaine's Key element to a High Performing Team. 'Time' is a crucial factor when building trust. T20 comps, you need to give that trust straight away, compared to a team you are going to work together for a long time. 'Communication' is key. (47:16) Dwaine shares the story of when Rassie changing his technique a few days out from his Test Debut and the Legend who suggested it to him. Also Mark Boucher's advice that changed Dwaine's T20 career. (49:42) Can a non-international cricket player be a good coach? (Rassie going into more depth around the Jacque Kallis advice before Test Debut) (55:45) The key element for a non-ex-professional coach… "Time… understand its going to that time to build the trust" "Build relationships with players… then the players need to be your advocate" (59:10) Best Cricketing experience for Dwaine and Rassie… and lowest points! "The 2023 World Cup…" "We made it to the Champions League Final…" "Missing World Cups"   https://youtu.be/Iy1U4efgv7o?si=0D90bDlIVwL8vlB4  www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb  www.followthroughwithlvb.com  

In this episode, Michael Bracewell with host Logan van Beek discuss his journey to date: Chapters: (5:09) - Why are we so competitive with each other?!  (10:01) - Did Michael feel the pressure to have to live up to the 'Bracewell name' and become a Professional Cricketer?  (13:52) - A moment when Michael felt quite inferior on the cricket field and he needed to find a way to be better...  (16:03) - Comparing the mindset of a 20 year old Michael to the 33 year old Michael…  (19:24) - Last few years for Otago… getting too technical and not trusting yourself… (23:23) - Who were the people that Michael seeked for advice and guidance around his game…  (30:22) - What does a typical training day look like for Michael with Wellington… (32:25) - How Michael felt when a lot of his peers were playing for New Zealand throughout the first 10 years of his career…  (34:35) - What were the reasons why Michael made the move to Wellington… (37:27) - 2021… Michael's career is starting to level up… what were the key moments?  (47:01) - Michael's journey with Mindfulness…  (49:51) - 141* vs CD in T20… The innings that started Michael's greatest year as a Professional Cricketer… memories from that day.  (53:35) - Debut for the Blackcaps... thoughts and feelings?  (56:06) - Reflection of 2022… Playing and Performing at the highest level of Cricket… IPL, Debuting in all three formats for the Blackcaps.  (59:44) - Everything was coming up Michael Bracewell, another huge year ahead with the prospect of the 2023 World Cup… then… snapped his Achilles.  (1:05:40) - The Beast was back… almost… then disaster… (1:09:03) - Moving forward… what Michael would love to get out of his career in the next few years.  (1:11:33) - What is Michael Bracewell doing after his Cricket Career is finished… life after cricket… https://youtu.be/T1QE7KWr8L4  www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb  www.followthroughwithlvb.com   

In this episode, Jason with host Logan discuss his Journey: (4:03) - Thoughts on the Superbowl…  (7:21) - Which American Sport would you love to commentate?  (8:46) - How Sports Broadcasters go about finding the perfect words for amazing sporting moments…  (11:50) - 2009 All Whites vs Bahrain… World Cup Qualification on the line… "Saved"... (14:36) - Following the All Whites to the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa…  (16:10) - Commentators that you looked up to? or Moments in sport that made you think I want to do that?...  (21:40) - How do Sport Broadcasters cross codes and become a voice for all sports?  (18:47) - How has Radio Survived throughout the development of social media and the internet?  (26:39) - The World of Talkback Radio… the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly…  (32:44 - You are in your Prime now… but what was 25 year old Jason like?  (39:07) - How does Jason go about being critical about a sports person's performance that he has a good relationship with? (43:23) - Where did Jason's core values develop?  (45:35) - Core values that Jason has tried to instill into his kids?  (48:28) - Failing his first year law exam… best thing to ever happen. How Jason discovered his purpose?  (52:41) - The SENZ opportunity that wasn't meant to be…  (57:48) - Jason is a mentor to a lot of young broadcasters, how did Jason go about finding his?  (1:05:34) - The Master of MCing… what does the preparation look like… (1:10:50) - Jason's most favourite sporting story…  Links www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb https://youtu.be/F2AJ5haRa1w 

In this episode, Melie with host Logan discuss his Journey: Chapters (4:11) - Melie has the golf bug… (6:02) - How Melie got into Leg-spin bowling? Bowling and learning with Peter Younghusband.  (10:57) - Growing up in Tawa and having Sophie Devine as a Role Model from the same town…  (13:47) - Core Values that Melie's Grandparents and Parents instilled in you growing up that Melie takes forward into her life…  (19:24) - What tools or methods does Melie use after a bad performance to help her get back to her best self…  (22:27) - Not riding the highs too high, how Melie levels herself out…  (24:09) - On the Bad Days… How Melie gets back up to level status…  (26:28) - Melie's Mental Skills toolbox…  (28:23) - Staying Present helps you stay level… looking back makes you feel depressed, looking forward raises anxiety levels…  (31:11) - Logan recognising Melie's Follow Through in her awareness for Mental Health (32:57) - Melie experiencing her first Panic Attacks …  (38:07) - A panic attack feeling…  (39:53) - How Melie deals with her panic attacks coming on and her views on medications and acceptance of using them…   (45:14) - Melie's family intervention in 2021… (54:31) - Moving back home to my parents… going to the crisis team at the hospital and them giving mum and dad a plan…  (57:53) - If you have a friend that is struggling with Mental Health, what are the top priorities you can do to help them…  (1:01:39) - Mental Health doesn't discriminate… from the outside looking in, how could you be depressed when everything is going so well…  (1:04:07) - Here and today… Melie feeling a lot better now… what she does to mitigate panic attacks and depressive episodes…  (1:08:05) - How the Treading Water series came about and why did you want to do it…  (1:12:12) - What has been the response from the Treading Water series… are there any stories of people you have helped from the videos…  (1:16:04) - Who is post cricket Melie in fifteen years time… what is she doing?    Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor. Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP). Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email [email protected] or online chat. Samaritans – 0800 726 666  Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO). Healthline – 0800 611 116 . Links to Social Media www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb https://youtu.be/Wil6GqgvBW8 

In this episode, Ryan with host Logan discuss his Journey: Show Notes (5:53) - At 18 I knew I wanted to be a coach…  (9:48) - Gary Kirsten influenced Ryan on his coaching career…  (12:30) - A 20 year degree in Coaching…  (16:34) - How does Ryan go about helping a player in real time in the nets facing something he has never faced before?  (21:38) - How did you develop your 'work ethic' of maximizing every situation…  (25:34) - How has your mother being an Organizational Psychologist influenced your coaching career?  (29:00) - Has Ryan developed a blueprint of the Netherlands team of their personal drivers and worked out what the best direction for the group of guys is going forward?  (34:23) - How the opportunity to coach the Netherlands came about… what did you initially think when the opportunity presented itself.  (40:00) - What has been the highlight for Ryan so far with the Netherlands over the last 18 months? (43:16) - Starting the Coach-ed program… interviewing some of the best coaches and leaders around the world. What have been the biggest learnings from these conversations? (48:53) - Thoughts and feelings about becoming a father for the first time. (53:05) - Once a year Ryan does a 12 hour walk on his own with a pad and pencil and whatever comes to mind, jot it down. A journey into yourself. Introspectrum.  (56:56) - Ryan Cook and his diaries… Learning… Netherlands… Sunrisers… Dad Diary… Logan's diary at the World Cup.  www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb www.youtube.com/followthroughwithlvb 

In this episode, Ashley with host Logan discuss his Journey: Chapters (5:24) - Fondest memories from Cricketing career  (7:31) - You think Cricket will last forever, career transitioning is a reality  (9:49)- Any Study or Work Experience??  (11:59) - What does a successful transition look like from a Sporting Career.  (14:51) - The difference in the feedback loop from Sport and Corporate career.  (17:51) - How did you go about knowing which direction you wanted to head in your life after Cricket? (23:11) - What is the difference between the enjoyment on the pitch to the office?  (26:21)- What are some transferable skills sportspeople have going into the office?  (30:11) - Why would you hire someone from a sporting background?  (31:26) - Imposter Syndrome - Ashley feeling it in the workplace  (33:56)- How did Ashley understand who he was outside of being the Cricketer?  (39:11) - People ultimately want to know that their favourite player was a good guy.  (41:01) - Did you know what your Core Values were when you were playing Cricket?  (43:09) - Is there a future job that you are going for? Or is it all about staying present?  (44:31) - Being a CEO when you have done most of the roles within a Cricket club.  (46:47) - What advice would you have for a 25 year old Ashley? Help other 25 year olds?   www.followthroughwithlvb.com www.instagram.com/followthroughwithlvb