Sidelines and Sacrifices

Episode 6 - MVP Guest: Trevor Shailer

Sidelines and Sacrifices

Show Notes

Former Olympian and Commonwealth Games medalist, respected sports leader, former CEO of Sports Manawatū and host of his own Podcast "In the Ring", Trevor Shailer joins us to share the lessons he's learned from a lifetime in sport. From elite performance to community leadership, we explore what it really takes to create lasting impact both on and off the field.

A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

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