Elite Children: A Family Portrait Podcast Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:42:08 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260235 en-gb © 2026 Elite Children: A Family Portrait Podcast yes 5d13a26b-e7b1-5030-b86e-0f21564e2ebf Simon Austerberry episodic false Presented by Simon Austerberry, cast through the families eyes. Open and honest stories into the world of past and present Elite Level children trying to make it into the world of professional sport. From the tears of rejection to the elations of success, the simple purpose of this unfiltered podcast is to shine a light on the secrets and sacrifices all families go through to allow their children to succeed.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Simon Austerberry https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ocl3knvs98l2wqocn73rcvsrt69p?.jpg Elite Children: A Family Portrait Podcast Cale Tanaka (Professional Ice Hockey Player) Cale Tanaka (Professional Ice Hockey Player) "I'M NOT GOOD ENOUGH to be here"  The story of Cale Tanaka and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "I'M NOT GOOD ENOUGH to be here"  The story of Cale Tanaka and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-14561032 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000 2371 3 2 full false David Rajuili (Professional Boxer and 2 times WBF Champion) David Rajuili (Professional Boxer and 2 times WBF Champion) "I got my fighting spirit from my mum, who worked alongside Nelson Mandela". 

The story of David Rajuili and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "I got my fighting spirit from my mum, who worked alongside Nelson Mandela". 

The story of David Rajuili and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-14420055 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000 3653 3 1 full true Leon Reid (Northern Ireland’s first Athletics medal winner in 28 years) Leon Reid (Northern Ireland’s first Athletics medal winner in 28 years) "I never enjoyed Athletics. I was just really good at it".   The story of Leon Reid and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career. 

]]> "I never enjoyed Athletics. I was just really good at it".   The story of Leon Reid and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career. 

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-14175362 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +0000 2421 2 13 full false Megan Giglia MBE (British Paralympic World Champion) Megan Giglia MBE (British Paralympic World Champion) " I became the Paralympic World Champion and first Gold Medalist".  The story of Megan Giglia and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career. 

]]> " I became the Paralympic World Champion and first Gold Medalist".  The story of Megan Giglia and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career. 

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-14105453 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000 2601 2 12 full true Myles Weston (Professional Footballer) Myles Weston (Professional Footballer) "I said to my Dad and Agent. I want to QUIT football".  The story of Myles Weston and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "I said to my Dad and Agent. I want to QUIT football".  The story of Myles Weston and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-14091701 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2067 2 11 full false Candice Hall (Professional Swimmer) Candice Hall (Professional Swimmer) "I didn't PB for 5 years".  The story of Candice Hall and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> "I didn't PB for 5 years".  The story of Candice Hall and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-14091666 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 2419 2 10 full false Jamie Hunter (Professional Snooker Player & Billiards Champion) Jamie Hunter (Professional Snooker Player & Billiards Champion) "I straight up cracked. I couldn't even practise". The story of Jamie Hunter and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> "I straight up cracked. I couldn't even practise". The story of Jamie Hunter and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-14083860 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2401 2 9 full false Sophie Howard (Leicester City and Scotland Footballer) Sophie Howard (Leicester City and Scotland Footballer) "There was no more fight left". The story of Sophie Howard and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> "There was no more fight left". The story of Sophie Howard and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-14083826 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2544 2 8 full false Palmer Foster (Former Professional American Footballer) Palmer Foster (Former Professional American Footballer) "I was so sick of being injured, I don't want to do this anymore". The story of Palmer Foster and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "I was so sick of being injured, I don't want to do this anymore". The story of Palmer Foster and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-14083800 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2371 2 8 full true Darcie Mead (Team GB Professional Skier) Darcie Mead (Team GB Professional Skier) "I have the Winter Olympics in my sights". The story of Darcie Mead and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> "I have the Winter Olympics in my sights". The story of Darcie Mead and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-14083779 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 2615 2 7 full false Tahj Minniecon (Former Indigenous Australian Professional Footballer for Brisbane Roar FC) Tahj Minniecon (Former Indigenous Australian Professional Footballer for Brisbane Roar FC) "Heritage and Passports stopped my Blackburn Rovers Career". The story of Tahj Minniecon and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "Heritage and Passports stopped my Blackburn Rovers Career". The story of Tahj Minniecon and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13793253 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100 2972 2 6 full false Taner Dogan (Professional Football Player and Harvard Graduate) Taner Dogan (Professional Football Player and Harvard Graduate) "I was definitely down, I was definitely depressed". The story of Taner Dogan and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "I was definitely down, I was definitely depressed". The story of Taner Dogan and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13793237 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100 2174 2 5 full false Freya Levy (England and Great Britain Professional Wheelchair Basketball, Rugby and Para Ice Hockey Player) Freya Levy (England and Great Britain Professional Wheelchair Basketball, Rugby and Para Ice Hockey Player) "I asked the Doctor- is there a cure or treatment? He said no!" The story of Freya Levy and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> "I asked the Doctor- is there a cure or treatment? He said no!" The story of Freya Levy and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13793226 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100 2580 2 4 full false Joshua Jackson-Ketchup (Former Professional Footballer and MLS Super Draft pick) Joshua Jackson-Ketchup (Former Professional Footballer and MLS Super Draft pick) "Expect nothing, prepare for the worst and hope for the best". The story of Joshua Jackson-Ketchup and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "Expect nothing, prepare for the worst and hope for the best". The story of Joshua Jackson-Ketchup and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13793207 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100 2490 2 3 full false Gina Kennedy (Great Britain No1 Professional Squash Player Gina Kennedy (Great Britain No1 Professional Squash Player "I don't feel worthy as a person if l'm not performing". The story of Gina Kennedy and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> "I don't feel worthy as a person if l'm not performing". The story of Gina Kennedy and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13793191 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100 3531 2 2 full false Angus Gillams (Former Professional Squash Player and European Gold Medalist) Angus Gillams (Former Professional Squash Player and European Gold Medalist) "I sacrificed Harvard and Yale". The story of Angus Gillams and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "I sacrificed Harvard and Yale". The story of Angus Gillams and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13793175 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100 2550 2 1 full false Jori Davis (Professional Basketballer) Jori Davis (Professional Basketballer) "I was partially depressed". The story of Jori Davis and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> "I was partially depressed". The story of Jori Davis and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13793080 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0100 3104 1 12 full false Anna Smith (Former Professional Tennis Player) Anna Smith (Former Professional Tennis Player) "You get knocked down so much".  The story of Anna Smith and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> "You get knocked down so much".  The story of Anna Smith and all her secrets & sacrifices in her sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13793065 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0100 1973 1 11 full false George Smith (Professional MMA Fighter) George Smith (Professional MMA Fighter) "I had denial to realisation". The story ofGeorge Smith and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "I had denial to realisation". The story ofGeorge Smith and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13785853 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0100 3344 1 10 full false Will Draper (Professional Triathlete) Will Draper (Professional Triathlete) "The reason for failing is quitting". The story of Will Draper and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "The reason for failing is quitting". The story of Will Draper and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13785700 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0100 1986 1 9 full false Max Birbraer (Professional Ice Hockey Player) Max Birbraer (Professional Ice Hockey Player) "I'm dead inside".  The story of Max Birbraer and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "I'm dead inside".  The story of Max Birbraer and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13785617 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0100 2503 1 8 full false Lee Grantham (Professional Ultra Marathon Runner) Lee Grantham (Professional Ultra Marathon Runner) "How much do you want it". The story of Lee Grantham and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "How much do you want it". The story of Lee Grantham and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13785388 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0100 4025 1 7 full false Luke Joyce (Professional Footballer) Luke Joyce (Professional Footballer) "I can remember being devastated".  The story of Luke Joyce and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "I can remember being devastated".  The story of Luke Joyce and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13784434 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100 3026 1 6 full false Jay Lelliott (Professional Swimmer) Jay Lelliott (Professional Swimmer) "It revealed a tumour". The story of Jay Lelliott and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "It revealed a tumour". The story of Jay Lelliott and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13784378 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100 4791 1 5 full true Tom Smith (Professional Cricketer) Tom Smith (Professional Cricketer) "My dad gave up everything to support me".  The story of Tom Smith and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "My dad gave up everything to support me".  The story of Tom Smith and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13771596 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0100 2166 1 4 full false Danny Evans (Professional Basketballer) Danny Evans (Professional Basketballer) "You are the one that's different from everyone else".  The story of Danny Evans and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "You are the one that's different from everyone else".  The story of Danny Evans and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13771215 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0100 2907 1 3 full false Manny Onaraise (Professional Footballer) Manny Onaraise (Professional Footballer) "I did suffer a bit of depression". The story of Manny Onariase and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "I did suffer a bit of depression". The story of Manny Onariase and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13770790 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100 2060 1 2 full false Reece Brown (Former Professional Footballer) Reece Brown (Former Professional Footballer) "He didn't really have the right mentality". The story of Reece Brown and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> "He didn't really have the right mentality". The story of Reece Brown and all his secrets & sacrifices in his sporting career.

]]> Simon Austerberry Buzzsprout-13764975 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0100 2068 1 1 full false