The Koa Sports Podcast

In October 2021 (Episode 34) we sat down with Bassel Kanounji a Dubai based Koa Sports athlete. He had just signed up for his first ever IRONMAN.  On this episode we check in with Bassel and get the full story, from his impeccable preparation to his extraordinary debut race in Hamburg as few weeks ago. Thinking of signing up for an IRONMAN?  Reach out, this could be you! Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior.www.koasportscoaching.com

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!Koa Sports are your Asia Pacific TriClub Champions for 2022, we retell the stories from the weekend at IRONMAN Cairns.  The good, the bad, the ugly.Incredibly proud of the teams’ performance, athletes, coaches and supporters. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior.www.koasports.com.au

KONA BABY!We are LIVE from the IRONMAN Cairns Kona Roll Down Ceremony, special thanks to IRONMAN for access. 7 Koa Sports Athletes took their slots for the 2022 IRONMAN World Championships.  Hear their instant reactions as they take their slots!Together we now have 18 athletes racing on the big island in 2022…. www.koasportscoaching.comJoin the Tribe, Be the Warrior!

Cairns Ironman and Cairns 70.3 2022! WOWThis is a great selection of both pre race and post race interviews with athletes as they went about their day in Cairns. From pre-race nerves and predictions through to finish line glory, pain, emotion and everything in between, it's all here!www.koasportscoaching.com

Welcome to Papercrane by Crystalbrook and the 2nd annual Koa Sports Big Breakie. What a morning as we introduce the 47 Koa SPorts athletes who will toe the start line this year.- Guests including, Geoff Meyer, Tim Van Berkel and Matt Kerr.- Amazing race and course insights. - Eric from Zwiftbet is back with an update. - All the usual segments, Cappas Cairns Facts, Clayto's Quiz. www.koasportscoaching.com

An in depth look and chat at the Cairns Ironman and Cairns 70.3 course, history and tips for race day. - Race Director Luke Palmer joins us.- Eric, the CEO of Zwiftbet drops in to gives us the betting market for Sunday.- Clayto goes in depth as to where things are won and lost in Cairns and generally talks about himself.Enjoywww.koasportscoaching.com

Gus Worland is a remarkable man with a cracking story. He's struggled with weight and motivation many times throughout his life and is about to embark on a trek of Kokoda. He's run the New York marathon and has always held ambitions to hit the "hot rock" in Hawaii for the Ironman World Championships. Host of the Triple M drive program in Sydney, rugby league commentator and a father of 3 are a few of his other hats in life. Gus is the founder of the Gotcha4life organisation with a goal of eliminating suicide in Australia. Gotchya4LifeEnjoywww.koasports.com.au#bethewarrior

Rehab, pre-hab recovery and strength! Clearly words that most endurance sports athletes have heard in the past, but what do they all mean and what do we need to do ourselves to ensure our best result on race day. We sat down with the team at Integrated Rehab Centre in Noosaville and did a deep dive into so many areas where performance can be improved by adding in some simple yet super effective things. Check out Integrated Rehab Centre herehttps://integratedrehabcentre.com.au/

Tom Coates is the owner of Tandem Co. cycling and coffee store in Paddington, Brisbane Australia. He is a passionate business owner and cyclist doing great things in the cycling and coffee world! Tom's story is diverse and deep, going from rowing, to cycling to business and flying planes in between! Follow Tandem Co on instagram herehttps://bit.ly/39WHvKv

Tim and Greg turn back the clock here talking about where things began, where Koa Sports is today and where we are headed. There's a deep dive into a few areas including, Ryf and her return, E-sports and racing, endurance sports broadcasts and the future of triathlon. Why should I have a coach? Are they fully invested in me? Do i get what I need to perform at my best?All great questions when looking for improvements in your endurance sporting goals. Listen in now.www.koasportscoaching.com

Back by popular demand is the athlete interviews.Part 3 of the series interviewing Koa Sports Athletes are they dial the screws and get ready for Ironman Cairns and Ironman Cairns 70.3 on the 12th of June. Here we have:Aaron Webb - Ironman. 2nd up and looking for a PB.Daniel Hampson - Returning after a 3 year hiatus in the 70.3. Big PB coming.Justin Boyd - On debut in the Ironman and has good form voted Best on Ground at the Melbourne after race shenanigans. 

Tony Goodyear is a long term athlete with Koa Sports and a serious contender in age group Ironman and 70.3 racing around the globe! Tony has an amazing story that we unpack here from a 105kg, beer drinking, cigarette smoking lazy bugger through to the winner of his age group recently at Port Macquarie 70.3. There's a great story here for all. Rate, share, review and above all else ENJOYwww.koasportscoaching.com

The boyz are back. Well three of them are and the fourth was too busy so joined in for a quick chat. Tim crashes his car. Clayto starts training. Cappa is 70/30 and Greg has Cairns things sorted. Cappas facts, Clayto's quiz, the marketplace along with a heap of fun and good banter. WE NEED YOU! Give us a a follow! Throw us a rating and share the show with your mates. THANKSwww.koasports.com.au

Thanks for checking out the Koa Sports Podcast.The Endurance Podcast without the boring bits!To find out more about Koa Sportswww.koasports.com.au or info@koasports.com.au

Part 2 of our series of interviews with some awesome Koa Sports athletes competing at Ironman Cairns and Ironman Cairns 70.3 on June 12th 2022.Not only do we get to some amazing race goals and training stories but touch into what is like juggling all things in life as an age group athlete. Put simply....it's bloody hard work! Thanks to all the Koa Sports team who have contributed to this and have a great race in Cairns!www.koasportscoaching.com