Delouise has had a different path to NRL than most. Seven years between first grade games and plenty of speed bumps along the way. We speak about what is was like to move countries from Tonga to New Zealand and then from New Zealand to Australia, and what the best tips are for handling that transition. Being held accountable at a young age by his older brother helped him to stay on the right path. Fear of letting others down was one way of staying on track. Young guys in rugby league should make the most out of the education grants that the game provides. How external pressures can be better managed by athletes. Chatting for 5-10 minutes and showing some vulnerability to teammates can take huge weight off your shoulders. The importance of having a good family and being respectful. Sauna chats and much more.

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David Mead played professional rugby league for 14 years. Spending time with other athletes, coaches and football staff has given him great insight into how the sport is played at a high level. He wants to use insights and stories from these people as well as from his experience to inspire and empower the youth. 

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Delouise has had a different path to NRL than most. Seven years between first grade games and plenty of speed bumps along the way. We speak about what is was like to move countries from Tonga to New Zealand and then from New Zealand to Australia, and what the best tips are for handling that transition. Being held accountable at a young age by his older brother helped him to stay on the right path. Fear of letting others down was one way of staying on track. Young guys in rugby league should make the most out of the education grants that the game provides. How external pressures can be better managed by athletes. Chatting for 5-10 minutes and showing some vulnerability to teammates can take huge weight off your shoulders. The importance of having a good family and being respectful. Sauna chats and much more.
Connect with Delouise and follow him on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delouisehoeter/
About David Mead: 
David Mead played professional rugby league for 14 years. Spending time with other athletes, coaches and football staff has given him great insight into how the sport is played at a high level. He wants to use insights and stories from these people as well as from his experience to inspire and empower the youth. 
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I speak with current and former athletes about what makes them tick, their life stories, the challenges they faced and most importantly how they overcame them to get to where they are now.  Each episode will bring you closer to these peoples stories, offer inspiration and real world tips to become your best.

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