Cal Bruton, a former professional basketball player and coach, joins Chris Titley on the Scoreboard podcast.

Cal shares his journey from playing basketball as a child to becoming a professional player in the inaugural season of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). He discusses his love for the sport, the challenges he faced, his resilience, and his dedication to helping young players develop their skills.

Cal also talks about the resurgence of basketball in Australia and the importance of setting goals, having a strong work ethic, and maintaining a positive attitude.

Throughout the interview, Cal's passion for the game and his commitment to his family and community are evident.

This week's episode with former Australian Rules football player and coach Paul Roos. Roos discusses his early life and how he got into sports like basketball, tennis, and football.

Roos talks about the importance of resilience in sports and how it teaches valuable life lessons. He reflects on his playing career with Fitzroy and the financial struggles the club faced, which taught him resilience.

Roos also shares his experience playing in the 1996 AFL Grand Final with the Sydney Swans and the significance of their 2005 premiership win in establishing the AFL as a truly national sport.

He provides insights into his coaching philosophy, goal-setting approach, and the transition from playing to coaching. Roos emphasises the similarities between creating high-performing teams in sports and the corporate world through his current leadership company.

Throughout the interview, he highlights the value of enjoyment, practicing fundamentals, and leaving a positive legacy in sports.

This interview is with Kirk Reynoldson, a former professional rugby league player who played 130 NRL games for three different clubs - Newcastle, St George, and Melbourne Storm.

The interview covers Kirk's journey from a young boy in rural Queensland dreaming of playing in the NRL, to the challenges he faced in making it as a professional athlete, his experiences playing for different clubs, and his transition into life after retirement.

Kirk discusses the importance of resilience, dealing with failure, and finding passion in both sports and business ventures.

He also shares insights into parenting and the value of allowing children to experience competition and learn from setbacks. Additionally, Kirk talks about his current role as the co-founder of a tech startup called Eggy, which aims to help people organise their lives, and his family's adventurous road trip across the United States.

Chris Titley sits down with former Australian test cricketer Nathan Hauritz, discussing his journey from childhood dreams of playing for Australia to the realities of professional cricket.

He shares insights into his debut test match, the challenges he faced with technique and consistency, the highs and lows of selection, and his eventual retirement.

Hauritz reflects on the support system around him, the impact of media scrutiny, and his transition to life after cricket, including his current role in corporate advisory. The interview delves into the mental and emotional aspects of being a professional athlete, highlighting the importance of resilience, confidence, and enjoying the journey.

In the first episode of Scoreboard - Spencer Jones, a rookie player for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA chats to Chris Titley.

The interview covers various topics related to Spencer's journey to the NBA, including his early interest in basketball, the challenges he faced, the support system that helped him, his college career and records, his approach to the game, his thoughts on success, his plans for life after basketball, and his financial management.

Spencer also discusses his experiences so far with the Nuggets, his routine, and his personality traits.