Episode 3 QMC - Brad Turner - Why We’re Missing Talent in Sport | Coaching, Community & Opportunity

13 Mar

In this episode, Bo de la Cruz sits down with coach and community leader Brad Turner for a powerful conversation about mentorship, community and creating pathways for the next generation.

Brad shares his journey through grassroots sport and the role coaching has played in shaping not just athletes, but young people navigating life beyond the field.

Together, Bo and Brad explore how sport can become a platform for leadership, resilience and life lessons, particularly within Indigenous communities where mentorship and guidance can have lasting impact.

The conversation also highlights an important issue in sport: talent identification and development pathways, especially for young Indigenous women.

Brad discusses how talented athletes can sometimes be missed in traditional systems — whether through playing out of position or simply not being seen by selectors at the right moment.

Bo and Brad explore how initiatives such as talent combines and development programs within community events could help uncover extraordinary athletic potential that might otherwise go unnoticed.

At its core, this episode is about something bigger than sport.

It’s about mentorship, responsibility and the role community leaders play in supporting the next generation.

Because sometimes the most important victories in sport aren’t on the scoreboard — they’re the life lessons passed down along the way.

Topics Covered

• Coaching young athletes and developing life skills
• Leadership and mentorship in community sport
• Indigenous representation in sport
• Talent identification and development pathways
• Creating opportunities for young Indigenous women
• The role of family, culture and community in sport

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