ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Dylan Thomas admits growing up in small-town New Zealand had its challenges. The Hawke’s Bay midfielder talks about moving to Auckland to focus on his hockey, and how he responded when a global pandemic brought international hockey to a grinding halt.
Dylan Thomas is Built for Greatness. Our podcast series is brought to you by Vantage Windows and Doors.
THE EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
1. First hockey memories in Hawke's Bay (0:15)
2. Impact of a key support system (0:45)
3. Overcoming small-town challenges (1:25)
4. Advice for kids on "Tall Poppy Syndrome" (1:55)
5. Making the Vantage Black Sticks for the first time (2:25)
6. Making the move to Auckland (3:30)
7. Juggling Study and Hockey (4:06)
8. Dylan's response to the pandemic and the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics (5:00)
9. Importance of having balance in your life as a professional athlete (6:24)
10. Influence of Shea McAleese (7:18)
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/xGxO6AzArrg
