OSLP - Olympians Sports Leadership Program Podcast
Episodes
Jasmin Strachan: Adapt to Change
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Online Sports Program: A Podcast is back again! Let's get to know Jasmin Strachan, a taekwondo practitioner who competed at the 2000 Summer Olympi...
Mildred Colico: Effort and Inspiration
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the Online Sports Program: A Podcast, we get to know Mildred Cañete Colico OLY. She joined the 1964 Tokyo Olympics as part of the relay....
Miguel Mendoza: Embrace the Olympic Journey
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in the Online Sports Program: A Podcast as we meet Miguel Mendoza, a Filipino swimmer who participated in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympic Gam...
Discipline and Dreams: John Baylon’s Judo Story
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in the the Online Sports Program: A Podcast as we dive into the incredible journey of John Baylon, a Filipino judo icon and Olympian. From his...
The Weight of Gold: Hidilyn Diaz's Journey to Olympic Glory
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are honored to introduce Hidilyn Diaz, the Philippines' first gold medalist. In today's episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast, she shares...
Benjamin McMurray: Giving Your All
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast is featuring Benjamin McMurray OLY. Benji fell in love with judo when he was 11 after starting ...
Ryan Papa: A Strong Start
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Monday, the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast is featuring Raymond Anthony "Ryan" Papa OLY. Ryan fell in love with swimming a...
Marestella Torres-Sunang: the Last Jump
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For today's OSLP podcast, let's meet Marestella Torres-Sunang OLY. Marestella is a three-time Olympian long jumper. Her personal best jump is ...
Ed Lasquete: Grassroots to Elite
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the OSLP Podcast, Edward Lasquete was a pole vaulterwho competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. He shares his Olympic journ...
Roberto Cruz: One Medal at a Time
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Roberto "Kitoy" Cruz, the Philippines' most bemedalled Taekwondo jin. In today's episode of the Online Sports Program: A...
Benjamin Tolentino: Defeat Yourself
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Tolentino arrrives in today's episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast. A member of the Junior National Team in Volleyball, he was...
Hector Begeo: Expose Yourself to Greatness
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now on the Online Sports Leadership Program podcast: Hector Begeo. He talks about the importance of exposure to international events and training in y...
Toni Leviste: A Silver that Felt Like Gold
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Toni Leviste OLY comes on the Online Sports Leadership Program podcast today! The equestrienne participated in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Aus...
Jairulla Jaitulla: Always Yearning to Swim
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this Monday's OSLP Podcast, Jairulla Jaitulla OLY, a Sama from Basilan, who swam in the 1972 Munich Olympics. Twelve years later, he came back for ...
Christine Jacob: Keep Swimming
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast features Christine Jacob-Sandejas OLY. In 1983, Christine won the gold in the Southeas...
Adeline Dumapong: Be Our Ally
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adeline Dumapong PLY graces today's episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program podcast. The female powerlifter won bronze at the 2000 Summer Para...
Onyok Velasco: Success through Discipline
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program podcast, Mansueto "Onyok" Velasco talks about his training and experiences for the Olympics...
Guy Concepcion: Champions are Inevitable
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast, let's get to know Rene "Guy" Concepcion! He competed in four events at the 1988 Su...
Henry Dagmil: The Struggles of a Filipino Olympian
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Henry Dagmil in today's episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast. A SEA Games long jump record-holder, Henry joined the 2008 Beijin...
Miguel Molina: Overcoming Stressors
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the first episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast in 2023, we'll introduce you to know Miguel Molina. Miguel competed in the su...
Arianne Cerdeña: The Mental Game
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For the OSLP podcasts Christmas episode, let's get to know Arianne Cerdeña. Arianne is a bowler who won the Philippines first Olympic gold medal duri...
Bea Lucero: Gymnast to Taekwondo-Jin
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bea Lucero-Lhuillier is featured in this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast. She first trained as a gymnast when she was six y...
Stephen Fernandez: A Dream of a Lifetime
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast, let's welcome Stephen Fernandez. Stephen is taekwondo jin who won a bronze medal in the 19...
Ricardo Fortaleza: A Family's Support
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Ricardo Fortaleza in today's episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast. From a large Filipino family living a stone's throw away fro...
Roel Velasco: A Rural Athlete's Journey to the Olympics
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast, we are introduced to Roel Velasco. A light flyweight boxer, Roel won the bronze in the ...
Ral Rosario: Creating a Culture of Sharing
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gerardo “Ral” Rosario was two-time Olympian swimmer and Philippine Sports Hall of Fame. He competed in the Summer Olympics in 1972 at München, We...
Rey Fortaleza: Three Keys to Success
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What are the three keys to success in sports? Rey Fortaleza grew up in a boxing family. At 16, he captured the flyweight title in the National Youth A...
Weena Lim: The First Filipina Badminton Player at the Olympics
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to be a good athlete and coach? In this episode of the Online Sports Program: A Podcast, we meet Amparo "Weena" Lim. She was the first badminton p...
Walter Torres: A Rosary on My Left and A Foil on My Right
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walter "Wawit" Torres is featured in this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast. Walter competed in the men’s individual foil e...
Lydia de Vega: Asia's Fastest Woman
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The OSLP podcast mourns the loss of Lydia de Vega OLY. As Asia's fastest woman in the 80s, she was an inspiration to a generation of Filipinos. She wo...
Mary Joy Tabal: Life is a Marathon
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast, we are joined by Mary Joy Tabal. Mary Joy is the first Philippine marathon runner in the Oly...
Jethro Dionisio: The Fastest Steel Shooter Alive
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Even in an individual sport like shooting, you can't do it alone. In this episode, we'll get to know Coach Jethro "The Jet" Dionisio, who represented ...
Akiko Thomson: An Athlete's Journey
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Akiko Thomson-Guevara is the most accomplished Filipina swimmer in the Southeast Asian Games. She was born in Washington, DC, although her famil...
John Torres: To the Olympics on Unfurled Sails
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast, let's get to know John Torres. John represented the Philippines at the 1992 Barcel...
Jenny Guerrero: To Strive to be an Olympian and a Coach
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAKE OR BREAK: Strive Not Just to Be an Olympian but Also a Coach This Monday on the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast, Jenny Guerrero shari...
Jasmine Alkhaldi: From Child's Dream to Reality
29 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine Alkhaldi appears in this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast. Jasmine represented the Philippines during the 2012 and 2...
Freddie Webb: Championing Basketball in Asia
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Freddie Webb in this episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast. Freddie was part of the Philippine national basketball team i...
Eric Buhain: The Sickly Boy Who Grew Into a Olympian
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Monday's episode of the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast, Eric Buhain tells the story of his journey to become an Olympian. Eric pa...
Elma Muros: the Long Jump Queen
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Where does this young girl's drive lead her? Born in Romblon, Elma Muros was the Philippine representative in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angele...
Carlos Brosas: Olympic Swimmer and Olympic Coach
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Brosas, an athlete and a coach, shares his learning techniques and instruments in his chosen field. In this session, he talks about his journey...
Monsour del Rosario: Pioneer Olympic Taekwondo Jin
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Birth of a Legend: The Power of Perseverance In today's episode, the Online Sports Leadership Program: A Podcast features taekwondo jin Monsour...