Joey Acris & Ollie Olby: Sport Gives Back - Even If You’re Mediocre | The Sports Influence #7

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Welcome back to The Sports Influence - where we explore how sport and coaching shape who we are, both on and off the field.

In this episode, we’re joined by Joey Acris and Ollie Olby, two ex-university rowers who openly embrace the reality of being mediocre athletes - and why that’s not a bad thing. From balancing sport with student life to understanding the long-term value of coaching and club culture, this conversation is full of insight, laughter, and stories every athlete can relate to.

We talk about:

🚣‍♂️ Life as an “average” university athlete - and why it still matters

🏫 How the university sports club model builds connection and community

👊 The lessons sport teaches you that go way beyond performance

🧠 Coaching’s long-term impact on mindset and personal growth

😂 The inside ...