#150 - Georgia Elwiss | Training alongside Men, the Comparison Trap and Women's Cricket Future

Mar 21, 2023

01:03:38

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Georgia Elwiss is an English cricketer who currently plays for Sussex, Southern Vipers, Welsh Fire and England. Born in Wolverhampton, Georgia is a seam-bowling all-rounder and was a member of the winning women's team at the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup held in England.

In today's episode, Lewis and Georgia discuss what it's like training alongside men, how to avoid the comparison trap, and the future of UK women's cricket.

[00:00] Introduction

[04:00] When Georgia Started Training Alongside Men

[08:20] How Training Alongside Men Influenced Georgia's Development

[12:23] The Moment Georgia Knew She Wanted to Go Pro

[14:10] Building a Career in Professional Cricket

[18:41] Setting and Maintaining High Standards

[20:30] Parent's Role in Georgia's Success

[24:30] The Best Way to Coach Pro Athletes

[29:21] Current and Past States of England Women's Cricket

[34:21] Georgia's Transition from Semi-pro to Pro

[39:30] Overcoming Tough Times

[44:41] Why Comparison is a Waste of Energy