Explore the journey of Cayla George's basketball career in the first episode of a four-part series, as she vies for a spot on the Australian Opals team for her third Olympic appearance in Paris.
Cayla George
Episode 1
Episode one brings to life Cayla's vivid memories of Cairns and Adelaide, where her love for basketball first began. Through intimate interviews and heartfelt narratives, Cayla opens up about the significant moments and mentors that propelled her from the concrete courts of Mount Barker Recreation Centre to her ascent into the ranks of the Australian Opals. With personal reflections and candid discussions, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the life of an elite athlete.
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Episode 2
Episode 2 features Cayla reflecting on her recent season in Taiwan playing in the WSBL. Accompanied by her family, Cayla became an important piece in her teams championship push. Hear about her experiences, including playing basketball internationally, travelling with her family, and surviving earthquakes.
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Episode 3
In episode 3 we spend a day with Cayla, following her as she records a podcast with 2 Doting Dads, before heading to the gym. Cayla also details her experiences playing different roles for different teams, and the mindset that has driven her to success.
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Episode 4
Episode 4, Cayla opens up on the difficulties she faced, and that many athletes face, when attempting to start a family. This honest and open discussion touches on the highs and lows of Cayla's journey to motherhood.
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Episode 5
Episode 4, Cayla introduces us to her daughter, Pearl, and shares the special story about how she came into Cayla's life. This beautiful story of culture, tradition and family is told directly from Cayla's perspective, as she shares her unique journey to motherhood, and the incredible experience of welcoming Pearl into the world.
Episode 6
In our final episode, Cayla identifies her Olympic goals, and what is driving her to success on the worlds biggest stage. To close our series, Cayla then cast an eye to the future, and let's us in on her plans for basketball, family and life.
