TITAN’S KEY ROLE
Olympic champion and Executive Director of Gold Coast Academy of Sport glynis@goldsport.com.au TITANS forward Jack Stockwell has taken time out from NRL duties to speak to members of the Gold Coast Academy of Sport rugby league program.
Stockwell, 26, told of his journey through the ranks from a young boy and how he realised his dreams of NRL representation.
In 2012 he was named at prop in the NSW Cup team of the year, while playing for the St George Dragons.
He was released in 2014 to start his 2015 season at the Newcastle Knights. This year, he lined up for the Titans.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the importance of a role model.
How the young learn from older players is so important.
I hope Jack knows how important this meeting was. He has touched the future of his sport.
As an elite performer, you never know who you might influence to chase their dreams. It only takes one moment in time to influence a young athlete’s future.
Well done, Titans, for connecting with the community and the talented youth on the Gold Coast.