Beyond The Hustle Aotearoa
Beyond The Hustle is hosted by Anton Matthews of Hustle Group, a whānau business based in Ōtautahi / Christchurch NZ.
Each episode is a real, honest kōrero (conversation) with people from the community who are doing cool things in life and business. We talk about whānau, personal growth, culture, hauora, and everything in between – sharing the wins, the challenges, and the lessons that come with living a values-driven life. If you're into good chats with good people, you're in the right place.
Beyond The Hustle Aotearoa
From Plumber to Olympic Coach - Todd Mason’s Story
You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/yoi-cz8Z10k
In this episode of Beyond the Hustle, I sit down with Todd Mason - Director and Head Coach of Kings Swim School, long-time friend of our Hustle whānau, and one of Aotearoa’s most respected swim coaches.
We dive into Todd’s early days growing up in Tawa, his unlikely detour into plumbing, and how a freak injury reignited his passion for swimming. Todd shares the highs and lows of coaching world-class athletes - and the mindset it takes to be in the top 1%.
But it’s not just about elite performance. Todd opens up about the heartbreaking reality of drowning statistics in Aotearoa, the importance of early swimming education, and the legacy he hopes to leave - not just through his swimmers, but through the generations of tamariki he's helped keep safer in the water.
We kōrero about perseverance, confidence versus arrogance, the role of whānau in youth sport, and why the best athletes aren’t always the most naturally talented.
If you're a parent, a coach, or anyone who cares about young people reaching their full potential, this episode is packed with insight and real talk.
Ngā kaupapa:
- What separates Olympians from the rest
- The silent epidemic of drowning in NZ
- Why sport is the ultimate life teacher
- How to support your tamariki without overstepping
- Lessons learned from Roger Federer and Michael Phelps!
Todd’s story is one of service, hustle, and heart - and I’m grateful he shared it with us.
Check out Todd's business here: https://www.swimkings.co.nz/
Learn more about our kaupapa here: https://www.hustlegroup.co.nz/
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