In this episode, we revisit the story of the Wildcats’ journey.
🔴 Highlights the team’s struggle with low attendance compared to American basketball.
🔴 Mention Perth’s indifference towards basketball and the lack of male role models exacerbated the team’s challenges.
🔴 Discusses the backdrop of a decade-long championship drought.
🔴 Shifts focus on evaluating strengths, adding value, and addressing environmental gaps for problem-solving and rejuvenation.
🔴 Wildcats’ dual purpose: inspire (by filling the need for male role models) and entertain (redefining the basketball viewing experience).
🔴 Aimed at making events about the game and a complete night’s entertainment.
🔴 Facing financial difficulties prompts the question: “How do we change?”
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Basketball was viewed as an ‘American game’ back in 2009, leading to low interest in games.
🔴 Perth is considered a quieter town with limited entertainment options.
🔴 Sports scenes plagued by negative role model behaviour, specifically citing AFL players.
🔴 Acknowledgment that Wildcats couldn’t compete with AFL or Perth Glory.
🔴 Identified the need to solve the team’s over ten-year championship drought.
Nick’s approach emphasises excelling by leveraging our knowledge to create value. Their mission is succinct and powerful, captured in six words:
“To Inspire and Entertain Through Excellence.”
Nick introduces the concept of ‘REPS’: focusing on repetition, incremental sacrifices, and good habits that distinguish us from the competition.
Your Hosts
Saarrah
Mathinthiran
Nick
Marvin
Ella
Barwood
