FOR a child at 12 years old to be identified as a future Olympian, bronze medal winner Simon Orchard says that pressure could be "a bit over the top". But he's not disagreeing on youth tournaments playing a critical step in pathways.
As hundreds of primary school athletes from across the state descend on the hockey turf and basketball courts of Newcastle this week, the two-time Olympian is sharing his wisdom with the young athletes on what it takes to chase their dreams, but also not losing sight of being a kid who loves their sport.
