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Episode #5: Bruno Alves — Discipline, Focus, and Daily Excellence

Welcome to Episode #5 of Season 3 of High Performance with Joe Sprange.

Today, my conversation is with Bruno Alves, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and multiple-time world champion. It’s an inspiring look into his incredible journey - from arriving in Australia in 2011 with very little, to now leading an impressive network of 27 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies.

We go right back to the foundations of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu:
discipline, humility, and a relentless dedication to the craft.

For Bruno, high performance is simple and demanding:
performing above the average, not once, but consistently.

His keys are:

· keep learning

· stay focused on your goals

· have self-discipline

The quote that stayed with me:

“Get comfortable with the uncomfortable.”

In this episode, we explore the mindset required to push beyond your limits, how to stay anchored to long-term goals, and why self-discipline is the engine behind every breakthrough.

I’ve got some great guests coming up soon — more stories, more lessons, and more ways to elevate your own performance. So don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of High Performance with Joe Sprange.

You can connect with Bruno

Website:
https://sjja.com.au/
https://sjjacrowsnest.com.au/about-us/bruno-alves/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/brunoalves_sjja

https://www.instagram.com/sjjacrowsnest/

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Welcome to Episode #4 of Season Three of High Performance with Joe Sprange.

Today, my conversation is with Seve De Campo, one of Australia’s best Olympic cross-country skiers. This is one for the Cross country ski purists! Seve is focused in his approach;

In our chat, he shares what high performance is to him:

· Being the best version of yourself,

· Being self-aware,

· Being open to learning, and

· Being willing to make mistakes along the way.

He credits almost everything he’s achieved to one thing, showing up consistently.

The quote that stuck with me:
“It is most important to make a decision and stick to it.”

If you enjoy conversations about resilience, growth, and the long game, Or you love cross country skiing like I do - this one’s for you.

My next Week’s Guest is Bruno Alves, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and multiple-time world champion. It’s an inspiring conversation about his incredible journey arrived in Australia with very little to now running 27 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies.

Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of High Performance with Joe Sprange.

Connect with Seve
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevedecampo_official/
Strava: https://strava.app.link/dFbncRKTAYb

Seve’s Supporters

· Kästle Ski

· Alpina Sports

· ACT Academy of Sport (ACTAS)

· Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA)

· XTM Performance

· Modd Sports

· Splitkein Racing

· Rulleskia.no

If you’d like to connect you can find him at seve.decampo@gmail.com

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Welcome to Episode #3 of Season 3 of High Performance with Joe Sprange.

Today, my conversation is with Nick Farr-Jones, former Wallabies captain and Rugby World Cup winner. Nick has always been someone I’ve admired for his leadership, humility and composure under pressure.

In our chat, he reflects on the lessons that shaped him, from being left out of the 1st XV at Newington College to lifting the Rugby World Cup with Australia in 1991. His story is a powerful reminder that high performance isn’t a destination, it’s a mindset.

For Nick, the keys are simple but uncompromising:

• Mindset - How good can I be? Never being satisfied
• Discipline - You’re either in it or you’re not
• Consistant Effort - Physical and mental

In this episode, we explore:
• What leadership under pressure really looks like
• How to build trust and connection in a team
• Why the best are never satisfied
• The habits that keep champions grounded

One moment that stuck with me was when I asked Nick what surprised him most about high performance.He said: “How few people achieve it. I know so many great sportspeople who never got close to reaching their potential - 99% of people miss out.”

Nick’s perspective is shaped by both triumph and reflection. After winning Australia’s first Rugby World Cup in 1991, he and the team didn’t settle. They went on to beat the All Blacks and Springboks in 1992.

This episode is a masterclass in leadership and legacy.

Next up: Cross-country skiing has always held a special place in my heart. I was a successful junior racer growing up, a kid who dreamed of the Olympics, so the next conversation feels personal. I sit down with Seve de Campo, one of Australia’s top cross-country skiers, to talk about resilience, identity and what it takes to keep pushing forward when no one’s watching.

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Connect with Nick Farr-Jones:
🔗 LinkedIn
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