Sport Australia Podcast
by Sport Australia
The Sport Australia podcast team is here to help boost your sporting experiences. No matter what role you play, we talk participation, coaching, administration, officiating, volunteering and more. From grassroots to grand slams, our trusted experts share tips, tools and real life experiences so you can get results for you and your sport.
Episodes
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Officiating children vs adults – part 1 (an official’s perspective)
In this podcast, we chat with Matthew Skinner - Umpire & Conducts Lead at Queensland Cricket who also has experience as a basketball referee. We discuss the theme of ‘Officiating Children vs. Adults’ and explore the questions of ‘does the approach need to change?’ and ‘is there a difference…
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How to manage different participant behaviours?
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Megan Moss (Owner and Director, Gungahlin Gymnastics) and Dave Reynolds (State Coaching Manager, South Australia National Football League) about how they manage the different behaviours they observe and come across in the community...
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Beginning the officiating journey
In this podcast, we chat with Courtney Pascoe - Para powerlifting international technical official on the theme of ‘Beginning the officiating journey’ - Including where to start, ways to learn, tapping into mentors, giving back to sport and the rewards you can receive in return. For more…
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Coaching and Officiating: Role Models and Representation
Hosted by Annabelle White In this episode, Annabelle White speaks with Jamie Leeson, Paralympic Boccia athlete, and Ambreen Khan, community boxing coach and participant. Together they explore why representation matters in sport and how role models can shape confidence, belonging and ambition for...
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Coaching and Officiating: Officiating Women and Girls
Hosted by Annabelle White Annabelle White is joined by international hockey umpire Minka Wooley and Football Australia Officiating Lead Jacqui Hurford for a conversation about the experiences of women and girls in officiating. They discuss confidence, leadership, and the challenges officials can...
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Coaching and Officiating: Men Coaching Women and Girls
Hosted by Annabelle White In this episode, Annabelle White is joined by Tim Walsh, Head Coach of the Australian women’s rugby program, to talk about what it means to coach women and girls well. Tim shares practical insights on building trust, understanding different experiences, and creating...
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Coaching and Officiating: How To Connect
In this week’s podcast, we chat with retired AFL umpire ‘Razor Ray’ Chamberlain on the theme of ‘how you connect’ - positively impacting sporting environments through effective communication. For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:...
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Coaching and Officiating: What is game-based learning?
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, I speak with Pr Shane Pill (Professor of Education, Flinders University) and Dr Jonathon Leo Ng (Senior Lecturer – Physical Education, Victoria University) about what game-based learning is and how it can be used by community coaches. For more...
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Coaching and Officiating: Insight into the relationship between community coaches and officials
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Brooke Kneebush (Senior Advisor Officiating, Australian Sports Commission), Helen Chamberlain (Internationally accredited women's gymnastics Official) and David Hill (Director and Head Coach of Eclipse Gymnastics) about the…
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Coaching and Officiating: Insight into the relationship between community children's coach and parents
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Dr Sam Elliott (Associate Professor, Flinders University) and Dr Alyson Crozier (Senior Lecturer, University of South Australia) about the relationship between coaches and parents within community sport. Beyond the Club podcast (hosted...
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Coaching and Officiating: Coaching journey - Jess Skinner
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, I speak with Jess Skinner (Indigenous All Stars Women's Head Coach; NRL Indigenous Women's Academy Head Coach; Jillaroos Coach) about her unique coaching journey. For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:...
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Coaching and Officiating: What is effective questioning?
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we again chat with Dr Derek Panchuck (Skill Acquisition Specialist, Elipsys LLC) and Dr Rob Mason (Coach Development Manager, Port Adelaide Football Club) about what questioning is and how it can be used effectively by community coaches.…
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Coaching and Officiating: What is effective feedback?
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Dr Derek Panchuck (Skill Acquisition Specialist, Elipsys LLC) and Dr Rob Mason (Coach Development Manager, Port Adelaide Football Club) about what feedback is and how it can be used effectively by community coaches. For more resources...
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Coaching and Officiating: Becoming a more effective coach
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Dr Edward Hall (Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria University) and Dr Adam Nichol (Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation at Northumbria...
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Coaching and Officiating: What makes for an effective training session? Part 2
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we continue the chat with Dr Alex Lascu (Sport Scientist – Learning Design, Queensland Academy of Sport) and Dr Riki Lindsay (Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, Federation University) about what an effective training session is, what it...
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Coaching and Officiating: What makes for an effective training session? Part 1
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Dr Alex Lascu (Sport Scientist – Learning Design, Queensland Academy of Sport) and Dr Riki Lindsay (Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, Federation University) about what an effective training session is, what it includes, and…
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Beyond the Games (series 2) - Next Steps for Para-athletes: Employment, career and retirement
Hear from Para-athletes who are employed, have retired and in non-traditional employment and the support they have accessed that has helped them on their journey. Athlete Panel Presenters: Emcee: Christie Dawes PLY – Wheelchair racer, commentator, public speaker Victoria (Tori) Pendergast…
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Beyond the Games (series 2) - Next steps for Para-athletes: Transferring to another sport
Have you got more to give as an athlete? This session focuses on talent transfer in Paralympic sport. Talent transfer Paralympians will share their experiences and offer insights on key differences and things to consider when transferring to a new sport. AIS and PA explore what support is…
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Beyond the Games (series 2) - Next steps for Para-athletes: Continuing to compete
In this episode, a Para coach and a Para-athlete will share valuable tips on how they prepared themselves to continue competing after a Games cycle. You will also hear about the High Performance Para Sport Strategy, designed to uplift Para performance heading into the next Games cycle.…
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Beyond the Games (series 2) - Next steps for Para-athletes: Making decisions after a Games cycle
Hear directly from Para-athletes who have navigated the 'what next' options post-Games cycle several times. Whether continuing to compete, transitioning to a new sport, taking a break, retiring, or seeking new employment opportunities, this episode explores key factors influencing these decisions...
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Beyond the Games (series 1) - Making your next move through informed decision-making
This episode empowers athletes to navigate their 'what next' options post the Paris Games, whether that be continuing to compete, transitioning to a new sport, taking a break, retiring or seeking new employment opportunities. It explores key factors influencing these decisions —physical and…
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Beyond the Games (series 1) - Unwinding: Exploring the impacts of detraining
This episode explores the impacts on your mental, emotional and physical health when you stop, reduce or take a break from high performance training after a Games cycle. Hear about the physical and psychological impacts of detraining and discover effective strategies to manage this transition and...
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Beyond the Games (series 1) - Navigating the transition from a Games cycle as an athlete
In this episode, you will have the opportunity to hear firsthand from those who have navigated the emotions from a Games cycle multiple times. Each athlete's story is unique, offering different perspectives on processing emotions during this time. Presenters: Emcee: Laura Hingston - VIS Elite...
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Beyond the Games (series 1) - Recharging and thriving with your emotions post Games cycle
The Games period is a unique and intense experience, often filled with emotional highs and lows. This episode explores effective strategies for managing these emotions, focusing on self-care and providing support to others during this challenging time. Presenters: Emcee: Laura Hingston - VIS…
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Coaching and Officiating – Coaching Journey: Lauren Robinson
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, I speak with Lauren Robisnon (Assistant Coach of the Australian Gliders) and the unique journey she has had in getting to her current coaching role. For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: Coaching:...
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Coaching and Officiating – What is a community of practice?
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Julia Lawrence (Senior Advisor of Coaching, Australian Sports Commission) and Dr Paul Perkins (Associate Professor, University of Canberra and High Performance Coach Developer, Australian Institute of Sport) about what a community of...
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Coaching and Officiating – Coaching children vs. coaching adults: Does a coach need to change? (Part 2)
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we continue the chat with Dr Juanita Weissensteiner (Principal Advisor of Talent Pathways, NSW Office of Sport) and Dr Jonathon Leo Ng (Lecturer of Health, PE and Sport, RMIT University) about why coaches need to recognise the differences between...
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Coaching and Officiating – Coaching children vs. coaching adults: Does a coach need to change? (Part 1)
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Dr Juanita Weissensteiner (Principal Advisor of Talent Pathways, NSW Office of Sport) and Dr Jonathon Leo Ng (Lecturer of Health, PE and Sport, RMIT University) about why coaches need to recognise the differences between adults and...
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Coaching and Officiating – Cheryl Jenkins - How you officiate
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we chat with Australian Open Chief Umpire and Chief Umpire at Tennis Australia Cheryl Jenkins. Cheryl shares her insights and experiences on the theme of How you officiate, including preparing to officiate, decision making and time...
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Coaching and Officiating – What is participant-centred coaching?
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Pr Shane Pill (Professor of Education, Flinders University) and Dr Mitch Hewitt (Nation Youth Programs Manager, Tennis Australia) about what participant-centred coaching is all about and how a community coach can use it in their own...
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Coaching and Officiating – Kay Robinson – How you improve
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we chat with Football Australia National Wellbeing Manager, Refereeing Kay Robinson. Kay shares her insights and experiences on the theme of How you improve, including a modern approach to officiating, continuous learning, reflection,...
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Coaching and Officiating – Surviving the first few weeks of coaching
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Zoe Crosland (Coach of the Under 5s Warnbro Strikers) and Cameron Tradell (Director of Coaching & Officiating, Australian Sports Commission) about what goes on during those first few weeks when you take on your first coaching role and...
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AIS Win Well Podcast: Episode 9 with Amy Lawton and Tatum Stewart
Two members of the Australian Hockeyroos Paris Squad – Amy Lawton and Tatum Stewart - take control of the AIS Win Well Podcast this week, with the pair chatting about everything from their favourite bit of Olympics kit to the team culture that is driving their Paris campaign.
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AIS Win Well Podcast: Episode 8 with Chad Perris & Michael Roeger
It's athletics week on the AIS Win Well Podcast, with sprinter Chad Perris and middle distance runner Michael Roeger sitting down for a chat just weeks out from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Coaching and Officiating - Jacqui Jashari - Who you officiate
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we chat with international and all Australian netball umpire Jacqui Jashari. Jacqui shares her insights and experiences on the theme of Who you officiate, including understanding modern participants, their varied motivations and…
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AIS Win Well Podcast: Episode 7 with Daniel Michel & Jamieson Leeson
No pairing has been as dominant in the Boccia BC3 Pairs as Australia's Daniel Michel and Jamieson Leeson, with the duo racking up an incredible 21 match winning streak last year. Daniel and Jamieson took time out of their Paris-prep to take over this week's episode of the AIS Win Well Podcast.
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AIS Win Well Podcast: Episode 6 with Domonic Bedggood & Maddison Keeney
Domonic Bedggood and Maddison Keeney sat down to record Episode 6 of the AIS Win Well Podcast just days after being named in the Olympic Diving Team for Paris, with the Games to be their first since Rio 2016.
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AIS Win Well Podcast: Episode 5 with Danni Di Toro & Melisssa Tapper
Danni Di Toro and Melissa Tapper are legends not only in table tennis, but in Australian sport, with Danni preparing for an incredible eighth Paralympic Games, while Melissa is preparing to make history yet again by competing in both the Paralympics and Olympic Games in Paris.
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Coaching and Officiating - Menstruation, hormonal contraception and coaching women and girls
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we welcome Noella Green and Dr Brianna Larsen. Noella is a retired rugby union athlete and practicing accredited exercise physiologist and scientist, during her career as an athlete she personally experienced the transition of…
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Coaching and Officiating - Inclusion and Respect in community sport
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we chat with Zoe Avner (She/ Her) and Nicole Mugford (She/ They). Nicole, known as Muggles in the Roller Derby Community, is the diversity and Inclusion officer at Kingston City Rollers. Zoe is a lecturer in sport coaching at Deakin...
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Coaching and Officiating - Body image and coaching women and girls
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series, we chat with Nikki Jeacocke (She/ Her) and Dannie Rowlands (She/ Her). Nikki has worked with a range of athletes from pathways to senior elite across a multitude of both Olympic and professional sports. Danni is Head of prevention at...
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Coaching and Officiating - And no ones going to stop us... Except an ACL
In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series we chat with Kahamhl Cogdon (She/ Her) and Brooke Patterson (She/ Her). Kamahl is an enthusiastic footy player, coach and volunteer who suffered an ACL rupture in 2022. Brooke, physiotherapist, former AFLW athlete and research fellow…
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AIS Win Well Podcast: Episode 4 with Spencer Turrin & Angus Widdicombe
Two of the Australian Men’s Rowing Eight – Spencer Turrin and Angus Widdicombe – take control of the AIS Win Well Podcast in Episode 4 and reveal how they keep it all in perspective while competing on the world’s biggest sporting stage.
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AIS Win Well Podcast: Episode 3 with Olivia Price & Evie Haseldine
London 2012 silver medallist Olivia Price had been retired for five years when a socially distanced walk during the COVID-19 lockdown put her on the path to an Olympic return in Paris with family friend Evie Haseldine.
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AIS Win Well Podcast: Episode 2 with Alyce Wood & Vanessa Low
Despite their different sporting paths – one is a soon to be three-time Olympian kayaker and the other a long-jumper selected for her fourth Paralympics – Alyce Wood and Vanessa Low’s lives outside of sport are incredibly similar – both became mums between the Tokyo and Paris Games.
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AIS Win Well Podcast: Episode 1 with Chris Bond & Ryley Batt
Wheelchair Rugby’s Chris Bond and Ryley Batt chat about the legacy of the world champion Steelers ahead of their fourth and sixth Paralympic Games in Paris.
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AIS Win Well Podcast
Welcome to The Win Well Podcast. This is a podcast where athletes are in control – each episode features two Olympians and Paralympians in conversation, sharing how they win well both in sport and in life. Win Well is Australian sport’s commitment for 2032 and beyond, recognising that wellbeing…
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Coaching and Officiating - Shane Pill
In this week's coaching and officiating podcast, we chat with Shane Pill, an associate professor in Physical Education and Sport from Flinders University. Shane discusses his experience in working as a coach and numerous research projects he has been involved with. A transcript of the episode is...
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Coaching and Officiating - Brad McGee
Brad McGee OAM is an Australian former professional racing cyclist. He started competitive cycling at the age of ten, joined the NSWIS squad by age 14 and further developed under the AIS track cycling program between 1994 and 1999 before competing as a professional for 11 years, including at four...
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Coaching and Officiating - Kate Jacewicz
In this week’s episode we chat with premier Australian Football referee Kate Jacewicz. Kate began refereeing at the age of 13 after her brothers’ team needed one. Since making her way into officiating Kate has refereed at the highest levels including Australia’s W-League, A-League, the FIFA world...
About this show
The Sport Australia podcast team is here to help boost your sporting experiences. No matter what role you play, we talk participation, coaching, administration, officiating, volunteering and more. From grassroots to grand slams, our trusted experts share tips, tools and real life experiences so you can get results for you and your sport.
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