Australian Sports Commission Podcast

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 University) about what it means to be an effective coach and how you can continue to develop into becoming even more effective.      

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 includes, and what a coach can do to make it effective.     

References: 

• Lascu et al. (2021) Evaluating task design for skill developme...

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 what a coach can do to make it effective.     

References: 

• Toward Understanding Youth Athletes’ Fun Priorities: An Investigation of Se...

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 - Martech Manager, Australian Olympic Committee 

• Katie Kelly OAM PLY – Para-triathlon | disability and inclusion ad...

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 available to athletes when transferring and how to navigate this pathway. 

Presenters: 

• Emcee - Tim Matthews - PLY athletics, Paralympics Au...

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. 

Presenters: 

• Emcee: Chris Bond OAM PLY - Captain of the Australian WC Rugby team and AIS Athlete Advisory Committee member 

• Shaun C...

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 and the experience of those having made them. 

Presenters: 

• Emcee: Christie Dawes PLY – Wheelchair racer, commentator, public speake...

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 mental health, career achievements, values, finances, and opportunities — while addressing how to cope with decisions beyond their control.  

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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 support your body as it de-stresses.  

Presenters: 

• Emcee: Chris Bond - OAM PLY, Captain of the Australian WC Rugby team and AIS Ath...

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 Athlete Diver | ASC The Good Village Coordinator, AIS Sport Community Engagement | Journalist | Motivational Speaker. 

• Jem...

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 Elite Athlete Diver | ASC The Good Village Coordinator, AIS Sport Community Engagement | Journalist | Motivational Speaker. 

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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:  

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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 practice is, the impact it can have, and how a community coach or official can use it.                                                     ...

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 adults and children and how to adapt their training to suit their needs and motivations.                                                   ...

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 children and how to adapt their training to suit their needs and motivations.    

For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching &...

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 management, all with a participant centred approach.

How you officiate is one of the modules in the Australian Sports Commission’s Community...

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 environment.                               

For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:  

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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, coping, and thriving.

How you improve is one of the modules in the Australian Sports Commission’s Community Officiating Essential Skills ...

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 how you can navigate this.              

For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:  

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