Australian Sports Commission Podcast

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 face, as well as what good support looks like at every level of the game. This episode highlights the importance of creating safe, inclusi...

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 environments where women and girls can thrive in sport. This conversation explores the role male coaches play in shaping positive, supportive ...

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: 

https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating                                    ...

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 resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community                         ...

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 relationship between community coaches and officials.       

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

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 by Dr Sam Elliot) https://open.spotify.com/show/6GoauXLSrWI5KWFHTmJZBB    

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

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: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community                                                                                         https:/...

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.            

References: 

• Chambers, K. L., & Vickers, J. N. (2006). Effects of bandwidth feedback and questioning on the performance of comp...

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 head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community                   ...

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.  

P...

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...