Sport Australia Podcast

Coaching and Officiating - Brad Donald

This week, we hear from Jillaroos Head Coach, Brad Donald. Brad takes us through the development of Women’s Rugby League teams and the important role female coaching staff have to play in the game and its development. We also take a look at the diversity of women’s playing skills in sport, often developing from playing exposure across multiple sports at a community level. 

For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#brad_donald

Coaching and Officiating - Carrie Graf

In this episode of the Coaching and Officiating podcast series, we welcome former Australian Basketball Coach, Carrie Graf. Carrie takes us through how she adapts her coaching styles to different athletes at both the community and elite level and how a one size fits all approach does not work in coaching. We also explore how coaches and officials work hand in hand and how important both are for the sport ecosystem.  

For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#carrie_graf 

Coaching and Officiating - Amy Perrett

On this week's Coaching and Officiating Podcast, we interview professional Rugby Union Referee Amy Perrett, who made history by becoming the first female to referee a Super Rugby game. Amy takes us through how she manages the pressure of being a professional Referee and her process of making decisions during games, reviewing games post-match and how she learns from her mistakes. 

For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#amy_perrett

Coaching and Officiating - Sharon Hannan

On this episode of the Sport Australia Podcast coaching and officiating series, Australian sprints and hurdles athletics coach and former coach of Olympic gold medalist Sally Pearson, Sharon Hannan takes us through her top coaching principles. Sharon has been involved in Athletics since 1982 and describes the wealth of experience she has gained in coaching, and outlines key tactics anyone can bring to the coaching community. We also explore the changes to coaching principles in the last forty years and how best to adapt to new ways of coaching.

For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#sharon_hannan

Coaching and Officiating - Lauren Burns

Sydney 2000 Olympic Taekwondo gold medallist and researcher, Lauren Burns OAM, talks of the dynamic interplay between psychology, performance, relationships and lifestyle when it comes to coaching and knowing when to challenge and stretch elite athletes so they can rise to the challenge of an Olympic Games or winning a gold medal. In this episode Lauren talks of the importance of supportive and respectful environments and how she worked with her coach who pushed her and challenged her physically and mentally in ways she never thought she could grow, and how significant their mutual respect and open dialogue was. 

CONTENT WARNING If you are troubled by any issues raised in this episode, the AIS provides confidential support services to Australian athletes and people in high performance sport. Contact details of AIS Be Heard and the AIS Mental Health Referral Network can be found ais.gov.au

For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#lauren_burns_oam

Coaching and Officiating - Mal Meninga

Rugby league legend, Kangaroos head coach and former Queensland mentor, Mal Meninga, joins this episode of the Sport Australia Podcast coaching and officiating series. He talks about his pathway from grassroots through to playing and coaching rugby league at the highest level. He says selecting players with the right attitude is often more important than pure skill when it comes to creating a winning representative team.   

For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#mal_meninga_am

Coaching and Officiating - Rochelle Eime

Behavioural Epidemiologist Professor Rochelle Eime joins the Coaching and Officiating podcast series in this episode to talk about the importance of fun and inclusive sporting environments for participants and volunteers, regardless of age, gender or skill. She has over 15 years of research experience specifically relating to the sport and recreation sectors relating to both public health and sport management.

For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#professor_rochelle_eime

Coaching and officiating - Mick Byrne

International Rugby Coach and former AFL premiership player Mick Byrne join this episode of the Sport Australia Coaching and Officiating Podcast. He talks of good coaches needing to continually ask questions of players from an under-10s level right through to the elite to ensure understanding. The importance of having fun creates an enjoyable and productive learning environment, allowing players to find things out for themselves and problem solve.

For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#mick_byrne

Coaching and officiating - Claire Polosak

Australian Cricket Umpire Claire Polosak, who became the first female in the world to be part of the officiating team for a male Test, joins the Sport Australia Coaching and Officiating Podcast series. In this Podcast, Claire talks of the importance of not aiming for 100% perfection when officiating but rather focusing on the processes you go through to help you reach your decisions. She also talks of the importance of enjoyment of the game at a Community level. 

For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#claire_polosak

Coaching and Officiating - Louise Sauvage

Louise Sauvage is recognised not just for the extraordinarily successful career as a Paralympic wheelchair racer, but for her pioneering efforts in raising the profile and perception of Paralympic sport and athletes in Australia and all around the world. In this episode of the Sport Australia Coaching and Officiating podcast, she talks about the need for coaches to be able to adapt to meet the needs of their athletes. As the coach of athletes at varying skill levels, ages and physical abilities, she knows every athlete has slightly different needs.

For more information on this series, head to https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series

A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaches_and_officials/podcast-series#louise_sauvage_oam