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The Australian Sports Commission Podcast Hub is where you can hear from the people who shape Australian sport, from our Olympians and Paralympians to coaches, officials, and volunteers at all levels. Follow and share with your friends and family and learn more at ausport.gov.au

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The Australian Sports Commission Podcast Hub is where you can hear from the people who shape Australian sport, from our Olympians and Paralympians to coaches, officials, and volunteers at all levels. Follow and share with your friends and family and learn more at ausport.gov.au

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Episodes
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Coaching and Officiating: What is effective questioning?

7/15/2025
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: Effects of Bandwidth Feedback and Questioning on the Performance of Competitive Swimmers in: The Sport Psychologist Volume 20 Issue 2 (2006) For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).

Duration:00:36:25

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Coaching and Officiating: What is effective feedback?

7/8/2025
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 https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).

Duration:00:43:34

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Coaching and Officiating: Becoming a more effective coach

7/1/2025
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. For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).

Duration:00:36:47

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Coaching and Officiating: What makes for an effective training session? Part 2

6/24/2025
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: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17408989.2020.1752648 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17479541241240853 For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).

Duration:00:27:20

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Coaching and Officiating: What makes for an effective training session? Part 1

6/17/2025
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: https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/wspaj/28/1/article-p34.xml For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer)

Duration:00:37:14

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Beyond the Games (series 2) - Next Steps for Para-athletes: Employment, career and retirement

2/18/2025
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: Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network. If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.

Duration:00:49:27

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Beyond the Games (series 2) - Next steps for Para-athletes: Transferring to another sport

2/18/2025
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: Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network. If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.

Duration:00:58:29

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Beyond the Games (series 2) - Next steps for Para-athletes: Continuing to compete

2/18/2025

Duration:00:47:38

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Beyond the Games (series 2) - Next steps for Para-athletes: Making decisions after a Games cycle

2/18/2025
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: Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network. If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.

Duration:00:55:05

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Beyond the Games (series 1) - Post-Games path: Making your next move through informed

2/18/2025
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. Presenters: Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network. If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.

Duration:00:31:37

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Beyond the Games (series 1) - Unwinding: Exploring the impacts of detraining

2/18/2025
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: Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network. If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.

Duration:00:47:02

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Beyond the Games (series 1) - Navigating the transition from a Games cycle as an athlete

2/18/2025
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: Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games. Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network. If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.

Duration:00:34:35

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Beyond the Games (series 1) - Recharging and thriving with your emotions post Games cycle

2/18/2025
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: Download Fact sheet: Psychological Strategies for Coping with Change Watch the full webinar on the Beyond the Games webpage: https://www.ais.gov.au/career-and-education/beyond-the-games Support available to help with your decision making: AIS Mental Health Referral Network or the AIS Career Practitioner Referral Network. If you have feedback or questions please email wellbeingandengagement@ausport.gov.au.

Duration:00:29:01

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Coaching and Officiating – Coaching Journey: Lauren Robinson

9/28/2024
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: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community Officiating: https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au

Duration:00:55:53

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Coaching and Officiating – What is a community of practice?

9/11/2024
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. For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: Coaching: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community Officiating: https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au References: AIS summit program gives coaches chance to collaborate: https://www.ais.gov.au/media_centre/news/ais-summit-program-gives-coaches-chance-to-collaborate

Duration:00:38:37

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Coaching and Officiating – Coaching children vs. coaching adults: Does a coach need to change? (Part 2)

8/28/2024
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. For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website: Coaching: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community Officiating: https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au

Duration:00:42:39

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Coaching and Officiating – Coaching children vs. coaching adults: Does a coach need to change? (Part 1)

8/14/2024
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 & Officiating website: Coaching: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community Officiating: https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au References: FTEM Framework: https://www.ais.gov.au/ftem

Duration:00:42:18

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Coaching and Officiating – Cheryl Jenkins - How you officiate

8/7/2024
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 Officiating Essential Skills course which is built on a foundation of the modern approach to officiating. The course and this podcast recognise the positive impacts officials can have in facilitating quality, safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environments for all participants. Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating? Visit the ASC Community Coaching and Officiating website. Community Coaching - https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community Officiating - https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au

Duration:00:24:11

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Coaching and Officiating – What is participant-centred coaching?

7/31/2024
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: Coaching: https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community Officiating: https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au References: Athlete Centred Coaching is not ""Let the players make all the decisions"" https://learningthroughsport.blogspot.com/2018/08/athlete-centred-coaching-is-not-let.html Athlete-Centred Coaching: Developing inspired and inspiring people (Kidman, 2005) https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Athlete_centred_Coaching.html?id=jHyZnDoVgs8C&redir_esc=y

Duration:00:39:17

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Coaching and Officiating – Kay Robinson – How you improve

7/24/2024
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 course which is built on a foundation of the modern approach. The course and this podcast recognise the importance of officials understanding themselves, reflecting and continuously improving to create positive environments for sport participants. Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating? Visit the ASC Community Coaching and Officiating website. Community Coaching - https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community Officiating - https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating Want to get in touch? Email us at coach_and_officiating@ausport.gov.au

Duration:00:32:32