Australian Sports Commission Podcast

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 between officiating children and officiating adults? Afterall, the rules are the rules…’  For more resources head to the ASC Community Coaching & Officiating website:   https://www.ausport.gov.au/officiating                                       https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community                Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]   This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).  

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 coaching environment.       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 [email protected] 

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

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 women and girls. Their stories show how seeing people like you in sport can open doors and change what feels possible. To support coaches and officials working with women and girls in community sport, the Australian Sports Commission is developing a series of resources to support coaches to enhance their practice. Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating Women and Girls, visit the website here – https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community/education/coaching-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 face, as well as what good support looks like at every level of the game. This episode highlights the importance of creating safe, inclusive environments for officials to succeed. To support coaches and officials working with women and girls in community sport, the Australian Sports Commission is developing a series of resources to support coaches to enhance their practice. Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating Women and Girls, visit the website here – https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community/education/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 environments where women and girls can thrive in sport. This conversation explores the role male coaches play in shaping positive, supportive sporting experiences. To support coaches and officials working with women and girls in community sport, the Australian Sports Commission is developing a series of resources to support coaches to enhance their practice. Want to learn more about Coaching and Officiating Women and Girls, visit the website here – https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community/education/coaching-women-and-girls

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                                                                                  https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community                                                                                          Want to get in touch or suggest a topic for future episodes? Email us at [email protected]  This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer). 

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

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://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 [email protected]  This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer). 

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 & 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 [email protected]  This podcast was edited and produced by Pariya Taherzadeh (Sound designer and mixer).