Sports Community Podcasting

Steve is joined by Michael Peacock, from Heidelberg Football Netball Club's football program. Michael discusses their women's and girl's football teams, gender equity in their club and in their committee, and how the small changes to club culture have brought about massive success in a rapid period of time. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…netball-club/

Steve is joined by Spiro Espositos, secretary of the Maidstone Tennis Club. Spiro was part of the delivery of Tennis Australia’s Get Your Racquet On campaign, prior to the interruption of COVID19. The Get Your Racquet On campaign was designed to bring people back to the sport of tennis by encouraging them to book an Open Court Session, a social activity that just happens to involve… tennis! For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…-tennis-club/

Steve is joined by Fiona Walker, president and junior coordinator of the Riddells Creek Tennis Club. Riddells Creek introduced the Tennis 4 Teens program prior to the interruption of COVID, and Fiona has some wonderful insights to share on the benefits of Doing Sport Differently. The conversation centres around the importance of creating a FUN experience for teens in a bid to attract and retain adolescent participants. Tennis 4 Teens is a program - designed by teens, for teens - that encourages youths between the ages of 12 and 17 to be active in a social environment. The program is a non-competitive, stress-free, fun and social program, that offers participants activities both on and off court. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…-tennis-club/

Steve is joined by Felicity and Josh from Leisure Networks, who are both involved in the Power2Pedal program. Power2Pedal was created as a direct response to a survey circulated by Cycling Victoria - in which families expressed a desire for their children to have more opportunities to learn how to ride, get out into the community, socialise with people and be physically active. Leisure Networks listened to that feedback and co-designed a brilliant program to help overcome the specific barriers of children and teens living with autism. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…edal-program/

Steve is joined by Marion Butler who helped start the 'Girls At Bat' program in conjunction with members from the Alfredton Baseball Club. This program was a huge success at getting more girls and women involved in Baseball. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-marion-butler-alfredton-baseball-club-girls-at-bat

Steve is joined by Helen Dorning from Dragons Abreast, an international breast cancer awareness DragonBoat organisation! Dragons Abreast have helped increased female participation in this sport, as well as raising awareness about breast cancer. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…ast-ballarat/

Steve is joined by Denis Day and Anthony Wilson from Point Lonsdale Tennis Club, who implemented the Tennis 4 Teens program. We discuss the benefits of this program, how easy it was to implement, how well it engaged younger members, and why other Tennis clubs should partake! For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-denis-day-and-anthony-wilson-tennis-4-teens-at-point-lonsdale-tennis-club/

Steve is joined by Dr Karen Block from the University of Melbourne and Naz Asim from the Northern Badminton Club to talk about the "Count Me In" research project which explored the best ways to overcome the barriers to sports participation for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-naz-asim-and-dr-karen-block-northern-badminton-club-and-the-university-of-melbourne/

Steve is joined by Lynda Madams from the Melbourne Frontrunners. This international LGBTQIA+ walking/running organisation empowers and encourages anyone to get involved in any capacity, whether it's for a social walk, or a competitive run! For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…frontrunners/

Steve is joined by Ryan Storr from Proud2Play and Deborah Jones from Archery Victoria and Hamilton Archers. Proud2Play in partnership with South West Sport and supported by VicHealth, have developed e-learning resources to empower sports clubs to better support LGBTI+ inclusion. Deborah Jones was involved with the early phase of testing for the Proud2Play resources from a club and peak body perspective, and has invaluable first-hand implementation experience. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…ery-victoria/

Steve is joined by Craig from the Port Melbourne Bowling Club to discuss the Bowls and Bubs program. This program aims to engage young parents in the sport by creating and fostering a family-friendly environment, and host events for the kids as well! For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-craig-morris-port-melbourne-bowling-club/

Steve is joined by Miranda Wilson from the Leongatha Gymnastics Club, who shares how their club modified their programs to create a range of all abilities programs. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-miranda-wilson-leongatha-gymnastics-club/

Steve is joined by Ryan Evans, President of the Boisdale/Briagolong Football Netball Club, and Michelle Harris, Senior Sports Consultant at Gippsport, to talk about how this amazing club not only started a womens football team, but how they ensured the new team was genuinely included in the club as equals from the beginning. This is a wonderful example of how a club can successfully introduce a whole new group of participants into their club, and what it means to be truly inclusive. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-ryan-evans-and-michelle-harris-boisdale-briagolong-football-netball-club/

Steve is joined by Richelle Olsen from ‘Escaping Your Comfort Zone’ who will discuss how she created a body positive environment to help women and non-binary people to step outside their comfort zone and explore the outdoors. The program supports and nurtures women and non-binary folks to be the best version of themselves! For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-richelle-olsen-escaping-your-comfort-zone/

Steve is joined by Diamond Valley Roller Derby Club secretary, Steph "Cruncheva" and Samantha "Hellz Yeah!" to explore how this unique sport creates such a strong community and introduces participants so effectively, many of whom often have never roller skated previously. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-hellz-yeah-and-cruncheva-diamond-valley-roller-derby-club/

Steve is joined by Shasta O'Loughlin from the 13th Beach Boardriders to talk about how the club has created more surfing opportunities for women in their community. A great conversation that proves that just because a group aren't participating, it doesn't mean they don't want to. Shasta talks about how they made surfing accessible and possible for all women, and how they overcame the fears of many that the surf is an intimidating and scary place. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-shasta-oloughlin-13th-beach-boardriders/

Steve is joined by Kate Haberfield from the Warrnambool Triathlon Club to discuss how their club introduced the 'Couch to Coast' programs for all-abilities, and women's only non-competitive triathlon. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-kate-haberfield-warrnambool-triathlon-club/

Steve is joined by Dr Rochelle Eime to discuss the massive increase in demand for social sport and what this means for our community sports clubs. In this discussion we will look at how clubs retain their current members and how they may need to change to attract future members. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-dr-rochelle-eime-federation-and-victoria-universities/

Steve is joined by Chris Wall from the Frankston Stingrays Hockey Club, who shares how he introduced two socially modified hockey programs to engage both active and less-active participants. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-chris-wall-frankston-stingrays-hockey-club/

Steve is joined by Dr. Erica Randle, Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University, who will share the stories and research behind the “Doing Sport Differently” principles. Dr. Randle’s research was a key driver of the development of the six principles of doing sport differently and this episode will explore how clubs and sports can use these principles to engage with people not currently participating in sport. For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-dr-erica-randle-centre-for-sport-and-social-impact-la-trobe-university/