Suzy Walsham’s is a story of the long game in sport. She’s kept coming back and has been competing for almost 40 years. She won her first state cross country title in the under sevens… the start of a running career that’s had many highs — like representing Australia in […]

When should strength training be introduced — and why is it important for kids and developing athletes? In this episode you’ll hear from Nigel Ashley-Jones, currently head of physical performance at the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League, on changing the perception of the role of strength training in […]

Balancing school, sport and having a social life. If you’re #sports parenting student athletes, this is a tricky line to help them tread. That’s why we’ve turned to Hannah Every-Hall for our first episode of 2021. At the start of a new school year, as our #sports kids are finding […]

One of our goals this year is to live more boldly. So, when our daughter’s swimming coach suggested we reach out to Matt Lisle to be a guest on the show — who’s recognised as “The Internet’s Most Followed Baseball & Softball Coach” close to one million followers on social […]

In this episode of SportsParenthood, you’ll hear from Margaret Hemsley, former Australian cyclist, 2002 Commonwealth Games representative, and national road race champion. It’s a candid conversation about her own incredible sporting experience — including a sliding doors moment — lessons competitive sport taught her, and what she’s aiming to teach […]

This is not your usual conversation about volunteering in sport. We’re not going to tell you what you should and shouldn’t be doing. We’re not going to shame you into barbecuing sausages at the next club event, signing up as a coach, or joining a committee.  You already know the […]

Even professional coaches like Andrew McFadden, current assistant coach at the Canberra Raiders, former head coach at the New Zealand Warriors, and 100-game NRL first grade player can be THAT parent. With more than a decade of full-time coaching experience, Andrew shares his philosophy on athletes taking ownership, following what […]

This week’s guest is Gary Howard from the Run Crew in Sydney. He’s a guy known for dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s — and doing the work that needs to be done. He’s still a competitive athlete today — a world’s masters silver medalist in the 800 metres, […]

Music and sports performance. How does music affect athletes? What does the science say? Is music a “type of legal, performance-enhancing drug”? Research has shown listening to music while exercising can reduce an athlete’s rate of perceived effort. What does this mean exactly? Does the tempo have an impact? Why […]