I was another conference this week about increasing participation in #sport. I listened to a lot of theories, saw Academics present research about what their data says, watched the ubiquitous "this is what they do in Scandinavia and we should all do the same" presentation. Some

Dear Parents... Berating and barking at young athletes from the sidelines does not make them tough or prepare them for life. It creates the next generation of poor parents who will berate and bark at others. #TOVO

Switching your child to a winning team does not raise your status as a parent. #TOVO

Want to increase the numbers of kids participating in your #sporting Club? Three steps: 1. Take responsibility for it. National associations are not there to solve all your problems. For one - they don't know your community, your local politics, your local people - only YOU

It is that time of the year again when I get out and do the walk for epilepsy. I would love your support by sponsoring me or even just telling me to get off my lazy butt and walk! 😆 #walkforepilepsy walkforepilepsy.org.au/s/2391/9060/t

How does your sport do on the BBQ test? What's the BBQ test???? It's Saturday evening. A group of parents / carers with kids under ten years of age are having a catch-up - a BBQ - maybe a couple of drinks - just a nice, friendly local community catch up with family friends.

Timeline cleanser: A few months ago I got a message from Dottie Pepper saying she had some bags she would like to donate to our Drive Fore the Future foundation which helps high school golf teams in need. Five bags would have been amazing. Today SPG, INC. donated 60 brand new bags

Babies learn to move alone. Even if we tried to instruct, they can’t understand us. This rendering it impossible to instruct. However they do move. Why? They are motivated to act and carry out a task because they have a very clear goal “Get to mom” “Grab the food” “Find my

⚽️ 60-SECOND COACHING TIP! 🎯 Stop shouting at what's wrong. Start celebrating what's right! Every negative comment kills confidence & creativity. But there's a better way... ❌ "That was awful - stop giving the ball away!" ✅ "Great vision! What could you try differently

I couldn't agree more! It's game-changing when we actively look for those moments to catch players doing things right. That split second when a player's eyes light up after being recognised for good technique or smart decision-making - that's pure coaching gold! Love how you've

🤔 "They're just a kid trying their best..." #SundayShare #SundayShare STOP THE ABUSE: A 15-year-old referee left in tears after adult abuse at a children's football match. This isn't just wrong - it's killing our game. 🛑 Here's a shocking stat: 80% of young refs quit

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Imagine a world where when players arrived at training and they got a choice of two games to play rather than running a lap or waiting for the kit to be released from the bag.

If your session doesn’t look like and feel like the game, what are you actually learning or preparing for?

The Crows are third on the ladder. This is what the club social media admin had to write on Facebook in response to the torrent of abuse levelled at Lachie Murphy after he was named in the team vs Hawthorn. Lots of fans - of all clubs - don't deserve their team's success.

🏆 5 THINGS KIDS REALLY WANT FROM COACHING To feel like they belong To be challenged (just enough) To have fun with friends To be noticed and valued To play!

“You ain’t ever gonna burn my heart out.” Here’s to you, Sam Docherty. #ThankYouDoc

God I hate Carlton supporters.

Need to get the pod back up and running. Who do you want to hear from? I promise I will get recording again soon.