This week, hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook will be joined by Dr Sarah Crossman to explore mental health and wellbeing in sporting communities across the Northern Territory.

This episode explores at the unique role sporting clubs play in regional and remote communities, and the opportunities and challenges facing sports clubs in the NT.

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Hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are joined by Dr Ashley Montero to explore one of the most significant, yet often overlooked, transitions in sport - retirement. Drawing on some of Dr Montero's research with former female gymnasts, this episode examines how leaving competitive sport can influence identity, sleep, and overall wellbeing; and why athletes need support beyond their sporting careers.

This episode will have valuable insights into creating sporting environments that prepare athletes not only for success in competition, but also for healthy transitions beyond sport.

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Hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are back to explore how sporting clubs can engage with and onboard parents at the beginning of a new season. From personalised communication and relationship-building to recognition and belonging, the episode highlights how clubs can move beyond surface-level interactions and start viewing parents as valued partners in youth sport.

Whether you're a coach, volunteer, committee member, parent, or sport administrator, this episode offers practical insights into building stronger club cultures, improving parent engagement, and creating environments where families feel welcomed from day one.

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Timestamps:

(00:00)-(04:45) Introduction

(04:46)-(07:28) Club of the Day: North Eagles Lacrosse Club

(07:29)-(14:24) Personalising the onboarding experience

(14:25)-(15:05) Good Sports Ad

(15:06)-(26:18) Importance of early and meaningful parent interactions

(26:19)-(26:49) Sammy D Foundation Ad

(26:50)-(32:20) Fast Four

(32:21)-(33:46) Outro

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Hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are kicking things off with a powerful conversation about mental health and wellbeing of elite male youth footballers during their AFL draft year. 

This episode explores key findings from the study 'Mental health and wellbeing of elite male youth Australian footballers on the road to the AFL draft', including the important role of sleep, self-compassion, and social support in the wellbeing of young athletes pursuing the AFL dream.

Timestamps:

(00:00)-(02:40) Introduction

(02:41)-(04:50) Club of the Day: Glenelg District Cricket Club

(04:51)-(20:55) Mental wellbeing around the AFL draft year

(20:56)-(21:37) Good Sports Ad

(21:38)-(30:50) Changes in sleep, self-compassion, and social support in sport

(30:51)-(31:23) Sammy D Foundation Ad

(31:24)-(38:10) Fast Four

(38:11)-(39:15) Outro

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What keeps kids coming back to sport? This week, hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook breakdown some of the 120 Determinants of Fun (FUN MAPS) as developed by Dr Amanda Visek - one of the world’s leading researchers in youth sport motivation and psychology. Dr Visek's FUN MAPS identify the key elements that make sport enjoyable for young athletes.

This episode is essential listening for parents, coaches, athletes and community sporting clubs who want to move beyond simply running sessions, and instead intentionally design environments where young people feel confident, connected and excited to participate.

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This week on Beyond the Club, hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are joined by Dr Maarten Immink from Flinders University to explore modern approaches to learning and cognition in sport. From moving beyond long-held ideas like muscle memory and the '10,000-Hour Rule', to exploring training that builds adaptability, we unpack the science of how skills are developed, refined, and transferred into real performance. Whether you’re a coach, parent, or club leader, this episode will challenge old assumptions and give you practical insights into how athletes learn best.

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Hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are joined by Dr Alyson Crozier for a deep dive into one of the most powerful, but unwritten forces shaping community sport: social norms. From the unwritten rules that guide behaviour, to the subtle expectations that influence sport participation, social norms quietly define the culture and everyday experiences within our clubs.

If you're a coach, committee member, volunteer, parent, or club leader, this conversation offers practical insights that can help strengthen your environment and support positive change.

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We are taking things back with our Beyond the Club RELIVED series, where we revisit some of the most impactful conversations from our archive. In this episode, we dive back into 'Episode 25 - Self-Compassion & Well-being'.

In this episode of Beyond the Club, hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook sit down with Dr Kym Williams from Flinders University for a deep dive into talent identification and development in team sports. From understanding the power of fundamental movement, to unpacking how and why we test athletes for growth, this episode is packed with insights for coaches, parents, and anyone helping young players reach their potential.

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Hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook sit down with A/Prof Deb Agnew from Flinders University to explore the complex transition into retirement, and the crucial role that coaches, clubs, and families play along the way.

From the identity challenges of retirement to the unseen emotional labour with support networks, this conversation will shed light on the human side of athlete transitions.

Deb's paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/16138171.2025.2475655

Timestamps:

(00:00)-(02:59) Introduction

(03:00)-(05:10) Club of the Day: Burnside Rugby Club

(05:11)-(10:22) Samalysis: Managing Grand Final Losses

(10:23)-(10:57) Sammy D Ad

(10:58)-(20:09) Athlete Transitions into Retirement

(20:10)-(20:50) Good Sports Ad

(20:51)-(32:16) Community Clubs Role in Retirement

(32:17)-(32:48) Flinders Sports Degrees Ad

(32:49)-(41:20) Fast Four

(41:21)-(42:10) Outro

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We are taking things back with our Beyond the Club RELIVED series, where we revisit some of the most impactful conversations from our archive. In this episode, we dive back into 'Episode 25 - Self-Compassion & Well-being'.

We are joined today by Dr Amber Mosewich, Associate Professor from the University of Alberta. In this engaging conversation, Amber, along with Sam Elliott and Ben Hook, explore the profound impact of self-compassion and psychological well-being in elite athlete sports. Tune in for valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions!

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