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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