Beyond the Club

Episode 50 - The Science of Fun: What Really Matters to Kids

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. Get involved with Beyond the Club at: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/BeyondtheClubPodcast] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/beyond-the-club-podcast-623288226/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheclubpodcast/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/Beyond_the_Club] Get in touch with us at: * Sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/Sam_ElliottFU] * Ben: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/benhook1] Our supporters: * Sammy D Foundation * Alcohol and Drug Foundation * SA Recreation and Sport * Flinders University * C2M Consulting * SHAPE Research Centre #BeyondTheClub #AthletePerformance #youthsport #youthathlete #communitysport #funinsport #podcast #sportpodcast #clubsport #adultparticipation #participation

Episode 49 - Beyond Muscle Memory: How Athletes Really Learn

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. Get involved with Beyond the Club at: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/BeyondtheClubPodcast] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/beyond-the-club-podcast-623288226/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheclubpodcast/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/Beyond_the_Club] Get in touch with us at: * Sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/Sam_ElliottFU] * Ben: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/benhook1] Our supporters: * Sammy D Foundation * Alcohol and Drug Foundation * SA Recreation and Sport * Flinders University * C2M Consulting * SHAPE Research Centre #BeyondTheClub #AthletePerformance #youthsport #youthathlete #communitysport #funinsport #podcast #sportpodcast #clubsport #adultparticipation #participation

Episode 48 - Unwritten Rules: How Social Norms Shape Sport

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. Get involved with Beyond the Club at: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/BeyondtheClubPodcast] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/beyond-the-club-podcast-623288226/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheclubpodcast/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/Beyond_the_Club] Get in touch with us at: * Sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/Sam_ElliottFU] * Ben: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/benhook1] Our supporters: * Sammy D Foundation * Alcohol and Drug Foundation * SA Recreation and Sport * Flinders University * C2M Consulting * SHAPE Research Centre #BeyondTheClub #AthletePerformance #youthsport #youthathlete #communitysport #funinsport #podcast #sportpodcast #clubsport #adultparticipation #participation

Relived - Talent Identification & Development

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. Get involved with Beyond the Club at: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/BeyondtheClubPodcast] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/beyond-the-club-podcast-623288226/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheclubpodcast/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/Beyond_the_Club] Get in touch with us at: * Sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/Sam_ElliottFU] * Ben: ⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/benhook1] Our supporters: * Sammy D Foundation * Alcohol and Drug Foundation * SA Recreation and Sport * Flinders University * C2M Consulting * SHAPE Research Centre #BeyondTheClub #AthletePerformance #youthsport #youthathlete #communitysport #funinsport #podcast #sportpodcast #clubsport #adultparticipation #participation

Episode 47 - The Next Chapter: Preparing Athletes for Retirement

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 [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 Get involved with Beyond the Club at: * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/BeyondtheClubPodcast] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/beyond-the-club-podcast-623288226/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheclubpodcast/] * ⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/Beyond_the_Club] Get in touch with us at: * Sam: ⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/Sam_ElliottFU] * Ben: ⁠⁠⁠⁠X / Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://x.com/benhook1] Our supporters: * Sammy D Foundation * Alcohol and Drug Foundation * SA Recreation and Sport * Flinders University * C2M Consulting * SHAPE Research Centre #BeyondTheClub #AthletePerformance #youthsport #youthathlete #communitysport #funinsport #podcast #sportpodcast #clubsport #adultparticipation #participation