Sport is for Every Body

Episode 11 - Navigating Neurodivergence in Elite Sport with Caragh McMurtry

🎬IN THIS EPISODE🎬 🎙️ About our guest In this episode of 'The Sport is for Everybody' podcast, Michael Woods speaks with Caragh McMurtry, a former Olympic rower and founder of Neurodiverse Sport. 🔎 Highlights Caragh shares her experiences as an autistic athlete, detailing the challenges of misdiagnosis and the lack of inclusivity in high-performance sports environments. She discusses her journey from youth sport to the Olympics and outlines the essential work her organization is doing to foster inclusivity in sports. The conversation also touches on her life as a new mother and offers insightful inclusion tips. The episode encapsulates her advocacy for equity, the importance of lived experience in driving change, and the pressing need for adaptable sports environments. 00:00 Welcome 01:35 Introduction 01:56 Kara's Early Sporting Journey 03:58 Discovering Rowing 07:57 Challenges and Triumphs in Rowing 13:27 Misdiagnosis and Medication 16:53 High Performance Environment Issues 20:54 Starting Neurodiverse Sport 26:55 Understanding Neurodiversity 32:41 Examples of Sensory Sensitivities in Sports 35:33 Personal Struggles and Delegation 38:23 Importance of Lived Experience 53:23 Final Thoughts and Contact Information 🗒️ Full Show Notes Get the full show notes for this episode (including links, resources and transcript) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast/ep11 [https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast/ep10]⁠ 🎧 More ways to watch and listen Find all the ways you can watch and listen at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast] 👍 Follow ISD Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/IncSportDesign⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/IncSportDesign] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/incsportdesign⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/incsportdesign] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/12952451⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/12952451] YouTube: https://youtu.be/Wt_2snMkr30 [https://youtu.be/Wt_2snMkr30]

Episode 10 - Leading inclusion in Surf Life Saving with Sunaina Jaswal

Please Subscribe, Follow, Rate and Share! 🎬IN THIS EPISODE🎬 🎙️ About our guest Sunaina is a 2025 Deakin Young Alumni Award finalist and is a sports management professional focused on expanding opportunities for women, girls, and underrepresented groups. Currently the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager at Surf Lifesaving Queensland. She's also a Worked with Tennis Australia and Tennis Queensland as well. Sunaina moved from India to Australia in 2015 and holds a Masters in Sports Management from Deakin University and a Bachelor in Sociology. Her expertise spans sports development, gender equity and even event management. 🔎 Highlights In this chat, we discuss Sunaina's role as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional in tennis and surf life saving. We explore her journey from India to Australia and highlight the importance of mentors and allies in DEI work. 00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements 00:29 Guest Introduction: Sunaina Jaswal 02:59 Sunaina's Journey to Australia 06:40 Early Career and Transition to DEI 10:35 Challenges and Inspirations in DEI Work 16:37 Role at Surf Lifesaving Queensland 18:49 Developing a DEI Strategy 26:58 Measuring Success in DEI Initiatives 33:32 Engaging Priority Communities 35:26 Challenges in Promoting Inclusion 39:25 Understanding the 'Why' and 'How' of DEI 43:10 Current State of DEI in Australian Sports 49:06 The Importance of Allies and Mentors 55:43 Quickfire Questions and Top Inclusion Tip 58:32 Conclusion and How to Connect 🗒️ Full Show Notes Get the full show notes for this episode (including links, resources and transcript) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast/ep10 [https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast/ep10]⁠ 🎧 More ways to watch and listen Find all the ways you can watch and listen at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast] 👍 Follow ISD Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/IncSportDesign⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/IncSportDesign] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/incsportdesign⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/incsportdesign] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/12952451⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/12952451] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IncSportDesign [https://www.youtube.com/@IncSportDesign]

Episode 09 - Bringing tennis to all with Ryan Redondo

Please Subscribe, Follow, Rate and Share! 🎬IN THIS EPISODE🎬 In this episode I talk with Ryan Redondo to hear about how he has been bringing tennis to diverse communities in San Diego, in the USA. 🎙️ About our guest Ryan Redondo is the CEO of Youth Tennis San Diego and the Barnes Tennis Center. Ryan has spent a career in racket sports, first as an all American tennis player, then as a developer of emerging junior American tennis talent. Ryan is also the tournament director of the WTA San Diego Open, and under Ryan's leadership, the Barnes Tennis Center is helping to educate and train future generations of American tennis talent from diverse backgrounds. 🔎 Highlights In this chat, we talk about Ryan's lifelong love of tennis and how through his work he is creating opportunities for diverse communities to get involved in tennis through low and no cost programs, community outreach, and opening up pathways in the sport for thousands of kids from diverse backgrounds. We also talk about the influence of his cultural background on the work that he's doing. And we touch on the importance of leadership for inclusion to happen. 00:00 Intro 03:11 Ryan's background 09:28 About YTSD and BTC 12:28 What programs are on offer? 17:31 Dealing with diversity 22:44 Building capacity of coaches 26:03 Wheelchair programs 29:39 Impact of scholarships 33:35 Inclusive leadership 36:57 Encountering resistance 45:10 Quickfire questions 50:30 Ryan's top inclusion tip 53:44 Wrap up 🗒️ Full Show Notes Get the full show notes for this episode (including links, resources and transcript) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast/ep09 [https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast/ep09]⁠ 🎧 More ways to watch and listen Find all the ways you can watch and listen at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast] 👍 Follow ISD Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/IncSportDesign⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/IncSportDesign]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/incsportdesign⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/incsportdesign]  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/12952451⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/12952451] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IncSportDesign [https://www.youtube.com/@IncSportDesign]

Levelling the Deck - Ep01 Gender Equity in Swim Coaching

The Levelling the Deck Podcast aims to promote inclusivity and equity in the world of swim coaching and teaching. In this episode, our host Michael Woods leads a discussion on inclusion and equity for women in swim coaching. Our guests Joanne Love, Janelle Pallister, Marty Roberts, and Ash Delaney share their experiences and insights on the challenges faced by women in the swim coaching industry. Some of the topics covered in the episode include: * The current landscape for women in sport and swimming coaching * The barriers and biases faced by women in the coaching profession * Strategies for creating a more equitable and inclusive coaching environment * The role of men in advancing gender equity in swimming Key takeaways: 1. Self-esteem plays a significant role in the advancement of women coaches. Those with strong self-esteem tend to progress, while those with low self-esteem often struggle to move up the ranks. 2. Opportunities and biases also impact the advancement of women coaches. Some women face barriers in terms of employment opportunities and recognition, while biases and stereotypes can limit their growth. 3. Men have a crucial role to play in advancing gender equity in the swimming sector. They can listen, challenge biases, create space for women's voices, and collaborate with women coaches to create a more inclusive and equitable environment. About our guests: * Joanne Love: Australian Dolphin, elite coach and researcher * Janelle Pallister: Australian Dolphin and Co-Coach at the Gold Coast High Performance Hub * Marty Roberts: Australian Dolphin and Head Coach of the Canberra Paralympic High Performance Hub * Ash Delaney: Australian Dolphin and Head Coach  People mentioned: * Anna Walker: Program designer at Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia * Michael Bohl: Coach at the Gold Coast High Performance Hub * Brendan Ward: CEO of Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia Resources: * Levelling the deck website [https://levellingthedeck.org/] * SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia website [https://scta.org.au/] * AUSPLAY Survey Data - Women in Sport [https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/kb/women-in-sport] * Swimming Australia Independent Panel Recommendations Response [https://www.swimming.org.au/resources/2021-independent-panel-report-response] * Inclusive Sport Design website [https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com] The Levelling the Deck Podcast is Produced by Inclusive Sport Design for SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia.

Episode 08 - Making fitness inclusive for all abilities with Brendan Aylward

Please Subscribe, Follow, Rate and Share! 🎬IN THIS EPISODE🎬 This is episode 08 and today I talk with Brendan Aylward who is working hard to make the fitness industry more inclusive for people with disability in the United States and beyond. 🎙️ About our guest Brendan Aylward is the owner of Unified Health and Performance, President of AdaptX, and Director of The Rick Hoyt Research Lab. His work revolves around making the fitness industry more accessible for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. 🔎 Highlights In today's chat, we discuss how Brendan found his way into this work as well as how he engages clients and adapts his programs and the gym environment. We also learn about some of the amazing work he is doing to educate gym instructors and owners to create inclusive gym environments for people of all abilities. 00:00 Introduction 02:13 Brendan's Backstory 06:29 About Unified Health and Performance 09:05 The need for adaptive equipment in the gym 11:28 People with and without disability in the gym 15:37 Engaging clients 21:22 Networks and partnerships 23:04 Adapting training sessions 29:03 Retaining clients 31:58 How clients are funded 34:27 Accessibility in the gym 39:19 About AdaptX 46:46 Quickfire questions 50:28 Brendan top inclusion tip 52:27 How to connect with Brendan 53:22 Conclusion 🗒️ Full Show Notes Get the full show notes for this episode (including links, resources and transcript) at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast/ep08⁠⁠ [https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast/ep08]⁠ 🎧 More ways to watch and listen Find all the ways you can watch and listen at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.inclusivesportdesign.com/podcast] 👍 Follow ISD Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/IncSportDesign⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/IncSportDesign]  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/incsportdesign⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/incsportdesign]  LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/12952451⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/12952451] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IncSportDesign [https://www.youtube.com/@IncSportDesign]