Best Tiffany Bonasera Podcasts (2024)

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Is "The Tiger Effect" still relevant for sports parents? 38:43

2+ y ago38:43

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This week, you'll hear from John Serhan, one of Australia's most successful golf coaches who is currently head teaching professional at St Michael's Golf Club in Sydney's east, having previously won NSW PGA Coach of the Year. Now, he coaches juniors right through to touring professionals. He knows all too well that people like Tiger Woods are the e…

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How do we build character in our sports kids with David King 49:48

2+ y ago49:48

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This week on SportsParenthood, our guest David King, speaks honestly and openly about his early success as an athlete, his natural talent, and in his words, "being washed up" by the time he was just 15 years old. He talks about his world imploding. Then, coming back to sport where he was on the cusp of a professional career in rugby league, before …

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What's a sports parent to do when your child stops playing? 19:44

2+ y ago19:44

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What's a sports parent to do when your child stops playing? How are we supposed to feel about it? What are we supposed to do? What role should we play? These are just some of the questions we've been asking ourselves in the last month or so since one of our kids made the really hard decision to stop competitive swimming. While it's not for us to go…

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Is freedom the greatest gift we can give our sports kids with cricketer Nicola Carey? 33:06

2+ y ago33:06

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This week on SportsParenthood, we go a bit rogue at the start of the episode, because we were still on a high after watching Top Gun: Maverick. please make a date with your local cinema and WATCH THIS MOVIE. Speaking of legendary Top Gun quotes, "I feel the need, the need for speed" might be a good one to set the scene for today's conversation wher…

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What do our sports kids mean when they say they're nervous? 40:35

2+ y ago40:35

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Do your sports kids feel nervous, even anxious, before they play a game or line up to compete? What does this mean? Why does it happen? As sports parents, what can we do to help? In this episode, we speak with Rory Darkins - a high-performance coach and positive psychology researcher who transitioned into the mental side of sport while playing high…

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Breaking down barriers as a female tackle athlete with Yasmin Clydsdale 32:43

2+ y ago32:43

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You probably won't believe this. The first women's Rugby League match in Australia was played in Sydney, on Saturday, 17 September 1921. In September 2018, almost 100 years later, the first season of the NRLW -Australia's national rugby league competition for female players - kicked off with four teams. Now, there are some big things in the wings, …

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The importance of caring less with sports and performance psychologist Gayelene Clews 47:00

2+ y ago47:00

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This week, be prepared to experience light bulb moment after light bulb moment. That's how John and I felt while speaking with our guest, Gayelene Clews, renowned sports and performance psychologist, educator and author of the book, Wired to Play. Gayelene is a former elite athlete herself - with a number one world triathlon ranking - and she was t…

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Something tells us you've got strong feelings about community coaches 34:32

2+ y ago34:32

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Something tells us you've got strong feelings about community coaches. Your kids have probably had great community coaches, and perhaps they've experienced not-so-great ones, too. You may even be a community coach yourself - and goodness knows, it's a tough gig. This week on SportsParenthood, we speak with Richard McInnes, who is currently CEO of W…

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Pets and sports performance with sports psychologist Rob Brown 38:40

2+ y ago38:40

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In the first episode in our new season of the show, sports psychologist Rob Brown joins us to talk about a topic that is increasing in prominence: pets and sports performance. It is a feel-good approach - and it really works. It is well-documented animals can help us reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and ease loneliness. Animals have been use…

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Dr. Paul Bloomfield on a safe return-to-sport for kids post-COVID 23:04

2+ y ago23:04

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SEASON FINALE: NEW SEASON STARTS THURSDAY, 28 APRIL 2022 If there's one thing sports parents are talking about right now - it's COVID. Who's got it, who's had it, who has to isolate? Wear a mask or not wear a mask? Plus, making the tough calls to stay COVID-free in an effort to get on the start line, like missing out on birthday parties or other so…

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What happens when young sportspeople are thrust into the spotlight with Dylan Walker 41:38

2+ y ago41:38

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In this episode of SportsParenthood, what happens when young sportspeople are thrust into the spotlight, without the maturity and skills to handle the situation? For most of us, we have no first-hand experience of what it's like, how it feels, and much less the scrutiny involved. Are our expectations too high? Today, we're bringing you a perspectiv…

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Some honest feedback on the way we sports parent with Andie Bonasera (our eldest daughter) 29:46

2+ y ago29:46

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This week on SportsParenthood, a guest who is close to our heart. You'll hear from our eldest daughter, Andie. When she was six months old, John suggested we take her to see a paediatrician to get a proper check-up. She was a fussy feeder and wasn't a great sleeper, in fact, she hardly slept at all during the night. Still, nothing prepared us for w…

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Kids and concussion in sport with Byron Field 35:37

2+ y ago35:37

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When our kids participate in any kind of sport, they run the risk of an injury. When it comes to head injuries in sport - understandably - many of us are faced with making the tough decision on whether or not to let our kids play a sport which we think MIGHT have a higher likelihood of concussion, like contact or combat sports. Concern over concuss…

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What would you do if your child got offered two sporting contracts - in two sports? 41:36

2+ y ago41:36

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What would you do if your child got offered a sporting contract? How would you feel? It would be a pretty special moment. Well, imagine this. What if your child gets offered TWO sporting contracts, in TWO sports, in ONE weekend! It is EXACTLY what happened - at the end of last year - to our guest on the show today. In our conversation with sports m…

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What sports parents are talking about in 2022 with Tiffany and John Bonasera 25:53

2+ y ago25:53

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This week on SportsParenthood, it's just the two of us. With no guest to keep us on the straight and narrow, it's an interesting episode! On the show, we discuss what sports parents are talking about in 2022. Sports team WhatsApp groups are in full ping with schedules being posted, jersey numbers finalised and training times firmed up as we head in…

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How much sleep do our sports kids really need with Dr Laura Piromalli 35:11

2+ y ago35:11

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We spend about one-third of our lives doing it. Yes, we're talking about sleep. It's a HOT topic for sports parents everywhere - because we know it helps our kids' bodies and brains recover. But we're always worried they're not getting enough sleep - and we're actually right. In the new book called Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention, author …

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A sporting career isn't measured by a single performance with legend Shaun Creighton 38:12

3y ago38:12

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This week, you'll hear from Shaun Creighton, a two-time Olympic distance runner who competed at the Atlanta Games and Sydney 2000. He still holds the 3000 metre national steeplechase record set in 1993. In 2019, Shaun showed US sports parents how it's done, breaking the over-50s national marathon record in a time of 2:29:23 - a record which had sto…

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The difference between independent and dependent learners and how it applies to sport 44:09

3y ago44:09

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Ash Barty. She is EVERYTHING this week. For winning the Australian Open. For speaking up about mental health. For being proud of her Indigenous heritage. For being a humble person. Ash's coach, Craig Tyzzer, is quoted as saying she's "a much better person than she is a tennis player." In learning more about Ash's story, where she left the sport to …

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Coming back from being an "early burn out child" with Erin Plummer 35:37

3y ago35:37

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NEW SEASON 2022. Welcome to another year of SportsParenthood. It's great to be back in your ears after a break. We know there's been radio silence from us. It wasn't our intention to go completely quiet. But hey, things haven't really gone to plan in general these last few months, have they? So, who are we speaking with this week? You'll hear from …

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We've called full-time on 2021: what a crazy ride! 31:30

3y ago31:30

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This is the FINAL episode of SportsParenthood for 2021, in what's been a year like no other! It's been a roller-coaster, crazy, wild, interesting, resilience-building - and a shitshow. In saying all of that, it's been a GREAT year for SportsParenthood. We've published 35 episodes, interviewed 31 guests who've kindly volunteered their time, personal…

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Speed and sport: the unexpected way kids can get more zippy with Rubin Ruzicka 49:14

3y ago49:14

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In this week's episode of SportsParenthood, we're talking about speed. Have you ever watched sport - and thought - that person can really move? They've got some serious toe. Speed is the currency of success in most sports. Athletes who can move faster than their opponents definitely have an advantage. But, getting faster isn't all about stopwatches…

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Michael H. Scott's son cracked the NBA - wow, what a story for sports parents! 49:59

3y ago49:59

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Both of us got goosebumps hearing our guest this week, Michael H Scott, recalling the exact moment his son, Mike Scott, was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 43rd overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft. Sine then, Mike has played with the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers and the Philadelphia 76ers. On the show, Michael talks honestly, open…

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Tackling the taboo of mental health with former rugby league great David Shillington 37:23

3y ago37:23

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This week on SportsParenthood, you'll meet David Shillington, a former professional rugby league front rower, who's played 215 first grade games for the Sydney Roosters, Canberra Raiders and Gold Coast Titans, along with representing Queensland in the State of Origin and Australia. You'll hear David fondly recount his first experience with a counse…

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Winning at all costs: What do you genuinely want for your sports kids? 27:28

3y ago27:28

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It's just us in Episode 55 of SportsParenthood, speaking about a topic that came up through our eldest daughter, Andie. She's studying Physical Activities and Sports Studies (PASS) for one of her elective subjects at school. This term, she had to write an essay on Winning At All Costs - and it got us thinking. If you're a regular listener, you'll b…

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Doing our best is enough - with two-time Olympic distance runner Eloise Wellings 28:56

3y ago28:56

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Eloise Wellings is a long-distance runner and two-time Olympian. Earlier this month, she ran the fastest marathon debut by an Australian woman, finishing the London event in a time of 2.29.42. Despite her serious ambition, Eloise tries not to take herself too seriously. In this week's episode of SportsParenthood, we speak with Eloise from hotel qua…

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There's no such thing as "can't" with para-triathlete Lauren Parker 31:07

3y ago31:07

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In this week's episode of SportsParenthood, Lauren Parker, para-triathlete joins us from the USA, where she is currently based at St George Utah, preparing to back up her win from 2019 at the World Triathlon Para Championships in Abu Dhabi this November. Lauren's been on the road for a while now. She left Australia in August to compete at the Tokyo…

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What it's like growing up with a parent who's a well-known sportsperson 41:21

3y ago41:21

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Our conversation today on SportsParenthood this week, has everything to do with the influence a parent has had on helping a child win at life. In this episode, Martin Pickup reflects on what it's like growing up with a parent who's a well-known sportsperson: and the lessons, inspiration and perks that shaped his childhood. In the year 2000, Tim was…

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Plant-based diets and the impact on kids' sports performance with dietitian Melissa Juergens 41:03

3y ago41:03

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Welcome to a new season of SportsParenthood, the podcast for rookie sports parents. It's not easy supporting kids through sport, right? That's why we turn to people with lived experiences, and professionals with the right expertise, to provide us with golden nuggets of information each week. In our first episode back, you'll hear from sports dietit…

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Part 2 of 2: The disruption of COVID and the impact on our sports kids 25:29

3y ago25:29

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This week, you'll hear part 2 of the conversation with performance psychologist, Rob Brown. 'Reassuring Rob' talks about the silver linings of COVID and kids' sport, and encourages sports parents to stay optimistic and solution-focused. He teaches us how to reframe this forced break into a more helpful narrative. Many of our regular listeners will …

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Part 1 of 2: The disruption of COVID and the impact on our sports kids 33:32

3y ago33:32

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Many of us are feeling emotional right now. For sports parents, we're in a situation where everything seems to be cancelled. Left, right and centre. Not everyone is affected by this, of course, but for those of us who are, it's heartbreaking to see our kids forced to take time out of organised sport due to COVID-19. Is the disruption as bad on our …

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Why do your kids play sport? 27:16

3y ago27:16

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Why do kids play sport? That's the question our guest today discusses with us in this week's episode SportsParenthood - the answer prompting an evidenced-based evolution of one sport's grassroots initiatives. Just for some context, in Australia, the data tells us age is a key determinant of child participation in organised physical activity. Partic…

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What it's like being the parent of a Tokyo Olympian 54:59

3y ago54:59

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In this episode, you'll hear from Robyn Carrier. Her daughter, Marina Carrier, competed in the Modern Pentathlon in Tokyo, where she claimed 27th place in her Olympic debut. Robyn speaks candidly about what it's like being a sports parent of an athlete at these most usual Games. What was it like watching her daughter from their home Sydney? How did…

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Unpacking the Tokyo Olympics for sports parents with John and Tiffany 39:10

3y ago39:10

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Experiencing Olympic withdrawals? In this week's episode, we unpack the Tokyo Olympics for sports parents. We think you'll agree, it's been a cracking few weeks watching the world's best athletes compete on the biggest stage in sport - after a roller-coaster lead-in to the event, including a 12-month postponement of the Games. You'll hear us discus…

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Why triple Olympic taekwondo athlete Carmen Marton wants to shift the focus of sport 39:40

3+ y ago39:40

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While we celebrate the achievements of our Olympic athletes in Tokyo, and hope it sparks that little something in our kids to have big dreams, it's an important reminder that sport is not only about peak performance - because the reality is, few people will ever reach that pinnacle. Carmen Marton, triple Olympian and Australia's first ever world ta…

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What we did in 'our day' is completely irrelevant to this generation with Nathan Parnham 42:29

3+ y ago42:29

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https://www.sportsparenthood.com.au/episode-44-nathan-parnham/By Tiffany Bonasera

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Get set for Tokyo with seven-time Olympic commentator Tim Gavel 36:20

3+ y ago36:20

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On the eve of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, in this episode of SportsParenthood, you'll hear from Canberra-based sports commentator, Tim Gavel OAM, who's been in the box seat at seven Olympic Games, along with seven Commonwealth Games and the 2000 Paralympic Games. Other than the athletes themselves, there's likely no one who's anticipating …

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Being a student-athlete in the USA with basketball player and coach Christian Jurlina 35:17

3+ y ago35:17

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In the first episode of our new series of SportsParenthood, basketball player and coach Christian Jurlina joins us on the show. In the episode, he shares his incredible experience of being a student-athlete at Whitworth University in Washington, USA, where he packed in plenty of game time, created life-long memories, and met his now wife, Faith. He…

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Digital distraction and the impact on sports kids with Dr Jo Lukins 42:08

3+ y ago42:08

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Digital distraction and the impacts on sports kids. One of our listeners reached out to us about her dilemma with digital distraction. In her email she wrote: 'My sons, especially the older one, gets that buzz from the instant gratification of screen-time interactions. How do we compete with that?' Without doubt, digital distraction is a hot topic …

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Debate: Should parents be banned from the sideline in junior sport with John and Tiffany 31:59

3+ y ago31:59

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We're celebrating our 40th! Our 40th episode of the show, that is. Hip-hip hooray! If you're a regular listener, you'll know we're sports parents of two kids - a 14-year-old who loves swimming and soccer, and an 11-year-old who loves soccer and basketball. They've got TOTALLY different personalities and are motivated by completely different things.…

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Why kids don't want to be referees anymore - and they're missing out says Henry Perenara 34:19

3+ y ago34:19

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From grassroots level to the pinnacle of sport, there exists a toxic culture of referee abuse - match officials in EVERY sport bear the brunt of poor sideline behaviour from parents, coaches, and spectators. Our guest, Henry Perenara, knows a thing or two. He refereed professionally in the National Rugby League for a decade, following a playing car…

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It's not the end of the world when things don't go to plan with Olympic sprinter Melinda Gainsford-Taylor 37:09

3+ y ago37:09

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It's not the end of the world when things don't go to plan. A promising young sprinter from Narromine in Central West NSW, Melinda Gainsford who KEPT TRYING through adversity and setbacks, going on to win a World Indoor Championship over 200 metres, become a three-time Olympian, and was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for her signif…

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High-stakes junior sport is not helping with former Brumby, coach and sports master Joel Wilson 49:02

3+ y ago49:02

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Why has junior sport become high-stakes? Have we lost perspective as sports parents? In this episode of SportsParenthood, you'll hear from Joel Wilson. He's a former professional rugby league and rugby union player, whose 15-year career in sport includes three years in the NRL with the North Sydney Bears and playing with the ACT Brumbies in its gol…

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Coming back from injury with rehabilitation coach Cameron Ferguson 24:22

3+ y ago24:22

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When your child is sidelined from playing sport through injury, it not only takes a toll on them, it can also weigh heavily on us, as sports parents, too. Often, coming back from injury is not an easy road. This episode is inspired by our own conundrum in having our two kids suffer an injury each within days of each other last month. They were desp…

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Triathlete Laura Van Den Honert had no idea of the long-term implications of an eating disorder 36:14

3+ y ago36:14

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In today's episode of SportsParenthood, Laura Van Den Honert speaks bravely and openly about her lived experience with an eating disorder. You'll hear her story about the long-term implications on her wellbeing and physical health. These include a series of bone-density-related injuries, which started when she was a younger athlete, and continue to…

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One heck of a sport's story with professional soccer player Remy Siemsen 38:33

3+ y ago38:33

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You can hear it in her voice: the joy, the determination, the competitive spirit: she wasn't the best, she wasn't the worst. You know what? She's got pump, together with a willingness to listen and learn. In this week's episode, we speak with Remy Siemsen, who currently plays soccer for Sydney FC in the W-League. She made a big impression in her fi…

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A very different perspective on sports parenthood with mentor and carer Matt Roberts 42:40

3+ y ago42:40

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In this week's episode of SportsParenthood, you'll meet Matt Roberts, who has an extraordinary story. Since the year 2000, Matt, who's currently director, Tennis Alice Springs, has raised 17 teenage boys, who've come from different backgrounds, different situations, with different struggles. Some have stayed for weeks, some for months, and many, fo…

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Injury treatment and prevention with three-time Olympic physiotherapist Kylie Holt 34:34

3+ y ago34:34

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FINAL EPISODE UNTIL 22 APRIL 2021: As sports parents, we often resist taking our kids to see a physiotherapist or specialist believing they'll be okay. Sometimes, it's really difficult to tell when the normal aches and pains associated with sport transform into injuries. So, how do you know when to take your young athlete to see a physiotherapist? …

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Dr Lynne Munro on rethinking the way we coach female athletes (and why) 38:43

3+ y ago38:43

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The work of Dr Lynne Munro - head of AusCycling's Olympic fast track program - first caught our attention back in December, in an ABC news article in which she was quoted as saying: "We're looking at building an environment that is specifically about female athletes." Lynne wants to completely rethink the way women are trained and coached in elite …

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The science of music and sports performance 39:00

3+ y ago39:00

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Music and sports performance. How does music affect athletes? What does the science say?Is music a "type of legal, performance-enhancing drug"? Research has shown listening to music while exercising can reduce an athlete's rate of perceived effort. What does this mean exactly? Does the tempo have an impact? Why did USA Track & Field "ban the use of…

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Sporty parents, active kids with Gary 'Tiger' Howard (and what fires us all up?) 40:01

3+ y ago40:01

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This week's guest is Gary Howard from the Run Crew in Sydney. He's a guy known for dotting the i's and crossing the t's - and doing the work that needs to be done. He's still a competitive athlete today - a world's masters silver medalist in the 800 metres, and is currently training for a marathon. In this episode, we wanted to explore the idea of …

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