Beyond the Club
Episodes
Episode 50 - The Science of Fun: What Really Matters to Kids
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 49 - Beyond Muscle Memory: How Athletes Really Learn
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 48 - Unwritten Rules: How Social Norms Shape Sport
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Relived - Talent Identification & Development
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 47 - The Next Chapter: Preparing Athletes for Retirement
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 cruc...
Relived - Self-Compassion & Well-being
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 46 - A Review of Reviews: The Landscape of Youth Sport
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what thousands of studies really say about youth sport? In this episode, Sam Elliott and Ben Hook dive into the world’s most comprehen...
Relived - Top free apps for sporting clubs
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Beyond the Club Sam and Ben discuss free apps and websites which can help you and your sports club!We have put together a list of apps or...
Episode 45 - Girls in Sport: Who Stays, Who Leaves, and Why?
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are joined returning guest James Kay, from Flinders University. James Kay discusses and shares ...
Relived - Netball and the rise of AFLW: girls, parents and coaches speak
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 44 - Teaching Through Play: Game-Based Coaching
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook welcome Professor Shane Pill from Flinders University, who discusses coaching pedagogies and game-base...
Relived - Being a Talented Youth Athlete: Lessons for Parents
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 43 - A Whole Club Approach to Athlete Wellbeing
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook launch Season 4 of Beyond the Club with special guest Kate Rasheed from Flinders University. Kate shares insights on ho...
Episode 42 - Adult Participation in Sports
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the Season 3 finale, hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are joined by Flinders University's Sarah Crossman to discuss barriers and solution around adu...
Episode 41 - All About Sports Vouchers
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are joined by University of South Australia's very own Catherine Simpson to discuss the latest resea...
Episode 40 - Gambling in Community Sports
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are joined by special guest Catherine Maynard to discuss how to tackle gambling in community sports clubs with Here fo...
Episode 39 - Sibling Rivalry with Jack Trengove
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode join hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook as they discuss how to navigate sibling rivalry in sports with special guest Jack Trengove! From h...
Episode 38 - Engagement Over Numbers (Redefining Sports Participation)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook, and special guest James Kay, explore a new way to look at sports participation with an emphasis...
What Makes Sport Fun? (81 Determinants of Fun Part 13)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook as they unlock the secrets of fun in youth sports. Based on Amanda Visek's ground-breaking research, this week...
What Makes Sport Fun? (81 Determinants of Fun Part 12)
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook as they unlock thesecrets of fun in youth sports. Based on Amanda Visek's ground-breaking research, this week...
What Makes Sport Fun? (81 Determinants of Fun Part 11)
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook as they unlock the secrets of fun in youth sports. Based on Amanda Visek's ground-breaking research, this week...
Episode 37 - The Joy of Just Playing: Exploring Informal Sports
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode guest speaker Professor Dawn Penney from Edith Cowan University joins hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook to discuss everything informal spor...
Episode 36 - Disability in Youth Sport
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook discuss disability inclusion in youth sports, going over the how's and why's of driving change. CLUB...
Episode 35 - The Legacy and Impact of Mega Sporting Events
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook debate the impact and legacy of Mega Sporting Events. Looking at the initial, sustained, and lagged conseque...
Episode 34 - Parent & Coach Interactions in Youth Sport
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook as they discuss the importance of parent and coach involvement in youth sports. CLUB OF THE DAY: Scott Creek Ir...
Episode 33 - Professionalisation of Youth Sport
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Beyond the Club. Dr Sam Elliott and Ben Hook talk over the topic of Professionalisation of Sport, stay tuned for the fast four. ...
Episode 30 - A Motivational Climate
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Professor Richard Keegan from the University of Canberra joins hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook to develop the perfect motivational climate. ...
Episode 29 - Concussion in Sports
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Dr Hunter Bennett, a respected lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science, provides crucial insights into concussion in sport. Join hosts Sam E...
Episode 28 - Women's FIFA World Cup: Empowering Community Sport
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook join two distinguished guests, Kimberley Conte and Michael Carter, key influencers driving Football SA. As w...
Episode 27 - Talent Identification & Development
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are joined by Dr. Kym Williams to discuss talent identification and development. Explore the...
Episode 26 - Megatrends in Sport
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Sam and Ben as they identify six megatrends that are shaping the sporting landscape. These are: Escalate the Exercise: New Pathways to Sport E...
Episode 32 - Parenting and Sport
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Keynote speaker, Professor Camilla Knight joins Sam and Ben as the National Youth Sport Conference 2023 day 2 arrives! Time Stamps: (00:00)-(01:00) I...
Episode 31 - Coach Leadership in Sports
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the National Youth Sport Conference 2023 heats up, check out our latest episode featuring keynote speaker, Professor Jean Côté! Unlock the skill...
81 determinants of fun in youth sport: Part 10
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Sam Elliott and Ben Hook as they unlock the secrets of fun in youth sports. Based on Amanda Visek's ground-breaking research, this week w...
81 determinants of fun in youth sport: Part 9
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Dr Sam Elliott and Ben Hook for an inside look at what makes youth sports thrilling. Based on Amanda Visek's game-changing research, we...
81 determinants of fun in youth sport: Part 8
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the essential elements of fun in youth sports in our latest bonus episode! Join Ben Hook and Dr. Sam Elliott as they discuss earning trophie...
Episode 25 - Self-Compassion & Well-being
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week our special guest is Amber Mosewich! We are thrilled to have Amber Mosewich, Associate Professor from the University of Alberta, join us on...
81 determinants of fun in youth sport: Part 7
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam and Ben are back to unpack another 5 determinants of fun in youth sport! Based on the work of Amanda Visek, this bonus episode looks at how playi...
Episode 24 - Preschool aged children and competitive sport
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our special guest this week is Emilea Mysko! Emilea is a PhD Candidate at Flinders University with her research focusing on children's sport part...
Episode 23 - Sport and the menstrual cycle
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Velvet Klass, she is currently studying her PhD at Flinders University with a focus on female athlete health, relative energy d...
Episode 22 - Motivation in Sport
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Sam talks through some of the latest research around motivation in sport. This is paired with personal anecdotes and advice ...
Episode 21 - Mental Toughness & Resilience
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Hook is joined by Daniel Menzel this week on Beyond The Club! Daniel started his AFL career at the Geelong Cats before moving to the Sydney Swans ...
Episode 20 - Top free apps for sporting clubs
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Beyond The Club Sam and Ben discuss free apps and websites which can help you and your sports club! We have put together a list of apps o...
Episode 19 - Abuse in Sport
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*CONTENT WARNING *This episode contains discussions of abuse in sport and the depiction of traumatic events. Listener discretion is advised.* Beyond B...
Episode 18 - 12 tips for life as a sport parent
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dr Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are joined by Bronwyn Klei, CEO of Netball Australia and the Adelaide Thunderbirds. This episode covers 12 tips fo...
Bonus Episode: Minister Katrine Hildyard
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a conversation between Sam Elliott and Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Katrine Hildyard. They discuss the FIFA Womens World...
Best of 2022
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re starting the year with a catch up of the best from 2022! Thanks for your support in Season 1! We look forward to having you back in 2023 as th...
81 determinants of fun in youth sport: Part 6
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott are back for another bonus episode about FUN in youth sport. In this episode, Sam explains why playing rough, getting comp...
81 determinants of fun in youth sport: Part 5
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott in this bonus episode on the topic of fun. Ben and Sam dive into the next ‘5’ determinants of creating a fun expe...
Episode 17 - Making community sport safer: A conversation with Sally Underdown from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott in conversation with Sally Underdown from the Alcohol and Drug Foundation. In this episode, Sally discusses the missi...
81 determinants of fun in youth sport: Part 4
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott in this bonus episode on the topic of fun. Ben and Sam dive into the next ‘5’ determinants of creating a fun expe...
Episode 16 - Netball and the rise of AFLW: girls, parents and coaches speak
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott unpack Sam’s latest published research on the growth of sporting opportunities for girls and the consequences for tradit...
81 determinants of fun in youth sport: Part 3
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott in this bonus episode on the topic of fun. Ben and Sam dive into the next ‘5’ determinants of creating a fun expe...
Episode 15 - What makes Goodwood ‘good’? In conversation with Craig Scott
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott interview Craig Scott, president of the Goodwood Saints Football Club. In this episode, Craig describes how Goodwood ...
Episode 14 - Developing relationship between parents and coaches
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott are joined by emerging researcher and PhD student Kayleigh O’Donnell from Flinders University’s...
Episode 13 - Sleep, Mental Health and Retirement
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott are joined by emerging research and PhD student Ashley Montero from Flinders University. In this epi...
81 determinants of fun in youth sport: Part 2
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott in this bonus episode on the topic of fun. Ben and Sam dive into the next ‘5’ determinants of creating a fun expe...
Episode 12 - Girls and Young Women in sport
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott are joined by Professor Murray Drummond, a researcher and director of the SHAPE Research centre at Flinders University. In...
81 determinants of fun in youth sport: Part 1
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott in this bonus episode on the topic of fun. Ben and Sam dive into the first ‘5’ determinants of creating a fun exp...
Episode 11 - Community sport as a site for violence prevention and education
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott are joined by Shannon Downling from the Sammy D Foundation. In this episode, Shannon discus...
Episode 10 - Women’s sport, injury and social support
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott are joined by emerging researcher and PhD student Catherine Litchfield from Flinders University’s...
Episode 9 - Parental involvement in youth sport
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott discuss the hotly debated topic of parental involvement in youth sport. Sam discusses the major f...
Episode 8 - Rebuilding confidence in youth athletes
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott dive into the research on the topic of sport confidence. Sam discusses different types o...
Episode 7 - Athlete transitions from sport and the struggle surrounding retirement
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott are joined by Deb Agnew, an Associate Professor at Flinders University to discuss her research on masculinised sport...
Episode 6 - Maximising participation and retention of girls in sport
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott dive into Sam’s published work on participation and retention of female youth in sport and the things your club ca...
Episode 5 - Being a talented youth athlete: Lessons for parents
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott dive into Sam’s published work on talent identified footballers and the role parents can play as youth move into a...
Episode 4 - Mental health in sport
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliot are joined by Murray Drummond, Professor in Sport Sociology, and director of the SHAPE Research Centre at Flinders Un...
Episode 3 - Coach developers: what, why and how.
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott are joined by Shane Pill, an Associate Professor in sport coaching and physical education at Flinders University. Sh...
Episode 2 - Impact of COVID on youth sports
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott explore Sam’s published work on the impact of COVID-19 on youth sport in Australia and what we have learnt as we m...
Episode 1 - The future of Sport in South Australia
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott explore Sam’s research-informed insights into what successful sporting clubs of the future will look like. Sam dis...
Welcome to Beyond the Club
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ben Hook and Dr Sam Elliott introduce the Beyond the Club Podcast - bringing the latest research to community sporting clubs.