Beyond the Club Podcast (2026)

10/12/2025

✨ EPISODE 50 IS LIVE ✨

In this end-of-year episode of Beyond the Club, Sam Elliott and Ben Hook explore Amanda Visek’s updated 120 Determinants of Fun (FUN Maps) and what they mean for youth sport today. This episode is packed with insights for parents, coaches, athletes, and community clubs who want to build environments where kids are motivated and excited to play. This conversation shows how intentionally designing fun is essential.

🎧 Listen to the full episode HERE:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2w3msshp
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/mr2wn8z8

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📱 Get in touch with our hosts in the comments or via LinkedIn!

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

08/12/2025

📣 FINAL EPISODE OF 2025 - COMING WEDNESDAY 📣

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.

🎧 Catch up with Beyond the Club episodes here:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yfwzm9cv
Apple: https://tinyurl.com/3kbnwned

🔗 Follow us as Beyond the Club Podcast on Instagram, X/Twitter and LinkedIn! https://linktr.ee/beyondtheclub

📱 Get in touch with our hosts in the comments or via LinkedIn!

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

02/12/2025

✨ EPISODE 49 IS LIVE NOW ✨

In today's episode, Sam Elliott and Ben Hook welcome special guest Dr Maarten Immink from Flinders University. We question familiar concepts like muscle memory and the “10,000-Hour Rule”, discuss training that builds adaptability, and break down the science of how athletes develop, sharpen, and apply their skills in real performance.

If you're a coach, athlete, parent, or club leader - you definitely don't want to miss this episode!

🎧 Listen to the full episode HERE:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2y8yktwe
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/hhk5rssv

🔗 Follow us as Beyond the Club Podcast on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn! https://linktr.ee/beyondtheclub

📱 Get in touch with our hosts in the comments or via LinkedIn!

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

01/12/2025

✨ NEW EP THIS WEDNESDAY ✨

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.

🎧 Catch up with Beyond the Club episodes here:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yfwzm9cv
Apple: https://tinyurl.com/3kbnwned

🔗 Follow us as Beyond the Club Podcast on Instagram, X/Twitter and LinkedIn! https://linktr.ee/beyondtheclub

📱 Get in touch with our hosts in the comments or via LinkedIn!

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

26/11/2025

✨ EPISODE 48 IS LIVE NOW ✨

Today, Sam Elliott and Ben Hook welcome Dr Alyson Crozier for an exploration into one of the most influential forces shaping community sport: social norms. From the quiet, unspoken rules that dictate “how things are done”, to the subtle pressures that influence who feels welcome, how people behave, and what participation looks like; social norms sit at the heart of every club’s culture.

If you’re a coach, parent, or club leader, this conversation offers practical guidance and real-world examples to help recognise existing norms, challenge unhelpful ones, and foster a more positive, inclusive environment for everyone in your club.

🎧 Listen to the full episode HERE:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4xkytj28
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/y5aymuzb

🔗 Follow us as Beyond the Club Podcast on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn! https://linktr.ee/beyondtheclub

📱 Get in touch with our hosts in the comments or via LinkedIn!

Club of the Day: Macclesfield Football Club

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

23/11/2025

⭐ Coming this Wednesday on Beyond the Club! ⭐

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.

🎧 Catch up with Beyond the Club episodes here:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yfwzm9cv
Apple: https://tinyurl.com/3kbnwned

🔗 Follow us as Beyond the Club Podcast on Instagram, X/Twitter and LinkedIn! https://linktr.ee/beyondtheclub

📱 Get in touch with our hosts in the comments or via LinkedIn!

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

19/11/2025

✨ NEW RELIVED LIVE NOW ✨

Join hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook as they chat with Dr Kym Williams from Flinders University about talent identification and development in team sport. Discover why fundamental movement matters, how testing shapes athlete development, and what coaches and parents should be looking for as young players grow. Packed with practical insights and expert guidance, this episode is essential listening for anyone supporting the next generation of athletes.

In the RELIVED series we revisit important conversations from our archive. In this episode, we dive back into 'Episode 27 - Talent Identification & Development'.

🎧 Listen to the full episode HERE:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y382b5cc
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/zerb8tu8

🔗 Follow us as Beyond the Club Podcast on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn! https://linktr.ee/beyondtheclub

📱 Get in touch with our hosts in the comments or via LinkedIn!

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

16/11/2025

⭐ Coming this Wednesday... ⭐

This week on 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.

🎧 Catch up with Beyond the Club episodes here:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yfwzm9cv
Apple: https://tinyurl.com/3kbnwned

🔗 Follow us as Beyond the Club Podcast on Instagram, X/Twitter and LinkedIn! https://linktr.ee/beyondtheclub

📱 Get in touch with our hosts in the comments or via LinkedIn!

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

12/11/2025

✨ EPISODE 47 IS LIVE NOW ✨

When the game ends, what comes next? In this episode of Beyond the Club, Sam Elliott and Ben Hook chat with Flinders University's A/Prof Deb Agnew about how athletes navigate the complex transition into retirement, and the crucial role coaches, clubs, and families play along the way. Listen now to learn how your club can better support athletes for life beyond the game 🏉

Deb's paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/16138171.2025.2475655

🎧 Listen to the full episode HERE:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/5b74pp3s
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2h27brmv

🔗 Follow us as Beyond the Club Podcast on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn! https://linktr.ee/beyondtheclub

📱 Get in touch with our hosts in the comments or via LinkedIn!

Club of the Day: Burnside Rugby Club

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

09/11/2025

⭐ Episode 47 coming soon... you won't want to miss this one ⭐

This Wednesday, 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.

🎧 Catch up with Beyond the Club episodes here:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yfwzm9cv
Apple: https://tinyurl.com/3kbnwned

🔗 Follow us as Beyond the Club Podcast on Instagram, X/Twitter and LinkedIn! https://linktr.ee/beyondtheclub

📱 Get in touch with our hosts @ Sam_ElliottFU and @ benhook1 on X/Twitter!

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

04/11/2025

⭐ The fourth instalment of our RELIVED series is OUT! ⭐

Today on Beyond the Club, Sam Elliott and Ben Hook
welcome Amber Mosewich from the University of Alberta to discuss the impact of self-compassion and psychological well-being in sport. This is important for clubs, coaches, parents, and athletes, with valuable lessons about integrating compassion into your everyday actions.

In the RELIVED series we revisit important conversations from our archive. In this episode, we dive back into 'Episode 25 - Self-Compassion & Well-being'.

🎧 Listen to the full episode HERE:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/4trzta95
Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/yj2pe4a6

🔗 Follow us as Beyond the Club Podcast on Instagram, X, and LinkedIn! https://linktr.ee/beyondtheclub

📱 Get in touch with our hosts @ Sam_ElliottFU and @ benhook1 on X/Twitter!

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

03/11/2025

⭐ We return on Wednesday with another RELIVED episode ⭐

This week, hosts Sam Elliott and Ben Hook are joined by Dr Amber Mosewich from the University of Alberta. In this conversation, Amber explores the profound impact of self-compassion and psychological well-being in youth and elite athlete sports. This discussion is highly valuable for all - coaches, parents, volunteers, and athletes alike! 🧠

🎧 Catch up with Beyond the Club episodes here:
Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yfwzm9cv
Apple: https://tinyurl.com/3kbnwned

🔗 Follow us as Beyond the Club Podcast on Instagram, X/Twitter and LinkedIn! https://linktr.ee/beyondtheclub

📱 Get in touch with our hosts @ Sam_ElliottFU and @ benhook1 on X/Twitter!

Our Partners:
Sammy D Foundation
Flinders University
SA Recreation and Sport
Alcohol and Drug Foundation
C2M Consulting
SHAPE Research Centre

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