We look at the bad side – the issue of sideline abuse of referees, umpires, touch-judges and other officials and the upside – the potential for officials to see their role as much about education and sport development as it is about rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Originally broadcast on Read more…
Not so long ago this only meant physical violence on the field between opposing players – but increasingly Violence in Sport can relate to off-field behaviors and words – of players, coaches, fans, media, officials and others. For example, if you go to an AFL, NRL, A-League match these days Read more…
Renowned coaching professional Wayne Goldsmith chats with Radio Sport’s Jason Pine about the Cricket World Cup – including Steve Smith and David Warner being boo’d by fans, rain days, and whether or not it’s worth “holding things back” for the later parts of a tournament. Originally broadcast on Radio Sport Read more…
Wayne Goldsmith shares his thoughts with Jason Pine on the topic of kids playing too much sport and getting injured. Originally broadcast on Radio Sport Mornings, Radio Sport NZ. Presented by Jason Pine.
Sport is a big part of our national identity, and that’s reflected in sport participation rates for kids in New Zealand. It hovers around 90% and that makes us the envy of the world. But 70% of kids who participate in sport drop out between the ages of 13 and Read more…
Calling in from his UK /Ireland tour enroute to Devon in the deep South West of England. This week, Wayne talks about what he learnt while spending time with England’s FA and the Irish Rugby Union. Originally broadcast on Radio Sport Mornings, Radio Sport NZ. Presented by Jason Pine.