
What Good Governance Actually Means in Grassroots Sport
Two-host audio companion
Governance in grassroots sport is not about bureaucracy. It is about whether anyone can see what is happening, question it, and trust the answer.
Long-form interviews and short audio companions for the people running clubs, leagues, federations, and community organisations.
5 interviews·4 audio insights

Two-host audio companion
Governance in grassroots sport is not about bureaucracy. It is about whether anyone can see what is happening, question it, and trust the answer.

Two-host audio companion
Governing bodies buy technology for themselves, not for their clubs. That is the first mistake. Here are four more.

Two-host audio companion
Volunteers are drowning in communication. Here's why 'send more reminders' makes it worse and what actually works instead.

Alison Lyons · Community Leader
Alison Lyons shares her experience leading community organisations with purpose — how to align your committee, retain your best people, and actually enjoy the work.

Ned Coten · Organisation Innovator
Ned Coten on how community organisations can adopt new tools and approaches without alienating their volunteer base — practical innovation for real-world clubs.

Two-host audio companion
Hockey and basketball face identical challenges. They never talk. Here's why Australian sport is reinventing the wheel, over and over.

Lynton Joseph · Community Sport Leader
Lynton Joseph talks about the reality of building grassroots sport from the ground up — the volunteer challenges, the funding gaps, and what actually makes communities stick together.

Sean Callanan · Sports Business Expert
Sean Callanan dives into how sports organisations can think more commercially without losing their community DNA — from fan engagement to digital strategy.

Trevor Nisbett · CEO
Trevor Nisbett shares how the West Coast Eagles think about operational efficiency, building culture across a large organisation, and why the smartest clubs work smarter — not just harder.
We’re looking for club leaders, sports administrators, and community organisers who’ve learned something the hard way. If that’s you, we’d love to chat.