Behind the Games Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/behind-the-games-podcast BEHIND THE GAMES PODCAST is a motivational podcast with athletes, bands, and sports business – who all share their ‘Power Stories’ to success in the business of sports. In each episode, we capture true and inspiring stories of individuals and businesses that make up the amazing sports ecosystem in Australia. We bring in real characters from across the world of entertainment, sports, and business. People who are affecting the way popular culture and sports are viewed and how the world of sports is unfolding. The podcast allows listeners who are aspiring to get their careers to that level a chance to look inside that window for half an hour; a window that they would otherwise never see, never experience. BEHIND THE GAMES PODCAST promotes shared experiences and values through the lens of sport. Covering sports field engineers and constructions, latest sporting equipment and athlete lifestyles in pursuit to be the best on and off the field of play. So, with the combination of technology, new media platforms and people wanting to tell their story, its given rise to BEHIND THE GAMES PODCAST. © Podfire 2020 8177999b-3318-50fb-b697-4e83cb2a908c no en Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:23:45 +1000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:10:08 +1000 http://playhardsports.com.au/podcasts/ https://img.transistor.fm/JGoOL_o3kte7_FOLF0V51rP09w-dJbfyGq656WWK5nQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzk4MDIvMTU4NzQz/OTE0Ni1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Behind the Games Podcast http://playhardsports.com.au/podcasts/ episodic Steve Dart BEHIND THE GAMES PODCAST is a motivational podcast with athletes, bands, and sports business – who all share their ‘Power Stories’ to success in the business of sports. In each episode, we capture true and inspiring stories of individuals and businesses that make up the amazing sports ecosystem in Australia. We bring in real characters from across the world of entertainment, sports, and business. People who are affecting the way popular culture and sports are viewed and how the world of sports is unfolding. The podcast allows listeners who are aspiring to get their careers to that level a chance to look inside that window for half an hour; a window that they would otherwise never see, never experience. BEHIND THE GAMES PODCAST promotes shared experiences and values through the lens of sport. Covering sports field engineers and constructions, latest sporting equipment and athlete lifestyles in pursuit to be the best on and off the field of play. So, with the combination of technology, new media platforms and people wanting to tell their story, its given rise to BEHIND THE GAMES PODCAST. BEHIND THE GAMES PODCAST is a motivational podcast with athletes, bands, and sports business – who all share their ‘Power Stories’ to success in the business of sports. Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast Play Hard Sports No Yes Fraser Gehrig & Ned Coten 22 22 Fraser Gehrig & Ned Coten full 9d08d4f3-f19a-45c0-9f70-d8d729f7004e https://share.transistor.fm/s/65a42025 In this podcast, we talk to both Ned & Fraser who are travelling around Queensland meeting potential customers and visiting Bunnings Warehouses, where Tuff Turf retail a range of products.

Fraser, a St Kilda Saints legend who played 145 games for the Saints and 115 games for the West Coast Eagles, and well known as the G-TRAIN, talks about his professional AFL sporting career with some rememberable playing highlights.

Now as the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Tuff Group, Fraser’s interest in synthetic turf grew as a need for a diverse range of playing surfaces for sport in all weather conditions.

And Ned Coten who served on FIBA’s Competition Commission and has been a participant, administrator and Board Director in both professional and volunteer capacities within basketball over the past 35 years and now works as a marketing consultant for the Tuff Group.

]]> In this podcast, we talk to both Ned & Fraser who are travelling around Queensland meeting potential customers and visiting Bunnings Warehouses, where Tuff Turf retail a range of products.

Fraser, a St Kilda Saints legend who played 145 games for the Saints and 115 games for the West Coast Eagles, and well known as the G-TRAIN, talks about his professional AFL sporting career with some rememberable playing highlights.

Now as the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Tuff Group, Fraser’s interest in synthetic turf grew as a need for a diverse range of playing surfaces for sport in all weather conditions.

And Ned Coten who served on FIBA’s Competition Commission and has been a participant, administrator and Board Director in both professional and volunteer capacities within basketball over the past 35 years and now works as a marketing consultant for the Tuff Group.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:20:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 2455 In this podcast, we talk to both Ned & Fraser who are travelling around Queensland meeting potential customers and visiting Bunnings Warehouses, where Tuff Turf retail a range of products. Fraser, a St Kilda Saints legend who played 145 games for the Saints and 115 games for the West Coast Eagles, and well known as the G-TRAIN, talks about his professional AFL sporting career with some rememberable playing highlights. Now as the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Tuff Group, Fraser’s interest in synthetic turf grew as a need for a diverse range of playing surfaces for sport in all weather conditions. And Ned Coten who served on FIBA’s Competition Commission and has been a participant, administrator and Board Director in both professional and volunteer capacities within basketball over the past 35 years and now works as a marketing consultant for the Tuff Group. In this podcast, we talk to both Ned & Fraser who are travelling around Queensland meeting potential customers and visiting Bunnings Warehouses, where Tuff Turf retail a range of products. Fraser, a St Kilda Saints legend who played 145 games for t Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Steve Liddell 21 21 Steve Liddell full 2e711c1e-6f53-4a83-a267-3d663df5e81f https://share.transistor.fm/s/46036f04 Steve Liddell may seem like a typical knockabout bloke, but dive into his story and you’ll uncover a very determined and inspired person who has at times placed his life in unthinkable danger for another human's survival.

In this podcast, we talk to Steve about his early years as a promising rugby star on a TSS scholarship before being told by his Doctor that he had formed Diabetes at the age of 14. This was compounded by his Father/mentor telling him that he had contracted kidney failure and dialysis and that Steve would have to take care of his Mum and two sisters. Steve’s Mum would also be diagnosed with lung cancer and had only 12 months to live.

Steve played professional NRL in America for the Connecticut Wildcats and discovered Astroturf/synthetic grass, and aided in the understanding of this new style of playing field for the Australian market.

Steve recalls great times in the US but an even bigger surprise awaited him on return to Australia when Steve did the extraordinary thing of pulling an unconscious motor accident victim out of a burning car before it exploded, and was awarded the human spirit award Western Australia.

]]> Steve Liddell may seem like a typical knockabout bloke, but dive into his story and you’ll uncover a very determined and inspired person who has at times placed his life in unthinkable danger for another human's survival.

In this podcast, we talk to Steve about his early years as a promising rugby star on a TSS scholarship before being told by his Doctor that he had formed Diabetes at the age of 14. This was compounded by his Father/mentor telling him that he had contracted kidney failure and dialysis and that Steve would have to take care of his Mum and two sisters. Steve’s Mum would also be diagnosed with lung cancer and had only 12 months to live.

Steve played professional NRL in America for the Connecticut Wildcats and discovered Astroturf/synthetic grass, and aided in the understanding of this new style of playing field for the Australian market.

Steve recalls great times in the US but an even bigger surprise awaited him on return to Australia when Steve did the extraordinary thing of pulling an unconscious motor accident victim out of a burning car before it exploded, and was awarded the human spirit award Western Australia.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:10:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 2906 Steve Liddell may seem like a typical knockabout bloke, but dive into his story and you’ll uncover a very determined and inspired person who has at times placed his life in unthinkable danger for another human's survival. In this podcast, we talk to Steve about his early years as a promising rugby star on a TSS scholarship before being told by his Doctor that he had formed Diabetes at the age of 14. This was compounded by his Father/mentor telling him that he had contracted kidney failure and dialysis and that Steve would have to take care of his Mum and two sisters. Steve’s Mum would also be diagnosed with lung cancer and had only 12 months to live. Steve played professional NRL in America for the Connecticut Wildcats and discovered Astroturf/synthetic grass, and aided in the understanding of this new style of playing field for the Australian market. Steve recalls great times in the US but an even bigger surprise awaited him on return to Australia when Steve did the extraordinary thing of pulling an unconscious motor accident victim out of a burning car before it exploded, and was awarded the human spirit award Western Australia. Steve Liddell may seem like a typical knockabout bloke, but dive into his story and you’ll uncover a very determined and inspired person who has at times placed his life in unthinkable danger for another human's survival. In this podcast, we talk to St Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Marke Jennings-Temple 20 20 Marke Jennings-Temple full d630b25c-13b3-4bb5-9d4b-5fe54049dfe2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0327fb24 Marke is an amazing person who has had some incredible life experiences around the world.

With 19 Years of experience and high academic results namely Bangor University of Wales, UK, Cranfield University Bedfordshire, UK completing his MSc Water Management, Soil and Water Engineering as well as Engineering Doctorate Research Engineer in Soil Science (Sports Field Playing Quality).

Markes agronomic expertise has seen him work nationally and globally on some of the world’s highest-profile tournaments, including the 2014 Football World Cup in Brazil, 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada, 2016 Olympics in Brazil and 2015, 2016 and 2017 editions of the International Champions Cup in China and Singapore.

In the podcast, we talk to Marke about his visions for driving the growth of the SPORTENG range of services into Queensland, New Zealand, and Asia, while capitalising on the incredible success of the SPORTENG company lead by Jarrod Hill and Gray Canning.

]]> Marke is an amazing person who has had some incredible life experiences around the world.

With 19 Years of experience and high academic results namely Bangor University of Wales, UK, Cranfield University Bedfordshire, UK completing his MSc Water Management, Soil and Water Engineering as well as Engineering Doctorate Research Engineer in Soil Science (Sports Field Playing Quality).

Markes agronomic expertise has seen him work nationally and globally on some of the world’s highest-profile tournaments, including the 2014 Football World Cup in Brazil, 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada, 2016 Olympics in Brazil and 2015, 2016 and 2017 editions of the International Champions Cup in China and Singapore.

In the podcast, we talk to Marke about his visions for driving the growth of the SPORTENG range of services into Queensland, New Zealand, and Asia, while capitalising on the incredible success of the SPORTENG company lead by Jarrod Hill and Gray Canning.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:00:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 2058 Marke is an amazing person who has had some incredible life experiences around the world. With 19 Years of experience and high academic results namely Bangor University of Wales, UK, Cranfield University Bedfordshire, UK completing his MSc Water Management, Soil and Water Engineering as well as Engineering Doctorate Research Engineer in Soil Science (Sports Field Playing Quality). Markes agronomic expertise has seen him work nationally and globally on some of the world’s highest-profile tournaments, including the 2014 Football World Cup in Brazil, 2015 Women’s World Cup in Canada, 2016 Olympics in Brazil and 2015, 2016 and 2017 editions of the International Champions Cup in China and Singapore. In the podcast, we talk to Marke about his visions for driving the growth of the SPORTENG range of services into Queensland, New Zealand, and Asia, while capitalising on the incredible success of the SPORTENG company lead by Jarrod Hill and Gray Canning. Marke is an amazing person who has had some incredible life experiences around the world. With 19 Years of experience and high academic results namely Bangor University of Wales, UK, Cranfield University Bedfordshire, UK completing his MSc Water Manage Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Robyn Wilcox 19 19 Robyn Wilcox full cedcf437-4f58-465c-946d-128c8bbcca3b https://share.transistor.fm/s/59083318 In episode nineteen we talk to Robyn Wilcox Secretary of the Sports and Play Industry Association who has held the role of Secretary of the Sports and Play Industry Association since October 2011 (when it was known as the Sports Contractors Association). With a background in administration and bookkeeping, primarily in the construction sector. Robyn is dedicated to supporting the development of the not-for-profit peak body for sports and recreation construction in Australasia. www.sapia.org.au

]]> In episode nineteen we talk to Robyn Wilcox Secretary of the Sports and Play Industry Association who has held the role of Secretary of the Sports and Play Industry Association since October 2011 (when it was known as the Sports Contractors Association). With a background in administration and bookkeeping, primarily in the construction sector. Robyn is dedicated to supporting the development of the not-for-profit peak body for sports and recreation construction in Australasia. www.sapia.org.au

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:55:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 743 In episode nineteen we talk to Robyn Wilcox Secretary of the Sports and Play Industry Association who has held the role of Secretary of the Sports and Play Industry Association since October 2011 (when it was known as the Sports Contractors Association). With a background in administration and bookkeeping, primarily in the construction sector. Robyn is dedicated to supporting the development of the not-for-profit peak body for sports and recreation construction in Australasia. www.sapia.org.au In episode nineteen we talk to Robyn Wilcox Secretary of the Sports and Play Industry Association who has held the role of Secretary of the Sports and Play Industry Association since October 2011 (when it was known as the Sports Contractors Association). Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Rob Blackadder 18 18 Rob Blackadder full 75fe8e8b-b512-404b-842f-72369ad320eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/53b4c15b In episode eighteen we talk to Rob Blackadder Technical official at the Sydney Olympics 2000 about contributing his skills and passion for athletics. Known for his accommodating personality and willingness to help, Rob is widely regarded as one of the leading and best competition officials in Australia.

]]> In episode eighteen we talk to Rob Blackadder Technical official at the Sydney Olympics 2000 about contributing his skills and passion for athletics. Known for his accommodating personality and willingness to help, Rob is widely regarded as one of the leading and best competition officials in Australia.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:50:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1801 In episode eighteen we talk to Rob Blackadder Technical official at the Sydney Olympics 2000 about contributing his skills and passion for athletics. Known for his accommodating personality and willingness to help, Rob is widely regarded as one of the leading and best competition officials in Australia. In episode eighteen we talk to Rob Blackadder Technical official at the Sydney Olympics 2000 about contributing his skills and passion for athletics. Known for his accommodating personality and willingness to help, Rob is widely regarded as one of the lea Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Jarrod Hill 17 17 Jarrod Hill full d7199633-4cfd-4752-9f8e-c0b524fcc532 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40e91f8c In episode seventeen we talk with Jarrod Hill Director at SPORTENG about the planning and development of sport and recreation facilities including athletics running tracks, hockey pitches, football grounds (all codes), tennis courts and general-purpose facilities. Jarrod’s knowledge of the planning, design and construction of sports and recreation facilities has seen him work on most of the major stadia projects throughout Australia. www.sporteng.com.au

]]> In episode seventeen we talk with Jarrod Hill Director at SPORTENG about the planning and development of sport and recreation facilities including athletics running tracks, hockey pitches, football grounds (all codes), tennis courts and general-purpose facilities. Jarrod’s knowledge of the planning, design and construction of sports and recreation facilities has seen him work on most of the major stadia projects throughout Australia. www.sporteng.com.au

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:45:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1293 In episode seventeen we talk with Jarrod Hill Director at SPORTENG about the planning and development of sport and recreation facilities including athletics running tracks, hockey pitches, football grounds (all codes), tennis courts and general-purpose facilities. Jarrod’s knowledge of the planning, design and construction of sports and recreation facilities has seen him work on most of the major stadia projects throughout Australia. www.sporteng.com.au In episode seventeen we talk with Jarrod Hill Director at SPORTENG about the planning and development of sport and recreation facilities including athletics running tracks, hockey pitches, football grounds (all codes), tennis courts and general-purpose fa Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Ed Sanderson 16 16 Ed Sanderson full bf5448d3-aad6-4cca-9daa-3f06e738e6f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b347aad2 In episode sixteen we talk with Ed Sanderson previously Director, Sports, and Rec at Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands and presently at Total Sports Asia as Vice President. Ed talks about his time as Management of business operations across Australia’s largest community sports & recreation precinct – Centennial Park and Moore Park on the fringe of the Sydney CBD. These facilities enabled over 40 different sports included facilities such as 35 distinct full-size sports fields, Moore Park Golf precinct, Equestrian Centre, and multiple outdoor training facilities and 35+ Sporting fields. www.centennialparklands.com.au www.totalsportsasia.com

]]> In episode sixteen we talk with Ed Sanderson previously Director, Sports, and Rec at Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands and presently at Total Sports Asia as Vice President. Ed talks about his time as Management of business operations across Australia’s largest community sports & recreation precinct – Centennial Park and Moore Park on the fringe of the Sydney CBD. These facilities enabled over 40 different sports included facilities such as 35 distinct full-size sports fields, Moore Park Golf precinct, Equestrian Centre, and multiple outdoor training facilities and 35+ Sporting fields. www.centennialparklands.com.au www.totalsportsasia.com

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:40:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1142 In episode sixteen we talk with Ed Sanderson previously Director, Sports, and Rec at Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands and presently at Total Sports Asia as Vice President. Ed talks about his time as Management of business operations across Australia’s largest community sports & recreation precinct – Centennial Park and Moore Park on the fringe of the Sydney CBD. These facilities enabled over 40 different sports included facilities such as 35 distinct full-size sports fields, Moore Park Golf precinct, Equestrian Centre, and multiple outdoor training facilities and 35+ Sporting fields. www.centennialparklands.com.au www.totalsportsasia.com In episode sixteen we talk with Ed Sanderson previously Director, Sports, and Rec at Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands and presently at Total Sports Asia as Vice President. Ed talks about his time as Management of business operations across Austr Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Alan Spadijer 14 14 Alan Spadijer full 44af91ad-6b4b-425a-92c0-98b21e24751b https://share.transistor.fm/s/32a41f78 In episode fourteen we talk with Alan Spadijer Amadio Wines Brand Specialist on how building a culture within a brand is very important to the organic growth of a company. And why the link between Sales and Marketing is critical to a brand's success in 2017. www.amadiowines.com

]]> In episode fourteen we talk with Alan Spadijer Amadio Wines Brand Specialist on how building a culture within a brand is very important to the organic growth of a company. And why the link between Sales and Marketing is critical to a brand's success in 2017. www.amadiowines.com

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:35:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 2232 In episode fourteen we talk with Alan Spadijer Amadio Wines Brand Specialist on how building a culture within a brand is very important to the organic growth of a company. And why the link between Sales and Marketing is critical to a brand's success in 2017. www.amadiowines.com In episode fourteen we talk with Alan Spadijer Amadio Wines Brand Specialist on how building a culture within a brand is very important to the organic growth of a company. And why the link between Sales and Marketing is critical to a brand's success in 20 Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Ben Richards 15 15 Ben Richards full 10fd7887-bba4-4e17-bc90-9dec31a8a967 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a0147ff In episode fifteen we talk with Ben Richards from Australian Sports Equipment who mainly does the installation of sports equipment for sports field construction companies, such as Polytan Asia Pacific and Play Hard Sports Equipment. www.fjn.com.au

]]> In episode fifteen we talk with Ben Richards from Australian Sports Equipment who mainly does the installation of sports equipment for sports field construction companies, such as Polytan Asia Pacific and Play Hard Sports Equipment. www.fjn.com.au

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:35:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1137 In episode fifteen we talk with Ben Richards from Australian Sports Equipment who mainly does the installation of sports equipment for sports field construction companies, such as Polytan Asia Pacific and Play Hard Sports Equipment. www.fjn.com.au In episode fifteen we talk with Ben Richards from Australian Sports Equipment who mainly does the installation of sports equipment for sports field construction companies, such as Polytan Asia Pacific and Play Hard Sports Equipment. www.fjn.com.au Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Adam Houlahan 13 13 Adam Houlahan full 546e1d47-2809-4126-aed7-e67b7332e52c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2da31bc4 In episode thirteen we talk with Adam Houlahan CEO: Author: Social Media Expert on how building a targeted follower base is crucial in Social Media – especially Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Through his 400,000 followers Adam can reach out to 20 million people every month. Adam now explains why it is important to build your personal brand on social media? www.adamhoulahan.com

]]> In episode thirteen we talk with Adam Houlahan CEO: Author: Social Media Expert on how building a targeted follower base is crucial in Social Media – especially Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Through his 400,000 followers Adam can reach out to 20 million people every month. Adam now explains why it is important to build your personal brand on social media? www.adamhoulahan.com

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:30:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1556 In episode thirteen we talk with Adam Houlahan CEO: Author: Social Media Expert on how building a targeted follower base is crucial in Social Media – especially Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Through his 400,000 followers Adam can reach out to 20 million people every month. Adam now explains why it is important to build your personal brand on social media? www.adamhoulahan.com In episode thirteen we talk with Adam Houlahan CEO: Author: Social Media Expert on how building a targeted follower base is crucial in Social Media – especially Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Through his 400,000 followers Adam can reach out to Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Denis Wilson 12 12 Denis Wilson full 55f81e8a-92a0-4707-8d20-2f1d3471abff https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9caad03 In episode twelve we talk with Denis Wilson IAAF Technical Committee Member about his younger years as an Australian athlete competing at the highest level and his continued role as member of the IAAF Technical Committee. At 81 years young Denis is still referred to as ‘God’ in the Australian athletics circles. Recently the IAAF adopted a safer design in Hammer discus throw cages to meet the latest IAAF requirements and Play Hard Sports Equipment has further developed the concept to this day.

]]> In episode twelve we talk with Denis Wilson IAAF Technical Committee Member about his younger years as an Australian athlete competing at the highest level and his continued role as member of the IAAF Technical Committee. At 81 years young Denis is still referred to as ‘God’ in the Australian athletics circles. Recently the IAAF adopted a safer design in Hammer discus throw cages to meet the latest IAAF requirements and Play Hard Sports Equipment has further developed the concept to this day.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:25:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1959 In episode twelve we talk with Denis Wilson IAAF Technical Committee Member about his younger years as an Australian athlete competing at the highest level and his continued role as a member of the IAAF Technical Committee. At 81 years young Denis is still referred to as ‘God’ in the Australian athletics circles. Recently the IAAF adopted a safer design in Hammer discus throw cages to meet the latest IAAF requirements and Play Hard Sports Equipment has further developed the concept to this day. In episode twelve we talk with Denis Wilson IAAF Technical Committee Member about his younger years as an Australian athlete competing at the highest level and his continued role as a member of the IAAF Technical Committee. At 81 years young Denis is stil Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Louise Burke OAM 11 11 Louise Burke OAM full c6f71c5f-4355-4184-95e0-3c333a198510 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25379d65 In episode eleven we talk with Professor Louise Burke OAM Head of Sports Nutrition at Australian Institute of Sport and Chair in Sports Nutrition, School of Exercise Science about her daily research at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Louise was a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to sports nutrition, as a dietitian and through academic, research and administrative roles in 2009. You’ll see why Louise’s CV document has 55 pages of extraordinary achievements gained throughout her career. www.ausport.gov.au

]]> In episode eleven we talk with Professor Louise Burke OAM Head of Sports Nutrition at Australian Institute of Sport and Chair in Sports Nutrition, School of Exercise Science about her daily research at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Louise was a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to sports nutrition, as a dietitian and through academic, research and administrative roles in 2009. You’ll see why Louise’s CV document has 55 pages of extraordinary achievements gained throughout her career. www.ausport.gov.au

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:20:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1843 In episode eleven we talk with Professor Louise Burke OAM Head of Sports Nutrition at Australian Institute of Sport and Chair in Sports Nutrition, School of Exercise Science about her daily research at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Louise was a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to sports nutrition, as a dietitian and through academic, research and administrative roles in 2009. You’ll see why Louise’s CV document has 55 pages of extraordinary achievements gained throughout her career. www.ausport.gov.au In episode eleven we talk with Professor Louise Burke OAM Head of Sports Nutrition at Australian Institute of Sport and Chair in Sports Nutrition, School of Exercise Science about her daily research at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Louise Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Mark Cook 10 10 Mark Cook full f2642120-af32-406f-b68a-63fc9590e757 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d7ae11b In episode ten we talk with Mark Cook who was Director of Tennis at KDV Sport. Born in England, Mark went to the United States to play college tennis at 18 and stayed for 9 years. Mark was a regular at ATP camps in resorts around the world and in 2000 traveled to Australia to help start the Pat Cash and Dennis Hopper Adult Tennis program on the Gold Coast. www.kdvsport.com

]]> In episode ten we talk with Mark Cook who was Director of Tennis at KDV Sport. Born in England, Mark went to the United States to play college tennis at 18 and stayed for 9 years. Mark was a regular at ATP camps in resorts around the world and in 2000 traveled to Australia to help start the Pat Cash and Dennis Hopper Adult Tennis program on the Gold Coast. www.kdvsport.com

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:15:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1535 In episode ten we talk with Mark Cook who was Director of Tennis at KDV Sport. Born in England, Mark went to the United States to play college tennis at 18 and stayed for 9 years. Mark was a regular at ATP camps in resorts around the world and in 2000 traveled to Australia to help start the Pat Cash and Dennis Hopper Adult Tennis program on the Gold Coast. www.kdvsport.com In episode ten we talk with Mark Cook who was Director of Tennis at KDV Sport. Born in England, Mark went to the United States to play college tennis at 18 and stayed for 9 years. Mark was a regular at ATP camps in resorts around the world and in 2000 tra Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Neal Pitman 9 9 Neal Pitman full 04336527-2431-4de1-bc95-3ac3ff6c5dfd https://share.transistor.fm/s/4268b3d7 In episode nine we talk with Neal Pitman Managing Director World of Sport Wholesalers Pty Ltd a sporting and recreation goods company in Ormeau Gold Coast. Neal has 24 years of experience in sporting and recreation goods as well as his pure athletics brand Nordic Sport Australia Pty Ltd that he has steered very successfully for 14 years. We hear about the life lessons that have helped Neil lead two very successful companies. www.wos.com.au www.nsasport.com

]]> In episode nine we talk with Neal Pitman Managing Director World of Sport Wholesalers Pty Ltd a sporting and recreation goods company in Ormeau Gold Coast. Neal has 24 years of experience in sporting and recreation goods as well as his pure athletics brand Nordic Sport Australia Pty Ltd that he has steered very successfully for 14 years. We hear about the life lessons that have helped Neil lead two very successful companies. www.wos.com.au www.nsasport.com

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:10:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1197 In episode nine we talk with Neal Pitman Managing Director World of Sport Wholesalers Pty Ltd a sporting and recreation goods company in Ormeau Gold Coast. Neal has 24 years of experience in sporting and recreation goods as well as his pure athletics brand Nordic Sport Australia Pty Ltd that he has steered very successfully for 14 years. We hear about the life lessons that have helped Neil lead two very successful companies. www.wos.com.au www.nsasport.com In episode nine we talk with Neal Pitman Managing Director World of Sport Wholesalers Pty Ltd a sporting and recreation goods company in Ormeau Gold Coast. Neal has 24 years of experience in sporting and recreation goods as well as his pure athletics bran Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Brendan Flynn 8 8 Brendan Flynn full e6d3c124-b512-440a-8b2c-5bb0a85a4053 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a83e8bba In episode eight we talk with Brendan Flynn Director Runaway Bay Sports Leadership and Excellence Centre Gold Coast. Brendan has a long list of outstanding achievements from Olympic Head Women’s B/Ball Coach in 1984 and CEO for the Australian Paralympic Committee to the Australian Institute of Sport management team. Brendan speaks candidly about his dream for Runaway Bay L&EC to become the number one education and sports excellence facility in Queensland. www.sportssupercentre.com.au

]]> In episode eight we talk with Brendan Flynn Director Runaway Bay Sports Leadership and Excellence Centre Gold Coast. Brendan has a long list of outstanding achievements from Olympic Head Women’s B/Ball Coach in 1984 and CEO for the Australian Paralympic Committee to the Australian Institute of Sport management team. Brendan speaks candidly about his dream for Runaway Bay L&EC to become the number one education and sports excellence facility in Queensland. www.sportssupercentre.com.au

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:05:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1849 In episode eight we talk with Brendan Flynn Director Runaway Bay Sports Leadership and Excellence Centre Gold Coast. Brendan has a long list of outstanding achievements from Olympic Head Women’s B/Ball Coach in 1984 and CEO for the Australian Paralympic Committee to the Australian Institute of Sport management team. Brendan speaks candidly about his dream for Runaway Bay L&EC to become the number one education and sports excellence facility in Queensland. www.sportssupercentre.com.au In episode eight we talk with Brendan Flynn Director Runaway Bay Sports Leadership and Excellence Centre Gold Coast. Brendan has a long list of outstanding achievements from Olympic Head Women’s B/Ball Coach in 1984 and CEO for the Australian Paralympic C Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Vickie Saunders 7 7 Vickie Saunders full 850b260e-4474-4267-9776-da87e5cfe4c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e89c8592 In episode seven we talk with Vickie Saunders who is Athlete Sponsorship and Partnership Expert. Vickie talks about her journey with sponsors and athletes and what it takes to create valuable, meaningful and sustainable partnerships. Vickie’s clients have included ASICS, Shimano, Saucony, USA Olympic Committee, Institutes of Sport (Australia, England, Singapore, Canada and Wales), Amer Sports Group, and Strength Matters. www.thesponsorshipconsultants.com

]]> In episode seven we talk with Vickie Saunders who is Athlete Sponsorship and Partnership Expert. Vickie talks about her journey with sponsors and athletes and what it takes to create valuable, meaningful and sustainable partnerships. Vickie’s clients have included ASICS, Shimano, Saucony, USA Olympic Committee, Institutes of Sport (Australia, England, Singapore, Canada and Wales), Amer Sports Group, and Strength Matters. www.thesponsorshipconsultants.com

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1371 In episode seven we talk with Vickie Saunders who is Athlete Sponsorship and Partnership Expert. Vickie talks about her journey with sponsors and athletes and what it takes to create valuable, meaningful and sustainable partnerships. Vickie’s clients have included ASICS, Shimano, Saucony, USA Olympic Committee, Institutes of Sport (Australia, England, Singapore, Canada and Wales), Amer Sports Group, and Strength Matters. www.thesponsorshipconsultants.com In episode seven we talk with Vickie Saunders who is Athlete Sponsorship and Partnership Expert. Vickie talks about her journey with sponsors and athletes and what it takes to create valuable, meaningful and sustainable partnerships. Vickie’s clients have Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No John Dwyer 6 6 John Dwyer full 9a84fa38-5509-4f71-827c-26148622052b https://share.transistor.fm/s/88b52b8c In episode six we talk with John Dwyer (known as “JD” by most of his clients) who is Australia’s Leading Business Marketing Expert, when it comes to creating sales for businesses. His “thinking” is refreshingly unconventional. www.theinstituteofwow.com

]]> In episode six we talk with John Dwyer (known as “JD” by most of his clients) who is Australia’s Leading Business Marketing Expert, when it comes to creating sales for businesses. His “thinking” is refreshingly unconventional. www.theinstituteofwow.com

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1398 In episode six we talk with John Dwyer (known as “JD” by most of his clients) who is Australia’s Leading Business Marketing Expert, when it comes to creating sales for businesses. His “thinking” is refreshingly unconventional. www.theinstituteofwow.com In episode six we talk with John Dwyer (known as “JD” by most of his clients) who is Australia’s Leading Business Marketing Expert, when it comes to creating sales for businesses. His “thinking” is refreshingly unconventional. www.theinstituteofwow.com Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Trevor Bowman 5 5 Trevor Bowman full 26fa3c2f-d23f-473e-b489-fedfd8d7a0f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdd3b7e6 In episode five we talk with Trevor Bowman Owner Play Hard Sports Equipment (PHS). The business started in 1993 with a single invention – a flat spring basketball goal and now has more than 300 products, four international patents, a North American trading partner in Gill Athletics and one European with Protec Sport in France. Business travel has given Trevor insights into how other sports companies design and develop products and he has learnt the importance of creating a point of difference in the design stage. Most companies implement incremental change, Trevor prefers monumental! www.playhardsports.com.au

]]> In episode five we talk with Trevor Bowman Owner Play Hard Sports Equipment (PHS). The business started in 1993 with a single invention – a flat spring basketball goal and now has more than 300 products, four international patents, a North American trading partner in Gill Athletics and one European with Protec Sport in France. Business travel has given Trevor insights into how other sports companies design and develop products and he has learnt the importance of creating a point of difference in the design stage. Most companies implement incremental change, Trevor prefers monumental! www.playhardsports.com.au

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 2030 In episode five we talk with Trevor Bowman Owner Play Hard Sports Equipment (PHS). The business started in 1993 with a single invention – a flat spring basketball goal and now has more than 300 products, four international patents, a North American trading partner in Gill Athletics and one European with Protec Sport in France. Business travel has given Trevor insights into how other sports companies design and develop products and he has learnt the importance of creating a point of difference in the design stage. Most companies implement incremental change, Trevor prefers monumental! www.playhardsports.com.au In episode five we talk with Trevor Bowman Owner Play Hard Sports Equipment (PHS). The business started in 1993 with a single invention – a flat spring basketball goal and now has more than 300 products, four international patents, a North American tradin Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Paul Kamphuis 4 4 Paul Kamphuis full cc33d9ca-5607-45ab-b7b9-173c7c17aec6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b451be5 In episode four we talk with Paul Kamphuis the General Manager for Polytan. With over 12 years’ experience in the design & management of sports facility construction projects, Paul has established a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and respected figures in the synthetic sports surfacing industry. Paul’s passion for taking the lessons learned from elite level sporting complexes and incorporating those benefits at club standard facilities across a range of sporting codes helps to ensure that the stars of tomorrow can develop their skills in world-class facilities. www.polytan.com.au

]]> In episode four we talk with Paul Kamphuis the General Manager for Polytan. With over 12 years’ experience in the design & management of sports facility construction projects, Paul has established a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and respected figures in the synthetic sports surfacing industry. Paul’s passion for taking the lessons learned from elite level sporting complexes and incorporating those benefits at club standard facilities across a range of sporting codes helps to ensure that the stars of tomorrow can develop their skills in world-class facilities. www.polytan.com.au

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 928 In episode four we talk with Paul Kamphuis the General Manager for Polytan. With over 12 years’ experience in the design & management of sports facility construction projects, Paul has established a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and respected figures in the synthetic sports surfacing industry. Paul’s passion for taking the lessons learned from elite level sporting complexes and incorporating those benefits at club standard facilities across a range of sporting codes helps to ensure that the stars of tomorrow can develop their skills on world-class facilities. www.polytan.com.au In episode four we talk with Paul Kamphuis the General Manager for Polytan. With over 12 years’ experience in the design & management of sports facility construction projects, Paul has established a reputation as one of the most knowledgeable and resp Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Rob Kirkwood 3 3 Rob Kirkwood full e619657e-ba22-4185-8202-f99ec4a2d462 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9afa2f1 In episode three we talk with Rob Kirkwood the National Sales Manager for Polytan on his 20+ years in the synthetic sports Industry. Rob shares a great story about his first 1-million-dollar project and how his humbling beginnings as a boy from the Norfolk Island has led projects onto the international sporting stage. www.polytan.com.au

]]> In episode three we talk with Rob Kirkwood the National Sales Manager for Polytan on his 20+ years in the synthetic sports Industry. Rob shares a great story about his first 1-million-dollar project and how his humbling beginnings as a boy from the Norfolk Island has led projects onto the international sporting stage. www.polytan.com.au

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:00:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1253 In episode three we talk with Rob Kirkwood the National Sales Manager for Polytan on his 20+ years in the synthetic sports Industry. Rob shares a great story about his first 1-million-dollar project and how his humbling beginnings as a boy from Norfolk Island has led projects onto the international sporting stage. www.polytan.com.au In episode three we talk with Rob Kirkwood the National Sales Manager for Polytan on his 20+ years in the synthetic sports Industry. Rob shares a great story about his first 1-million-dollar project and how his humbling beginnings as a boy from Norfolk Is Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Bernard Evans 2 2 Bernard Evans full dd359ef6-00c2-4311-97f5-243d1cee0892 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ee1a9d9 In episode two we talk to Bernard Evans the owner of Grassports Australia, Sporting surface solutions. Bernard is the ultimate professional and statesman of the Sporting surface industry. With over 45 years of experience, Bernard talks about what it takes to be at the top of the game in Sports court/field construction. www.grassports.com.au

]]> In episode two we talk to Bernard Evans the owner of Grassports Australia, Sporting surface solutions. Bernard is the ultimate professional and statesman of the Sporting surface industry. With over 45 years of experience, Bernard talks about what it takes to be at the top of the game in Sports court/field construction. www.grassports.com.au

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1614 In episode two we talk to Bernard Evans the owner of Grassports Australia, Sporting surface solutions. Bernard is the ultimate professional and statesman of the Sporting surface industry. With over 45 years of experience, Bernard talks about what it takes to be at the top of the game in Sports court/field construction. www.grassports.com.au In episode two we talk to Bernard Evans the owner of Grassports Australia, Sporting surface solutions. Bernard is the ultimate professional and statesman of the Sporting surface industry. With over 45 years of experience, Bernard talks about what it takes Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No Martin Shepherd 1 1 Martin Shepherd full 07ab89e2-74ea-4940-81b2-c5a8768285d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/641a2df5 In episode one we talk to the Owner/Managing Director of Smart Connection Consultancy and synthetic sports surface specialist about his role in consulting to Australian and international sport, recreation, and leisure. Why Martins passionate about working with clients who want to invest, plan, and develop active communities through sport and recreation and the National Sports Convention leading the way in that movement. www.smartconnection.net.au

]]> In episode one we talk to the Owner/Managing Director of Smart Connection Consultancy and synthetic sports surface specialist about his role in consulting to Australian and international sport, recreation, and leisure. Why Martins passionate about working with clients who want to invest, plan, and develop active communities through sport and recreation and the National Sports Convention leading the way in that movement. www.smartconnection.net.au

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +1000 Steve Dart Steve Dart 1644 In episode one we talk to the Owner/Managing Director of Smart Connection Consultancy and synthetic sports surface specialist about his role in consulting to Australian and international sport, recreation, and leisure. Why Martins passionate about working with clients who want to invest, plan, and develop active communities through sport and recreation and the National Sports Convention leading the way in that movement. www.smartconnection.net.au In episode one we talk to the Owner/Managing Director of Smart Connection Consultancy and synthetic sports surface specialist about his role in consulting to Australian and international sport, recreation, and leisure. Why Martins passionate about working Behind the Games, Play Hard Sports, Steve Dart, Behind the Games Podcast No