Attendance to an AFL game is largely driven by who is playing, and a few games are going to be in high demand, usually based on team rivalries. Dr Liam Lenten (Economics and Finance, La Trobe University) presents his research on his these rivalries can be maximised, and how tweaking the fixtures can draw the biggest crowd. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by David Lowden, Senior Lecturer in the School of Communication and Media, and researcher at the Centre for Sport and Social...

Russell Hoye talks to Professor Patrick Keyzer (Head of La Trobe Law School, La Trobe University) on risk management in the fitness industry, what sort of risks there are, and the recent Australian Fitness Industry Risk Management (AFIRM) Project. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Pam Kappelides (Department of Management and the Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University) on how sport and active recreation organisations can deliver programs for people with disabilities. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Katie Buckley, (lecturer and phd candidate at La Trobe University and a vocal health consultant) about voice and vocal health for coaches. Voice is critical across much of sports coaching. From yelling to athletes on a training arena, to talking in board meetings, coaches use their voices. Given coaches rely so heavily on effective vocal communication, healthy voice is essential. However, if voice is not performing at its best, a coach may not be either. Sport Unpacked...

Russell Hoye talks to Dr George Murley (Department of Podiatry, La Trobe University) about foot posture, foot injury, and sport. Foot care and posture is an integral part of any athlete’s health, and making sure your foot is appropriately supported could be crucial to preventing injury. George Murley talks about his research, and the challenges of studying a part of the body that people rarely consider prior to an injury. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director...

Russell Hoye talks to Dr Greg Dingle (Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University) about sport stadiums and their response to climate change. Sport stadiums have a significant stake in climate change, as large organisations they have to cope with risks such as energy consumption, water usage and waste management. Most are coping with these factors adequately and responding for financial reasons, but a few also see it as an issue of corporate responsibility – addressing...

Russell Hoye discusses corporate governance in sport with Margot Foster, former rowing olympian for Australia, who has served on numerous sport boards and organisations, and currently serves on the Board of the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to PhD candidate Hannah McDougall (Centre for Sport and Social Impact, La Trobe University) about her thesis – the concept of wellbeing and how it applies to athletes, specifically those with disabilities. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Assoc Professor Matthew Nicholson (Centre for Sport and Social Impact) about the role of sport clubs in providing a healthy environment. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Dr Jodi Sita (lecturer in Anatomy and Neurosciences, School of Public Health and Human Biosciences, La Trobe University) about eye-tracking research and how they apply to sport. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Mick Malthouse (Head Coach, Carlton Football Club, and Vice-Chancellor's Fellow at La Trobe University) about his career in coaching. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Craig Foster (Chief Football Analyst for SBS television and former Socceroo) about the state of football in Australia. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Dr Regina Belski (Dietetics and Nutrition, La Trobe University) about the effects of diet on sport performance). Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Associate Professor Michael Kingsley, an Exercise Physiologist from the La Trobe Rural Health School at the Bendigo Campus of La Trobe University, on the topic today of the role of supplements in aiding athletic performance. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Dr Paul O’Halloran, Senior Lecturer and Psychologist from the School of Public Health, about the relationship between body image and participation in sport by children. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Dr Kate Webster, Associate Professor from the School of Allied Health at La Trobe University, about one of the more common sports-related injuries – a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, and the issues involved with treating the injury and assisting athletes with their rehabilitation. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Dr Lynette Evans, a senior lecturer from the Department of Psycology about athletes and their potential to engage in at risk behaviours, in this case athletes developing eating disorders. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Mick Malthouse, Senior Coach of the Carlton Football Club and a Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow here at La Trobe University and Dr Mandy Ruddock-Hudson, a lecturer from the School of Public Health about the AFL coaching lifestyle. What is life like as professional coach? How do people become senior or assistant coaches in the AFL? How do coaches deal with the stress associated with their jobs? How can we conduct effective studies of coaches in such a high pressure...

Russell Hoye talks to Felicity Childs, a recent graduate from the Masters of Counselling Psychology and Dr Paul O’Halloran, Senior Lecturer and Psychologist from the School of Public Health here at La Trobe University. Topics covered are what is stress and how does it affect athletes? How can athletes manage stress? What sort of support do athletes need to manage stress? How can we conduct effective studies of stress amongst athletes? Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell...

Russell Hoye talks to Associate Professor Vanessa Ratten, from the Department of Management at La Trobe University. They will discuss the topic is innovation and entrepreneurship in sport – seeking to understand what these terms mean in relation to sport and how companies do it well. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to PhD candidate Merryn Sherwood, a former news journalist working on a research project looking at who controls the media we consume. They will discuss media access to sport and athletes, and how tightly it is controlled. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Russell Hoye talks to Dr Emma Sherry, a senior lecturer from the Department of Management, about sport development, and explores questions such as, how and why sport is being used in development, why it works, why governments should use sport for development outcomes, and challenges in doing research on the topic. Sport Unpacked is a regular podcast hosted by Russell Hoye, Director of La Trobe Sport. Copyright 2013 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.