OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 2020
Hello friends,
Every year, the month of October signifies an important checkpoint for seasonal sports clubs. Summer sports clubs are getting ready for their chance at tackling a COVID-affected season while winter sports breath a collective sigh of relief at a season that is now well-and-truly over.
Well done to all the winter sport committee members and volunteers who laboured through all season making sure clubs were safe to play at. Also, a special mention to the Melbourne clubs in lockdown, doing the extra work in the background by building their clubs up for a big 2021 winter season.
Podcast.. by Club Respect!
A Club Respect podcast is in the works and due for release in early 2021. In the meantime, we recommend you listen to the Leisure Networks podcast for community sports (we love the "Kingy's Corner" segment!) and Sport Australia's new podcast for sport club committees (fantastic first episode 'The Startline' featuring Peggy O'Neal).
Activism in sport
From the 'Free The Flag' to the 'Black Lives Matter' protests, the impact of activism in sport has had a significant influence on professional sport clubs. But what happens when players, supporters or club members have differing opinions? Check out Jess Naylor's piece below.
Regards,
Tarik Bayrakli
Manager, Club Respect
CLUB RESPECT JOURNAL
How activism in sport can lead to a stronger team
By Jess Naylor
"Coming together as a team in activism or around a single issue is a way of strengthening communication and teamwork. But it also comes down to valuing each player as a complex individual who can bring more to the team and to the world than just their athletic ability"
Be a leader, not just a coach: How can coaches stay motivated?
By James Muir
Coaches in Melbourne have done it tough during COVID. For many, the motivation to coach also came with a desire to connect with likeminded sport fanatics and engage with the community. The reality of coaching during COVID has changed the game.
PANEL OF EXPERTISE RESPONSES
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POSITIVE CLUB CULTURE CASE STUDIES
Fitzroy Lions Soccer Club | 'From the Grounds Up' | Nike Football
“Football should be for free. And the Fitzroy Lions are making sure kids play for free.” That’s the mission of Abdulmalik Abdurahman, the founder of Fitzroy Lions SC, a youth football club in Melbourne. The club and its players have become a unifying force for their community. With a shared goal to provide access to sport for girls and boys.
San Diego pro soccer team walks off after opponent allegedly targets openly gay player with slur
This is a great example of clubs setting a standard and backing up their players. San Diego manager Landon Donovan asked both the referee and opposition manager to remove the player who was alleged to have used the slur, but both refused to do so.
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