Football Queensland: The Future Of Sportsmanship.

Jul 23

Episode: #041.

Jordie Gerbes

Industry Expert: General Manager, Football Queensland

Last week on our Almost Pro Bites episode, we asked a big question:

Is unsportsmanlike behaviour sport's biggest opponent?

The response was overwhelming.

We heard from coaches, committee members, parents, players and officials. Some agreed. Others challenged parts of the conversation. But almost everyone agreed on one thing:

We all want community sport to be somewhere people actually want to be.

So rather than just talking about the problem, we wanted to speak with someone working every day to help solve it.

In this episode, we're joined by Jordie Gerbes, General Manager at Football Queensland, to explore what the future of sportsmanship really looks like.

Together we discuss:

Why respect for officials matters more than ever
Football Queensland's Protect Our Game initiative
Why first-year referees wear teal shirts
How clubs can build stronger relationships with officials
The role parents, coaches and spectators play in shaping sporting culture
Why community clubs should feel just as special as watching the Socceroos or Matildas
What the future of football could look like if everyone takes responsibility for the culture they help create

One of our favourite takeaways?

Changing sporting culture isn't the responsibility of one governing body. It's the responsibility of all of us.

Whether you're a player, parent, coach, volunteer, official or simply someone who loves sport, this conversation is for you.

💬 What do you think is the biggest thing we can all do to improve sportsmanship in community sport?

Let us know in the comments - we'd love to hear your perspective.

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