Michael Woods (He/Him)

Sport is for Every Body

This is the Sport is for Every Body podcast by Inclusive Sport Design. Join Michael Woods, inclusion in sport expert and Founder of Inclusive Sport Design talking all things inclusion in sport with amazing guests who are out there making it happen.

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Monthly interviews with global inclusion leaders, practitioners and experts to help you make inclusion happen.

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November 20, 2024

Leading inclusion in Surf Life Saving with Sunaina Jaswal

In this chat, we discuss Sunaina's role as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional in tennis and surf life saving. We explore her journey from India to Australia and highlight the importance of mentors and allies in DEI work.

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March 28, 2024

Bringing tennis to all with Ryan Redondo

In this episode I talk with Ryan Redondo to hear about how he has been bringing tennis to diverse communities in San Diego, in the USA.

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September 6, 2023

Making fitness inclusive for all abilities with Brendan Aylward

This is episode 08 and today I talk with Brendan Aylward who is working hard to make the fitness industry more inclusive for people with disability in the United States and beyond.

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August 4, 2023

Inclusion and organisational practice with Dr Ryan Storr

This is episode 07 and today I talk with Ryan Storr to discover how he has been influencing inclusion in sport through research and practice in Australia.

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July 7, 2023

Connecting people with disability to sport with Emily Ayles.

In this episode I talk with Emily Ayles to discover how she goes about connecting people with disability to sport through her work at Novita.‍

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June 9, 2023

Engaging Multicultural kids in community sport with Jessica Scannell

This is episode 05. And today I am with Jessica Scannell to learn how she is making inclusion in sport happen for multicultural communities through her work at Welcoming Australia.

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May 5, 2023

Collective approaches to inclusion in Canada with Andrea Carey

This is episode 04 and today I talk with Andrea Carey to learn how she is influencing outcomes in inclusive and Para-Sport across Canada through a range of amazing initiatives and projects.

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April 7, 2023

Measuring inclusion impact with Lauren Schwaar

This is episode 03 and today I talk with Lauren Schwaar to explore how she's shaping the future of sport by measuring the impacts of what we do. Plus we talk about Lauren's coaching experience in multiple countries and how religion influences Lauren's life and work.

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March 3, 2023

Sport & Rec for All Abilities in the USA with Lisa Drennan

This is episode 02 and today I talk with Lisa Drennan about how she is helping sport and recreation providers create opportunities for people with diverse abilities across the USA.

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February 3, 2023

Kicking Goals for inclusion in Welsh Football with Jason Webber

This is episode 01 and today I talk with Jason Webber about how he is kicking goals for inclusion in Welsh Football.

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January 22, 2023

Preview

This is episode 00 where I introduce you to who I am, what I do and what the Podcast is all about. I hope you join me to learn from amazing people who are making inclusion happen in sport.

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