Associate Professor Steven Rynne
Associate Professor

Steven Rynne

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Background

Dr. Steven Rynne is an Associate Professor and Program Convenor for Sports Coaching with the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at The University of Queensland, Australia. The major theme that runs throughout Steven’s work is learning in sport. Within this broad theme he has worked and conducted research with a variety of peak domestic and international sporting bodies aimed at fostering high performance through learning (e.g. how elite coaches learn their craft) and understanding outcomes for sport participants (e.g. sport for reconciliation). Steven teaches undergraduate and graduate students, is a cycling coach and registered HPE teacher, and has been immersed in junior and community sport settings for more than two decades.

Availability

Associate Professor Steven Rynne is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Curriculum and pedagogy Education Education systems Sports science and exercise

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours), The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Steven has a range of research interests related to coach learning and Indigenous sport.

    In particular, he is interested in:

  • The work of high performance coaches

  • Coaching knowledge and learning to coach

  • Sport coaching environments as workplaces

  • Indigenous sporting programs

Search Professor Steven Rynne’s works on UQ eSpace

191 works between 2002 and 2025
All (191) Journal Article (84) Book Chapter (20) Conference Publication (66) Book (4) Other Outputs (17)

121 - 140 of 191 works

2014

Conference Publication

Letters to an early career academic - symposium

Enright, E., Rynne, S. B. and Alfrey, L. (2014). Letters to an early career academic - symposium. AIESEP World Congress, Auckland, New Zealand, 10-13 February 2014.

Letters to an early career academic - symposium

2014

Journal Article

Sport development programmes for Indigenous Australians: innovation, inclusion and development, or a product of 'white guilt'?

Rossi, Tony and Rynne, Steven (2014). Sport development programmes for Indigenous Australians: innovation, inclusion and development, or a product of 'white guilt'?. Sport in Society, 17 (8), 1030-1045. doi: 10.1080/17430437.2013.838355

Sport development programmes for Indigenous Australians: innovation, inclusion and development, or a product of 'white guilt'?

2014

Journal Article

‘Fast track’ and ‘traditional path’ coaches: affordances, agency and social capital

Rynne, Steven (2014). ‘Fast track’ and ‘traditional path’ coaches: affordances, agency and social capital. Sport, Education and Society, 19 (3), 299-313. doi: 10.1080/13573322.2012.670113

‘Fast track’ and ‘traditional path’ coaches: affordances, agency and social capital

2014

Journal Article

Coaches' learning and sustainability in high performance sport

Rynne, Steven B. and Mallett, Clifford J. (2014). Coaches' learning and sustainability in high performance sport. Reflective Practice, 15 (1), 12-26. doi: 10.1080/14623943.2013.868798

Coaches' learning and sustainability in high performance sport

2014

Journal Article

'Just do a little more': examining expertise in high performance sport from a sociocultural learning perspective

Barker, Dean, Barker-Ruchti, Natalie, Rynne, Steven and Lee, Jessica (2014). 'Just do a little more': examining expertise in high performance sport from a sociocultural learning perspective. Reflective Practice, 15 (1), 92-105. doi: 10.1080/14623943.2013.868797

'Just do a little more': examining expertise in high performance sport from a sociocultural learning perspective

2013

Conference Publication

Assessment of coaching competence by foreign educators: Indian coach induction program

Rynne, S. B., Hay, P. and Occhino, J. (2013). Assessment of coaching competence by foreign educators: Indian coach induction program. 9th ICCE Global Coach Conference, Durban, South Africa, 11-13 September 2013.

Assessment of coaching competence by foreign educators: Indian coach induction program

2013

Conference Publication

Developing autonomy-supportive coaching: a case study in basketball

Occhino, J. L., Mallett, C. J. and Rynne, S. B. (2013). Developing autonomy-supportive coaching: a case study in basketball. 9th ICCE Global Coach Conference, Durban, South Africa, 11-13 September 2013.

Developing autonomy-supportive coaching: a case study in basketball

2013

Journal Article

The effect of a self-modelling video intervention on motor skill acquisition and retention of a novice track cyclist's standing start performance

Jennings, Cameron T., Reaburn, Peter and Rynne, Steven B. (2013). The effect of a self-modelling video intervention on motor skill acquisition and retention of a novice track cyclist's standing start performance. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 8 (3), 467-480. doi: 10.1260/1747-9541.8.3.467

The effect of a self-modelling video intervention on motor skill acquisition and retention of a novice track cyclist's standing start performance

2013

Journal Article

Culture change in a professional sports team: shaping environmental contexts and regulating power

Rynne, Steven (2013). Culture change in a professional sports team: shaping environmental contexts and regulating power. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 8 (2), 301-304. doi: 10.1260/1747-9541.8.2.301

Culture change in a professional sports team: shaping environmental contexts and regulating power

2013

Journal Article

Making the switch

Barker-Ruchti, Natalie, Barker, Dean, Lee, Jessica and Rynne, Steven (2013). Making the switch. Olympic Review, 86, 64-67.

Making the switch

2013

Journal Article

David Clutterbuck, mentoring and coaching: a commentary

Rynne, Steven (2013). David Clutterbuck, mentoring and coaching: a commentary. International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching, 8 (1), 139-254. doi: 10.1260/1747-9541.8.1.139

David Clutterbuck, mentoring and coaching: a commentary

2013

Journal Article

Doing whitefella research in blackfella communities in Australia: decolonizing method in sports related research

Rossi, Anthony, Rynne, Steven and Nelson, Alison (2013). Doing whitefella research in blackfella communities in Australia: decolonizing method in sports related research. Quest, 65 (1), 116-131. doi: 10.1080/00336297.2012.749799

Doing whitefella research in blackfella communities in Australia: decolonizing method in sports related research

2013

Journal Article

Dynamic social networks in high performance football coaching

Occhino, Joseph, Mallett, Cliff and Rynne, Steven (2013). Dynamic social networks in high performance football coaching. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 18 (1), 90-102. doi: 10.1080/17408989.2011.631003

Dynamic social networks in high performance football coaching

2013

Other Outputs

Review of existing physical recruitment protocols: report on findings. Submitted to Air Services Australia

Rynne, S. B., Skinner, T., Hay, P., Kelly, V. and McCuaig, L. (2013). Review of existing physical recruitment protocols: report on findings. Submitted to Air Services Australia. Brisbane, Australia:

Review of existing physical recruitment protocols: report on findings. Submitted to Air Services Australia

2013

Other Outputs

The sport demonstration project: an evaluation

Rossi, T. and Rynne, S. B. (2013). The sport demonstration project: an evaluation. Canberra, ACT, Australia:

The sport demonstration project: an evaluation

2013

Other Outputs

Indigenous surfing research report. Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee inquiry into the Contribution of Sport to Indigenous Wellbeing and Mentoring.

Rynne, S. B. and Rossi, T. (2013). Indigenous surfing research report. Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee inquiry into the Contribution of Sport to Indigenous Wellbeing and Mentoring.. Not available:

Indigenous surfing research report. Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee inquiry into the Contribution of Sport to Indigenous Wellbeing and Mentoring.

2013

Book Chapter

Developing high performance coaching craft through work and study

Mallett, Clifford, Rynne, Steven and Dickens, Sue (2013). Developing high performance coaching craft through work and study. Routledge handbook of sports coaching. (pp. 463-475) edited by Paul Potrac, Wade Gilbert and Jim Denison. Abingdon, Oxon, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780203132623

Developing high performance coaching craft through work and study

2012

Journal Article

Understanding the work and learning of high performance coaches

Rynne, Steven B. and Mallett, Cliff J. (2012). Understanding the work and learning of high performance coaches. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 17 (5), 507-523. doi: 10.1080/17408989.2011.621119

Understanding the work and learning of high performance coaches

2012

Journal Article

Olympism as education: Analysing the learning experiences of elite athletes

Barker, D., Barker-Ruchti, N., Rynne, S. B. and Lee, J. (2012). Olympism as education: Analysing the learning experiences of elite athletes. Educational Review, 64 (3), 368-383. doi: 10.1080/00131911.2012.665846

Olympism as education: Analysing the learning experiences of elite athletes

2012

Conference Publication

Taking the person out of the sports? A socio-pedagogical examination of athletic career transitions

Barker, D., Barker-Ruchti, N., Rynne, S. B. and Lee, J. (2012). Taking the person out of the sports? A socio-pedagogical examination of athletic career transitions. The International Convention on Science Education and Medicine in Sport, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 19-24 July 2012.

Taking the person out of the sports? A socio-pedagogical examination of athletic career transitions

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2026
    Representative Coaches: Quality, impact and learning in the high performance landscape
    Queensland Academy of Sport
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2023 - 2024
    Research in high performance coaching and sporting organisations
    Brisbane Broncos Rugby League Club Limited
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2023
    Design of a First Nations Community Impact Framework for Athletics Australia
    Athletics Australia
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2024
    Representative Coaches: Quality, impact and learning in the high performance landscape
    Australian Sports Commission
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Mental performance in competition training program for coaches
    Australian Sports Commission
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Elevate Coach Program
    Australian Sports Commission
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2023
    Connecting through sport
    Multicultural Australia Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2022
    High performance coach development: Harnessing cross cultural advantages
    Australia-Japan Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2021
    Development and pilot testing of the Active Triple P program for parents of Junior Rugby League players
    Rugby League Research Projects
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2019
    Creating a thriving community for young people through junior rugby league
    Rugby League Research Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2018
    Knowing the person: Enhancing success in securing high potential leaders
    Australian Rugby Union Limited
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2015
    Examination of intervention effectiveness - ICC East Asia Pacific: Pacific Sport Partnership (Fiji and Papua New Guinea)
    International Cricket Council FZ LLC
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Australian Sports Commission Junior Sports Framework Review
    UniQuest Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2012
    ResTeach Funding 2012 0.2 FTE School of HMS
    UQ ResTeach
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2016
    Support for Fellowship - Cricket Australia
    Cricket Australia
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Capacity Building and Social Capital in Indigenous Community Sport Programs: the case of surfing
    Australian Sports Commission
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Indigenous Sport Coaching and Development: Coach influence on youth participation and ongoing involvement in physical activity
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Steven Rynne is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Coach education: current effectiveness of Olympic coaching practices.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett

  • Doctor Philosophy

    The pedagogical work of high performance sport coaches.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Coaches' learning - through and from the athlete

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Coaches of the future: Optimising relationships, learning, and performance in sport

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett

  • Master Philosophy

    Training talent to thrive: Piloting the Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment protocol in a Western drama school

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett

  • Doctor Philosophy

    What does a pathways (sport) coach need to know and do?

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Para Sport coach development- a prospective longitudinal study

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Sean Tweedy, Associate Professor Emma Beckman

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigations into the coach-athlete relationship of Australian Football

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett

Completed supervision

Enquiries

Contact Associate Professor Steven Rynne directly for media enquiries about:

  • Academy
  • Coach
  • Coaching
  • Elite
  • High Performance
  • Indigenous sport
  • Institute
  • Learner
  • Learning
  • Professional
  • research
  • Sport
  • sportsperson
  • Work

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