Steven Rynne
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Associate Professor
Steven Rynne
Email: : s.rynne@uq.edu.au
Phone: : +61 7 334 69977
Positions
Affiliate of Centre for Sport and Society : Centre for Sport and Society : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Associate Professor : School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Overview
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.
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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
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Steven has a range of research interests related to coach learning and Indigenous sport.
In particular, he is interested in:
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Works
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All (193) Book (4) Journal Article (86) Other Outputs (17) Conference Publication (66) Book Chapter (20)
2025
Journal Article
Becoming more authentic as an elite coach: the case study of Erkka Westerlund
Mallett, Clifford J., Bespomoshchnov, Vladislav A., Arvaja, Markus, Rynne, Steven and Tiikkaja, Jukka (2025). Becoming more authentic as an elite coach: the case study of Erkka Westerlund. International Sport Coaching Journal, 12 (3), 376-387. doi: 10.1123/iscj.2023-0087
Becoming more authentic as an elite coach: the case study of Erkka Westerlund
2025
Journal Article
What do sports coaches actually know? Development and validation of physical and technical common content knowledge test packs
Bilgiç, Mert, Devrilmez, Erhan, Rynne, Steven, İnce, M Levent, Güvenç, Alpay, Akpınar, Selçuk, Aktop, Abdurrahman, Çetin Özdoğan, Emel, Orhan, İlkay, Özdemir, Özgür, Özkaya, Y Gül and Toktaş, Neşe (2025). What do sports coaches actually know? Development and validation of physical and technical common content knowledge test packs. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 20 (6) 17479541251358190, 2388-2396. doi: 10.1177/17479541251358190
2025
Journal Article
Learning trajectories of high-performance teacher-coaches in Japanese high schools: a mixed-methods study
Kuki, Seita, Mallett, Clifford J., Mizushima, Jun and Rynne, Steven B. (2025). Learning trajectories of high-performance teacher-coaches in Japanese high schools: a mixed-methods study. Journal of Coaching and Sports Science, 4 (2), 22-36. doi: 10.58524/jcss.v4i2.634
2025
Book Chapter
Authentic learning in online tertiary coach education contexts
Rynne, Steven, O'Connor, Donna and Mallett, Clifford J. (2025). Authentic learning in online tertiary coach education contexts. Sports coaching education and alternative pedagogies. (pp. 118-140) edited by Laura Purdy and Natalie Barker-Ruchti. New York, NY, United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003439646-7
Authentic learning in online tertiary coach education contexts
2025
Book Chapter
Philosophy of knowledge
Mallett, Clifford, Rynne, Steven and Tinning, Richard (2025). Philosophy of knowledge. Research methods in sports coaching. (pp. 45-53) edited by Lee Nelson, Ryan Groom and Paul Potrac. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003381891-8
2025
Book Chapter
Analysing data in community-based research with Indigenous communities: Indigenous and settler researchers’ perspectives on “unlocking” the next level
Giles, Audrey R., Stewart-Withers, Rochelle, Hapeta, Jeremy and Rynne, Steven (2025). Analysing data in community-based research with Indigenous communities: Indigenous and settler researchers’ perspectives on “unlocking” the next level. Participatory research in sport and physical activity. (pp. 183-195) edited by Kyle A. Rich, Robyn Smith and Audrey R. Giles. Abingdon, Oxon, United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003430339-17
2024
Journal Article
Navigating a path: multidisciplinary perspectives on transitions in sport coaching
Dieffenbach, Kristen, Blackett, Alex, Rynne, Steven and Chroni, Stiliani “Ani” (2024). Navigating a path: multidisciplinary perspectives on transitions in sport coaching. International Sport Coaching Journal, 12 (1), 1-7. doi: 10.1123/iscj.2024-0133
Navigating a path: multidisciplinary perspectives on transitions in sport coaching
2024
Journal Article
Lessons from the field. Toward evidence‐based parenting support to promote positive parenting in children's sport
Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Mallett, Clifford J. and Rynne, Steven (2024). Lessons from the field. Toward evidence‐based parenting support to promote positive parenting in children's sport. Family Relations, 73 (3), 2032-2041. doi: 10.1111/fare.12990
2024
Book Chapter
Outsourcing in H/PE: Teachers and sports coaches working together effectively
Sperka, Leigh and Rynne, Steven (2024). Outsourcing in H/PE: Teachers and sports coaches working together effectively. Routledge Resources Online - Sport Studies. (pp. 1-1) edited by Vassil Girginov and Risto Marttinen. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9780367766924-ress129-1
Outsourcing in H/PE: Teachers and sports coaches working together effectively
2024
Journal Article
Play Well Triple P: developing and evaluating a program to promote positive parental involvement in junior sport
Dittman, Cassandra K., Sanders, Matthew R., Rynne, Steven B., Mallett, Clifford J. and Lefebvere, Jordan S. (2024). Play Well Triple P: developing and evaluating a program to promote positive parental involvement in junior sport. Child Psychiatry and Human Development. doi: 10.1007/s10578-024-01725-y
2024
Journal Article
Sport for reconciliation? : federal sport policy in settler-colonial states
Forde, Shawn, Giles, Audrey R., Stewart-Withers, Rochelle, Rynne, Steven, Hapeta, Jeremy, Hayhurst, Lyndsay M. C. and Henhawk, Daniel (2024). Sport for reconciliation? : federal sport policy in settler-colonial states. The International Indigenous Policy Journal, 15 (1) 14484, 1-31. doi: 10.18584/iipj.2024.15.1.14484
Sport for reconciliation? : federal sport policy in settler-colonial states
2024
Journal Article
The effect of the International Olympic Academy’s Olympic Studies postgraduate student’s work
Galjaardt, H.B., Ellmer, E. and Rynne, S.B. (2024). The effect of the International Olympic Academy’s Olympic Studies postgraduate student’s work. Diagoras: International Academic Journal on Olympic Studies, 7, 127-140.
The effect of the International Olympic Academy’s Olympic Studies postgraduate student’s work
2024
Other Outputs
Will introducing independent doctors at games help the AFL tackle its concussion problem?
Townsend, Stephen and Rynne, Steven (2024, 04 08). Will introducing independent doctors at games help the AFL tackle its concussion problem? The Conversation
Will introducing independent doctors at games help the AFL tackle its concussion problem?
2024
Book Chapter
Quality in (Performance) Coach Development
Mallett, Clifford J., Rynne, Steven B. and O'Brien, Katherine A (2024). Quality in (Performance) Coach Development. The Routledge Handbook of Coach Development in Sport. (pp. 197-207) New York: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003160939-16
Quality in (Performance) Coach Development
2024
Book
The Routledge Handbook of Coach Development in Sport
Steven B. Rynne and Clifford J. Mallett eds. (2024). The Routledge Handbook of Coach Development in Sport. New York, NY United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003160939
The Routledge Handbook of Coach Development in Sport
2024
Book Chapter
What forms of learning in sport coaching are valued, valuable, or ‘Rubbish’?
Rynne, Steven B., Blackett, Alex and Chroni, Stiliani 'Ani' (2024). What forms of learning in sport coaching are valued, valuable, or ‘Rubbish’?. The Routledge handbook of coach development in sport. (pp. 405-419) edited by Steven B. Rynne and Clifford J. Mallett. New York, NY, United States: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003160939-30
What forms of learning in sport coaching are valued, valuable, or ‘Rubbish’?
2024
Book Chapter
Sport as a Learning Setting
Rynne, Steven B. and Crudgington, Bob (2024). Sport as a Learning Setting. The Routledge Handbook of Coach Development in Sport. (pp. 123-131) New York: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003160939-10
2024
Journal Article
The pedagogization of traditional Indigenous games in Canada, Australia, and Aotearoa New Zealand
Fabian, Tom, Rynne, Steven, Hapeta, Jeremy and Giles, Audrey R. (2024). The pedagogization of traditional Indigenous games in Canada, Australia, and Aotearoa New Zealand. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 43 (3), 532-538. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.2023-0047
The pedagogization of traditional Indigenous games in Canada, Australia, and Aotearoa New Zealand
2024
Journal Article
Tino Rangatiratanga- Indigenous (MĀORI) Sovereignty and the messy realities of reconciliation efforts at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Stewart-Withers, Rochelle, Hapeta, Jeremy, Rynne, Steven and Giles, Audrey (2024). Tino Rangatiratanga- Indigenous (MĀORI) Sovereignty and the messy realities of reconciliation efforts at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Event Management, 29 (1), 125-130. doi: 10.3727/152599524x17135753220174
2023
Journal Article
Understanding parenting behavior in junior rugby league in Australia
Mallett, Clifford J., Sanders, Matthew R., Dittman, Cassandra K., Kirby, James N. and Rynne, Steven B. (2023). Understanding parenting behavior in junior rugby league in Australia. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 33 (1), 271-287. doi: 10.1007/s10826-023-02744-4
Understanding parenting behavior in junior rugby league in Australia
Funding
Current funding
- 2024 - 2026
Representative Coaches: Quality, impact and learning in the high performance landscape
Queensland Academy of Sport
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 - 2025
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
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Supervision
Availability
Associate Professor Steven Rynne is: : Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Coaches of the future: Optimising relationships, learning, and performance in sport
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - Doctor Philosophy
##### Olympic Coaches' Learning
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - Doctor Philosophy
##### Stadium to stage: Advancing Western actor training with sport psychology and pedagogy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett, Dr Veronique Richard - Doctor Philosophy
##### Para Sport coach development- a prospective longitudinal study
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sean Tweedy, Associate Professor Emma Beckman - Doctor Philosophy
##### An Exploration of Prosody in High-Performance Sports Coaching
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Michalis Stylianou, Professor Cliff Mallett - Doctor Philosophy
##### Characteristics of quality coaching: Perceptions of coaching behaviours in Australian professional football.
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
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Completed supervision
- 2025
Doctor Philosophy
##### Individual and Organisational Learning in Elite Rugby: The Case of a Global Super Rugby Powerhouse
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2023
Doctor Philosophy
##### Sport for development programs: Privatised aid and Aboriginal sport in Australia
Principal Advisor - 2023
Master Philosophy
##### Sport for Land: Mining industry-funded sport for development programs for First Nations people
Principal Advisor - 2022
Master Philosophy
##### INVESTIGATING PERSONAL STRIVINGS OF ELITE 17- 20 YEAR-OLD MALE AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION PLAYERS
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2022
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor - 2019
Doctor Philosophy
##### Learning in Action Sports: The Experiences of High Performance BMX Riders
Principal Advisor - 2019
Doctor Philosophy
##### Considering how high-performance sport officials learn their craft: 'People, Place, and Product'
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2017
Master Philosophy
##### Exploring the culture of a sporting organisation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### Stories of becoming an emergency medicine physician
Principal Advisor - 2017
Doctor Philosophy
##### Playing nice: Adaptive motivational environments in high performance sport
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2016
Master Philosophy
##### Examining how an Australian Rules Football Coach makes Decisions in the Coaches' Box on Match Day
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2013
Doctor Philosophy
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2012
Master Philosophy
##### Exploring the lived experiences of Polynesian athletes in the National Rugby League
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2025
Master Philosophy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett, Dr Veronique Richard - 2024
Doctor Philosophy
##### Context Matters: An Examination of Daily Training Environments in Tennis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2022
Doctor Philosophy
##### In Pursuit of Understanding my Authentic Coaching-Self
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2021
Doctor Philosophy
##### An Examination of Players' Shared Leadership in the Australian Men's Professional Football League
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Nik Steffens, Professor Cliff Mallett - 2018
Doctor Philosophy
##### Coach as Performer: Coach Emotion, Coping, and the Coach-Athlete-Performance Relationship
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2016
Doctor Philosophy
##### Developing Features of Sport Parenting Expertise: An Investigation and Intervention
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2014
Doctor Philosophy
##### Promoting a psychological need-supportive environment: An investigation into changing behaviour
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett - 2014
Master Philosophy
##### The Role of Relatedness in Elite Rowing
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Cliff Mallett
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