This book is the first to celebrate the stories of this group of
Aboriginal mentors and leaders and present them in a form that is
accessible to both academic and general audiences. In this book,
Aboriginal sport coaches from all over Australia share stories about
their involvement in sport and community, offering insight into the
diverse experiences of Aboriginal people in settler colonial Australia.
This collection amplifies the public voice of Aboriginal coaches who are
transforming the social, cultural, and political lives of Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginal people. These stories have been overlooked in public
discussion about sport and indigeneity. Frank and often funny, these
intimate narratives provide insight into the unique experiences and
attitudes of this group of coaches. This book deepens our understanding
of the shared and contested history of Aboriginal peoples' engagement
with sport in Australia.