Sue Wood
Operations manager for the Adelaide Junior Basketball League who describes frontline experiences with parental abuse, volunteer pressures and mitigation measures such as silent sidelines.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 19min
Sideline rage at kids’ sport
Sue Wood, operations manager for Adelaide Junior Basketball League, speaks about frontline struggles with parental abuse and volunteer strain. Jack Snape, sport reporter, outlines a national study on verbal abuse and parental behaviour. They discuss silent sidelines, signage and club tactics to curb sideline rage. Short suggestions for parents and the pressures pushing volunteers away are also covered.
