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Phil Davies: Inside the Mind of World Rugby’s Director of Rugby
What makes rugby's culture so distinct, and how does it translate across different countries and contexts? In this fascinating conversation, Phil Dav…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Geoff Parling: High Challenge and High Support cultures
What separates good coaches from great ones? Geoff Parling reveals the answer goes beyond technical expertise to something deeper – creating environm…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Sam Vesty: Inside Finals Week. Joy, Simplicity & Team Culture
What does championship preparation actually look like? Two days before the European Champions Cup final against Bordeaux, Northampton Saints head coa…
11 months ago
Paul Galland: The Crusaders Pipeline; Shaping More than Rugby Players
What does it take to build the most successful rugby talent pipeline in the world? Paul Galland, Head Academy Manager for the Crusaders, pulls back t…
11 months, 1 week ago
John Mitchell: How Adversity Reshapes Coaching Philosophy
What happens when a coach who's traversed the globe leading elite teams for nearly three decades opens up about his most profound lessons? John Mitch…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Matt Cockbain: The Head Coach Coaches the Head.
A masterclass in coaching philosophy with former Wallaby forward Matt Cockbain who unpacks the delicate art and science of building championship cult…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Mike Ruddock: Culture, Causes, and the 2005 Welsh Legacy
What turns a group of talented individuals into champions? Mike Ruddock OBE—architect of Wales' historic 2005 Grand Slam—reveals it's about finding a…
1 year ago
Scott Lawrence: Coaching Culture and Vision in USA Rugby
Episode 6
Scott Lawrence, a pivotal figure in USA Rugby, joins us for an enlightening conversation that straddles the line between sport and data science. Draw…
1 year ago
Wayne Smith: Great teams are built on meaning.
Wayne Smith, one of rugby's greatest strategic minds, takes us on an intimate journey through his extraordinary coaching career, revealing the cultur…
1 year ago
Ryan Martin: Burn the lesson plan. How to break through in professional coaching.
Episode 7
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Discover the secrets of crafting a winning team culture with our guest, Ryan Marti…
1 year ago