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Alando Soakai: Know your product, 'The game will take care of itself'

What transforms a drinking club with a rugby problem into championship winners? According to Alando Soakai, it begins with crystal-clear values that everyone truly lives by.

In this captivating conver…

Published on 1 month ago

The Gold You Didn’t Know You Were Mining

Have you ever had a moment when someone's casual comment completely transformed your thinking? In this deeply personal reflection, I share three unexpected insights from players that revolutionized m…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Dan McKellar on Discipline, Culture & The Dressing Shed

Have you ever wondered what truly makes a championship team culture? Dan McKellar, current Waratahs head coach with a coaching resume spanning the Brumbies, Wallabies, and Leicester Tigers, cuts thro…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Culture outlives coaches when you get these four elements right

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Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pat Lam on Culture: Why Love Defines High-Performing Teams

What if the secret to building championship teams isn't found in tactics or talent, but in a single, powerful word? 

Pat Lam, architect of the Bristol Bears' transformation from strugglers to European…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jim McKay: “Becoming a Coach, Not Just Being One”

What truly defines a coach's legacy? For Jim Mackay, it's not the championship trophies or international honors – it's the journey of becoming and the meaningful experiences along the way.

In this enl…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ryan Schultz: The Path From Digging Holes to Elite Rugby Coaching

Ever wonder how a guy who started his working life digging holes transformed into a rising star in rugby coaching? Ryan Schultz's journey from manual laborer to head coach at Canberra Vikings reveals…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

REFLECTIONS: Off field equals on field

What makes championship teams truly exceptional? The answer might surprise you. It's not extraordinary talent, cutting-edge tactics, or even flawless execution during competition—it's what happens wh…

Published on 2 months ago

Greg Peters: The Shift Every Coach and Leader Must Make

What does it truly mean to build an authentic culture in high-performance sports? Greg Peters, whose remarkable 25-year career spans leadership roles at Bay of Plenty Rugby, New Zealand Rugby Union, …

Published on 2 months ago

Wal Herring: Feed Your Potential: Concussion, Womans high performance and Personalized Nutrition

If you want to book Wal for your team you can reach her here: wal@walherring.com

or check out her womans wellness programs here: Walherring.com

What if everything you see on your body was made from wha…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago