Podcast Episodes

The Secret Weapon Behind 2 World Cups: Dr. Sherylle Calder on Vision, Focus & High Performance

Episode 45

Dr. Sherylle Calder — the visual performance coach behind World Cup wins with England (2003) and South Africa (2007) — joins Gurthro Steenkamp and Ben Pegna to share the secret science of decision-ma…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Truth About Rugby Nutrition: Why Sleep, Carbs & Collaboration Win Games ⎮ Key Lesson - Zeenat Simjee

Episode 44

Zeenat Simjee, the first full-time dietitian for the Springboks, shares key insights on how sleep, recovery, nutrition, and collaboration are essential to elite rugby performance. This short-form epi…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Why Coaching the Human First Changes Everything ⎮ Adam Innes

Episode 43

In this episode of Lessons from the Game, Adam Innes opens up about his journey from Aussie rugby league hopeful to coaching champion in France. He reveals hard-earned lessons on coaching philosophy,…

Published on 6 months ago

Ali Williams: The Mindset Shift That Made Me an All Black in 3 Years ⎮ Key Lesson

Episode 42

In this short form episode of Lessons From The Game, former All Black Ali Williams reveals how he went from school rugby to the All Blacks in just three years. He discusses the power of coach relatio…

Published on 6 months ago

The Collision King on Coaching, Resilience & Breaking Into the NFL : Richie Gray:

Episode 41

In this episode of Lessons From The Game, we sit down with Richie Gray, the man who changed how rugby and NFL teams approach contact and collision. From coaching the Springboks and Scotland to workin…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

How to Handle the Pressure of Your First Big Game | Lessons from the Game

Episode 1

Facing your first big rugby game? In this short-form episode, World Cup winner Gurthro Steenkamp and performance coach Ben Pegna share practical advice for young players navigating high-pressure mome…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Fueling Champions: Secrets to High-Performance Nutrition with Zeenat Simjee

Episode 39

What does it take to fuel a team to World Cup glory?

Zeenat Simjee, the Springboks’ first full-time dietitian, takes us behind the scenes of elite performance.

In this powerful episode, she shares:

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

The 2% That Changes Everything ⎮ Gary Gold

Episode 38

International rugby coach Gary Gold shares with Gurthro Steenkamp and Ben Pegna, timeless lessons on player development, the mindset needed to thrive, and how coaches can build trust and drive perfor…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Confidence, Crisis & Comebacks – Life Beyond the Game : Ollie Phillips

Episode 37

Ollie Phillips is more than a rugby legend — he’s a master of reinvention.

In this raw and inspiring conversation, the former World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year opens up about the highs of professi…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Key Lessons : Lions Tour, World Cup Final & The Power of Focus ⎮Anthony Watson

Episode 36

Anthony Watson: From Lions Tour to World Cup Final — And the Comeback That Nearly Didn’t Happen

In this short-form episode, British & Irish Lion and England star Anthony Watson joins us to share his t…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago