The Off-Field Rugby Pod: Recent Episodes
Brian Moylett
Warren has coached England Sevens, Harlequins Academy, USA Eagles, Wales women and many other teams.
He chats about how he left home in South Africa to move to the UK to pursue his coaching dream. He gives insights into what the best teams have, and how you can use those principals in your teams.
He talks about what sets the best apart, and how the Springboks go deeper on the emotional, mental and spiritual sides of performance to create a stronger team.
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Nick was capped 46 times and also spent played in France with Biarritz, and England with Wasps.
Nick chats about a number of concussion he had, and shares why he doesn’t worry about the future. A perspective you’ve probably not heard before.
He chats about why a lot of professional players stop enjoying the game, and also why school leavers stop playing and what we can do to change that.
We chat about what he’s up to now, and why he did an MBA but then choose to take a different route to what most pro’s do after retirement.
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Griggsy and I played together in Lansdowne fc, winning the All-Ireland League together in 2015. He is a Kiwi and went through the Tasman Makos Academy with current Leinster Rugby Backs coach Andrew Goodman.
Griggsy moved to Ireland to play in the All-Ireland League. He tells a story about how he happened to be having a few wines with Joe Schmidt one night, which led to him getting called into the Leinster team out of nowhere.
Currently Adam is coaching in the Leinster Rugby pathway system as Head Coach of the u19s, and works during the year with players involved in the Irish Rugby u20 side. He has coached at various levels from school boys to being Head Coach of the Irish Womens team for 4 years. We chat about coaching, his journey and lots of other stuff throughout the pod.
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Jason is a Mental Skills coach from Southland who works with Olympic Athletes representing Team New Zealand. We chatted about his experiences across a number of Olympic Games and what strategies and frameworks those athletes use to perform at their peak in the most pressurized environments.
Jason also does mental skills work with the top rugby referees in the world. He explains the pressures they face and what they are doing during the week to combat these.
Finally we discuss practical wellbeing and high performance strategies that anyone can use to improve their results.
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Rick is a former rugby play and now performance coach.
We chat about;
Finding your identity after rugby
Emotional intelligence
Healing shame and guilt to stop it holding you back.
How your ego holds you back
The power of surrendering.
How to be empathetic as leader?
How to get rid of unpleasant feelings
Eddie Jones didn’t pick Danny Cipriani and Quade Cooper.
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Rusty played rugby in the Premiership and now mentors and coaches some of the best coaches in the world, across a number of different sports.
We chat about:
- What he is seeing the best coaches in the world do in 2024
- Rusty explains how he is helping the Hurricanes during Super Rugby
- The sessions he ran with Aston Villa Academy
- Work he does with England Cricket and England Hockey
- Why he feels Sam Vesty at Northampton Saints is the best Attack Coach in english rugby
- Innovative things you can do to make your sessions better
- What TJ Perenara did with Clarke Laidlaw that he enjoyed
- Some of the good work Aiden McNulty did with Newcastle Falcons and Munster Rugby Academies
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Mike is currently coaching in New Zealand's NPC and recently did a stint in Major League Rugby with New England Freejacks.
- What Scott Robertson taught him about building a culture.
- How he went from coaching club to professional.
- Why a lot of young players are leaving rugby.
- Why coaching New England Freejacks in Major League Rugby was brilliant.
- The challenges and opportunities he faces as Manawatu Turbos Head Coach in the NPC.
- What happened when they played Canterbury Rugby last season.
- Taking over a team who had lost 17 in a row and trying to instil belief.
- Problems with schoolboy rugby.
- How to use theming in rugby.
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Mike coached Wales to a Grand Slam title.
We chat about;
- The reasons behind why Irish Rugby has become so strong.
- Where Scotland are at with Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend.
- The job Warren Gatland is trying to do with Wales.
- Steve Borthwick's challenges at England Rugby.
- How you keep a squad happy.
- How you build a strong defensive culture in your team.
- Secrets behind why he was successful in his career.
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David is a physio now, and played age grade for Munster Rugby, and AIL with Lansdowne fc.
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We chat about"
- Playing underage for Munster Rugby with Peter O'Mahony & Conor Murray.
- How he got into the Leinster Rugby system.
- His experiences in Auckland Rugby
- What weight cuts are like for under 85kg rugby
- Why he started running.
- How you can get into running
- The process to becoming an ultramarathon runner
- Steps you can take to improve your wellbeing.
- Why he goes for multiple days into he New Zealand wilderness.
- What its like being off the grid.
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Fergus is an extreme challenger, former rugby player, and recent recoveree from a traumatic spinal injury.
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We chat about:
Difference between S&C for amateur and pro players
How to structure a preseason S&C program for amateur/semi pro teams.
Mistakes S&C coaches make
How to integrate conditioning with pre-pitch sessions
Chasing power and strength versus mobility.
The processes he learned as Glasgow Warriors.
The one mantra, Rassi Erasmus had at Munster rugby.
The biggest mistakes coaches make
What the great coaches have
The importance of having a purpose.
How knowledge & information can become a problem.
Why teams go flat, and how to prevent it
What I learned from Nigel Carolan at Connacht rugby
What to do in a training warmup, and a match warmup
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We chat about:
How to understand and help neurodiverse people.
How to identify Neurodiversity
The benefits of ADHD and dyslexia.
The survival responses that people adapt.
Gabor Mate insights on sensory secrets.
The type of people who are anti-authoritarian
Why people become a class clown.
Deepak Chopra’s insights around times space
How anxiety can be reduced
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Cameron has played in the English Premiership, Super Rugby and NPC.
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We chat about;
Why he left Melbourne rebels to join Wellington Lions in the NPC
How the Wellington Lions helped him fit in
What it was like joining a club that had Julian Savea, TJ, Perenara, and Ardia Savea.
How Tamati Ellison created a culture of performance
Brad Shields leadership style and actions.
Why Du'plessis Kirifi is one of the best leaders he’s ever had.
How to boost confidence.
How to structure training to maximise skill acquisition.
What gives him the most satisfaction in rugby.
Why he has decided to join Seattle Seawolves in Major League Rugby, MLR.
What he learned from John Afoa at Gloucester Rugby
What he feels the Springboks point of difference was in winning the Rugby World Cup.
What Darryl Gibson told him he needed to improve while playing at the Waratahs.
How Laurie Fisher helped him improve as a player in the English premiership.
His opinion on the Wallabies and Carter Gordon’s future
The importance of growth mindset, and how to develop one
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Craig has coached Ireland, Wales, B&I Lions, Leicester Tigers, Wasps and Bolton Wanderers under Sam Allardyce.
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We chat about;
His experiences at three Rugby World Cups.
Why he liked working with Irish Rugby, Leicester Tigers and Wasps.
How to develop team cohesion, connection & mental skills,
Meditation, breath work, mindfulness
How manifesting works.
The flaws of positive thinking.
Relationships, inspiration and getting the best out of people.
What head coaches need today and are missing.
How coaching has changed.
Understanding trauma and how to deal with it.
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We chat about;
His unconventional route in pro rugby.
Why his dream of playing for Munster Rugby alongside Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell didn’t work out
The importance of asking for help to progress on your journey.
The conversation he had with Mike Prendergast to get signed by Grenoble rugby
What it is like playing in France as a foreigner and learning the language
Difference between French and Irish rugby styles
The pros and cons of Pat Lams game-plan at Connacht Rugby
The difference in mindset playing with Ealing Trailfinders and Rouen in French Pro D2
How the Pacifica teams changed their game plans in the Rugby World Cup.
The importance of having fun while playing
His experience playing with Toronto arrows in major league rugby.
How he got a transfer to Miami Sharks
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We chat about;
Burnout among young Elise athletes.
The three symptoms of burnout.
How to increase your enjoyment of sports.
The benefits of positive psychology.
Mental well-being in super league.
How to review performance
False confidence.
How to harness fear to your advantage.
What separates players who make it to the top level.
How to change mindset.
Adam competing in the British Open in Brazilian jujitsu.
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Understanding neurodiversity.
How to use neurodiversity as a superpower.
How to maximise team performance
ADHD advantages for sports
How to understand people better
Improving your coaching.
OCD, autism, ODD, ADHD, dyslexia.
How to get diagnosed as neurodiverse.
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Ciaran is a Mindset & Human Performance Coach.
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We chat about;
Growing up in Belfast
Riots, fear and the tail end of the troubles
Becoming an elite international power lifter
His experiences with burnout
Emotional intelligence
Living in fear versus abundance
Generational trauma
How to develop confidence
Lessons from stoicism and Jordan Peterson
How to manage anger
Overcoming limiting beliefs
Ciaran’s experience taking ayahuasca and plant medicine
Plant using plant medicine - Psilocybian
My ego death experience
Tony Robbins, Tim Ferris and Aubrey Marcus taking plant medicines
How to deal with AI artificial intelligence
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We chat about;
The Irish sevens training regime
Building into the Tokyo Olympics during Covid
How to perform after injury
How the Irish sevens became a professional environment
Importance of managing your energy and emotions.
How to relax your mind.
Ways to deal with pre-match nerves.
Gary Keegan’s role helping Irish rugby mindset.
New Zealand publics opinion on the all Blacks at the rugby World Cup.
How Mike Ruddock gave him a chance at Lansdowne FC.
His struggles with concussion & what helped him recover.
Studying in UCD and DCU, . while playing.
His journey to managing a physio clinic.
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We chatted about;
Why he became a therapist.
Developing a Mental Health condition, aged eight.
How to combat obsessive compulsive disorder.
Using vices to cope and feel normal.
Perfectionism.
How to avoid burnout.
Exposure response therapy.
How the anxiety arc tool can dampen your anxiety.
Using virtual reality to help mental health.
How we can lower men suicide rates.
Medication for mental health.
How to use mindfulness effectively.
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We chat about;
Being forced to retire at 26
Developing an alcohol and drug dependency
Opening a business and burning out
The impact of gratitude.
How to find purpose
Overcoming impostor syndrome.
How to let go and be present?
The simple formula to feel confident now.
Suffering with depression while playing for Harlequins in the premiership.
Importance of players getting mental skills help.
How to make the changes in your life.
How to get out of your comfort zone and see quick results.
How develop your self worth
Journalling.
How to uncover what your next step is.
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We chat about;
How New Zealand golf use data to maximise performance.
NZ golfs mental skills training program.
How David Galbraith trains the golfers minds for peak performance.
Jay’s experience freezing on the first team.
How to deal with pressure?
The relationship with performance and preparation.
Living your identity.
Overcoming imposter syndrome.
How to become confident.
The impact playing with Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy have on mindset.
Manifesting.
For Alan Bunting in Wayne Smith do well.
How to get a mentor.
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We chat about;
How to recover quickly when playing
How to breathe for relaxation
How to reduce your heart rate
Breathing for flow state.
How to train your concentration and focus
Breathing to improve sleep quality
Concussion recovery
Training, your repeated sprint ability
Recovery during sun bins and half-time.
How to compartmentalise mistakes
How to improve your mental strength
Cold showers
Breathing to reduce anxiety.
The work Patrick did with Irish rugby, red roses, and the All Blacks
Conor McGregor’s breathing and gassing out.
Getting out of your head and destructive thoughts.
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We chat about:
Playing with the London Scottish in the English championship
Bringing awareness to the importance of rest.
Masculine versus Feminine.
Chasing external validation.
Using alcohol as a release.
Ways to move into the present moment.
Dr Joe Dispenza’s work.
Healing work.
Growth mindsets.
Moving through different brainwave states.
Freeing yourself from the past.
Spiritual practices.
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We chat about;
How to calm your nervous system.
The breathing technique to detach from your thoughts.
How to perform under immense pressure.
The trick to high-performance mental skills.
How he overcomes the fear of dying during dives.
How to regain composure under stress.
The best practice to relax your mind.
Going on in.
How he lived hand to mouth when chasing his dream.
Being close to homeless in his early days.
Running Vertical Blue in the Bahamas.
Catching doping in free diving.
Ocean conservation.
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We chat about;
His role as CIO with myclub360
Why he walked away from professional rugby.
His mental health struggles when playing.
Tying his self-worth up with rugby.
Why he didn’t like we was as a rugby player.
Captaining Blackrock college to a Leinster schools senior cup
Going to therapy
Struggling with identity
Growth mindset
His relationship with discipline.
How he now deals with difficult moments.
His pillars of well-being.
Advice for younger players.
How to achieve and stay mentally fresh.
Meditation
Working your mind through mind gyms.
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How to become a top 1% Podcaster.
How he raises money to fund his idea.
How the idea for Limor came about.
What is company Limor does.
How to start a Podcast.
His journey to becoming a pro rugby player.
The key to being a successful Podcaster.
Why he left professional rugby.
Similarities between pro-rugby and entrepreneurship.
How is Shane collaborated with Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode.
The mindset need for success.
Why you need to follow your dreams.
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We chat about;
RWC 2023 insights and predictions.
What the All Blacks have done to improve.
What makes Antoine DuPont, Romain Ntamack and Gregory Aldritt special.
Andy Farrell‘s leadership.
Player development.
How you find space on the field.
What made Will Greenwood an Ian Ballshaw special
1 coaching focus that will take your team to a new level.
The coaching work he does with Man City.
The coaching advisory work he does with England Rugby u20s.
The 7 F’s to create a game plan.
Developing Game Intelligence.
How to frame an attack.
How to create a team that is hard to play against.
The 3 things that define French rugby apart.
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We chat about;
How Crusaders transition Academy players to the senior squad.
How Crusaders identify talent.
Aaron’s relationship with new All Blacks coach Razor Robertson
Creating player development plans.
What separates those who excel at the top level.
What growth mindset means.
Failure within the Academy.
Resilience in young players.
Social media effects.
Controlling your inner voice.
Dealing with ups and downs.
Aaron‘s journey to become the Crusaders Academy manager.
How he got the Crusaders job.
Why he became an ultramarathon runner.
Curiosity and learning.
Raising money for charity.
Dealing with concussion issues.
Mentors, he has had.
What Richie Mo’unga did differently age 19.
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We chat about;
- Psychological warfare
- Eddie Jones’s Mind games
- Israel Adesanya’s mental
- Why Conor McGregor declined mentally
- The energy that the ego takes
- Maori Culture
- Social Media’s influence on Mental health.
- Eckhart Tolle’s insights that help mental health
- Tools to keep a clear mind
- Why people fear public speaking and how to overcome it
- Rugby World Cup 2023
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We chat about;
Psilocybin's use case with Mental Health
How to Stop Worrying
How to Stop drinking Alcohol
How to improve your self worth
Reported effects of Psilocybin
My experience with Psilocybin
How to Stop allowing others to hold you back
Psilocybin assisted Psychotherapy
Big Pharma's vested interested in antidepressants
Psilocybin’s effect on your Brain
Most common causes of Depression
Ikigai - Japanese Philosophy
Midlife Crises - How and why they happen
Effect of alcohol and drugs on your mental health
Why some people lack resistance
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What growth mindset really is.
The place for deliberate practice.
The importance of environment on your development.
How pictures of performance impact to development.
Where you need a good mentor.
How to be positive when you are dropped.
The role of failure in growth.
How to develop your neural pathways.
How coaches impact players conference.
Good mistakes vs bad mistakes.
Why you need to choose your friends wisely.
Harvard study - the biggest impact on success.
The impact Benji Marshall has had on his community.
What the Steve Adams affect is.
Why you can’t be balanced.
When to start a mental skills program.
The British and Irish Lions coach’s advice for young players.
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We chatted about;
Journey to becoming a professional coach
Developing all blacks and black ferns.
Defining success
Difference between coaching girls versus boys.
How you build team culture
Preparing teams to perform
How to help players feel like they block.
Showing Care and going deep
Coaching China, rugby sevens
How pro coaches get jobs
Creating themes for your team.
Psychological bullying on the rugby field.
Developing an alter ego on the field
Winning Super Rugby Aupiki with Matatu
Game based learning?
Growing as a coach
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We chat about:
Enlisting in the Defence Intelligence Forces
How to develop leadership lessons
Military leadership and human leadership
Getting ambushed by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
How to remain calm under pressure
Talent versus character.
How to instill and inspire trust in your team
How to retain your talented people.
Why you create a psychologically safe environment
The 3 step process of communication.
The line between leading and micromanaging.
How to get Buy In
How and when to challenge orders.
How to show people you care
Tools to regulate emotions.
Having a difficult conversations
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We chat about:
- How to build confidence
- The balance of being selfish
- Data science behind sports performance and Management
- Kevins career journey
- Employability skills
- Controlling your self-talk
- Making demands for the things you need
- Regrets - world cup
- Dealing with injury
- The mystery behind concussions
- Life after sport
- Letting things go
- The importance of game day routines
- Dealing with pressure
- Working with Trinity College Dublin, Premier League and MLS
- Asking others for critique
- Working with Irish Rugby
- Kitman Labs
- Selling products by reaching out and marketing
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We chat about;
Coach development
Being a player/coach
You are messaging as a coach
Working with Canterbury rugby
Watching Razor Robertson and Scott Hanson coach.
This profiles
The importance of being yourself
His first experience with the Crusaders.
The Crusaders coaching legacy with Robbie deans, Wayne Smith, and Steve Hanson
Crusaders Academy, producing Dan Carter, Richie McCaw, Sam Whitelock, and Scott Barrett
Helping players fit into a squad.
Belonging.
Matt Todd’s coaching style.
Dealing with pressure.
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We chat about:
- Flow State
- Dealing with Pressure
- Professional Athletes
- Focus and uncomfort
- Making Mistakes
- Kayaking
- Power of rest
- Understanding what works for you
- Excersice and Mental Health
- Youth Mental Health
- Enjoyment and fulfillment
- Ironman racing
- David Goggins
- Mind-body connection
- Tiger woods
- Sport Science
- Leinster rugby
- Speaking up if you need help
- Generational Trauma and How to Cope
- Neurodiversity
- Self-Expression
- The importance of being present
- Relationships
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We chat about:
How do you help people develop skills and capabilities?
The one thing that increases resilience
How to help people flourish creativity, creatively
The three levels of psychological safety
Key to growth mindset
To ego
Role of failure.
The Middlestone of great potential.
How to get great performances consistently.
How to help players with their self-esteem
Goalsetting and well-being.
your self image
Pessimistic thinking patterns.
My thoughts on Danny Cipriani.
My learnings at New Zealand Maori under 18 camp.
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We chat about:
- Professional sports
- Playing rugby with Jonny Sexton, Billy Holland, and Sean O'Brien.
- Starting a business
- Entrepreneurship
- Decompartilizing failure
- How to stop procrastinating
- Sponsored Athletes
- Benefits of transferable skills
- Teamwork and How to Become a Better Listener
- Nutrition and white labelling
- Keys to marketing
- Goal setting
- Awareness from consumers
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We chat about:
- Coaching experiences
- Coping with injuries
- Life outside of rugby - Duncan is interested in current politics
- Adapting to new cultures
- Rugby/life advice - keep things simple
- Importance of individualism and consistency
- Pro/Cons of being a professional rugby player
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We chat about;
How to be relaxed before games
How to get your mindset right for games
Nerves
Dealing with scrutiny at Connacht rugby
Blocking out outside noise.
What kind of coaches he plays best under.
We left Wales rugby to play with Irish rugby.
How he got his breakout Connacht rugby?
Why he turned down Cardiff blues.
Playing rugby at Cardiff Met
The impact Glasgow Warriors coach Nigel Carolan had on his career
Professional academies versus University rugby.
His plans for after rugby?
His thoughts on moving to Bristol Bears
Recovery tips
What helped Connacht win the pro 12.
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We chat about;
How transformation happens
Modern masculinity
Taking ecstasy and how it impacted of him.
How yoga helped him.
Were Andy Powell and Danny Cipriani, Dennis Rodmans?
Coaching The Mavericks at Harlequins.
What made Warren Gatland great.
Two sides of leadership, support and challenge.
Why the present moment scares people
Meditation
Mystical experiences
Cultivating presence
Accessing your unconscious.
Letting go and manifesting.
The alter ego
Becoming the person you want to be.
How Irish rugby players have changed their psyche
Introducing mental skills
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We chat about;
His background as a lifeguard and intensive care paramedic
Athlete Burnout
3 steps to improving your performance under pressure and stress.
The best way to deal with stress.
Ice baths for recovery
Working with Israel Adesanya, Kai Kara France, and other UFC fighters.
How to meditate properly
The mindset of top athletes
How to age well
Breath work
One step to reduce inflammation
Grounding in nature
Stopping caring about what other people think
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We chatted about;
How to have a growth mindset
Overcoming setbacks
Having to choose between rugby and cricket.
Playing with Piri Weepu, Tamati Ellison, Blair Cowan, Serge Lilo and Corey Jane,
Turning down Hurricanes Academy and regretting it.
Being coached by Chris Boyd, John Plumtree, Jamie Joseph in Wellington Lions
Giving it one more year and then getting his first contract.
The characteristics it takes to be high performing.
Delayed gratification
Battling Dane Coles for a squad position
Being coached by Dave Rennie at Manawatu turbos.
The story behind playing Tanna Umaga in his 100th game
Having a huge setback versus Crusaders.
The importance of a good support network
What new All Black coach Razor Robertson as like as a coach?
Dave Rennies skills as a coach.
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We chat about;
How he got his job with Western Force
His experience working with Tonga rugby
Difference between super rugby and European rugby.
Interview process for professional coaches
Coaching experienced players versus inexperienced
Starting his own marketing company
Introvert versus extrovert.
Why he coaches?
How Kieran Marmion, Jack, Carty, David, Heffernan, Finlay Bealham, Ultan Dillane, and Robbie Henshaw gave him energy
Talent versus work ethic
Why he retired from pro rugby at 23
Being close to professional soccer.
Joe Schmidt helping him get a job
To corporate world versus sporting world.
Irish rugby high-performance.
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We chat about;
How he got into pro rugby
Working his way up from the bottom of Munster Rugby
Learning from Alred Walters, who went onto Leicester Tigers and South Africa rugby, the Springboks
How injured players are treated
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Glasgow Warriors preseason team around Dennis Rodman.
The five pillars of performance
How young players get bigger and stronger
How to make the leap from club to professional
Mobility and flexibility.
House subs should stay warm.
What separated Paul O’Connell from others
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We chat about:
How he stumbled into coaching.
Working in Iraq.
How he got into Canterbury Rugby
How to build connections in your team.
Creating an environment players want to be a part of.
How you learn and develop as a coach.
How he runs coaching courses.
What Des Hanson (Steve Hansen father) told him about coaching?
What he learned from an all Blacks coach
Questions to ask your players
Opportunities for growth in rugby
Coaching men versus women, and getting the best out of both
Importance of curiosity.
What affects decision-making
Working with Robbie deans and Todd Blackadder
Coaching Brazil.
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We chat about;
- His time at Leinster Rugby.
- How Glasgow Warriors have improved Performance.
- The role S&C, medical & nutrition play in the club.
- Why & how he got into professional sports.
- Dropping out of Trinity College Dublin.
- Goal Setting.
- Performance Process.
- Reducing Performance Anxiety.
- The Secret behind Mindfulness & Rugby.
- The type of players Franco Smith wants.
- Injury Return to play for professional players.
- Morning Routines.
- Becoming a pro boxer while working at Leinster.
- Boxing vs Rugby.
- Meditation & Wim Hof Cold Showers
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We chat about;
Growing up with ADHD.
Struggling with self-image
Not getting an Academy place with Auckland Blues, or any Super Rugby Franchise.
Pat Lam give him a break.
Playing with Jerome Kaino, Doug Howlett, Ali Williams, Sam Tuitupou, Ali Williams & John Afoa.
His uncle, being All Blacks coach.
Finding fulfilment
The benefit of discipline
Tools to help mental health.
Benefits of reading
CBD, nootropics and mushrooms
Why he started Puresport
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Being mentored by Matt Giteau
Playing alongside Mark Hansen
Signing to play with zebre in the URC
Mental health setbacks
Learning about himself
His relationship with alcohol
Playing rugby with Blackrock College
Routines
Mental health tools.
How are you develop your confidence on the field?
The routes to take in rugby
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We chat about;
The Olympics and Legacy after
The viability of rugby
Six pillars of revenue for rugby clubs
Nike being the largest sponsor of sport in the world.
Rugby fans being gouged
Why rugby clubs are failing.
What CVC & venture capital means for pro rugby?
The future of pro rugby
Is rugby moving to the NFL model?
Will the sleeping giant USArugby ever wake up?
The reason they have a draft in NFL
How to help young players who are making a step up
We left professional rugby at a young age.
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We chat about;
Challenges of coaching
Building culture
Building tactical prospective
Working with Michael Bradley, who spend time at Connacht Rugby, Edinburgh Rugby, and zebre
The other sports he played growing up
His pathway to playing with Munster rugby
Being exposed and showed up as a young player
Sacrifices he made to become a pro
Schedule in the Munster Academy
Setbacks faced
Learning playing against Sean Obrien, Isa Nacewa & Tuilagi
The nerves he had replacing Ronan O’Gara
Money he was earning in Munster.
Why he had a three-year career, and not a 10 year.
How to help young players who are making a step up
We left professional rugby at a young age.
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Jebb shares some great stories from his time in the game, and in the pod we chat about;
Moving to Edinburgh to play with Melrose rugby
Crashing on couches while trying to make the national team
Playing ice hockey and mountain biking
Playing in Rugby Canada Academy.
Missing flights after a big night out.
The money he was earning playing for Canada
Playing rugby in North Wales.
How Toby booth saw him and signed him for London Irish
The stormers signing him by mistake.
Getting the record for the worst bleep test at London Irish.
Going to the rugby World Cup.
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We chat about;
Landing a professional acting role in the abbey theatre
Struggling with anxiety and panic attacks.
Mental health
How Bressie and Blindboy impacted us
How rugby helped his acting
Why he didn’t graduate college while he was with Connacht rugby
Playing Irish under 20s, with James Ryan, Andrew Porter, Hugo Keenan and Jimmy O’Brien
Concussion issues and side-effects
Managing our mental health.
The flow state
Impact sport can have on your mental health
The importance of having a purpose
Three steps to deal with anxiety
Putting himself out there on social media.
His view on people being offended
Obsessiveness.
Why he was bitter when Connacht dropped him.
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We chat about;
Opening Zambrero in Ireland, and growing to 13 restaurants
Getting a trial for Leinster rugby while working 9 to 5
Having to be mentally strong
The mindset needed when not in the team.
Leinster rugby, trying to release him.
How are you got his break with Connacht rugby?
Dealing with a lot of injuries in his youth
Side hustles he had during his playing days.
Playing with Scott Sio, Zach Holmes and Colby fainga’a
Canberra Vikings and ACT brumbies of super rugby
Challenges transitioning out of rugby.
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Brian Ashton coached Bath, Ireland and England in the professional era. He now works with the Premier League, Manchester City and other organizations on a consultancy basis.
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We chat about;
Coaching
Developing a game changing mindset
Issues he has with academies
Systems and structures versus roles and responsibilities.
Pat Lam at Connacht Rugby and Bristol Bears.
His learning is coaching Bath Rugby, Irish rugby and England Rugby
Insights he learned from Dan Carter
The place for fun at the top level.
The culture of the coach
Footballs influence on rugby coaching
Learnings from amateur and professionalism.
His experience in Pep Guardiola’s Man City environment.
How you should structure your half times.
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Owen Eastwood has worked with some of the most elite teams and groups in the world, including Gareth Southgate's England Football team, the Command Group of NATO, the South African Cricket Team, corporate leadership teams, elite ballet and the British Olympic team.
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We chat about;
Working with the English football team
Importance of your environment
Mistakes made with mental skills and sports psychology
The flow State
What exposed his mental fragility?
What stops players from achieving their goal?
How harlequins found their identity?
Comparing his position to Stuart Lancaster at Leinster rugby?
How to help new players settle into the squad?
His experiences working with South Africa cricket
Downside of Olympic environments.
How are you learnt from Gareth Southgate and the England football team?
What makes Wayne Smith such a good coach?
Biggest challenge he faces in his work.
Biggest surprise he’s found in his work.
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Dave had a near death experience as he lay unconscious on the ice for 11 minutes after getting his 5th concussion in an NHL game. Dave is now a Peak Performance Coach and in the pod he explains what it takes if you want to achieve your dreams. He gives brilliant practical advice that you can implement now, and he also gives great insights into how you can find meaning in your lowest moments.
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We chat about;
Lessons learned playing NHL for 14 years.
How are you go from amateur to pro?
Being coached by Wayne Gretzky
Work at that you need to make it
What champions do differently?
Leaving home age 16 to make it.
How are you focus your time to get success?
How are you getting noticed by scouts in sport
From 5 concussions to running an iron man at 46
Mindset tools, you can implement
His near death experience.
How your biggest hardships are preparing you for greater things?
The lowest point in my life and what I learnt
How we went for a small town, kid to playing in the NHL
Practical advice for overcoming concussion
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Nigel Carolan is the Glasgow Warriors Attack Coach
We chat about;
How you identify talent at a young age
His experiences in Connacht Rugby as a player and coach
What he learned visiting Andy Farrell and the Irish rugby squad
Being coached by Eddie O’Sullivan and Warren Gatland
The early days of professional rugby
His thoughts on professional players socialising & drinking
Different coaching philosophies, pros and cons
The collective mindset of Glasgow Warriors
How are you grow and develop as a coach
Protecting his players
Calling people out and challenging them
Plans for the future
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I share my journey as a young person & player.
What worked well for me, what didn't and what I wish I knew back then.
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Mark Roche plays with the Irish Sevens team.
We chat about;
The IRFU high-performance centre
Irish sevens training schedule
Working three jobs
Advice for young players
The journey to Olympic qualification
Playing for free
Chasing his dream
Getting released by Leinster rugby
Turning down professional contracts abroad
Playing on the HSBC world rugby sevens series
The moment Irish sevens switched their mindset
What it’s like playing against Semi Radradra
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Aaron Walsh is the Chiefs and Scottish Rugby’s Mental Performance Coach.
We chat about;
Mistakes coaches make around mental skills
What makes a mentally strong at least
Self talk
Tools to overcome adversity
Importance of going into dark places in training
Going all in
How are you need courage as a rugby player
Personal identity, person versus performer
The myth around not making it being a bad thing
Room for individual expression within the group
Biggest challenge players come to him with
His formula for high performance
The process he uses to help players focus and become present
The ego
How to relieve stress while playing
Conor McGregor and Israel Adesanya‘s mindset
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Craig Wilson is the Director of Rugby at Yale University and founder of The Contact Coach
We chat about;
Coaching rugby at Yale university
What he learned in Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints Academies
What those academies did well and not so well
How to Hong Kong sevens affects rugby
Rugby culture and coaching environment in Hong Kong
How he got his break coaching in USA rugby
American rugby players versus European
Rugby New York Academy
Impact Andy Ellis had on rugby in New York
How Rugby New York use theming
The USA rugby pathway system
Coach development
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Robin McBryde is the Leinster forwards coach and has previously coached Wales and the British & Irish Lions
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We chat about;
- Sean Obrien’s impact on Leinster
- The edge Warren Gatland and Sean Edwards brought to Wales
- How Wales best prepared for the rugby World Cup and six Nations
- What makes Leinster rugby Special
- Mindset needed to succeed
- How to keep players motivated
- Advice for young players today
- The humour in the Welsh camp
- How he is learning as a coach
- Advice for you and cultures
- His coaching style
- The work it takes to succeed
- Coaching with Neil Jenkins
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James Kent is a Skills Coach with State Francais.
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We chat about;
The unseen pressures pro players are facing
Effects of social media on players
Typical day in San Francais
How to analyse opposition
How you can get under opponents skin
How Irish players got Ross Moriarty sent off in the past
The edge all Blacks have playing against each other in the top 14
Emphasis on player welfare and mental health at Stade
Eddie Jones in the media
James’s coaching journey
A connection at Crusaders and rugby Canada that helped him
Coaching through a foreign language
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David and I chat about;
How to use more effective language when coaching
Inside La Rochelle with Ronan O’Gara
La Rochelle’s focus the week of the European champions cup final versus Leinster
Influence Scott Robertson, Robbie deans and the Crusaders had on him
Character coaching
Highlighting mental health and depression
Re-defining masculinity in rugby dressing rooms
Openly talking about race, sexuality and other topics to improve team connections
How’s Saracens effectively used theme in
His experience with sharks coach Noel McNamara in the Irish under 20s camp
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We chat about;
- Importance of taking your chances
- Playing USA Collegiate rugby in USA with Lindenwood
- Winning the comp with Randwick rfc in Shute Shield
- Not making Waratahs
- Getting a Pro Deal with Ordizia Rugby in Spain
- Andy Friend picking him up for the Australia Sevens
- Signing for the Brumbies
- Playing on the Sevens World Series
- Getting to play with Wendell Sailor
- Arriving in Galway during Covid lockdowns
- Why Mack Hansen is
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We chat about;
What Alex Ferguson taught him
Why he is impressed by Pat Lam and Rob Baxter at Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs
Coach education and mentorship
How he recruit players
Joe Schmidt mental skills sessions with Ireland
The coaching roles he has now at Bective Rangers and Pres Bray
Different challenges coaching the Dragons and Grenoble
Irish rugby IRFU initiatives to grow the game
Playing with Leinster rugby and how he felt he wouldn’t get the same treatment as Johnny Sexton
Importance of GPS data and player training load
How Warren Gatland monitored Welsh players
Player development plans
What helped Taine Basham is development
Declan kidneys advice to Irish rugby players
What he learned playing with sale Sharks
Importance of psychological safety
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Charlie Purdon is San Diego Legion Academy Lead Coach
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We chat about;
His experience with the LA Giltinis
Coaching alongside Perry Baker
Challenge of transitioning from player to Coach
Playing underage rugby with sharks in South Africa
Coaching USA collegiate rugby
The set up at San Diego Legion in US MLR
Major league rugby Academy set up
How to improve your skills
Getting your mindset right to succeed
The importance of vulnerability
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Craig Ronaldson won the Pro 12 with Connacht Rugby, and is now a player/coach with Naas RFC in the All-Ireland League
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We chat about;
Tips for kickers
His route into the pro game
What it was like playing under Pat Lahm
Why he turns down a contract from Munster Rugby
Feeling imposter syndrome
Step up from Lansdowne FC in Energía AIL to Connacht Rugby, in United rugby championship URC
Coaching schools rugby now, with Wesley college in Leinster rugby
Not making the Leinster Academy and how he reacted
Winning the Pro 12 at Connacht Rugby with Bundee Aki
How are you dealt with multiple injury setbacks
Challenges being a player coach with Naas RFC
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Alec Clarey plays for Saracens, but has had a long road to get there.
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We chat about;
Mental health issues he faced
Mindfulness practices that help him
Mental performance sessions Saracens do before games
Playing with Hartpury College
Getting let go by Gloucester Rugby
What happened when he sat in Billy Twelvetrees seat in the dressing room
Why he turned down Bristol Bears to join Jersey Reds
How he got a contract with Saracens
What it is like training with Jamie George, Mako Vunipola, Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell
Dealing with being fat as a kid
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Scott Fardy played for the Brumbies, Leinster and 39 times for the Wallabies
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We chat about;
Coaching NEC green rockets in Japan top league
how he used visualisation to improve his line outs
the pressure around Tess Rugby
What is Stuart Lancaster and Leo Cullen do well at Leinster
Challenges at the brumbies behind-the-scenes
How he thinks Sean O’Brien will fair as a coach at Leinster
Playing Saracens, Northampton, and Ulster rugby in his first taste of pro rugby
Getting into the Waratahs is Academy aged 22
Working as a labourer while balancing rugby
Playing in Japan in his early 20s and how he learned Japanese
What helped him thrive with the Wallabies
What other sport Jordan alarm are, Dan Sheehan and Rob Kearney were good at
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George Kruis is a recently retired player who won 2 6 Nations titles, 3 European Cups and 4 Premierships.
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We chat about;
How he got a trial with Saracens
Playing social rugby until 17/18
How much he got paid for his first contract
Playing under Eddie Jones
Culture at Saracens
CBD, cannabis and entrepreneurship at fourfive
His experience with Panasonic wild nights in Japan
How to manage your body
Concussion & mental health
Playing with England Rugby at the Rugby World Cup
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Christiaan esterhuizen is the Canada West Senior Men’s Coach.
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We chat about;
Challenges South African rugby is facing
Changes Rassi Erasmus made with the Springboks
Learning the ropes as a coach
How he learns from coaches at Sharks, cheetahs, stormers and bulls
Coaching Siya Kolisi, Damian De Allende and Eben Eztabeth’s university
How to structure a preseason
Using seeming in coaching
Limitations with attacking shapes
Most important things for head coaches
Changing cultures in teams
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Shane Fletcher is the Crusaders team manager
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We chat about;
How Crusaders have consistent success
The focus on well being as Crusaders
How to make new players feel welcome
The pillars that Crusaders select done
Breaking down their culture
Helping the players that fall into dark places
The training focus to become world-class and what the difference is between world-class and average
Theming seasons Crusaders
What makes razor Scott Robertson outstanding
Using the success of Usain Bolt, Golden State Warriors, Melbourne storm
How mosque shootings in Christchurch affected the organisation
Challengers New Zealand rugby and the all Blacks are facing
Sam Whitelock’s contribution to the innovation at Crusaders
What age you should commit a Rugby
Impact Sonny Bill Williams had on New Zealand club rugby
Working with Leinster rugby and what they learned
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Jack Birtwhistle is the Mental Skills Coach at Harlequins
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We chat about;
Harlequins mental performance program
But he learned from Aaron Walsh at Chiefs rugby
How proteins use visualisation and meditation
Working with Danny Care and Joe Marler
Exploring your potential as a young player
Flaws with rugby development pathways
Andy friend Hiring him at Connacht rugby
How to deal with overthinking
How do you stay focused throughout a game and move on from the steaks
How are you improve yourself talk
How are you become a brilliant Leader
How to build cohesion
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Chance Wenglewski is a USA Eagle and MLR Champion, currently playing with Rugby New York
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We chat about;
How rugby in New York created a winning culture, and lifted the Major League Rugby (MLR) shield
Embracing uncomfortable situations to grow as a person
Playing with Andy Ellis, Waisake Naholo & Nehe Milner Skudder
Dealing with serious injury and reflecting
Identity
Breathwork
Being more than just a rugby player
Dealing with being benched
How to cope with the pressure
Balancing sports as a teenager and why he chose rugby
Play include your rugby with Lindenwood University
Being your most authentic self
Gratitude
Working as a graphic designer outside of rugby
Tattooing
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Roger Wilson played 349 pro games and now coaches American Footballers
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We chat about;
Playing all Ireland league rugby with Trinity College
Why Alan Clark gave him a shot at ulsterrugby
His mindset and focus on becoming a pro
How you get noticed as a young player
Why he decided to move abroad like Simon Zebo and Tommy Bowe
Playing with Dylan Hartley and Chris Ashton at Northampton Saints
How are you played 349 pro games
Working at Michael Johnson performance Centre
Coaching in the NFL pathway
Working as an agent in Major League Rugby (MLR)
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Peter Dooley has over 100 caps for Leinster and is moving to Connacht rugby next season.
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We chat about;
How he got his break with Leinster rugby
Moving from 8 to prop
Being inspired by Cian Healy, and competing with Dan Leavy
His experience in the Irish 20s with Mike Ruddock
Advice from Joe Schmidt
Why Josh van der Flier won player of the year
Brumbies and Crusaders Coaches working with Leinster
How Leinster use theming
Why he is moving to Connacht rugby
What he learned from Paul O’Connell
White Jordan Larmour and Johnny Sexton do well
Leinster u18s with Tom Daly and Adam Byrne
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Jordy Reed grew up in Sydney and has played with the Rebels, Ealing Trailfinders and now Gloucester Rugby
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We chat about;
Playing on E team in school
Not making red teams at school
Rugby Australia Academy with Will Skelton
Competing with Michael Hooper in school, and Ben Volavola
Playing in the Rebels with James O’Connor Kurtley Beale and Stirling Mortlock
Why he moved to Ealing Trailfinders
How Western Force being cut from super rugby affected his career
What Max Lahiff told him before moving to England
Culture at Gloucester rugby
Dealing with nerves
Advice for young players
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Ruaidhri Murphy is now coaching Tokyo Black Rams, having played with Ulster, the Brumbies and Exeter Chiefs.
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We chat about;
How are you can speed up skill development
why he left Leinster rugby
Why Exeter Chiefs have had success under Rob Baxter
Being involved in rugby Australia with the brumbies and super rugby
Why Mack Carson is having success in Ireland
Competing with Cian Healy
Playing with Ulster rugby
Why he walked away from pro rugby
How he has progressed quickly as a coach
Scrum coaching insights
Coaching Black Rams in Tokyo Japan league one
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Mark O’Keefe plays for Austin Gilgronis in Major League Rugby.
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He talks about;
Getting turfed out of Rugby New York
Why Covid was the best thing ever for him
Working on a construction site after getting released
Falling off the wagon
Regrets he has from when he was younger
Advice For young players
Ambitions to move overseas
When rugby becomes depressing
Why he moved to Austin
What it is like living in Texas
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Maria Gallo played 55 times for Canada 15s, went to the RWC in 2002 & 2006. She captained Canada 7s at the RWC in 2009 and is now the Director of the Masters of High Performance Coaching & Technical Leadership Program at UBC
We chat about;
Why she started playing rugby
Getting dropped from the provincial team
How are you can be a full-time rugby player
Balancing rugby and studies
The growth of women’s rugby in Canada
Coaching with Canada women’s national team
Being a coach educator
Equity, diversion and inclusion in rugby
Advice for young players
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Isa Nacewa Captained Leinster and Won 3 European Cups
We chat about;
Going into the real world after rugby
Not cracking it until he was 22/23
Making mistakes with career moves
His thoughts on playing different positions
What helped give him a broader skillset
Mine said change in his early 20s
Joe Schmidt
His mentor in his early days
What it takes to succeed
The lows in his career
Leinster is winning mentality
Why he didn’t want to play for Fiji
He called Leo Cullen a genius and explains why
His plans to return to rugby
How to deal with pressure
How to deal with making mistakes in games
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David Heffernan plays hooker for Connacht & Ireland
We chat about;
Growth in Connacht
What is it like in Ireland camp
Andy Farrell‘s advice for the players
Studying while playing
Tips on hooker throwing
Mindfulness
Dealing with pressure and performance
Moving from 6 to Hooker, and struggling
What he’s working on his game now
Dreaming of playing football for Mayo
Being self critical
Plans for retirement
Nerves and not enjoying some big games
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Shawn Clarke has practiced with NFL & MLB teams, but is now playing in Major League Rugby.
We chat about;
Playing D1 college football
Being a reckless dreamer
Going all in
Believing in yourself
Trusting the process
Talking to NFL teams impact Covid had on his prospects
Getting a Rugby contract through Twitter having never touched a rugby ball
How Usa are planning to compete at world cups
Turning down LA guiltiness
Training schedule in Dallas jackals
Major league baseball tryouts
Getting a second chance
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Naya was a high school all American sprinter who started playing rugby in college and is now the all time leading try scorer for the USA Women’s sevens team.
We chat about;
- Working with a sports psychologist
- Sprinting in high school
- What rugby can learn from track & field
- What she wants to bring from the black community & track community into rugby.
- Quitting sports after high school.
- Why she turned down USA 7s at first to go a different direction
- Being out of her depth at the national level
- Waking up at 4am to train & working a full time job.
- Starting her brand.
- Plans to move into the corporate side of rugby.
- Biggest factor in her becoming the player she is.
- Having a love hate relationship with her coach
Naya’s website is http://nayatapper.com/
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Jamie went to 4 World Cups, won a Top 14 and played professionally for 15 years. He shares stories from his career and we also chat about,
- Competitive skiing (junior Canadian international)
- Why he started playing rugby
- Playing with Capilano rugby club
- Cutting his teeth in New Zealand club rugby.
- How his move to Scarletts happened
- What it was like walking into the scarlets dressing room with Stephen Jones, Simon Easterby, and Scott Quinnelll, and how he felt about it.
- Playing 40/50 games a year, and how it impacted him.
- Why Scarlets released him after 1 year.
- Showing up drunk to training.
- Being captain in France
- Why he think Clermont lost a finals.
- Being coached by Joe Schmidt
- Concussion, seeing neurologists
- Our thoughts on dealing with concussion
- Starting out as a coach
- Why he thinks Canada have fallen down the world rankings
- Pro D2 budgets vs Rugby Canada
- How he thinks Canada get back up the rankings
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Joe Van Niekerk was one of the best players in the world. But had a lot of inner challenges throughout his career. We talk through the spiritual journey he went on to find answers, and there’s some incredible insights for young players from a man who’s seen and done it all.
We also chat about;
- Why he left Toulon to live in Costa Rica
- The hit his ego took towards the end of his career and the journey he went on to find answers.
- Doing inner work
- How he chose to respond when he was dropped.
- Dealing with adversity
- How to be a leader when its not going your way
- Trauma’s that he had in his life, how he didnt understand how much it affected him and the way he behaved
- Escapism, heavy drinking and being close to losing everything at 27.
- Advice for younger players today.
- Spirituality & The Ego - what’s right for rugby players
- If you can be a high level player without being tied up in your Ego
- How to realize your potential
- Why achievement often doesn’t live up to your expectations
- How to deal with negative thoughts
- The instinctual flow state on the field
- Why we suffer
- The importance of having space to be vulnerable
- What can help players be the best version of themselves
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Aaron Takel is a coach, coach educator and former national team analyst.
We chat about;
- Analysing Coaches - Behaviour, Language & Performance
- How long it takes to code an international game
- How to structure your training, for your specific level.
- How to challenge players, to optimize growth.
- Preparing your team for different scenarios
- Masters in Sports Performance Coaching
- What makes an effective coach
- The power that coaches have.
- Concussion
- What makes prematch meetings effective
- How coaches can influence game
- Problems in Welsh Rugby
- Eddie Jones and England
- South Africa in the 6 Nations
- Being an analyst for Rugby Canada
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Guy Armitage speaks openly about his mental health struggles during a career which has seen him play for years in the premiership and now Super League
We also chat about;
- Switching to rugby league
- Going on trial at different clubs (Hull FC & London Broncos).
- Bizarre story of getting his chance with Broncos.
- Looking for contracts, and getting breaks.
- Difficulties during covid
- Finding his why
- Going contract to contract looking for a job.
- Times he thought about quitting pro rugby
- Losing self worth
- Not enjoying being a rugby
- Times he was struggling mentally, and shut himself off from his friends.
- Seeing a councillor
- Learning to open up about his mental health struggles
- How you can be your best self
- What he’s doing now to help others with their mental health
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Steve Crosbie signed for Leinster, Munster & Connacht during his career and then decided to turn down pro contacts to go a different direction in life.
- The story behind Fad Saoil
- Sea swimming & saunas
- Why he turned down MLR & left pro rugby
- Getting to a place mentally where he can look back fondly on his career
- When he played his best rugby
- Being close to obsessive at times
- The relationship he had with Mike Ruddock
- How, & why, he struggled stepping into professional rugby
- Why timing can be important
- Why he lost the coaches trust in Leinster
- Failing a medical
- Why he started hating rugby while under contract at Leinster
- Moving to New Zealand to play provincial rugby
- Signing for Axel at Munster the week before he passed away
- Getting his break with Connacht
- Working with Enda McNulty
- Turning down contracts to leave pro rugby in his mid-twenties
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Nate Ebner is a former USA u20 rugby player who decided to switch to American Football, and won 3 SuperBowls with Tom Brady, Bill Bellichick and the New England Patriots.
We chat about his journey and,
- Recovering from surgery
- Playing through pain in the NFL
- Difference between NFL & rugby trainings
- Being seen as the rugby guy by everyone in the NFL
- Why he left rugby to try his hand at football.
- Playing rugby Junior World Cup gave him the confidence to break into the NFL.
- Playing at Ohio State in front of 100,000 people.
- Walking away from the NFL to try to get into Rio 2016
- Being present, being where your feet are
- Trusting the Process
- Getting out of your head
- How he achieved the impossible of getting into the NFL, (and the formula for how he thinks anyone can achieve their dreams in sport)
- Willpower
- How Bill Belichick works, and how he sustains success
- The type of player that thrives in the Patriots
- What he feels young players could do better
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Jonny McMurtry has coached in the Aussie underage pathway and in recent years has been working with Rugby Australia to understand how to best motivate young players and get the most of them.
We also chat about this work and also;
- Why young players drop out of rugby.
- How you can better understand young players to motivate them.
- What he found motivated young Australian players.
- Creating an environment to help your players thrive.
- How social media could be creating individualism.
- What he learned from Brad Thorne.
- How to structure trainings to accelerate development.
- How golfers often have a better training environment.
- Why, as a coach, you shouldn’t always copy the pros
- How coaches can develop leaders.
- Lessons from Wayne Smith
- The importance of connecting with your players as people.
- When less is more, as a coach.
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David Galbraith is a renowned sports psychologist who has been working with Japan since 2018, has previously worked with the Chiefs where he won a Super Rugby title in 2018 with Sonny Bill Williams and Bundee Aki, and also works with New Zealand Olympic Athletes.
We chat about;
- Living your truth
- Listening to your gut, and who your are.
- Being a lion and not a sheep
- Courage
- Understanding who you are
- What you can learn from your ancestry
- Why you should trust your feeling over your thinking
- The work he does with players to help them be their best selves.
- How to understand your goals
- What the best coaches have in common
- He gives a simple formula for how you can achieve your goals
- Difference he’s found between Japanese players & kiwis.
- Overtraining.
- How you can train at your max level and never burnout.
David has also works with the New Zealand / All Blacks 7s team, and is in his 11th campaign.
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Conor Gilsenan is a former London Irish, Leinster and Connacht rugby player who recently had to retire due to injury.
We chat about;
- Transitioning from Pro Rugby to the corporate world.
- How he takes on challenges.
- Getting onto The Apprentice.
- Becoming an entrepreneur after retiring.
- Worrying about what people think of you.
- What held him back as a player.
- Advice that changed his perspective as a pro.
- Advice that he would give a young rugby player.
- Dealing with setbacks.
- His time with Leinster
- Why he left Irish provincial rugby to join London Irish.
- The bar he set up at London Irish stadiums (Converted Land Rover, horse box and a bit of an accident that they had day 1 on a motorway)
- Dreaming big and Goal setting.
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Jonny Cooper is a 7 time All-Ireland winning Gaelic footballer, who also works as a leadership consultant.
We also chat about;
- How understanding of leadership has changed in recent years.
- How Jim Gavin motivated & influenced the Dublin Footballers.
- Mindset.
- Mindfulness.
- Morning routine.
- Knowing your Why.
- Wanting to impact and influence his community.
- The importance of good feedback.
- What culture is.
- How to connect with people, &
- How to understand teammates at a deeper level.
- How a leader empowers players.
- What has helped him stay at the top for so long, and how The Dublin Footballers have had sustained success.
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Riki-James Cribb (Mystic Maori) who is a performance coach that works with top rugby players and athletes across the world.
We chat about;
- Morning Routine
- The Ego
- Inner fear and insecurity
- The need for flexibility in your approach
- Whats causing rising anxiety levels in society
- Tools to become more present
- Awareness
- Meditation
- How to access the flow state
- How to have a calmness while playing
- What he does when coaching pro rugby players
- Identity
- What has helped Beauden Barrett and Anton Lienert-Brown improve their performance.
- The mindset that Conor McGregor and Kobe Bryant had at their peak.
- The importance of focus
- Reducing anxiety around games
- What the All Blacks tell debutants
- What coaches do that makes their players anxious.
- Showing empathy
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Niall Williams is a Black Ferns sevens player, Olympic silver medalist and before transitioning to sevens was one of the best touch rugby players in the world.
Niall talks about;
- The neck injury that ruled her out of the Olympics.
- The new perspective & mindset her recent injury gave her.
- The nerves she feels returning to play.
- Age & getting old not worrying her.
- What has helped her developed mental toughness.
- Transitioning from Touch Rugby to Sevens.
- Her dreams growing up.
- Her relationship with failure.
- Becoming independent at a young age.
- Being dropped and feeling worthless.
- Her brother, Sonny Bill Williams, helping her when she was in a black hole.
- Work the Black Ferns do on their personalities.
- The importance of connection amongst teammates.
- Trauma.
- Having difficult conversations.
- Processing shitty comments online.
- Being a mum and a pro rugby player.
- Moving from touch rugby to sevens.
- The money she makes in Sevens.
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Andy Lockwood is the man behind Rugby Vacancies. The best place online to find a job in rugby.
Here we chat about this and the unusual roles he has placed former rugby players in.
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Andrew Lockwood is a Major in the British Army who has worked extensively in identifying leaders for the army, leadership development and building culture in teams. We chat about these things and also;
- Why he decided join the British Army.
- The importance of empathy.
- How to Build trust in teams
- How he assessed and selected future leaders for the army.
- The similarities between sports teams and the military.
- What characteristics to look for in leaders.
- Key leadership attributes.
- How the army develops leaders.
- The benefits of experience.
- How you can become more determined.
- Negative & positive motivation.
- How to Build a Culture.
- How to have effective video reviews
- How coaches can help players with nerves.
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Peter Lydon is an Irish rugby player currently playing in France with Rouen Normandie Rugby in the Pro D2.
Peter talks about the crazy turn of events that saw him go from playing average Irish club rugby to signing with State Francais and playing with Sergio Parisse. We chat about his journey from playing schools rugby in Kilkenny College, playing with me in the Lansdowne under 20s team, Seapoint RFC and then going on to play professionally in England and France.
We also chat about;
- Why he decided to move from France to England during Covid.
- Why he moved down leagues to pursue his pro rugby dream.
- What as it was like being Morne Steyn’s back up in Stade.
- Getting Irish soccer trials & giving up on that dream.
- How he got confidence as a young player.
- How he realized he had to stop listening to people and look within.
- Conor O’Shea from Harlequins trying to poach him.
- Being coached by Mike Friday.
- How professionalism in the Championship changed.
- What England need to do differently with their structures.
- What the All Ireland League need to do differently.
- Not seeing eye to eye with his Head Coach & deciding to leave.
- The business he would like to open when he retires.
- The studies he decides to start recently.
- His experience playing Pro D2.
- Hostile receptions he’s got in France from fans.
- Contract clauses if they get relegated.
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Ilona Maher is USA international (7s & 15s), Olympian and the most followed rugby player on social media.
Ilona talks about the positives and negatives with having close to 1 million followers on social media. She opens up about a time where she fell into a depression because of rugby and how she worked her way out of that hole, and is continuing to do so. We chat about her time at the Olympics last summer with Team USA & also;
We also chat about;
- Why she decided to start playing rugby.
- Being a role models for young girls and wanting to grow the game.
- Her experience playing collegiate rugby in the States.
- Balancing a nursing degree with rugby.
- Winning the USA Collegiate Player of The Year.
- Deciding she wanted to become a pro rugby.
- What she wants to do after the next Olympics.
- Why she’s doing a TEDx Talk.
- Pre match nerves & Breaking down before a match.
- Working with a sports psychology coach.
- Going to see a therapist.
- The contract situation with the USA Women’s Sevens.
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Russell Earnshaw (aka Rusty) is a Heineken Cup winning player, who has coached England Men’s Sevens, u18s & u20s. Recently he has worked with Eddie Jones and the England senior team, Liverpool fc and other Premier League soccer teams.
We chat about how you can become a more skillful and adaptable player, and also how as a coach you can help players be their best selves. After winning a Heineken cup in his early 20s, Rusty didn’t kick on at the top end of the game and instead dropped down the divisions, he chats about why this was and the learnings he took from it.
We also chat about;
- The importance of being happy.
- Why it’s so important to be yourself.
- How you can accelerate your learning as a young player.
- How you can become a skillful adaptable player.
- How you can help your teammates feel like they belong.
- Why he didn’t enjoy being a professional rugby player. (Even though he won a Heineken Cup)
- What would have helped him be a better player.
- How to deal with Social Media.
- Coaching Marcus Smith & what he does well mentally.
- Advice Mike Tindal gave him & how he worked with Jonny Wilkinson & Sam Underhill to help English u20 players.
- What rugby players can learn from hockey.
- American Football tactics that rugby can take.
- What positions you should try out when you’re young.
- Rusty’s favourite coaches & why.
- What it was like working with Eddie Jones in the England camp.
- What it was like winning a European Cup as a young player.
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Noel McNamara is the Attack & Backs coach for the Sharks in South Africa, and before that coached UCD in the All Ireland League, North Harbour in New Zealand’s Mitre 10, the Ireland under 18s, Ireland 20s, Leinster 20s, their A side and was also their academy manager before leaving to join the Sharks. In the pod talks about his unorthodox route to where he is today and what has helped him get there.
Noel has played a huge role in bringing through a lot of the latest crop of senior Irish internationals and we talk a lot about player development, and what you can do to get to the next level.
We also chat about;
- Why he left Leinster & the IRFU to join the Sharks.
- Challenges he’s faced while starting with the Sharks.
- Coaching Siya Kolisi, Lukhanyo Am & Makazole Mapimpi.
- The difference between coaching in Ireland & South Africa.
- How he has changed as a coach since he started out coaching schoolboy rugby in Clongowes.
- How his unorthodox route as a coach has been an asset.
- His relationship with failure.
- What he learned coaching provincial rugby in New Zealand.
- How Gareth Southgate used a used advisors with David Brailsford, Stuart Lancaster & Sue Barker when leading England to the final of Euro 2020.
- Visiting Willie Mullins horse yard and what he learned there around high performance, seeing the gold cup winning horses.
- The advantages of being a late developer.
- The importance of being curious.
- Coaching with Paul O’Connell, Tana Umaga, JP Pietersen & Leo Cullen.
- What he believes makes a good coach.
- What he thinks Alex Ferguson, Jim Gavin & Brian Cody have in common, and what admires about them.
- What Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter told him helped their development as young players.
- What Jordan Larmour, James Ryan, Ross Byrne and Harry Byrne did differently, that he feels helped them get to where they are.
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Robbie Henshaw is a test Lion, has won two Six Nations Titles and been a European Champion with Leinster.
We chat about his journey from starting out with Connacht Rugby right after he left high school right up to winning the Irish Players’ Player of the Year award recently. Robbie opens up about times he lacked confidence on the field, periods where he wasn’t enjoying playing rugby and also the attitude and mindset he adopted in recent times that helped propel him to being one of the standout players in world rugby this year.
We also chat about;
- What motivated him over the last few years.
- Dealing with adversity.
- How he deals with nerves, and gets rid of them.
- How it felt getting selected for the Lions.
- The players he became friendly with on the Lions, that you mightn’t expect.
- The message that Jack Carty sent him before they played each other recently.
- His Recovery Protocol.
- What he thinks are the best ways to form bonds with teammates.
- The importance of balance in life, and how he finds it.
- His favourite post match meals.
- The impact Joe Schmidt had on career.
- Moving around positions throughout his career.
- Having to put on weight & how he found his ideal weight.
- Where he looks for 1% Improvements
- How he overcame a lack of confidence.
- How Senior Players can help young players.
- How Brian O’Driscoll helped him in his career.
- His proudest moment in rugby.
- How he deals with the media.
- Working with Enda McNulty, his mental skills coach.
- How many surgeries he’s had.
- What’s driving him now.
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Jimmy Gopperth has been named Premiership Player of the Season, won the Golden Boot 3 times and also won a Pro 14 title with Leinster. He’s been one of the top fly halves in Europe for the last decade, and before that was played Super Rugby with the Hurricanes and Blues.
We chat about his journey from a farm in New Plymouth to playing with some of the all time greats and becoming one of the top fly halves in Europe. Jimmy talks about what has helped him become the player he is today, and what has helped him stay at the top for so long. We also talk about;
- Why nerves are a good thing.
- Why he gave up his dream of being an All Black.
- What it was like being in a dressing room with Jonah Lomu, Jerry Collins and Tana Umaga.
- Times he didn’t see eye to eye with coaches, and what he did about it.
- What he gets up to outside of rugby
- The weekly schedule at Wasps.
- How Wasps use GPS around their training.
- Adapting to the northern hemisphere
- Challenging times he’s had and how he grew through them.
- How his relationship with coaches have changed over time.
- The story behind why he has launched the Jimmy G kicking tee.
- The Jimmy G Kicking Academy.
- The coaching that he’s doing now and his plans for the future.
- How he interacts with the players around him to get the best out of them.
- His demeanour on the field and how he carries himself.
- What he thinks are the best prematch meetings.
- What has allowed him to continue performing at the top of the game, aged 38.
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Portia Woodman is an Olympic gold medal winner, the all time leading women’s try scorer on the World Series, and in 2020 was named Sevens Player of the Decade. She is also the only person ever to have been named both World Rugby 7s and 15s Player of the Year.
We chat about her journey from athletics, to professional netball to rugby, all the way up to winning gold in Tokyo last summer. Portia opens up about the struggles she’s had in her career, and what she has done to overcome them. She speaks about why she recently wanted to quit the game and we also talk about the below;
Leaving a professional Netball contract to pursue her rugby dream.
Her PreMatch routine.
How she felt she let her teammates down in what was the biggest game of her career.
The one day in her career she would like to relive.
The mental skills that have helped her have control how she feels about her performances.
What she did over over Covid and lockdowns.
Going against her mums wishes to pursue a different path.
The legacy that she wants to leave behind her.
How the Black Ferns sevens coaches treat people who are suffering mentally.
She details how the Black Ferns 7s built their culture.
The importance of knowing what your superpower is as a player and how to align that for the team.
How she stayed motivated during her lengthy injury rehab.
What her Māori culture means to her.
Leading the Haka and why Black Ferns and All Black have different Haka's
The forward position she would like to play in 15s.
How she copes with the pressure that the media puts on her.
The sports she thinks are the best base for young players.
How she feels about being a role model to female rugby players all over the world.
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Enda McNulty is a renowned sports psychologist and was the Irish rugby team’s mental skills coach for a number of years. Enda came to prominence in rugby circles when he started working with Brian O’Driscoll in 2007, and O’Driscoll pays huge credit to Enda in his autobiography. Enda talks about the work he is now doing with Robbie Henshaw, what he is getting right mentally, and also;
- How you can train your mind, like you would train your muscles.
- Practices you can start now to become more mentally stronger.
- He explains a mental training routine/program that you can start today.
- How he became interested in sports psychology aged 12.
- How he became a sports psychologist aged 19/20.
- The different areas of preparation that elite performers have to get right.
- How he approaches skeptical players.
- How to deal with difficult situations to give yourself the best chance of success.
- Different elite athletes he is working with today.
- Work he does with CEO of multinational corporations.
- What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.
- What gives him the most satisfaction in his work.
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Today I chat with Ireland 7s international Ian Fitzpatrick.
Ian was with the Irish 7s from its relaunch in 2015 right up to the Olympics in 2021. We chat about that journey from playing the likes of Malta to playing Fiji with Semi Radradra and Josh Tuisova. He talks about the nights out the team would have after tournaments and also,
- How he felt getting released and not getting another contract.
- Irish 7s players walking away because of contract issues.
- How Ireland played differently to beat the big teams.
- What it’s like playing Fiji in sevens.
- How the Irish 7s train.
- What the living conditions were like in the Olympic Village.
- The food that the athletes got in Tokyo and how surprised he was with it.
- Difficulties with negotiating contracts as a sevens player.
- Fears he has around the sustainability of Sevens around the world.
- Solutions that he believes could help sevens players earn a better living.
- Marketing sevens and the selling point of the game.
- Getting accustomed to life after rugby, and what he misses.
- Dealing with injuries and surgeries, and any regrets he has.
- Trying to find his identity outside of rugby.
- How he wants to help young players.
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Today I chat with USA Eagle Malon Al Jiboori who is currently playing with Ealing Trailfinders in the English Championship.
Malon signed with the USA sevens when he was 18. He left first year university, moved to San Diego and started travelling across the world on the HSBC World Series. When he was 20 he was capped by the Eagles and then jumped back to sevens before going to the 2019 RWC. He’s now playing with Ealing in the English Championship because he has a goal to play in the Premiership. We talk about all of this and also,
- Difficulties he had adjusting to life in London when he signed for Ealing.
- How he got recruited to Lindenwood.
- Why he turned down D1 College football scholarships to play rugby.
- What it was like moving over and back between USA 7s & 15s.
- How set sets goals.
- Why he backed himself to make the RWC 2019 squad when he wasn’t playing 15s.
- He naturally overthinks things, and how he has learned to deal with that.
- The mindset he has adopted that allows him to play his best.
- The prejudice he feels there is against American rugby players.
- The effect rugby can have on his mental health.
- Training with David Pocock at the Brumbies
- Why he had to get off Instagram.
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Michael Baska is a US Eagle who, this year, has played against Ireland, England and the All Blacks. But for most of his career he has been a back up player. Constantly being overlooked by coaches and struggling at times to get a contract. Baska talks about the mindset, determination and work ethic he had to keep following his dream of becoming a US Eagle no matter what setbacks he faced.
We also chat about,
- How it felt playing the All Blacks in DC.
- Why he switched from American football to playing rugby .
- Getting a scholarship to play collegiate rugby.
- Having a beginners mindset & the importance of always learning
- Why he always wanting to be outside of his comfort zone.
- How he got his break in the MLR.
- Mistakes he has made when negotiating contracts.
- How he believed in himself when few others did.
- Mindset and work ethic that enabled him to become a US Eagle when he had recently been struggling to get a contract.
- How coaches can have most impact on players.
- A huge risk he’s currently taking by walking away from a contract.
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Mike Ruddock is a Grand Slam winning coach.
Throughout his 35 year career he built a reputation for turning around underperforming teams into unlikely champions. When he took over at Wales they had lost 10 games in a row, and he won a Slam in his first full season. We chat about this, and Mike shares his practices and learnings from a 35 year coaching career.
We also talk about;
- The best way for you to get coaching jobs in rugby.
- What he did to turn the Ospreys around, from bottom to challenging for top.
- Advice for young coaches today.
- How to know when your team will peak, and what to do to keep them there.
- Beating himself up as a young coach
- Giving Brian O’Driscoll, Shane Horgan and Leo Cullen their first contracts.
- What he would have done differently as Leinster Coach.
- What coaches today are getting wrong.
- How you can inspire losing teams to believe in themselves.
- Building a winning culture in teams.
- Striking the balance as a coach between being empathetic and driving players hard.
- What he would do differently if he was starting out again.
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Today I chat with Mack Carson, who is a Canadian international, and has been playing in the Allianz Premier 15s for the past couple of seasons, firstly with Bristol and more recently Saracens. I’m currently coaching Mack as she is back in UBC for a semester to finish her degree, before going back to Saracens in January.
We chat about what it’s like to play with one of the top teams in the Allianz Premier 15s, which is the most professional women’s league in the world.
We also talk about;
- How she started playing rugby in BC, playing u18s aged 12.
- How her move to the Allianz Premier 15s came about.
- Balancing school and playing rugby full time.
- How the Allianz Premier 15s has moved from amateur to semi-pro.
- What it’s like playing for Bristol and Saracens.
- Advice she would give a North American girls thinking of going to England to play.
- Why it’s more important for women, than men, to balance life outside of rugby.
- How much women in Canada have to pay to represent their province/country.
- WXV, the new women’s international global competition.
- The impact rugby and injuries has on mental health.
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Today I chat with Rugby Bricks Founder Pete Breen.
Pete is a former ITM Cup player, having represented Otago and Northland. Since retiring from the game he has founded Rugby Bricks, which has over 143k followers on instagram and developed the @rugbybricks kicking tees, which are used by some of the best players in the world. On @rugbybricks insta he coaches skills, and sometimes does so with All Blacks. He is also a coach with the Melbourne Storm in the NRL and until very recently the Australian Women’s rugby union team. We chat about all of this, as well as;
- What he learned from Japan coach Tony Brown.
- Best advice he got as a fly half.
- How he became a more effective coach at the international level.
- How you can get more distance on your kicks.
- How to be a more accurate goal kicker.
- Kicking in aussie rules, rugby league and union. What can be learned from each.
- The story behind why he started Rugby Bricks.
- Growing Rugby Bricks from day 1 to today.
- How he got more engagement on his content.
- Dealing with imposter syndrome.
- What he does to switch off from the person we see on screen.
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Today I chat with rugby agent Tom Beattie, who is the founder of TDB Sports.
We talk about;
- What he does to maximize players earnings.
- How agents get paid in rugby.
- How he got started as an agent.
- The British & Irish Lions coach that mentored him.
- How transfer dealings with club work, and the impact Covid had.
- The RFU requirements to being an agent, and representing players in England.
- What he does when a player doesn't settle in a club.
- CVC and his thoughts on outside investments into rugby.
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Today I chat with England Rugby’s Head Nutritionist Dr Graeme Close.
Graeme is also the Head of Nutrition on the European Tour of Golf, a Professor of Human Physiology at Liverpool John Moores University and has worked in Premier League Soccer. He is also a former professional rugby league player.
We talk about;
- What it’s like working for Eddie Jones and the English Rugby (RFU) environment.
- If alcohol has a place at the top level in the modern game.
- How to fuel your body in the lead up to matches.
- What to do if you feel you can’t eat before games.
- His opinions on the vegan / plant based diet and how it affects performance in rugby.
- Best overall supplement for rugby players.
- Best pre-workout / pre match supplement.
- His opinion on whether rugby players should be allowed to smoke weed.
- His research into CBD.
- WADA loopholes that allow rugby players to take banned substances.
- How to gain weight.
- Biggest mistakes rugby players make around nutrition.
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Today I chat with Connacht Rugby player Tom Daly.
Tom was in the recent Ireland squad and is playing the best rugby of his life recently, but he was very close to walking away from pro rugby a couple of years ago because things just didn’t seem to be working out. We chat about that time and also,
- Why his time at Leinster didn’t work out.
- The point of difference he feels he has, that got him into the Ireland squad.
- How it felt getting selected for the Ireland squad, but then not getting capped.
- He he would have done differently if he had his time back with Leinster.
- Balancing a physiotherapy degree with playing pro rugby.
- The type of business he would like to open when he hangs up the boots.
- Why he changed agents recently.
- The Irish international that is mentoring him.
- Impact crowds have on players and referees.
- Most enjoyable part of the week for him as a pro rugby player.
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Today I chat with Clare Sadler, who is the USA Men’s Sevens Mental Skills Coach.
Clare has previously worked with England Rugby, top level football teams and the Premier League. She is also an executive coach to business leaders, a coach developer and a therapist.
We talk about;
- How your beliefs and assumptions dictate what you are capable of.
- How your personal biases can hold you back.
- How to access the FLOW State.
- What you can do to recover quicker from injury, both mentally and physically.
- How to speed up, or slow down, your nervous system to aid performance and wellbeing.
- How to use breath work to shift your state and aid recovery.
- How focusing your attention helps performance and how you can improve yours.
- How to learn quicker and more effectively.
- How sleep affects performance.
- What we can learn from the army to improve training.
- Difference between coaching men and women.
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Matai Leuta has played for the USA Sevens since early 2015, he was at the recent Olympics and has been capped 4 times for the USA Eagles in 15s.
Matai talks about,
- The day Mike Friday sat him down and told him his attitude needed to change.
- What it was like growing up in Fiji
- How he knew at age 7/8 what his life’s purpose was and how he pursued it from that day.
- The obstacles he had to overcome to pursue his goal and become an International Sevens player.
- How taxing sevens is and the mindset you need to stay at the top.
- A typical training day with the USA Sevens.
- How he gets balance in his life and avoids burnout.
- How it felt missing out on Rio 2016, and getting to Tokyo 2021
- The lessons he learned from failure at the Olympics and how he is moving forward.
- How the USA Sevens have built The Dawgs
- What you can do to build trust among teammates on the field.
- How he deals with high pressurized situations in matches.
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Today I chat with Saracens player, and Wales international, Georgia Evans.
This week 123 Wales international players started a petition to call on the Welsh Rugby Union to implement women’s performance pathways in the country. We talk about that, what the current pathway (or lack of one) is like in Wales and what potentially could be done to improve it.
We also talk about;
- How it feels playing for the Welsh national team
- Why Georgia decided to move to Saracens
- Finances around the Allianz Premier 15s league, and how Saracens players get paid
- The training schedule in Saracens
- Balancing work, while playing elite level rugby and training like a professional
- The facilities, backroom team and support the Saracens women have
- Nutrition, and how its different for different player
- What travel is like in the Allianz Premier 15s
- Long term goals, and plans after rugby
- Reflect on last seasons 6 Nations
- Why Georgia switched from playing netball to rugby as a teenager.
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After 3 years in the Leinster Academy, Tom Farrell was released. In fact, Tom speaks about how Leinster released him early from his contract.
After being dropped by Leinster he speaks about how he knew deep down that he was good enough to play for an Irish province and that his chance would come. So to make it happen he moved over to the English Championship, to get himself into the shop window. We chat about what the standard of play is like there, the level of professionalism and Tom talks about what salary he was on and how he gave himself a time limit of 2 years to make it happen, and get a contract with an Irish province.
Tom opens up about how he realized that his attitude needed to change, if he were to fulfill his potential. He speaks about why he was dropped by Leinster and he also explains how his recent injuries have given him a new perspective in life, and details the parts of being a pro rugby player that he now enjoys which wasn't always the case.
We discuss prematch nerves, and how you can deal with them to ensure that they work for you, vs against you. Tom describes what the Connacht dressing room is like prematch, what players are calm and relaxed and who are the ones bringing the energy. Also, what it’s like playing in a packed Sportsground and how much that means to him.
Tom also explains what recovery sessions look like for the Connacht squad, and what he does personally. We chat about a business that he started recently and much more!
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Cristian Rodriguez, LA Giltinis scrum half, got into rugby through a program called Alternatives to Gang Membership, which is what it says on the tin, a program that helps keep kids focused on sports and out of the gangs. We chat about that, Cristian explains how gangs recruit young kids, often pre teens, and how, unfortunately, some of his friends growing up went down the wrong path. Cristian now runs that program voluntarily, while playing pro rugby with the LA Giltinis.
We chat about how in his final year of High School he was ready to give up sports but a chance meeting with Lindenwood University coaches lead to a scholarship to play collegiate rugby, and when there he kicked on to become a Collegiate All American 7s and 15s player, play with the USA u20s and also be named the best college 7s player in the country in his final year at Lindenwood.
Cristian talks about how he negotiated his contract with the Giltinis. It involves signing for another MLR club to then being brought to Maui in Hawaii with the Giltinis and signing for them while there.
We also chat about the LA Giltinis 5 day celebrations after the final, the incredible HeadQuarters they have and what a match day playing in the LA Coliseum is like.
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This week I chat with Ross Deacon, who plays in the back row for Rugby ATL in Major League Rugby, and who is also studying for a Dr of chiropractic degree at the same time.
Ross grew up in Wexford, Ireland, and went to secondary school, or high school, in Kilkenny College. After that he did an undergraduate degree in UCD and played club rugby in Lansdowne fc. He joined Lansdowne in 2011 and we had a great few years playing together there. Ross has represented both Leinster u20s and USA u20s.
We chat about his journey to the MLR, how he originally went over to the States to work in a bar and play some club rugby, to then getting called up to the Eagles squad and reaching the recent MLR final, where he lost out to Matt Giteau’s LA Giltinis.
Ross has played with 3 different MLR clubs and gives a great insight into what the day to day schedule is like, the level of professionalism of the league, and how this varies from club to club. And he also speaks about what goes through your head when playing some of the biggest superstars in World Rugby.
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This week I chat with Connacht and Ireland Out-Half Jack Carty. Jack came through the Connacht academy and is the province’s record points scorer. On the pod we speak about how, over Jack’s career Connacht have gone from one of the worst teams in the Pro 14, to champions and now regular contenders. Jack speaks about Pat Lam's influence, but gives a different reason as to why he thinks Connacht have become the team they are. And he also gives a really interesting insight into how the attitudes of young players can positively affect a team's mindset.
We speak about preseason, what Connacht are doing, and how drastically it has changed over the past 10 years.
Jack touches on what coaches can do to get the best out of players in today’s game.
We discuss the new laws, the 50:22 and goal-line drop out. Jack gives a great insight into some of the things he will do to exploit them, and we discuss the knock on effects the rules might have on how the game is played. I found his perspective here really interesting and if you’re a player or coach I think you’ll definitely learn a trick or two. Let me know if you agree with us, or think of any other ways to exploit them.
Jack speaks about mindfulness, sports science and what professional players are doing today, away from training and gym to get an upper hand. And all of these can be replicated no matter what level you’re playing at.
We played together through the Connacht system, for the under 20s and for the Eagles. I was his captain at u20s and he was mine for the Eagles. Our u20s team beat the other 3 Irish provinces and Jack speaks about how good that side was and our style of play, below is a highlights video from that team. There’s a few future internationals and also Robbie Henshaw who has gone onto be a Lion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8UxlPJSNpU&ab_channel=ConnachtRugby
You can find Jack on instagram @jackcarty10.
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Paul Mullen, is an Irishman but plays tighthead prop for the US Eagles and also the Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby.
This season the Warriors ran Matt Giteau’s LA Giltinis the closest, losing by 4 points in the conference final. We chat about that, and get an insight into life in the Warriors organization. Paul certainly isn’t complaining, but he mentions some of the challenges the Warriors had to face, that the Giltinis didn’t.
We chat about Paul’s journey, growing up on the Aran islands, playing in the Irish pathway to playing social rugby for 7 years, and then ending up going to the World Cup in 2019.
Paul has played with 3 Major League Rugby teams and he speaks about the different levels of professionalism he has experienced between the 3 clubs.
Paul chats about his mindset before playing against the best players in the world and what he finds helps him to perform his best in those games, and we also speak about what life is like in the USA camp and how Covid has affected them.
You can find Paul on instagram @paulmullen3.
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Nick Feakes is a winger for NOLA Gold in the US Major League Rugby. We chat about his journey from being a skinny 16 year old, that was lacking confidence and not much good by his own account, to becoming the first player to score a hat trick for NOLA in the MLR.
Feakes also talks about the mindset which enabled him to come back from a devastating leg break and ankle dislocation to become one of the best collegiate players in the States.
Along with playing in the MLR, Feakes is helping young players follow in his footsteps and get a scholarship to play collegiate rugby in the States. If you’d like to know more about this, send him a DM on instagram @striveathletesabroad and follow him @nickfeakes.
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