Dan Cottrell and guests discuss all the hot topics in grass roots rugby coaching from managing concussion to dealing with parents.
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The Journey of a Grassroots Rugby Coach (More Tracksuits less Business Suits)
Bully Shaw - Passionate Rugby Coach
This Pod is about the journey we take as grassroots coaches. As most coaching pods speak with elite players and coaches, which is great. I want to talk to the coaches on the front line, the ones out there every weekend helping at the grassroots level. We will discuss the heartache, disappointment, enjoyment and euphoria we experience as coaches of the next generation of players. We will also discuss the lessons we learnt along the way, what we would do to fix the game at the grassroots level ...
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Podcast from our YouTube channel for Coaches: https://www.youtube.com/@therugbyinstitute The Rugby Coaching Podcast is your ultimate resource for all things rugby coaching. Whether you're an experienced coach, a player aspiring to mentor, or someone passionate about the game's strategy and development, this podcast delivers expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories. Each episode features seasoned coaches, players, and rugby professionals who dive deep into tactics, training tech ...
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Do Women Tackle Differently? Coaching, Challenges, and Solutions
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell discusses tackling in women’s rugby with Kathryn Dane, an international rugby player, sports scientist, and coach. Kathryn, who has 23 caps for Ireland and is the coach for Ulster Women's Rugby and Old Belvedere, shares insights from her groundbreaking research into safe…
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3 Tips For Coaches from Sports Psychologist Zane Winslade - Becoming a Better Coach
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Send us a text https://www.youtube.com/@therugbyinstitute In this episode, sports psychologist Zane Winslade shares three essential tips to help coaches take their game to the next level. Learn how to improve communication with your players, use breathing techniques to enhance focus and composure, and leverage theming to instill strong team values.…
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Dan Waenga - From Playing Super Rugby & Top 14 to Refereeing in New Zealand
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Send us a text Video: https://youtu.be/pXJRQ_ru-5Y In this insightful video, we sit down with Dan Waenga, a former professional rugby player who has excelled at the highest levels, including Super Rugby and France's Top 14. Now contributing to the game as a referee in New Zealand, Dan shares invaluable coaching tips, lessons from his playing days, …
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Colin Bourke: From Māori All Black to Coaching in Japan
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Send us a text Join us for an inspiring conversation with Colin Bourke, former Māori All Black and Super Rugby player, as he shares his incredible journey through the world of rugby. In this episode, Colin dives deep into: His coaching ideas and philosophies. How he approaches developing players and teams. The unique experience of living and playin…
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Building Rugby from the Ground Up: How Adam Izzard is Transforming Rugby at Stonar School
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, Dan Cottrell is joined by Adam Izzard, Head of Rugby and Head of Boarding at Stonar School. Adam shares his inspiring journey of building a rugby program from scratch at a small, co-educational school better known for its equestrian facilities than its rugby teams. From turning a hor…
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Welsh International Ben Broster Talks Scrummaging, Life Lessons and More...
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Send us a text Check out The Rugby Institute on YouTube for more coaching tips and skills: YouTube: https://youtu.be/hsMrJjl2dZM Ever wondered what it takes to reach the top in professional rugby? In this podcast, Welsh international and powerhouse tighthead prop Ben Broster shares his incredible journey. From dominating scrums on the international…
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Tackling Myths in Coaching with Mark Williams
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Send us a text In this episode, Dan Cottrell sits down with renowned sports scientist and learning expert Mark Williams to explore some of the most controversial and misunderstood myths in sports coaching. Mark is a visiting professor at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. A world-leading expert in skill ac…
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Practical rugby ways to use ‘It depends’ from the man himself!
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Send us a text Join Dan Cottrell as he dives deep with coaching legend Dave Collins in this thought-provoking episode of Rugby Coach Weekly. Together, they explore how context dictates coaching strategies and how to develop adaptable, critical-thinking players. Dave tackles big questions: What does a Dave Collins rugby session look like? How do you…
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All Black Gareth Evans - Tips for Coaches - Getting the Balance Right
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Send us a text https://www.youtube.com/@therugbyinstitute Join former All Black Gareth Evans as he shares invaluable coaching tips inspired by his time in Super Rugby. Drawing on years of experience in high-performance environments, Gareth dives into what it takes to guide elite athletes, build strong team cultures, and maintain peak performance. W…
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Unlocking Skill Acquisition with Danny Powell
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Send us a text Join host Dan Cottrell as he sits down with Danny Powell, a skill acquisition developer and performance psychologist from Manchester Metropolitan University. Danny shares his expertise working with coaches, including GB Aquatics and Sale Sharks, to explore the art and science behind skill acquisition. In this episode, they dive deep …
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How we built a team from five players to 25 and why they loving coming back to play
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Send us a text Dan Cottrell chats with Graham Bourton, head coach of the Milton Keynes Under 15s. Since taking over in 2016, Graham has transformed the team from a mere 5 players to a thriving squad of 25, thanks to his innovative coaching methods and strong community engagement. In this engaging conversation, Graham shares: His journey from rugby …
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Why training on a Monday and Tuesday night means we field six men's teams a week, with Alex Hadley
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Send us a text In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, host Dan Cottrell sits down with Alex Hadley, Director of Rugby at Battersea Ironsides, to explore what it takes to build and sustain one of the world's largest community rugby clubs. Alex shares insights on balancing player availability and club culture, creating a positive and welc…
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Building Rugby Culture: Engaging Schools, New Players, and Overcoming Coaching Challenges
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Send us a text In this episode, Dan and Lindsay Abery, Thatcham U14 coach and former mini and junior chair, dive into the ins and outs of building a thriving rugby culture in schools. They tackle essential topics like engaging new players, ensuring safety with innovative techniques, and adapting coaching styles for different age groups. Lindsay sha…
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Inside a training session with Fi Hayes, one of Ireland's top women's rugby coaches
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Send us a text Fi Hayes is a former Ireland international, winning two Six Nations and representing her country in the 2014 World Cup. More recently, she has coached UL Bohemians to cup and league titles, been head coach of Munster U18 girls, and is now Munster Women's head coach. She has also been the Energia Women's AIL coach of the year twice. I…
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The reality of pro-rugby life, the good & the challenges, with Matt Garvey
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Send us a text Dan welcomes Matt Garvey to the podcast. Matt had 13 years in English top flight rugby, playing for London Irish, Bath where he was also captain, Gloucester and Worcester. He is now the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA) Development Manager for Bath Rugby and Gloucester. In the podcast, they discuss: When an 18-year-old signs up for a …
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New laws, trial laws and old laws: Keeping up-to-date and pragmatic
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Send us a text We are delighted to welcome back Keith Lewis to the podcast. Keith is a practising referee and runs the RugbyReferee.net website and Facebook community. Dan asks Keith about: The three new laws for this season The experimental laws you might see that aren't enshrined yet The old favourites of why it seems that not-straight at the scr…
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Coaching Blasts: What should we expect of a U14 rugby player, with Gary Townsend
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Send us a text In this short podcast, Dan speaks to Gary Townsend, head of rugby at Switch Rugby about whether we have the wrong expectations of young rugby players. He is former RFU National Player Development Manager and Bristol Bears Junior Academy manager. In this episode, they discuss what a capable 13-year-old rugby player should achieve on t…
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Grassroots coaching: Asking why, fixing, changing philosophy
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Send us a text We are going to turn the tables and Stu James, is going to ask me the questions. Stu is a club coaching ordinator and colts coach at Guildford RFC, as well as a coach within the Quins Foundation programme and for Surrey Colts. In addition to these volunteer roles, he has a day job as a business consultant and executive coach. In the …
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Coaching Blasts: What age to specialise as a 9 or 10, with Gary Townsend
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Send us a text In this short podcast, Dan speaks to Gary Townsend, head of rugby at Switch Rugby with a focus on deciding when to help players specialise as a 9 or 10. He is former RFU National Player Development Manager and Bristol Bears Junior Academy manager. In this episode, they discuss the best age, why it makes sense for this position and ho…
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The Coaching Knife: Do you need a coaching philosophy, with Martin Haag
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Send us a text Welcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Martin Haag, high performance team and executive coach. Focusing on managing people rugby we are going to cut to the root on the importance of having a coaching philosophy. Martin played for 14 years at Bath, then coached Bath, Nottingha…
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The Coaching Knife: Why don't men rate women coaches, with Nic Evans
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Send us a text Welcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Nic Evans, L4 coach and former director of rugby for the Kings Cross Steelers. Focusing on women's rugby, we are going to examine why there aren’t more women coaches coaching both men's and women's rugby. Nic is a former head of PE, dire…
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Inside the Squidge Rugby brain: Coaching, analysis and rugby geekery with Will Owen
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Send us a text Dan speaks to one-half of the Squidge Rugby Owen brothers, Will. With a massive following for their YouTube channel, Squidge Rugby analyses matches in a unique, bringing insight and entertainment in equal measure. Will is an avowed rugby geek but also still plays and coaches his local team's colts. Dan asks him about: How Squidge Rug…
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The Coaching Knife: How to coach a dominated scrum, with Gavin Blackburn
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Send us a text Welcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Gavin Blackburn, Head Coach Cambuslang RFC. Focusing on the scrum rugby we are going to cut to the root on how to deal with a pack that’s dominating you. Gavin was a former age-grade district and international prop. He was a member of Sa…
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She Tackles: The Media versus Women's Sports. Lyndon Julius with Dr Jocelyn Solomons
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Send us a text Dr Jocelyn Solomons tackles significant issues in women's sports. In this episode, she talks to Lyndon Julius about the role of media in this domain. Lyndon is a communications specialist and creative storyteller with over a decade of experience in sports reporting. He is dedicated to community sports and immerses himself in grassroo…
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The Coaching Knife: How do you compete in 7s with limited speed in your team, with Jamie Barnwell
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Send us a text Welcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Jamie Barnwell, Head Coach Cayman 7s and Performance director. Focusing on 7s rugby we are going to cut to the root on to coach to compete when you have limited speed. Can you win a game of sevens if you don’t have any pace in your team?…
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Differentiate effectively and the power of variation theory with Stuart Welsh
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Send us a text Dan speaks to Stuart Welsh, founder of ALTA Education. With nearly two decades of experience in education, specialising in maths teaching and as well as coaching rugby in schools, Stuart is a well-sought-after speaker and presenter. He has taught and led teams in schools worldwide, authored popular math textbooks, and founded a widel…
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The Coaching Knife: Why player-centred is not waiting for the right answer, with Ben Lazenby
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Send us a text We speak to Ben Lazenby, Head of Youth at Wakefield Trinity RLFC in this episode. Focusing on game understanding we are going to cut to the root on how a player-centred approach might lead to a shared collective team cohesion. The first question: Is a player-centred approach to game understanding just us waiting for the players to gi…
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How to pursue the right sort of winning, with Cath Bishop, author of The Long Win
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Send us a text Dan speaks to Cath Bishop about what winning really means and how we can create the right sort of winning in our sporting environments. Cath is a highly sought-after consultant and coach, an Olympian, former diplomat and author of The Long Win, the second edition published in May. She is also a regular contributor to the Guardian and…
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