The Importance of Connecting With the Queensland Reds Academy

Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 144 with host Jordi Taylor and National Youth Coordinator Nathan Parnham.

This special monthly episode is dedicated to coaches in the youth development space, with today’s guest is Harry Westbrook currently Head of Preparation for Zebra Parma Rugby, previously working at Nudgee College and QLD Reds Pathways.

In this episode, Harry gives us a breakdown of he landed his role in pro sport from the schooling system, is it possible for other coaches to go from school to sport, the importance of networks and relationships, how he balanced the sporting calendar with the education, the differences between the rugby program and swimming, the Google principle that served him well, setting students up for skills beyond school plus a whole lot more!

This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes, coaches and teachers wanting to understand more about the youth athlete.

Enjoy, and let us know what you think! 

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