Will Greenwood is a former England Rugby Player and is considered to be a legend of the game. He formed a part of the team that won the World Cup in 2003. Will is also a strong advocate for Festival of Sport, a program dedicated to encouraging kids and their families to try out new types of sports.
In today’s episode, Will shares the challenges he faced throughout his career as a rugby player and how he coped with each obstacle he had to endure to still be a better person first. He will also share some wisdom he has developed throughout his career for young and aspiring athletes.
[04:12] Introducing Will Greenwood
[07:08] Identifying Your Own Idiosyncrasy
[09:00] Knowledge Passed on by Parents
[10:42] Life and Application Ruled by Numbers
[13:24] Math in Coaching
[16:06] From Micro to Macro Strategy
[17:52] Coach and Player Intuition
[19:27] The Effects of Modern Technology
[21:00] Adapting to the New Generation
[24:13] Life After Coaching
[27:00] Establishing Your Well-Being and Resiliency
[29:11] Living the Most Based on Your Generation
[30:46] Advice to Young Players
[32:17] Playing the Sport You Love
[33:08] Downside of Playing with the Academy
[34:32] Challenges Faced by Will
[35:30] Overcoming the Obstacles and Challenges
[37:26] Establishing a Circle of Trust
[40:21] Creating Memories Through Sport
[45:08] The Festival of Sport Movement
[48:51] Bring More Play Back to School
[51:59] Resources that have Impacted Will
[55:59] Conclusion
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