Crystal Kaua

Crystal Kaua, a player turned professional rugby coach in Japan, shares her journey and core values. Topics include self-belief, creating a culture of accountability, exploring identity, and building a fun and bonded team culture.

Crystal Kaua, a trailblazing rugby coach, tackles gender bias in sports coaching with a passion for living by her values. She shares her journey with the Blackferns and challenges faced in Japan and New Zealand. Crystal discusses the team's recent World Cup journey and the need for sustainable growth in women's rugby. She also reflects on personal growth while climbing Mount Fuji during COVID and emphasizes the importance of empowering female coaches, advocating for cultural shifts in the coaching community.