Kris Stafford, a Rugby Development Officer and U.K Coaching award winner, joins the discussion about effective coaching strategies. He emphasizes the importance of valuing players and engaging with them personally. The conversation dives into creating supportive environments, using the STEP model for practice design, and balancing player guidance with autonomy. Kris shares insights on enhancing player huddles and leveraging all coaches in sessions, making game-based coaching an essential part of player development.