Rugby Coach Weekly

Send us a textSi Nainby delivers a two-part podcast with Tom Farrow is the Head of Strength and Conditioning for England 7s and owner of Areté Performance - www.arete-performance.com.1. The commute. 30 minutes with Tom to pull out some coaching takeaways.2. The deep dive. In depth conversations around personalities and realities of playing and coaching.1. The commute Lessons from 7's for all rugby players.What young players should focus on in order to make the leap to being a professional player.The PLAY (Physically Literate Athletic Youths) and Freedom frameworks Arete uses with young players.2. The deep diveTom's varied and chaotic path to coaching at the elite level and his immersive approach to personal development.The story behind Tom's mission to cultivate heroes and the influence of Eastern philosophy on his approach.What Comedians can teach coaches.The importance of body control in contact skills and what it means to "Be like water".To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us a textLiza Bird Burgess and LJ Lewis discuss a round of questions about the practicalities of the game.In this episode they are with former Ireland international Sophie Spence, who is now coaching Penclawdd mens team.Here are the topics they cover:Making contact training realistic: The role of equipment, when and where, bone on bone and mindset.Tackle training v D systems: Planning how and when to use equipment, coaching technique and introducing systems in D. Planning to build and cover detail against technique and trust/communication.Ending a session before game day:  Poor team run v good team run, how to overcome this, reinforcing game plan, not speaking for too long and bringing players together with a huddle, chant and ownership of the process.Telling a player they are dropped: Difficult conversions as a coach, importance of being clear with selection policy, keeping feedback precise and achievable, sharing with rest of coaching team so that single message from all coaches, sticking with it as a coaching team and chatted through various options for feedback depending on time with players. Face to face, phone call, email, zoom?To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Paul Shepherd, Alex Field and Russ Bolton review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week.The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.Richard Cheetham on embedding learning into your sessionsWill Greenwood and Brian Ashton on England's most recent performance against New ZealandCut, bleed and bandage feedback with Ed Coughlan and Stu ArmstrongAlso, there’s a preview of the highlights for the coming week.Here’s the list of podcasts and links:DISCUSSEDMagic Academy – Brian Ashton and Will Greenwood join Fletch and Rustyhttps://www.coach-logic.com/magic-academy/https://www.themagicacademy.co.ukhttps://www.coach-logic.comThe Talent Equation - Developing coaches through 'Cut, Bleed & Bandage' - A Coach Logic 'Breakfast Club' with Ed Coughlanhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/developing-coaches-through-cut-bleed-bandage-coach/id1209549739?i=1000475497458Richard Cheetham – England Rugby – Embedding learning into your regular coaching/refereeing practice'https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/weekly-online-coaching-webinarsWHAT ELSE WE MISSEDSome of content we didn't get a chance to discuss but that you may be interested in...The Rugby Journal - Rugby in Lockdown #7 - The life of an England Sevens playerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=XDu6GimFHhg&feature=emb_title Understanding and Improving Tough Conversations - A talk by Ken Kinghttps://cross-canada-coaches-clinic.heysummit.com/talks/understanding-and-improving-tough-conversations/Scouting Your Own Team - A talk by Matt Gamblinhttps://cross-canada-coaches-clinic.heysummit.com/talks/tbd-7/The RPA – Supporting Yourself and Others - Matt Leek, Ben Morris, Tom Lindsay and Jake Woolmorehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNThVP_kiuoThe RPA – Career Insights: Working In Schoolshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pTidDRmD-0The Rut Podcast – Tom Lindsayhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rut/id1513039398#episodeGuid=Buzzsprout-3798485COMING UPEngland Rugby Tuesday Training - Coaching the Breakdown with John Mitchell7:00PM Tuesday 2nd Junehttps://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=1702553597012693Tongan Head Coach Toutai Kefu - Rugby World Cup cTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us a textWelcome to the Rugby Coach Weekly...Haunted House, featuring:Andy Stevens, Academy Chair and Club Coaching Coordinator at Ellingham and Ringwood, Level 2 coach, working with the clubs U11s, plus U13s and U15s girls, and coaching U18 boys at the local college.Jess Bunyard, Director of Women and Girls Rugby and Rugby Development Officer at Huddersfield YM RUFC. Head coach of University of Huddersfield Women's Team. Level 2 coach, assisting Yorkshire U18s Girls team  Nathan Gosling, a teacher, coaching his son's club team, coach at Exeter DPP, county U20s coach and just appointed head coach at Crediton RFC.These three unsuspecting coaches were invited to enter the Haunted House. I led each one into a room where they faced a terrifying rugby scenario. Each one was challenged to find a coaching solution. On the spot, no preparation and no get out clauses. Sink or swim.The other two coaches listened on, and at the end of the solution offered alternative views. One acts as the Devil's Advocate, offering a completely different angle to the first two.At the end, we also reveal the Skeleton in the Cupboard.Please drop your own solutions in Twitter @rugbycoachweekTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Chris Dengate, Mike Pope and Roy Davies review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week.The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.Leinster Rugby on tactical periodisation, including interesting stats on ball in play time at different levels of the game.Kevin Bowring and Nigel Redman on coach developmentBeing creative in session design with Moritz KossmanAlso, there’s a preview of the highlights for the coming week.Here’s the list of podcasts and links:DISCUSSEDPractical Solutions to applying Tactical Periodisation Model to Rugby – St Marys University in conjunction with Leinster Rugby No video currently available but some info is available here:https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/coaching-webinar-practical-solutions-to-applying-the-tactical-periodisation-model-to-rugby/Additional link to video with Mike Ashfordhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4jwRSRYA5g&feature=emb_title Research Paper on Tactical Periodisationhttps://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/fulltext/2018/10000/a_tactical_periodization_approach_for_rugby_union.1.aspxMoritz Kossman - Being Creative in Session Design – Modern Soccer Coach Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/modern-soccer-coach-podcast/id1318510028?i=1000474891351Magic Academy – Kevin Bowering and Nigel Redman join Fletch and RustyWednesday 20th May 7:00pmhttps://www.coach-logic.com/magic-academy/https://www.themagicacademy.co.ukhttps://www.coach-logic.comMagic Academy Half Time Huddle – U20 RWC Review – Harry Mallinder and Martin Haaghttps://www.coach-logic.com/magic-academy/https://www.themagicacademy.co.ukhttps://www.coach-logic.comCOMING UPRichard Cheetham – England Rugby – Embedding learning into your regular coaching/refereeing practice'7:00PM Tuesday 26th Mayhttps://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=5152126882713434 IRFU Analytica 2020 Global Sports Analytics Webinar LiveThursday 28th May 12:00 – 4:00pmhttps://www.irishrugby.ie/2020/05/15/irfu-analytica-2020-global-sports-analytics-webinar-live-next-week/ Team GB – In conversation with Alex Davis (Mental Health Awareness week)https://www.youtubeTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us a textSi Nainby delivers a two-part podcast, with former England 9, pro-team coach and now a director of sport, Paul Hodgson1. The commute. 30 minutes with Paul to pull out some coaching takeaways.2. The deep dive. In-depth conversations around personalities and realities of playing and coaching.Paul is Director of Sport at Cranmore School in Surrey and a former England international 9. He has coached at London Irish Academy and was most recently their first team attack coach.In this podcast, Paul shares stories and experiences from his playing, coaching and teaching careers. We chat about:Paul's lessons from pro-sport that he now uses to develop young players.Formative experiences at Bristol with Jack Rowell, Agustin Pichot and Felipe ContepomiLessons on work ethic and building a fitness base from Mike Catt and Jonny Wilkinson.The importance of good communication and relationships with players, especially around selection.Working with the elemental force that is Brendan Venter.To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Rich Freeman, Joe Winpenny and Phil Powell review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week.The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.Also, there’s a preview of the highlights for the coming week.Here’s the list of podcasts and links:DISCUSSEDGilbert Enoke - #8: Life After Rugby | Coping with the Uncertainty of Non-Rugby Lifehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6xKWbwLqCK6GVzmq6hTFxFJoin Drs Joel Porter and Stephen Rollnick - Listening in a Time of Uncertaintyhttps://www.stephenrollnick.com/motivational-interviewing-and-beyond-live-webinars/Dan Cox – Magic Academy https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/season-5-episode-5-with-dan-cox/id1434710237?i=1000474134625Chris Duncan - Building success through teamwork – Coachlogichttps://www.coach-logic.comCOMING UPMel Marshall (Adam Peaty Swim Coach) – Creating an Athlete-Centred EnvironmentMonday 18th Mayhttps://www.ukcoaching.org/courses/workshops/curious-coaches-club-open-webinar Practical Solutions to applying Tactical Periodisation Model to Rugby – St Marys University in conjunction with Leinster Rugby Thursday 21st May 7:00pmhttps://www.leinsterrugby.ie/coaching-webinar-practical-solutions-to-applying-the-tactical-periodisation-model-to-rugby/Magic Academy – Kevin Bowring and Nigel Redman join Fletch and RustyWednesday 20th May 7:00pmhttps://www.coach-logic.com/magic-academy/https://www.themagicacademy.co.ukhttps://www.coach-logic.comIRFU Analytica 2020 Global Sports Analytics Webinar LiveThursday 21st and Thursday 28th May 12:00 – 4:00pmhttps://www.irishrugby.ie/2020/05/15/irfu-analytica-2020-global-sports-analytics-webinar-live-next-week/ Andre Tredoux – How to build your defenceTuesday 19th May 6:30pmTo book on email – info@wjkcoaching.co.zahttps://www.wjkcoaching.co.zaSara Cox and Luke Pearce – England Rugby – Refereeing Positioning7:00PM Tuesday 19th Mayhttps://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=5152126882713434 Martina Navarro - Athletic Skills Model 'A different way of thinking about movement'Friday 22nd May 1:00pmTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us a textWelcome to the Rugby Coach Weekly...Haunted House, featuring:Richard Cheetham, Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester, was awarded the MBE in recognition for his work in Community Education and Sport, working with the RFU as well as many other top sports governing bodies Rachel Taylor, first female Welsh Rugby Union regional academy coach, a former international with 67 caps as well as captaining the side, coaching the Barbarians team plus head coach of Colwyn Bay RFC mens team, Russell Bolton, a level 3  coach, course RFU course director, coached in Italy, and now the rugby professional Magdalen College, OxfordThese three unsuspecting coaches were invited to enter the Haunted House. I lead each one into a room where they faced a terrifying rugby scenario. Each one was challenged to find a coaching solution. On the spot, no preparation and no get out clauses. Sink or swim.The other two coaches listened on, and at the end of the solution offered alternative views. One acts as the Devil's Advocate, offering a completely different angle to the first two.At the end, we also reveal the Skeleton in the Cupboard.Please drop your own solutions in Twitter @rugbycoachweekTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Stuart Dixon, Alan Hubbleday and Dan Cox review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week.The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.Also, there’s a preview of the highlights for the coming week.Here’s the list of podcasts and links:DISCUSSEDSteve Kerr and Peter Carroll Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/flying-coach-with-steve-kerr-and-pete-carroll/id1507792638 Kevin Till – Talent Development Systems, Friend of Foehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkCHFe6Ugao&t=330sWill Greenwood Podcast with Scott "Razor" Ruddockhttps://play.acast.com/s/skysportsrugbyworldcup/https%3A%2F%2Fapi.spreaker.com%2Fepisode%2F2580896Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast - Andrew Brownhill – Mental Health My Personal Journeyhttps://www.rugbycoachweekly.net/rugby-coaching/podcasts/mental-health-my-personal-journey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSSCOMING UPEamon O’Shea - GAA Coach Webinar Series7:30PM Tuesday 12th Mayhttps://learning.gaa.ie/gaacoachwebinar2020Simon Amor – England Rugby - Knowing yourself as a coach7:30PM Tuesday 12th Mayhttps://t.co/lWc0iL5OQ5?amp=1Stuart Armstrong – Coach Logic - We Gotta Game for That8:00am Monday 11th Mayhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bCxQkGQpS2yhpKjrfvd_rQ Magic Academy – Guest TBCWednesday 13th May 7:00pmhttps://www.coach-logic.com/magic-academy/https://www.themagicacademy.co.ukhttps://www.coach-logic.comIn Conversation with Alice Tai MBE – Pro Noctis3:00pm Wednesday 13th Mayhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsd-6hrDkpHdO83rr-sjUDe6XZWy0NWhIo Building success through teamwork | Chris Duncan2:00pm Wednesday 13th Mayhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DfR5ifvmSE-QixYjgX96kwThe Sports Psych Show Podcast – Jamie Taylor - Why High Potential Players Don't Make Ithttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sport-psych-show/id1434313037?i=1000456449662Jamie's Research to support the above conversatioTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us a textHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Richie Williams, Aaron Takel and Gerard Mullen review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week.The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.Also, there’s a preview of the highlights for the coming week.Here’s the list of podcasts and links:DISCUSSEDMagic Academy – Coaching the High Numbers with Lee Blackett and Jacob Umagahttps://www.coach-logic.com/magic-academy/https://www.themagicacademy.co.ukhttps://www.coach-logic.comWade Gilbert – Video not currently available but his slides are here:https://learning.gaa.ie/gaacoachwebinar20207th Heaven Podcasthttps://shows.acast.com/seventhheavenrugbypod/episodes/the-ruaridh-mcconnochie-marcus-watson-whopperCOMING UPEngland Rugby – Stuart LancasterTuesday 5th May7:00pm UK timehttps://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=4672826314203047Monday Amigoss – BC Rugby, Rugby Alberta and Rugby Nova ScotiaMonday 4th May 10pm UK TimeZoom Meeting ID – 810 0126 6959Link to time and info via Tiwtter - https://twitter.com/jackhanratty/status/1255861223226249221?s=20Steve Kerr and Peter Carroll Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/flying-coach-with-steve-kerr-and-pete-carroll/id1507792638GAA Webinar SeriesTuesday 5th May7:30PM UK timehttps://learning.gaa.ie/gaacoachwebinar2020St Mary's University Performance Analysis DepartmentMonday 8th10am UK timehttps://stmarys.zoom.us/webinar/register/4015880633779/WN_FfsperFSSzyj-MVwHu-PqAOTHER USEFUL LINKSEddie Jones Podcasthttps://player.acast.com/the-eddie-jones-coaching-podcast/episodes/trailer-the-eddie-jones-coaching-podcastTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!