The Magic Academy

Gerard returns again for some therapy and to chat all things scratching the 1st team itch, coaching in Bangladesh, power dynamics, death threats and being direction without dictation... enjoy! 

Alex and Rusty chat all things Neurodiversity... seeing the world differently, being a 'naughty kid', having ants in your pants, looking beyond the label, attachment, Gabor Mate, the behaviour book, hardening of the eyes and a strengths-based mindset... enjoy!

Sam Jarman, a former professional golfer turned performance coach, returns for a mind-bending conversation about identity, awareness, and happiness. They explore why elite sport can drain enjoyment, whether thoughts and feelings can be controlled, how beliefs shape behavior, and the danger of chasing happiness through achievement. Expect reflections on freedom, purpose, non-duality, and seeing the world through each athlete’s unique map.

Kevin (PhD, U10 rugby league coach and cricket umpire, father to 2) chats all things talent development with Rusty. From early specialisation to injury to motivation to being a parent to competition and players dropping out... enjoy!

Stephen and Rusty chat triggers, self-awareness, reflection, catching players in, car trips and the 1st 15 minutes at home... enjoy!

Lambridge United, Jonah Lomu rugby, training with your heroes, early success, memorable moments... Longy and Charlie chat about their Bath years... enjoy! 

Mark Woodrow and Simon Hunt join Rusty to chat (in a car park in Bristol) through some of the highs and lows of the Bees years. From liquidation to the Great Escape to Hunty's try scoring feats... enjoy! 

A trip down memory lane with Will, Sledge and Jeff... a policeman in Tokyo, World Cup deselection, winning in Wellington, altitude camps and how those stories have shaped our lives... enjoy!

From college basketball in Canada to helping coaches in the UK, Jesse and Rusty chat about analytics, creativity, 5-player actions, the rise of 3 x 3, coaching in the grey and Wembanyama... enjoy!

Andy Lockwood returns (last seen Season 9, Episode 11) to chat all things @rugbyvacancies and getting a job in sport. The Savannah Bananas, being as little risk as possible, using your network and barriers to entry... enjoy!