The Magic Academy

Scott Robertson, a rugby coach famed for his time with the Crusaders, shares insights about his unique coaching approach and the importance of storytelling in sports. He discusses the pivotal role of mentorship and community support in overcoming challenges. The conversation also delves into the balance between player development and performance, emphasizing emotional stability as key to building trust. Additionally, Robertson reflects on his coaching experiences with Brazil 7’s and the joy of mentoring young athletes while keeping the sport fun.

Billy and fletch chat about training with Mako and his cousins, his faith and how he is dealing with the world cup final

Dan Cox chats all things Cake evenings, ouch moments, pracademia and SGS Filton with Rusty

Ben Earl... chats with Rusty all things early success, changing his mindset around training, Walt's visualisation and how would he make England U18's better

GB Canoe Slalom coach... Rusty and Craig chat all things coaching individuals, £250/hour sessions, trans-disciplinary teams, pivotal moments, the Lord Mayor of Winchester and WITTW.

Clinical psychologist Stephen Rollnick discusses his journey and passion for motivational interviewing. Topics include creating safe spaces for growth, building authentic relationships in coaching, fostering curiosity in children, asking insightful questions, and empowering coaching skills in sports.

We kick off the new season with Kirk Vallis, Head of Creativity at Google who talks all things Creativity in sport and business with Rusty...

In the final podcast of season 4, Richie Gray chats all things coaching, the NFL, coaching contact and rough and tumble with Rusty

Andy Friend and Rusty chew the fat on (amongst other things) his coaching journey, the importance of character, coaching 7's (obviously), the importance of caring and learning moments.

An epic episode bringing together Sport and Business as Rusty and Fletch chat with Kirk Vallis of Google, Stuart Lancaster who's internet sadly went awry and Nick Twigg to talk all things around leadership, creativity and other interesting stuff!