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The Magic Academy

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Aug 30, 2021 • 1h 8min

Series 9 Episode 2 - Joe Schmidt (Winning)

Rusty and Joe chat all things winning:Developing as a coachWorking out how to winStructure and shapesSpecial plays and experimentsProps kickingEnjoy!
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Aug 23, 2021 • 40min

Series 9 - Episode 1 Dave Sharkey (Theming)

Dave Sharkey (real name) returns to chat through his work with ROG at La Rochelle as he and Rusty discuss:Types of themingWhat he's learnt from theming remotely in a foreign language!LimitationsWhat next?Enjoy!
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Jul 24, 2021 • 58min

Series 8 - Episode 14 Martin Fairn Red2Blue

Rusty is joined by Martin and Sunday morning coach Fletcher who has some mental skills to work on for him, the players and their parents. A discussion on how he can think more clearly under pressure, zoom in and zoom out, use his current coaching skills to support the development of the mental skills and how he could individualised this.... enjoy!
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Jul 23, 2021 • 49min

Series 8 - Episode 13 Rob Mason is back!

Rob is back with an update on some of his work with coaches  in the AFL and with WAIS and his new job working in Mental Health... enjoy! See Rob's work at www.masonlearning.com
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Jul 15, 2021 • 57min

Series 8 - Episode 11 Dr Vic Carr

Dr Vic chats all things leadership and coaching with Rusty. The 1st head teacher to hug Rusty and TED talker, Dr Vic shares some of the tactics that have helped her turn a school around... being fierce, championing the underdog, visible leadership, training and accountability and, of course, love... enjoy!
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Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 10min

Series 8 - Episode 12 Alando Soakai (he's back)

Soaks and Rusty chat all things Kubota Spears and the Top League in Japan...  the impact of Malcom Marx and Ryan Crotty, environment, leadership, your best man, alignment, being a great bolt, language and mastery on the battleship... enjoy!
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Jul 4, 2021 • 1h 4min

Series 8 - Episode 10 James Percival

Rusty and Percy chat all things reinventing rugby after James's article in the Rugby Paper.... life in France, loving his time at Quins, the impact of coaches on him (good and bad) and advice for young players... enjoy!
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Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 1min

Series 8 - Episode 9 Aaron Danks

Rusty chats to former England U20 (World Cup winning) coach and now Anderlecht 1st team coach Aaron Danks... it's coming home! 
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Jun 13, 2021 • 1h 13min

Series 8 - Episode 8 Nick Winkelman

Nick Winkelman, a coaching and communication expert, dives into the art of coaching teams. He discusses how effective language enhances team dynamics and athlete performance. The conversation touches on bridging the gap between theory and practice, emphasizing empathy and communication styles. Nick shares insights on integrating external perspectives for continuous development and unifying coaching language. With colorful analogies, he illustrates the importance of adaptability in communication to empower athletes, making coaching an art of both science and connection.
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Jun 12, 2021 • 59min

Series 8 - Episode 6 Mark Sheasby

Mark chats all things hostage negotiation with Rusty... the importance of language, the subconscious mind, belonging and CS gas...

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