The Magic Academy
John Fletcher, Russell Earnshaw
Supporting coaching wizards! Rusty and Fletch love to hang with rockstars from the coaching world and get them sharing through some pretty cool questions
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 11, 2021 • 49min
Series 8 - Episode 5 David Stephens
Rusty and Dave chat all things on being the parent that is finally persuaded to coach and the effect it has had on his parenting and work skills. From the 1st session to the 1st CPD to discovering podcasts to his wife receiving feedback at work and so much more... enjoy!
Jun 10, 2021 • 43min
Series 8 - Episode 4 Dom Palacio
Rusty and Dom chat all things being head of Community and using his car salesman techniques to change lives including computers for kids, the prison project and taking rugby to places where it currently does not exist ... enjoy!
6 snips
Jun 9, 2021 • 52min
Series 8 - Episode 1 Doug Lemov
Doug Lemov, an expert in education, discusses coaching scenarios, family impact on productivity, and building confidence in sports. Topics include coaching strategies for a limited season, enhancing player learning through observation, and psychological readiness in coaching.
Jun 9, 2021 • 1h 10min
Series 8 - Episode 2 Ross Batty
Ross, Fletch and Rusty catch up on Ross's career... enjoy the ride!
Jun 3, 2021 • 58min
Series 7 - Episode 24 Aaron Walsh Part 2
Aaron Walsh is back one year on and the most-improved man on Linkedin has become the king of Linkedin! Rusty and Walshy v2.0 chew the fat on all things mental skills with the Chiefs, in schools and beyond. washy even offers Rusty a bit of marriage counselling... enjoy!
May 30, 2021 • 56min
Series 7 - Episode 23 Fletch and Rusty
Fletch and Rusty catch up on what they have been up to including writing a book, developing an app, speaking to the House of Lords, mentoring and hanging out with businesses... enjoy!
May 20, 2021 • 48min
Series 7 - Episode 22 John Afoa
Rusty and Super John Afoa chat all things being in the form of his life, low numbers kicking and adding pieces to the puzzle. Enjoy!
May 13, 2021 • 58min
Series 7 - Episode 21 Elaine Cahill
Rusty is joined by Elaine, coach at 14 and now with a Masters in Psychology chats all things mental health for players and coaches and a variety of skills that might be helpful for us all. Enjoy!
May 13, 2021 • 57min
Series 7 - Episode 19 (Business) Cam Spencer
Rusty and Cam discuss all things people development, leadership and effective teams across a variety of contexts and cultures. Cam is Chief of Barefoot & Boardshorts at Dynamic Adaptability, having previously been the Global Senior Manager of Talent Development for Qatar Airways and more recently tasked with developing people at Booking.com. Enjoy!
May 13, 2021 • 54min
Series 7 - Episode 20 (Business) Dave Slemen
Dave Slemen, ex-Harlequin and Connacht player talks all things recruitment and people development in both sport and business...
