The Magic Academy

Finally (World and European medalist and now coach) Jack and Rusty get on the pod to chat all things moving from 105th in the World to 16th in one year, having his identity tied up with the  'Green Machine', managing the noise in his head, almost playing England 7's, coming 4th in the Olympics  and his new role with Champion Health. A must listen!

Rusty catches up with Ed Robinson exploring his journey from Bristol to Rotherham to Jersey and England and back again. What has he learnt and who has helped him along the way... enjoy!

Rachel and Rusty chat about the chapters In her journey so far, exploring playing, coaching, the Barbarians, pathways,  coach development, participation and performance and (perhaps) goose-stepping a famous rugby player Enjoy! 

At last Rusty and JTH chat! So much in this talk from player-to-coach, learning from the dark days, the impact of coaches on his life, coaching young people, Champagne Charlies and Joe Marler turning up in a (Adidas) space suit... enjoy!

Fletch and Rusty simply chat stuff and nonsense about the 6 Nations and beyond...

Fletch and Rusty catch up with Derek to chat about his journey so far,  Fletch being 11/10 when in Scotland, the impact of sport on people, coach development, stress and burnout in sport coaching and rebalancing the scales... a must listen!

Doug and Rusty chat all things teaching, coaching and learning. As well as the washing basket, a journey that stops to enjoy the view at anticipating errors, who is listening best, signposting,  the classroom as a team, co-coaching,  whiteboards and co-creation. And... the book (A Coach's Guide to Teaching) is in Rusty's top 3. Enjoy! PS There will be a part 2.

Paul McGuinness, a prominent figure in football coaching and former mentor at Manchester United's academy, dives into the complexities of coaching methodologies. He discusses the art of decision-making among athletes, emphasizing instincts and teamwork. Personal anecdotes showcase how relationships in sports thrive, even through challenges like lockdowns. McGuinness highlights the evolution of player development and the importance of nurturing young talent's skills and creativity. His passion is infectious, illustrating the profound impact of mentorship in football.

Clare Murphy storyteller extraordinaire chats all things stories for coaches and leaders, being in a flow state, the power of silence and connection and how she lives a life without shame! A must listen... 

Fish and Rusty chat all things player to coach, academy coaching into 1st team coaching, relationships, tactical frameworks, being coached by Rusty and Fish's learning network... enjoy!