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Coaching with Purpose – Lessons from Wales to Australia


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In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Owain Roberts, Coach Education and Development Manager at the NSW Waratahs and a Level 4 coach. Originally from Swansea, Owain’s journey has taken him from Welsh-speaking schools and UK teaching to the heart of Australian rugby.

Together, they explore:

  • How formative school and community experiences shaped his approach to coaching
  • Why humility, values, and belonging are central to developing coaches and players
  • The evolution of coach education and the shift from drills to purposeful activity design
  • Insights from his Level 4 research on game-based learning and “play with purpose”
  • The unique challenges and opportunities for rugby in Australia, competing with bigger sports while growing grassroots numbers

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