This week I chat with Connacht and Ireland Out-Half Jack Carty. Jack came through the Connacht academy and is the province’s record points scorer. On the pod we speak about how, over Jack’s career Connacht have gone from one of the worst teams in the Pro 14, to champions and now regular contenders. Jack speaks about Pat Lam's influence, but gives a different reason as to why he thinks Connacht have become the team they are. And he also gives a really interesting insight into how the attitudes of young players can positively affect a team's mindset. 

We speak about preseason, what Connacht are doing, and how drastically it has changed over the past 10 years.

Jack touches on what coaches can do to get the best out of players in today’s game. 

We discuss the new laws, the 50:22 and goal-line drop out. Jack gives a great insight into some of the things he will do to exploit them, and we discuss the knock on effects the rules might have on how the game is played. I found his perspective here really interesting and if you’re a player or coach I think you’ll definitely learn a trick or two. Let me know if you agree with us, or think of any other ways to exploit them.

Jack speaks about mindfulness, sports science and what professional players are doing today, away from training and gym to get an upper hand. And all of these can be replicated no matter what level you’re playing at.

We played together through the Connacht system, for the under 20s and for the Eagles. I was his captain at u20s and he was mine for the Eagles. Our u20s team beat the other 3 Irish provinces and Jack speaks about how good that side was and our style of play, below is a highlights video from that team. There’s a few future internationals and also Robbie Henshaw who has gone onto be a Lion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8UxlPJSNpU&ab_channel=ConnachtRugby

You can find Jack on instagram @jackcarty10.

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Cheers, Brian

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