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Si Nainby delivers a two-part podcast, with former England 9, pro-team coach and now a director of sport, Paul Hodgson

1. The commute. 30 minutes with Paul to pull out some coaching takeaways.
2. The deep dive. In-depth conversations around personalities and realities of playing and coaching.

Paul is Director of Sport at Cranmore School in Surrey and a former England international 9. He has coached at London Irish Academy and was most recently their first team attack coach.

In this podcast, Paul shares stories and experiences from his playing, coaching and teaching careers. We chat about:

• Paul's lessons from pro-sport that he now uses to develop young players.
• Formative experiences at Bristol with Jack Rowell, Agustin Pichot and Felipe Contepomi
• Lessons on work ethic and building a fitness base from Mike Catt and Jonny Wilkinson.
• The importance of good communication and relationships with players, especially around selection.
• Working with the elemental force that is Brendan Venter.

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Host Phil Llewellyn with guests Rich Freeman, Joe Winpenny and Phil Powell review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week.

The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.

Also, there’s a preview of the highlights for the coming week.

Here’s the list of podcasts and links:

DISCUSSED

Gilbert Enoke - #8: Life After Rugby | Coping with the Uncertainty of Non-Rugby Life

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xKWbwLqCK6GVzmq6hTFxF

Join Drs Joel Porter and Stephen Rollnick - Listening in a Time of Uncertainty

https://www.stephenrollnick.com/motivational-interviewing-and-beyond-live-webinars/

Dan Cox – Magic Academy 

https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/season-5-episode-5-with-dan-cox/id1434710237?i=1000474134625

Chris Duncan - Building success through teamwork – Coachlogic

https://www.coach-logic.com

COMING UP

Mel Marshall (Adam Peaty Swim Coach) – Creating an Athlete-Centred Environment

Monday 18th May

https://www.ukcoaching.org/courses/workshops/curious-coaches-club-open-webinar 

Practical Solutions to applying Tactical Periodisation Model to Rugby – St Marys University in conjunction with Leinster Rugby 

Thursday 21st May 7:00pm

https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/coaching-webinar-practical-solutions-to-applying-the-tactical-periodisation-model-to-rugby/

Magic Academy – Kevin Bowring and Nigel Redman join Fletch and Rusty

Wednesday 20th May 7:00pm

https://www.coach-logic.com/magic-academy/

https://www.themagicacademy.co.uk

https://www.coach-logic.com

IRFU Analytica 2020 Global Sports Analytics Webinar Live

Thursday 21st and Thursday 28th May 12:00 – 4:00pm

https://www.irishrugby.ie/2020/05/15/irfu-analytica-2020-global-sports-analytics-webinar-live-next-week/ 

Andre Tredoux – How to build your defence

Tuesday 19th May 6:30pm

To book on email – [email protected]

https://www.wjkcoaching.co.za

Sara Cox and Luke Pearce – England Rugby – Refereeing Positioning

7:00PM Tuesday 19th May

https://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=5152126882713434 

Martina Navarro - Athletic Skills Model 'A different way of thinking about movement'

Friday 22nd May 1:00pm

https://uop.webex.com/ec3300/eventcenter/mobile/eventInfoMobile.do?siteurl=uop&confID=161066149608425562&meetingKey=955177680&backUrl=%2Fmw3300%2Fwireless%2Fmeetinglist.do%3Fsiteurl%3Du

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Welcome to the Rugby Coach Weekly...Haunted House, featuring:

Richard Cheetham, Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching at the University of Winchester, was awarded the MBE in recognition for his work in Community Education and Sport, working with the RFU as well as many other top sports governing bodies 

Rachel Taylor, first female Welsh Rugby Union regional academy coach, a former international with 67 caps as well as captaining the side, coaching the Barbarians team plus head coach of Colwyn Bay RFC mens team, 

Russell Bolton, a level 3  coach, course RFU course director, coached in Italy, and now the rugby professional Magdalen College, Oxford

These three unsuspecting coaches were invited to enter the Haunted House. I lead each one into a room where they faced a terrifying rugby scenario. Each one was challenged to find a coaching solution. On the spot, no preparation and no get out clauses. Sink or swim.

The other two coaches listened on, and at the end of the solution offered alternative views. One acts as the Devil's Advocate, offering a completely different angle to the first two.

At the end, we also reveal the Skeleton in the Cupboard.

Please drop your own solutions in Twitter @rugbycoachweek

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Host Phil Llewellyn with guests Stuart Dixon, Alan Hubbleday and Dan Cox review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week.

The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.

Also, there’s a preview of the highlights for the coming week.

Here’s the list of podcasts and links:

DISCUSSED

Steve Kerr and Peter Carroll Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/flying-coach-with-steve-kerr-and-pete-carroll/id1507792638 

Kevin Till – Talent Development Systems, Friend of Foe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkCHFe6Ugao&t=330s

Will Greenwood Podcast with Scott "Razor" Ruddock

https://play.acast.com/s/skysportsrugbyworldcup/https%3A%2F%2Fapi.spreaker.com%2Fepisode%2F2580896

Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast - Andrew Brownhill – Mental Health My Personal Journey

https://www.rugbycoachweekly.net/rugby-coaching/podcasts/mental-health-my-personal-journey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_campaign=RSS

COMING UP

Eamon O’Shea - GAA Coach Webinar Series

7:30PM Tuesday 12th May

https://learning.gaa.ie/gaacoachwebinar2020

Simon Amor – England Rugby - Knowing yourself as a coach

7:30PM Tuesday 12th May

https://t.co/lWc0iL5OQ5?amp=1

Stuart Armstrong – Coach Logic - We Gotta Game for That

8:00am Monday 11th May

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bCxQkGQpS2yhpKjrfvd_rQ 

Magic Academy – Guest TBC

Wednesday 13th May 7:00pm

https://www.coach-logic.com/magic-academy/

https://www.themagicacademy.co.uk

https://www.coach-logic.com

In Conversation with Alice Tai MBE – Pro Noctis

3:00pm Wednesday 13th May

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsd-6hrDkpHdO83rr-sjUDe6XZWy0NWhIo 

Building success through teamwork | Chris Duncan

2:00pm Wednesday 13th May

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DfR5ifvmSE-QixYjgX96kw

The Sports Psych Show Podcast – Jamie Taylor - Why High Potential Players Don't Make It

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sport-psych-show/id1434313037?i=1000456449662

Jamie's Research to support the above conversation

https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/tsp/33/2/article-p85.xml 

The WellySport podcast - where the aim is to provide interesting sports related conversations with anyone from the world of sport, including Old Wellingtonians now involved in sport or other individuals who now work within sport

https://dukeboxradi

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Host Phil Llewellyn with guests Richie Williams, Aaron Takel and Gerard Mullen review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week.

The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.

Also, there’s a preview of the highlights for the coming week.

Here’s the list of podcasts and links:

DISCUSSED

Magic Academy – Coaching the High Numbers with Lee Blackett and Jacob Umaga

https://www.coach-logic.com/magic-academy/

https://www.themagicacademy.co.uk

https://www.coach-logic.com

Wade Gilbert – Video not currently available but his slides are here:

https://learning.gaa.ie/gaacoachwebinar2020

7th Heaven Podcast

https://shows.acast.com/seventhheavenrugbypod/episodes/the-ruaridh-mcconnochie-marcus-watson-whopper

COMING UP

England Rugby – Stuart Lancaster

Tuesday 5th May

7:00pm UK time

https://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=4672826314203047

Monday Amigoss – BC Rugby, Rugby Alberta and Rugby Nova Scotia

Monday 4th May 

10pm UK Time

Zoom Meeting ID – 810 0126 6959

Link to time and info via Tiwtter - https://twitter.com/jackhanratty/status/1255861223226249221?s=20

Steve Kerr and Peter Carroll Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/flying-coach-with-steve-kerr-and-pete-carroll/id1507792638

GAA Webinar Series

Tuesday 5th May

7:30PM UK time

https://learning.gaa.ie/gaacoachwebinar2020

St Mary's University Performance Analysis Department

Monday 8th

10am UK time

https://stmarys.zoom.us/webinar/register/4015880633779/WN_FfsperFSSzyj-MVwHu-PqA

OTHER USEFUL LINKS

Eddie Jones Podcast
https://player.acast.com/the-eddie-jones-coaching-podcast/episodes/trailer-the-eddie-jones-coaching-podcast

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Andy Brownhill, head of rugby at Park House School, Newbury, a pathway coach with Gloucester academy and a coach with Scotland U16s, opens up about his struggles with mental health.

In this moving story, he shares with us what happened, how he found help and how we can help ourselves and help each other.

Frankly, I love doing podcasts to find out more about rugby and sport.

This podcast was on a different level for me. First, that Andy is so brave. Second, because I was in completely uncharted territory for me, yet it made so much sense. And third, due to the impact it has made on my life and my way forward.

I implore you not to pay lip-service to mental health education, support and development.

Even if you don't listen to the podcast, please take time to visit some of the links I've put below.

Thanks to Rich Berry and Sam Jarman for their support.

If you feel you need to reach out to anyone, or find out more, then all four of us are more than happy to listen.

E: [email protected]
T: @AndrewBrownhil

E: [email protected]
T: @Dan_Cottrell

E: [email protected]
W: Easier to build strong children than broken men
W: https://keepyourbootson.co.uk/supporting-mental-health-in-rugby-webinar/

E: [email protected]
W: sportsprinciples.com
W: https://sportsprinciples.com/2019/07/11/its-ok-not-to-be-ok/

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Host Phil Llewellyn with guests Geraint Davies, Liam Dunseath and Andy Fradgley review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week.

The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game.

Also, there's a preview of the highlights for the coming week.

Here's the list of podcasts and links:

Discussed

England Rugby – Stuart Lancaster – Principles of Attack

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KFAeo2soNzvBxHQ8f18MmPk0GqiAt5BT/view

Practice Design with Danny Newcome & Ed Hall

https://app.coach-logic.com/video/296588

 Rugby Ontario – Research to Practise Series – Amanda Visek - FunMaps

https://youtu.be/xLMkeK3_KTI

 Movement & Skill Acquisition Ireland with Ric Shuttleworth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mLtKBTlgyk&feature=youtu.be

 Coachlogic - Warren Abrahams – Practice Design

https://www.buzzsprout.com/981331/3223468-great-practice-design-how-to-support-player-development-warren-abrahams

Magic Academy – Eddie Jones 

https://player.fm/series/the-magic-academy/season-4-episode-16-with-eddie-jones

England Rugby – Tuesday Training with Eddie Jones 

https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/weekly-online-coaching-webinars?jwsource=cl

COMING UP THIS WEEK

icoachkids: Talent Development Systems Friend or Foe? Prof Kevin Till

Day - Friday 1st May 

Time - 2pm  UK

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMDMadlmu15v-Wo4-c-vOw

Tracy Neville – The high performance podcast

Currently Available

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tracey-neville/id1500444735?i=1000471298944

British Columbia Rugby Union – Ladies Who Lead series – Heather Wilson-Banks

Day – Tuesday

Time - 3am UK

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-GorD0qH9EqfZCoF1pLdPmPyYcv4fwq

Magic Academy – John Fletcher, Russell Earnshaw and Guests

Day – Wednesday

Time - 7pm UK

https://www.themagicacademy.co.uk

https://www.coach-logic.com/magic-academy/

Other Useful Links

Gary Neville opens up on his time at Valencia & explains why he'll never coach again | Off Script

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qk04dh4Rxg

UK Coaching – Skill Acqusition – Stuart Lancaster 

https://www.ukcoaching.org/resources/topics/podcasts/skill-acquisition?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=social-subscription&utm_term=resource-free&utm_content=skill-podcast-lancaster-160420

Movement and Skill Acqusition Ireland – Professor Keith Davids 

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Welcome to the Rugby Coach Weekly...Haunted House, featuring:

Bruce Aitchison, housemaster at Merchiston Castle School, Level 3 coach, former coach at cup winning Boroughmuir, played and coached across the globe. Creator of Happiness is Egg Shaped.

Geraint Davies, Head of PE and Games at Leicester Grammar School, Head Coach at Nuneaton RFC, a coach with Gloucester Academy and a Senior Coach Developer and Level 3 mentor, video analysis guru on Twitter and YouTube.

Phil Llewelyn, just back from coaching in Canada, former Player Development Officer with England Rugby and Talent Developer with Ireland Rugby and a former national league head coach with Hinckley RFC.

These three unsuspecting coaches were invited to enter the Haunted House. I lead each one into a room where they faced a terrifying rugby scenario. Each one was challenged to find a coaching solution. On the spot, no preparation and no get out clauses. Sink or swim.

The other two coaches listened on, and at the end of the solution offered alternative views. We then commented on those solutions, before we went off to the next room.

Please drop your own solutions in Twitter @rugbycoachweek

For more details on the brilliant answers we hear about in the episode, go to:

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Peter Russell is very experienced coach, having worked with premier teams across the rugby globe. He was head coach of Hawkes Bay, assistant coach with the Highlanders Super Rugby team, head coach at the Newcastle Falcons and the NEC Green Rockets in Japan. He is now head coach at the Manawatu Mitre 10 Cup team. 

In the pod, he was keen to chat about the game plan concept, trends and the exposure of defence systems. 

In this detailed podcast, here are some of the many areas we covered:

• What is meant by an attacking part of a game plan
• What are the key elements to this game plan
• How does an attack breakdown the modern, aggressive defensive systems
• Why "shape" comes second
• How does "shape" work, for example, with a 1,3,3,1 system
• What happens in training to enable the game plan to work
• What's the role of kicking in a game plan
• Why we need to think about the width of passes from the base of a ruck
• What the All Blacks disastrously forgot against the Lions in 2017

To find out more around the topics covered this podcast, go to the Rugby Coach Weekly page on this podcast.

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Rhys Davies is an Academy Coach Development Officer at London Irish, as well as head coach with HAC mens team in London and Berkshire Ladies. He has taken social media by storm with his great resources around being more effective as a coach when using different games. 

In this podcast, we develop his themes around challenges, effective coaching and how to manage training to give players a fantastic game experience.

 Here are the main areas we covered

• How do you challenge coaches positively
• Common threads/areas that need to be challenged
• What are you challenging in the way they are coaching though their types of practice
• What is the balance between games and other activities in training
• Drills – why this is still okay to use as a word
• Preparing questions before training to help guide a plan
• How to react to a session which goes off in a different direction
• Using constraints to change ways to succeed 
• Why innovation shouldn’t always be a surprise to you
• Good ways to create problem-solving situations
• Do all players want to play games in training, all the time
• How drill videos online are relatable to players
• What makes games in training more powerful
• What’s the most efficient way to introduce a game
• What’s missing because we concentrate on winning
• How do we intervene effectively during a game
• Giving players more autonomy in training – practically, so all players can be access the opportunities
• The benefits of using balls from other sports and the right balance 
• What are the measures of success in a game
• How do we create differentiated questions, because not all the players need them same challenges

To get in touch with Rhys to find out more:

@rugbyrhys9

[email protected]

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