The Coach to Coach podcast welcomes Jon Brewer, defensive coordinator at Fontana High School. It is discussed how Brewer's dedication to leadership and personal growth has helped his coaching career.

Brewer shares his journey into coaching, having been inspired by his high school coaches Markham and Breck. He emphasizes the importance of practicing what you preach and leading by example.

The conversation delves into Brewer's coaching philosophy, particularly his focus on discipline and continuous improvement. He believes in celebrating small victories and maintaining momentum through consistent effort.

Brewer expresses his desire to become a head coach one day and his passion for coaching high school athletes. He also shares his appreciation for the Coach to Coach platform and the opportunity to connect with other coaches.

The episode concludes with Brewer encouraging listeners to give their all in everything they do. He highlights the importance of trying and exhausting all options, emphasizing that effort is irreplaceable.

This episode of the Coach to Coach podcast features Katie McNeil (Mac) and Amanda Huber (Snooki), a dynamic coaching duo who have been leading women's rugby teams in Wisconsin for over a decade.

The episode explores their unique co-coaching relationship, highlighting their individual strengths and how they complement each other to create a positive and successful team environment. They discuss their coaching journey, starting with their initial meeting at UW-Whitewater and the challenges they faced in establishing a new team culture.

Mac and Snooki share their coaching philosophies, emphasizing the importance of trust, loyalty, and servant leadership. They also discuss their personal decompression methods after games and practices, highlighting the importance of communication and reflection.

The conversation touches on the impact of their coaching on their players, the importance of building relationships, and the challenges of balancing coaching with personal life. They also share their future goals, including writing a book about their coaching experiences and continuing to make a positive impact on the world.

The episode concludes with Mac and Snooki expressing their gratitude for the platform and emphasizing the importance of community and support among coaches.

This episode of the Coach to Coach podcast features an interview with Derek Wagner, the long-time coach of the UW-Eau Claire women's rugby team.

Derek shares his journey into coaching, highlighting the influence of his wife, Stephanie, who encouraged him to take on the role despite his initial reluctance and limited rugby experience. He discusses the challenges he faced early on, including imposter syndrome and transitioning into a new team environment, and how he gained confidence through positive feedback from his players.

The conversation explores Derek's coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of structure, continuous learning through micro-learning resources like rugby-focused Instagram accounts, and collaboration with other coaches. He shares his evolving approach to practice planning and tactical development, influenced by coaches like Joe Lippert, and his passion for growing the game of rugby.

Derek also reflects on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, noting the unique opportunities it presented for online learning and networking. He discusses the value of attending coaching summits and conferences, highlighting the benefits of in-person connections and knowledge sharing.

The episode concludes with Derek discussing the challenges of rebuilding his team after graduating a large group of senior players and emphasizing the importance of foundational teaching and communication in developing new talent. He expresses his pride in his team's dedication and their commitment to growing the game of rugby.

This episode of the Coach to Coach podcast features an interview with Nick Patti, the head coach of the Salve Regina University women's rugby team.

The conversation begins with a humorous anecdote about the generational gap between Nick and his players, highlighting differences in music preferences and experiences with technology. It then delves into Nick's background, including his early exposure to coaching through his grandfather and his experiences playing football and rugby.

Nick discusses his coaching journey, starting with his first unofficial role coaching sevens rugby while still a player at Salve Regina. He then details his various coaching positions, including high school football, youth rugby, and finally, his current role at Salve Regina. He emphasizes the lessons he learned from each experience, such as the importance of humility, work ethic, and building relationships with players.

The interview also explores Nick's coaching philosophy, his views on winning and losing, and the challenges of balancing his coaching responsibilities with his personal life. He discusses the importance of fostering a competitive environment, emphasizing the value of competing over simply winning.

Nick also shares his thoughts on the future of rugby, expressing his desire to see more unity and collaboration within the sport. He discusses his goals for his own coaching development, including improving his recruiting strategies and bridging the gap between different sports at the university level.

The episode concludes with Nick expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to share his passion for coaching and emphasizing the importance of making a positive impact on the lives of his players. He highlights the value of college sports and the importance of being a supportive and reliable resource for his athletes, both on and off the field.

Kelley Bridenbaugh is the coach of the Rochester Renegades Women's rugby club in New York.

elley shares her experience of transitioning into coaching after suffering from ACL injuries, highlighting the importance of finding her role within the coaching staff and overcoming imposter syndrome. She details her experience as the head coach of the Rochester Renegades, discussing the challenges of building a competitive team culture, making selection decisions, and managing player expectations.

Kelley also emphasizes the importance of building relationships with players and fostering open communication within the team. The episode concludes with Kelley encouraging listeners to find ways to give back to the rugby community and leave the sport in a better place than they found it.

Rather than doing a stale introductory Pod, the host has chosen to interview his first coaching influence...his mother.

In this episode, Sean Lindersmith interviews his mother, Donnita Lindersmith, about her experience as a coach. Donnita talks about how she became a coach, what it was like coaching her son's baseball team, and the importance of family support in youth sports. She also shares some of her favorite memories from her son's rugby coaching career. The episode ends with Donnita emphasizing the importance of showing up for kids and supporting them in their activities, whether it's sports or something else.

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In this episode, Snacks sits down with Troy Hall. Troy is one of the most humble and down to earth people in the game. They chat about Troy's rugby journey and how that inspired him to create a business to help aspiring rugby players. This was a fun show and hearing about Troy's experiences is inspiring to say the least.

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Rugby Hacks Membership: www.rugbyhacks.com

Rugby Hacks Podcast:

www.hallconsultants.com/podcast

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www.facebook.com/hallwellness

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Episode 19 - Listener Question and Answer with Snacks and Vinny by Sean "Snacks" Lindersmith