John is currently Head of Pathways and Elite Coach Development and has been a mentor for coaches and talent managers within the RFU, ECB, FA and England Hockey. He has also worked as a coaching expert with UK Sport and their Culture Health Check Programme. He spent a decade as England Rugby Head of Player Development Pathway as well as six years with Newcastle Falcons, heading up the Academy and in the role of Director of Rugby.This podcast was recorded live at the UKSCA Annual Conference.

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