Host Lee Addison talks about preparing teams for the biggest games including finals, Grand Finals and crunch league fixtures.  

We also talk about player development issues and how rugby league was born 130 years ago!  

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 142 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

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Nathan Drage and his Assistant Damo Kiely are together, coaching TWO sides at Brisbane's West Mitchelton Panthers. 

They have helped improve both sides in 2025 and are loving their work! 

They are both subject of this week's Rugby League Coach Stories!

If you are, or know of, a coach who does great work, or even a coach who is struggling, think of this podcast as a FREE coach to coach chat with Lee of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

Please reach out on socials @rugbyleaguecoach, or email [email protected]


NOTE FROM HOST:  A little apology about my sound on my mic on this one. It's not up to quite the usual standard, I did somethign wrong!   Apologies, Lee 

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In this episode...   Host Lee Addison talks about the difference between connected and disconnected teams.  

He also discusses the danger of coaches who are lamenting all that went on before them.  

Youth development, the plight of the bush and emerging nations is also a major topic of conversation!        

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...   Level up your coaching game with Episode 141 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

Are Australians arrogant when it comes to playing England?  

Hear from Australians Jamie Soward, Chad Townsend and Kris Radlinksi about their expectations of the series!  

We also look back at the amazing 1990 series between Great Britain and Australia    

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!   

Host Lee Addison is an Englishman who has coached at NRL clubs and lived in Australia a LONG time.  

Sidekick John Davidson is an Australian journalist based in the UK for many a year!  

You can find and reach out to Lee at rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and John on X at @johnnyddavidson 

Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!



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In 2024, young mentor Ethan Szendrey coached his first ever year of A Grade football and his Stanley River side finished LAST in the Sunshine Coast Competition after making the Reserve Grade Grand Final a year earlier.  

One year on, the Rivers are Minor Premiers and many people's favourites to take out the 2025 Premiership. 

It's a remarkable story of a coach and club on the rise.  

Interviewed by former NRL club and World Cup coach Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and host of the Rugby League Coach Podcast out weekly.

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In this episode...  

Host Lee Addison argues that the way we select coaches is fundamentally flawed.

He also discusses training standards and how a football team can reflect the personality of the coach!

As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  

Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

KANGAROOS and NSW LEGEND NOEL "CRUSHER" CLEAL JOINS THE ASHES RUGBY LEAGUE PODCAST ‼️ 🔥



Lee Addison interviews Noel Cleal, the former Roosters, Sea Eagles, Hull FC, Widnes, NSW and Kangaroo legend! 🔥



Cleal delivered a famous half-time speech when NSW won their first ever Origin, and also played in the first ever Blues clean sweep !



They talk about his career, including the Origins, the tests and his trip from country NSW along with his brother Les, to the big league!



Each fortnight you can join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more every fortnight to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!



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Host Lee Addison gets evidence from a league LEGEND about training sessions in the 1980’s and compares them to what he sees now at so many so called ‘elite’ clubs and those in the community.   

He also discusses a coaching process that produces smart players who can think under pressure rather than act like robots.  

You will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 139 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!     Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

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Chris Rose is head coach of the Sheffield Eagles High Flyers U17 of 2024/25 in the UK.


He is Director of Rugby at Hill House School & Head Coach of Sheffield Eagles Youth.


His previous roles include being first team Assistant Coach at Sheffield Eagles and Halifax, Academy Coach of Warrington Wolves, Leeds Rhinos and Salford and former English Schools Coach.

Chris Rose is the first of our COACH STORIES on the Rugby League Podcast!

Interviewed by former NRL club and World Cup coach Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au

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The Rugby League Coach Podcast– new episode OUT NOW!  

In this episode...  

Why Des Hasler is NOT the problem at the Titans and also, why Kevin Walters is a GOOD appointment for the Kangaroos.  

This is also the STATE of the GAME response podcast after we asked for your opinions on several game issues.  

Level up your coaching game with Episode 138 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    

Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!

➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.