Performance Intelligence Top Ep of 2025: The Art of Teaching, Coaching, and Building a Winning Team | Anthony Seibold
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Jan 21, 2026 
Anthony Seibold, head coach of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, shares insights from his journey as a coach and former player. He discusses the impact of early role models and the importance of teaching methodologies in coaching. Seibold emphasizes integrating mental skills into training and using effective feedback techniques. He reflects on his coaching apprenticeship with Craig Bellamy and the lessons learned from his breakthrough season at South Sydney. Alongside his coaching philosophy, he highlights the significance of team culture and personal well-being routines.
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A Costly Decision He Regrets
- Seibold accepted a long, lucrative Broncos deal after Rabbitohs, later calling that a values-misaligned business decision he regrets.
- The Broncos period became a major learning experience that he describes as a failure he learned from.
Support During The Low Point
- During the Broncos collapse Seibold experienced dark times and heavy public criticism that affected his family life.
- Gus Gould and Eddie Jones checked in; Gould urged him to reconnect with family and not hide away.
Teaching Is A Coaching Superpower
- Coaches with teaching backgrounds (Eddie Jones, Doug Lemov influence) translate instructional science into a competitive edge.
- Great teaching skills improve meeting design, questioning, feedback, and player learning.
