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Send us Fan MailHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Aaron James, James Farndon and Paul Baty review some of the many great podcasts, books, articles 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.The main three reviews are:English Rugby Shake-up – News articleBen Mercer - Fringes: Life on the Edge of Professional RugbyMan Down: The Anti-Man-Up Movement - Jamie Clements talks Positive Masculinity with Dr Dan GuinnessCOMING UPUK Coaching - Back To Coaching: Teaching Games For Understanding - Tom Hartley Friday 7th August – 12 - 1pmThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Contextual Interference - with Dan WalkerRio Ferdinand and Owen Farrell | Talking mental health for Heads Up #SoundOfSupportWalker Talks Coaching Podcast By Dan Walker - Andi Manley: Resilience, Soft Skills & Setting StandardsTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us Fan MailLiza Bird Burgess and LJ Lewis discuss a round of questions about the practicalities of the game. In this episode, they are with Exeter Chiefs director of rugby, Susie Appleby.Susie played over 50 times for England. She was assistant coach to the England women's sevens team and coached Gloucester-Hartbury Ladies in the Premiership until the end of the 2020 season.In this episode, they discuss the following:How do you prioritise what to focus on when pulling a new squad together?What will the first session look like when players are back in trainingHow can you use 7s' drills/skills to upskill 15s players?With a renewed focus and clarity around the breakdown, do you think we can learn from sevens when approaching training in this area of the game?To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us Fan MailHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Harry Jones and Simon Leader 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.The main two reviews are:Julie Rice on The Creation of SoulCycle and The Importance of CommunityThe Score Takes Care of Itself – Bill Walsh, My Philosophy of LeadershipONES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSEDThe Sports Coaching Podcast - Geometry & the eco-system, tactical concepts & coaching practice in football - with Peter PrickettDan Abrahams talk with Rory Mack and Andrew Wood - Communication for ChangeThe Sports Initiative Podcast - Takumi Nishida (Japan 7s S+C Coach)Training Ground Guru Podcast - Nick Cox - Youth development the Man Utd wayThe Rebel Movement Blog - PhD PodcastWalker Talks Coaching Podcast - Dan Walker is joined by Gerwyn GriffithsCOMING UPLessons in Leadership & Learning  Episode 5 – George Ross talks with Phil Llewellyn(I promise I'll stop plugging myself soon! Honest!) Out on Monday 27th JulyUK Coaching - Athlete A documentary - Implications for CoachesMonday 27th Jul 2020, 2:15pm - 3:15pmTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us Fan MailDan Cottrell finally corals the RCW Round-Up Rodeo host Phil Llewellyn into his own round-up as they delve into the detail of Phil's thoughts on coaching. After interviewing over 40 coaches in the last three months for his show, it was time to put Phil into the hot seat.They explore:Can sevens training and tournaments work for all levels and types of playerHow "jargon" can be used effectively, and made relevantThe pros and cons of ex-players moving straight into coachingWhat is meant by "exciting" rugby to watchShould a coach know a lot about a little or a little about a lotPhil has worked in Player Development for both England and Ireland Rugby and is a former national league head coach with Hinckley RFC. He has recently returned from coaching and coach development work in Canada. This season, amongst other things, he will be studying for a Masters in Sports Coaching and coaching the Oxford University Women's team.To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us Fan MailHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Don Vinson, Andy Abraham and Alison Croad 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.The main three reviews are:Dr Etienne Wenger: Learning in Landscape of Practise – University of BrightonCoaches’ perceptions of decision making in rugby unionThe Sports Psych Show Dan Abrahams talks with Justine Siegal - Coaching Against the OddsCOMING UPLessons in Leadership & Learning  Episode 4 – George Ross talks with Dusty MillerOut on Monday 20th JulyCoach Developer Conservations (S2) (EP 6) Derek O'Riordan - The Changing Coach Developer Landscape – Out Now!Curious Coaches' Club: Using Games to Ignite Learning and MotivationOut Now!Open University FREE COURSE! - Coaching Other to CoachRugby Coach Weekly Podcast – Dan Cottrell talks with some bloke called Phil Llewellyn (another shameless plug, apologies!)Out on Wednesday 22nd JulyTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us Fan MailLiza Bird Burgess and LJ Lewis discuss a round of questions about the practicalities of the game. In this episode, they are with  Wasps Ladies Director of Rugby, Giselle Mather.Giselle played for England, winning the 1994 World Cup. She then went onto coach England women’s development teams, before working with London Irish Academy and Teddington men, with great success. She is a trailblazer in women’s coaching and the first women's holder of a Level 4 coaching badge.In this episode, they discuss the following:How would you develop your players' ability to run/catch /pass and kick?What practices can you use to develop your players' ability to find/see space?Structure v Unstructured? How much structure would you want to give your team?What's the ideal recipe for a game plan? What factors do you need to consider?To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us Fan MailHost Phil Llewellyn with guests George Tavner, Jack Pattinson and Damien McCabe 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.The main three reviews are:The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish - Annie Duke: Getting Better by Being WrongThe Magic Academy – All things leadership with Calum ArthurGoldy's Rugby Podcast – Sir Gordon TietjensOTHERS YOU MAY HAVE MISSEDThe Rugby Coach's Corner Podcast – Andy Plimer talks with some bloke called Phil Llewellyn (shameless plug, I apologise!)The Rugby Hive – Bryan Habana talks with - Dallen Stanford and Robin MacDowellLessons in Leadership & Learning  Episode 2 – George Ross talks with Kerry Packer Lessons in Leadership & Learning Episode 1 – George Ross talks with Russell EarnshawThe Sports Psych Show – Dan Abrahams talks Coach Education with Andrew AbrahamCOMING UPSt Marys University – The Rugby Union Landscape with Sir Clive WoodwardThursday 16th July  11:00am – 12:00 NoonThe High Performance Podcast – Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes talk with Andrew StraussLeader's Locker with Phil Davies - Building a High `Performance CultureBook recommendation – Owen Slot, The Talent Lab – How to turn potential into world-beating successTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us Fan MailLiza Bird Burgess and LJ Lewis discuss a round of questions about the practicalities of the game. In this episode, they are with Loughborough BUCS women's coach, Maria Crowfoot.Maria has nearly finished her Level 3, and has coached men's rugby at De Monfort University where she was the 1st XV coach.University recruitment and keeping in touch with players during lockdownDoes telling players off work?Do you want your players to challenge or agree with you?Recovering from a coaching set backReferees and the laws of the game: how much do you as a coach need to know?Would you coach a player to cheat?To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us Fan MailHost Phil Llewellyn with guests Jess Bunyard, Maria Crowfoot and Anastacia Long 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.The main three reviews are:England Rugby – Race, Rugby and the Women's GameUK Sport – Curious Coaches Club: Coaching MavericksThe Magic Academy – IDP with Aiden McNultyCOMING UPUK Coaching – Curious Coaches Club; What does a debrief look like?The SwanCast – David Sharkey talking Swan Lake, Rockets and Irish RebelLessons In Leadership and Learning – George Ross Episode 2 out Monday 6thLink here to Episode 1 - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1180421/4362422USEFUL LINKSThe Rugby Coach's Corner Podcast with Eddie JonesUK Coaching – Coach Developer ConversationsTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

Send us Fan MailSi Nainby delivers a two-part podcast with Andre Quinn. He is Head of Athletic Performance at Cavan GAA. He was previously a strength and conditioning coach at London Irish and sport scientist at Harlequins.1. The commute. 30 minutes with Andre to pull out some coaching takeaways.2. The deep dive. In depth conversations around personalities and realities of playing and coaching.In the podcast, the following areas are discussed:Where Andre's curiosity for improving performance came fromHow the day-to-day training in a Premiership club is set up and whyTraining considerations for amateur clubsHow the team coped unexpectedly well with a huge increase in workload demanded by a new head coachBrendan Venter's approach to motivation and the organisation of training at London Irish Andre's experiences of dealing with cancer and how he approached his treatmentTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!