Fletch and Rusty catch up on what they have been up to including writing a book, developing an app, speaking to the House of Lords, mentoring and hanging out with businesses... enjoy!
Rusty and Super John Afoa chat all things being in the form of his life, low numbers kicking and adding pieces to the puzzle. Enjoy!
Rusty is joined by Elaine, coach at 14 and now with a Masters in Psychology chats all things mental health for players and coaches and a variety of skills that might be helpful for us all. Enjoy!
Dave Slemen, ex-Harlequin and Connacht player talks all things recruitment and people development in both sport and business...
Rusty and Cam discuss all things people development, leadership and effective teams across a variety of contexts and cultures. Cam is Chief of Barefoot & Boardshorts at Dynamic Adaptability, having previously been the Global Senior Manager of Talent Development for Qatar Airways and more recently tasked with developing people at Booking.com. Enjoy!
Finally (World and European medalist and now coach) Jack and Rusty get on the pod to chat all things moving from 105th in the World to 16th in one year, having his identity tied up with the 'Green Machine', managing the noise in his head, almost playing England 7's, coming 4th in the Olympics and his new role with Champion Health. A must listen!
Rusty catches up with Ed Robinson exploring his journey from Bristol to Rotherham to Jersey and England and back again. What has he learnt and who has helped him along the way... enjoy!
Rachel and Rusty chat about the chapters In her journey so far, exploring playing, coaching, the Barbarians, pathways, coach development, participation and performance and (perhaps) goose-stepping a famous rugby player Enjoy!
At last Rusty and JTH chat! So much in this talk from player-to-coach, learning from the dark days, the impact of coaches on his life, coaching young people, Champagne Charlies and Joe Marler turning up in a (Adidas) space suit... enjoy!
Fletch and Rusty simply chat stuff and nonsense about the 6 Nations and beyond...
Fletch and Rusty catch up with Derek to chat about his journey so far, Fletch being 11/10 when in Scotland, the impact of sport on people, coach development, stress and burnout in sport coaching and rebalancing the scales... a must listen!
Doug and Rusty chat all things teaching, coaching and learning. As well as the washing basket, a journey that stops to enjoy the view at anticipating errors, who is listening best, signposting, the classroom as a team, co-coaching, whiteboards and co-creation. And... the book (A Coach's Guide to Teaching) is in Rusty's top 3. Enjoy! PS There will be a part 2.
Rusty and Paul go on a coaching road trip... wild horses, the arrogance of timing, the cage, the chain, deception, scanning in the long grass, observational skills and intimidation by skill. Enjoy the ride!
Clare Murphy storyteller extraordinaire chats all things stories for coaches and leaders, being in a flow state, the power of silence and connection and how she lives a life without shame! A must listen...
Fish and Rusty chat all things player to coach, academy coaching into 1st team coaching, relationships, tactical frameworks, being coached by Rusty and Fish's learning network... enjoy!
Rusty and Pricey sit down to reflect on their time together with England and all things Rugby League, coaching in the NRL, creating opportunities for young players, learning to coach and being sacked.
Dangerous Dave chats all things coaching basketball, wearing a vest on the mean streets of Grantham and flow experiences with Rusty. A must listen!
Bails and Rusty chat all things finding your love of 7's, D&I, videos of Campo, being national Kiss Chase champ and coaching. Enjoy the ride...
Amy hangs with rusty to chat all things being one of the best tennis players in Cumbria, car conversations, the psychology of learning how to lose and thinking aloud with coaches and coaching teams and . Loads of practical advice to help you grow...
Rusty and Fletch chat all things being yourself, rugby, coaching, refereeing, media and low numbers kicking. A great time was had by all!
Rusty gets to jump in on the bromance between Fletch and Aiden to discuss all things Ulster, BOOP, coaching Fletch's son, #BeatTheGame, using analysts effectively and coaching in the gym. Enjoy!
Barry chats all things recording himself telling jokes, feedback, adapting, dying on stage, hecklers, Donald Trump, patina, Dara O Briain moments and Rusty playing Wembley... the most diverse pod ever!
Neil and Rusty chat about being bang average rugby players, living out of a suitcase as a coach, 'ouch' moments and learning in the Championship with Jersey....
Scott Sneddon and Rusty chat all things coaching in Hong Kong, the World Cup repechage, working in various coaching teams and the interview process to get his new job at Loughborough.
Fletch turns host in our Christmas special with Mark O'Sullivan and Rusty to chat all things 2020 and beyond. Have a great Christmas and enjoy...
Jonny and Rusty chat all things coaching, coach development and his research into why young people drop out of rugby
Rob and Rusty chat all things coaching, coach development, feedback and coaching on a match day whilst exploring loads of other rabbit holes. Rob's recent translation of a couple of academic papers on his website (www.masonlearning.com) might be worth a glance or two...
Alex and Courtney chat all things cricket, representative design, mental skills and sledging, 2 great old friends chatting with Rusty! A must listen for all sports...
Fellow Cantabrigian Cath talks all things training for 4 years to go slower at an Olympic Games, being a diplomat in Iraq, Dean Macey's hamstring and navigating lockdown with a 7 and a 9 year old. She's also written a rather cool book....
Rusty chats all things low number drop goals, learning off Eddie, tactical solutions at the 2019 World Cup and (of course!) Bermuda....
