Rugby Coach Weekly
Dan Cottrell and guests discuss all the hot topics in grass roots rugby coaching from managing concussion to dealing with parents.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 358
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Receptive, Resilient, Ready: A New Way to Spot Talent
In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, Dan Cottrell speaks with Neil Davies – Yorkshire Chair of Coach Development, Director of Rugby at Doncaster Demons, and Lead for the S…
Coaching with Purpose – Lessons from Wales to Australia
In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Owain Roberts, Coach Education and Development Manager at the NSW Waratahs and a Level 4 coach. Originally…
Scholarships, Streaming, and the School Game, with Will James
In this episode, Dan sits down with Will James, Director of Sport at Ampleforth College, former Wales international, and ex-Gloucester star, to explore the realities of schools rugby.
T…
50:22 Prepare Yourself, Not Just the Plan
In this episode of the 50:22 Podcast, Dan Cottrell and Stu James explore why great coaching starts with preparing yourself, not just your session plan.
Stu leads the discussion, drawing…
50:22 The Assistant Coach You're Ignoring
What if your most impactful assistant coach is already on the sideline, holding a coffee and watching their child?
In this episode, Dan Cottrell and Stu James reframe how coaches can en…
50:22 Make Games Work Harder
Small-sided games aren’t just chaos—they’re your sharpest coaching tool. In this episode, Dan Cottrell and Stu James explore how to make games more purposeful by designing clear objecti…
50:22 Starting sessions
How You Start Changes Everything
In this 8-minute episode, Dan Cottrell and Stu James dive into the power of the first five minutes of a session. From early wins to playful warm-ups with…
Mana, Movement, and Meaning with Regan Sue
In this powerful episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Regan Sue, co-founder of Haka Rugby Global, to explore how Maori culture, adaptability, and peopl…
Coaching with Connection: Soft Skills That Win Hearts and Games
In this episode, Dan Cottrell speaks with Leicester Tigers player and Peak Team Performance founder, Tiana Gordon, about the power of soft skills in coaching.
Drawing on her academic ba…
Bench Warmers, Buy-In, and Being Different, with Ben Herring
In this episode, Dan Cottrell catches up with the globetrotting coach and former pro player Ben Herring. From being told he was too small for the 1st XV to wrestling with his dad for ja…
Unlocking Creativity in Coaching with Dr. Michael Francis Pollin
In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, host Dan Cottrell sits down with Dr. Michael Francis Pollin, a leading expert in coach development and coaching behaviours for player …
From First XV to U14s: Coaching Rugby Across the Age Groups
In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Charlie Harrison, former professional player for Bath, Bedford, Rotherham and player/coach at Doncaster, e…
Mastering Rugby Skills with The Rugby Trainer – Ben John’s Coaching Journey
In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Ben John, better known as The Rugby Trainer, to explore his unique coaching philosophy and the rise of his…
The Why Behind Coaching: Developing Expertise and Decision-Making
In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell welcomes Jamie Taylor—Assistant Professor of Elite Performance at Dublin City University, Academy Coach with Leicester Ti…
The research secrets of dominant tackling revealed
Tackling is at the heart of rugby, but what truly makes a tackle dominant or a miss?
In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, host Dan Cottrell welcomes Oli Bishop, defence co…
From Recruitment to Retention: Lessons in Coaching Girls' Rugby, with Sam Halliday
In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Sam Halliday, a PE teacher and rugby coach working with the Oxfordshire U16 PDG squad and Brackley U14 gir…
Beyond Perfection: Coaching for Excellence with Lewis Hatchett
In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, Dan Cottrell speaks with Lewis Hatchett—former professional cricketer, mindset coach, and creator of the MindStrong Sport app. They di…
Fundraising for Grassroots Rugby: Secrets to Success with Ed Flynn
Raising funds for grassroots rugby can feel like an uphill battle, but Ed Flynn has cracked the code.
In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, host Dan Cottrell sits down with…
Building Better Coaches: Ethics, Education, and Inclusion with Stuart Armstrong
Join Dan Cottrell on the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast as he dives into a compelling conversation with Stuart Armstrong, renowned coach developer and host of The Talent Equation podcast.
T…
Emotion on the Field: Coaching with Heart and Strength
Join Rugby Coach Weekly's Dan Cottrell as he sits down with Marlo Boyd, Bath Rugby’s Development Officer, Bath University women's forward's coach and former Bristol Bears player.
Marlo …