The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast

Coach Stories #3 Nathan & Damian 17s and 21s Coaches

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Drage and his Assistant Damo Kiely are together, coaching TWO sides at Brisbane's West Mitchelton Panthers. They have helped improve both side...

Talent is Secondary to Confidence and Togetherness

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode...   Host Lee Addison talks about the difference between connected and disconnected teams.  He also discusses the danger of coaches ...

Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Ten

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Are Australians arrogant when it comes to playing England?  Hear from Australians Jamie Soward, Chad Townsend and Kris Radlinksi about their expectat...

Coach Stories #2 Ethan Szendrey Wooden Spoon to Minor Premiers

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Co...

How NOT to Pick a Coach

10 Aug 2025

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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 ...

Noel Crusher Cleal Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Nine

06 Aug 2025

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KANGAROOS and NSW LEGEND NOEL "CRUSHER" CLEAL JOINS THE ASHES RUGBY LEAGUE PODCAST ‼️ 🔥Lee Addison interviews Noel Cleal, the former Roosters, ...

Stop Coaching Like It's the 1980's!

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Coach Stories #1 Chris Rose Elite Academy Coach

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

State of the Game

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Walt...

Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Eight

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson once again delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!Join ...

Arrested Development in NSW

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  New South Wales have a player and coach development problem.Despite the Blues having far more resources available them, Queensland have been the do...

Coaching is About Improvement

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get a pen and paper or your phone notes ready - this episode is jam-packed with coaching content, and also analyses the coaching lessons from the Orig...

Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Seven

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ashes Rugby League preparations in Australia and England are not proving easy.Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with g...

Why Teams Fail .....Constantly!

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lee discusses the common traits that are on show in failing teams and clubs.   Also, we look at the poor tactical battle in State o...

How to Manage a Talent Like Selwyn Cobbo

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Selwyn Cobbo has been sidelined by the Brisbane Broncos for 2026The media is now full of stories suggesting Cobbo has some sort of commitment problem....

Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Six

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this latest episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!In this episode.....  Mal Meninga – i...

Your Coaching Focus

22 Jun 2025

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 In this episode of The Rugby League Coach Podcast, what you prioritise as a coach is what your players will display and Lee highlights this issue, t...

Rep Coaching

16 Jun 2025

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It’s a Rep Coaching special!    In this episode, Lee goes into detail about specific advice for rep coaching and indeed all coaches at a time when...

Ashes Rugby League Episode Five

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!Marcus Vassilakopoulos has played two games against th...

Its better to have no coach than a bad one

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lee goes into detail about:Queensland’s Origin selections for game two. Why it is better to have no coach at all than a bad oneThe...

Where Queensland's Defence Went HORRIBLY WRONG! Origin One 2025

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this BONUS episode of The Rugby League Coach POdcast, the first of a two-part series, Lee Addison of www.rugbyleaguecoach.com.au explains why poor...

Billy Got It Horribly WRONG

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Billy Slater got it HORRIBLY WRONG!In this episode, Lee goes into detail about the tactical ploys (or lack of them) from Billy Slater in Origin One wh...

Ashes Rugby League Episode Four

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson once again delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!We he...

Coaching Rep Footy

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coaching Rep Footy is a VERY unique skill  Some of the apparently ‘best coaches in the game’ have struggled in rep environments, while others wit...

UK Ashes Tour 2025 with Rugby League Coach!

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve missed the ASHES for 22 years ! 🏉You don’t want to miss the next one - it’s the most anticipated international series in decades 🔥-R...

The Role of Half Backs

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, Lee discusses the role of half backs and why it is often misunderstood.  He also discusses coaching in fight or flight mode, the i...

Ashes Rugby League Episode Three

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast, hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson once again delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series/Lee ...

Tackling, Hip Drops and the Importance of Foot Placement

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lee discusses technical and tactical patterns he has seen in the community game recently.  He also discusses why the hip drop is con...

Rugby League Coach Lee Addison Interviewed

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lee Addison is interviewed by former Canterbury Bulldogs, St George Illawarra and Redcliffe Dolphins player Taylor Brown!Level up you...

Ashes Rugby League Episode Two

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast, hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series, discussing the...

The Danger of Over Coaching

27 Apr 2025

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 In this episode, Lee once again gives a brief overview of his thoughts on the NRL. We look at the danger of over coaching and why coaching is not al...

Preparing The Coaching Playbook

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby League Coach Podcast, where we break down the X’s and O’s of the greatest game of all!   In this episode, Lee gives a brief overview o...

Ashes Rugby League Episode One

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades! Join Lee Addison and John Davidson ...

Decision Making Skills in Rugby League

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby League Coach Podcast, where we break down the X’s and O’s of the greatest game of all!   Whether you’re coaching juniors taking thei...

How to Make Good Coaching, GREAT!

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  On this week's Rugby League Coach Podcast....    🏉How to make good coaching, GREAT!  🏉Why the Rugby League Ashes is a great rugby league s...

Why We Coach The Way We Coach

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Rugby League Coach Podcast....  a big focus on ATTACK, plus....🏉Why our players are past breaking point    🏉 How the game and ...

Defence!

23 Mar 2025

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On this week's Rugby League Coach Podcast....A big focus on defence - plus....More shocking junior transfer talesThe talent and commitment gapAre our ...

Real Junior Transfer System Horror Stories...But Footy First!!!

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The junior transfer system in Australia is causing lots of harm to kids and families and this podcast is highlighting the issues.Also...Words of advic...

The Career Coach

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au interviews Alan Kilshaw, a coach with huge experience in both Australia and England. Kilshaw is currently the ...

Coaching tips and the worst parts of the junior transfer system

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The transfer system for juniors is flawed and needs a review.  Trials for our juniors are also often corrupt and need reformOn this podcast, the hos...

What You Let Go Is What You Allow

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As a coach, what you let go is what you allow.Coach your team to go where the defence don’t want you to How to start your session switched onWhy th...

Deep Analysis

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The QRL and the NRL are changing things significantly with regards to the grassroots and we critically analyse the potential impacts and roadblocks ah...

Eyes Up Football

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

- Stop coaching robots!   - How to get your team TALKING  - How to coach ‘eyes up’ football      All this and more on The Rugby League Coach...

Coach as Change Manager

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Rugby League Coach Podcast...Junior transfersThe coach as a Change ManagerUsing the whole session as conditioningThe importance of pl...

A Metaphor for Life

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby League Coach Podcast is BACK for Season 3!Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  ➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, Worl...

The Coach's Calling

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new season of The Rugby League Coach Podcast and it includes talk about:WINNING!   Get your players fit without flogging them!Some things tha...

Ep 52 The Coach of the Year

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final Rugby League Coach Podcast of the year and we celebrate two amazing community coaches on either side of the world.We speak with Sam Smi...

Ep 51 Learning From Other Coaches

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby League Coach, Coach of the Year Award goes into it's final week and we hear from the assistant coaches to both finalists.  Within these ch...

Ep 50 Why Everyone Is Wrong About Big Mal!

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Canberra Raiders, Queensland and Australia legend Mal Meninga is often labelled as ‘not a great coach’ by people who don’t know very much about ...

Ep 49 The Biggest Issue Facing Coaches & Clubs

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are more opportunities to make a living out of rugby league than ever and this has caused issues for clubs and their coaches as not everyone has...

Ep 48 Sacrifice

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The NEW Rugby League Coach Podcast, released Monday 25th November includes:What sacrifices are required to be a top rugby league player?What can recen...

Ep 47 Flowing Football v Robotic Play

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rugby League Coach Lee Addison talks about rugby league's obsession with strength and conditioning, sometimes and often at the expense of skills coach...

Ep 46A The Analysis Sessions #18 The Final Australia v Tonga 2024

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former QLD Cup referee Brendon Rose and former Qld Cup star Taylor Brown for an analysis of the Pa...

Ep 46 Make Rugby League Coaching Great Again!

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

MAKE RUGBY LEAGUE COACHING GREAT AGAIN!  In this episode….What the US election result can teach us about coachingDefensive techniques and structure...

Ep 45A The Analysis Sessions #17 New Zealand v Tonga 2024

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former QLD Cup referee Brendon Rose and former Qld Cup star Taylor Brown for an analysis of New Ze...

Ep 45 Preparation and Game Plan

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want to know more aboutTraining Periodisation?Preparation for big games? Game Plans?This episode of The Rugby League Coach Podcast has a huge focus o...

Ep 44A The Analysis Sessions #16 England v Samoa 1st Test 2024

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former QLD Cup referee Brendon Rose and former Qld Cup star Taylor Brown for an analysis of Englan...

Ep 44 Make your 2025 BETTER! Not more of the same!

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Make your 2025 BETTER, not more of the same!In this episode….Why Coaches and Players should focus more on PROCESSES rather than OUTCOMES…The host ...

Ep 43A The Analysis Sessions #15 Australia v Tonga Pacific Championships Week 1 Review 2024

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former QLD Cup star Taylor Brown for an analysis of The Kangaroos in the 2024 Pacific Championship...

Ep 43 DISCIPLINE

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ezra Mam of the Brisbane Broncos and the latest alleged off field discretion in October 2024 was the first real test of the Michael Maguire coaching e...

Ep 42A The Analysis Sessions #14 Wigan v Hull KR Super League Grand Final Review 2024

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former QLD Cup referee Brendon Rose for an analysis of both teams in the  2024 Super League UK Gr...

Ep 42 Rescuing the Neglected Coaches Out There

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 42 of season two of The Rugby League Coach Podcast, hosted by super experienced coach Lee Addison includes…  Why coaching and coaches get N...

UPDATE : The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast

10 Oct 2024

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What’s coming up on The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast? Lee Addison gives a quick rundownBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

Ep 41B The Analysis Sessions #13 Storm v Panthers NRL Grand Final Review 2024

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au, former Q Cup star and media identify Taylor Brown and former Qld Cup referee and administrator Brendon Rose re...

Ep 41A The Analysis Sessions #12 Storm v Panthers NRL Grand Final 2024

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and former Qld Cup referee and administrator Brendon Rose  tactically preview the 2024 NRL Grand Final between...

Ep 41 Coaching The Modern Player

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why failure to understand the modern player means you’ll fail as a coach…  Why there’s unnecessary pressure on our kids to reach the top when t...

Bonus - Kevvie SACKED !

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A quick podcast to chat about the news that Kevvie Walters has been SACKED by the Broncos.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Ep 40 Champions Are Made When No One Is Watching

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that champion coaches and players are made when NO ONE IS WATCHING?Also.....How do you plan your training to include skills, tactics and ...

Ep39A The Analysis Sessions #11 Sharks v Cowboys Finals Week 2 NRL 2024

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Sharks v Cowboys finals match was a game of two halves, yet Cronulla's half was slightly better! Listen to Lee Addison's assessment of what helpe...

Ep 39 Don't Stand Still As A Coach

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of you are in your Off Season, or very close to it. What do you do with that time?  Are you one of those who just drifts off and forgets about ...

Another QUICK Message from Lee!

16 Sep 2024

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An update on what’s happening this week !Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--557203...

Ep38A The Analysis Sessions #10 Panthers v Roosters Finals Week 1 NRL 2024

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Penrith Panthers blew the Roosters off the park in one of the most exciting displays of footy from one team all season.Listen to Lee Addison's assessm...

Ep 38 Always Be True to Yourself as a Coach

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 38 of Season 2 of The Rugby League Coach Podcast, Lee gives a couple of things to consider living your coaching life by.He also talks about...

A quick message from Lee !

08 Sep 2024

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A quick message from Lee !uBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

Ep37A The Analysis Sessions #9 Tigers v Eels Round 25 NRL

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Wests Tigers have a LOT more to change than just a few players if they are going to make the finals any time soon.Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach....

Ep 37 A Sport Over Complicated By Idiots

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Episode 37 of Season Two of the Rugby League Coach Podcast, Lee Addison talks about:  The dangers of over coaching  Why there is enough talent in...

Ep 36A All Things Bulldogs Bonus

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee is interviewed by Michael Jeffrey of All Things Bulldogs Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-co...

Ep 36 Coaching Effectively During Finals Time

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The new episode of the Rugby League Coach Podcast includes….How you should coach your team in finalsOpinions on rugby league are like holes in  bac...

Ep35A The Analysis Sessions #8 Warriors v Bulldogs Round 25 NRL

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why have the Warriors gone backwards?  Are the Dogs the real deal?  Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au was joined by former QLD Cup referee Bren...

Ep 35 Coaches....Evolve or PERISH!

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Evolve or PERISH!   Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au tells coaches that they have to keep moving to keep winning!  He also asks: Who are the ...

Ep34A The Analysis Sessions #7 Recorded LIVE Panthers v Storm Round 24 NRL

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au was joined by former QLD Cup referee Brendon Rose to do a LIVE analysis of Penrith Panthers loss to Melbourne S...

Ep 34 The Coaching Hall of Fame

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au pays tribute to the first two coach inductees into the NRL Hall of Fame, Jack Gibson and Wayne Bennett.He outli...

Ep33A The Analysis Sessions AS LIVE Titans v Sharks Round 23 NRL 2024

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former Qld Cup referee and administrator Brendon Rose to analyse LIVE the second half of the NRL R...

Ep 33 Coaching Players to Play What They See

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au talks about the importance of coaching ‘Playing What You See’ in rugby league.Become a supporter of this po...

Ep 32A The Analysis Sessions #5 Titans v Broncos Round 22 NRL 2024

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and Brendon Rose think about Kevvie Walters and his coaching work at the Brisbane Broncos club?What abo...

Ep 32 Inspiration From The SMARTEST

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au lists a series of suggestions from a world famous coach and author and applies the lessons to coaching rugby le...

Ep 31A The Analysis Sessions #4 Eels v Storm Round 21 NRL 2024

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former Qld Cup referee and administrator Brendon Rose to discuss the fall out from theParramatte E...

Ep 31 Nothing Fails Like Success

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A FREE weekly coaching resource!We tend to reflect most when we lose.  Not just on the field, but in work and in life. But, nothing fails like succes...

EP 30A The Analysis Sessions #3 Origin 3 Review 2024

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a joint Rugby League Coach and Around the Town with Taylor Brown Podcast, Lee Addison, Taylor Brown and Brendon Rose deal with the fall out from Or...

Ep 30 Inspiration from the BEST

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au uses some football (soccer) coaching inspirations to give many ideas for rugby league coaches at any level, inc...

Ep 29A - The Analysis Sessions #2 Sharks v Tigers Round 19 2024

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former Qld Cup referee and administrator Brendon Rose to discuss the fall out from the Cronulla Sh...

Ep 29 Commitment & Culture

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get players to buy into the culture and commit to your training?Do you pick your best players if they don’t train or go with those who tr...

28A - The Analysis Sessions #1 Eels v Rabbits Round 18 2024

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first of The Rugby League Coach Podcast Analysis Sessions!Experienced coach Lee Addison dissects the Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbit...

Ep 28 Combinations, Recruitment and an International Scandal

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been said that good coaches are good recruiters, but recruitment is a lot more than just poaching players from elsewhere.  Also, getting your co...

Ep 27A Origin 2 Review 2024

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a bonus episode. Lee Addison is joined by former Qld Cup refereee and Queenslander Brendon Rose, to review Origin 2, 2024 where his side lost 38-18...

Ep 27 The Dangers of Too Much Structure

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a generational shift of the State of Origin tectonic plates, QLD have won 3 times more series than NSW has in the last two decades.  And although...

Ep 26 Forming Storming Norming and then Performing

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a coach who’s wondering why you do it?   This has been heard several times in the last few weeks as kids and parents seem as problematic a...

Ep 25 Is it Training or Practice?

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We call it training, the Americans call it practice.  Is there are difference and if so, what is it? We look at the role of a Coaching Co-Ordinator...

Ep 24A Origin 1 2024 Review

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a bonus episode, Lee is joined by Taylor Brown and Brendon Rose to dissect the fall out from Origin One 2024Become a supporter of this podcast: htt...

Ep 24 Digging Deep for Victory

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How best to coach rep footy?How do we expand the elite and how best to coach players who want to go further in the game?All this and more…. It’s a...