The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast

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

Contributed by Lukas

 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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ep 23 It's Not What You Tell Them It's What They Hear

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you getting your coaching message across?Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au tells us it’s not what you tell them, it’s what they hear. Plu...

Ep 22 The Coaching Merry Go Round

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coaches are getting fired and hired and players are falling down in numbers on the field.Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au addresses these things...

Ep 21 Something Has to Change

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au discusses......How to build a premiership winning teamLeague’s obsession with athletesOur lack of handling co...

Ep 20 Are You a Coaching Dinosaur?

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this latest episode of The Rugby League Coach Podcast, Lee Addison of  rugbyleaguecoach.com.au discusses:How to prepare a warm up for your teamHow...

Ep 19 Are Coaches Killing Creativity?

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com,au asks:Are Coaches Killing Creativity?He also answers your questions related to coaching and the...

Ep 18 What Makes a Good Coach?

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby League Coach Podcast, Season 2 Episode 18 includes discussion on:What makes a good coach?How can you win ANY football game?And MUCH MORE! H...

Ep 17 Plenty of Footy Coaching Talk

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The new episode of The Rugby League Coach podcast is one with more content for coaches than before! Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com,au asks if al...

Ep 16 Souths Defence & Kids' Rep Trial Process

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au talks about the state of South Sydney's defence, the great career of Wayne Bennett and also outlines your conce...

Ep 15 Defence and Half Backs

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au talks about defence structures and also the evolution of half backs.  He also answers your coaching questions...

Ep 14 Players at BREAKING Point

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison argues that NRL player welfare is being ignored when it comes to the mounting injury tolls at each club after only 3 rounds.  He also an...

Ep 13 Rugby League Coaching Issues

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au talks about:Sending players to help London BroncosThe awful decisions of international rugby league decision ma...

Ep 12 Answering Your Coaching Questions

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au answers YOUR coaching questions! Details are in the pod if you want to send your own question...

Ep 11 Rugby League in America Part Two

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the second week, Lee is joined by the GODFATHER of modern rugby league in the USA David Niu, ex Warriors, Panthers, Raiders and Bulls head coach M...

Ep 10 Rugby League in America Part One!

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee is joined by the GODFATHER of modern rugby league in the USA David Niu, ex Warriors, Panthers, Raiders and Bulls head coach Matthew Elliott, ex Le...

Ep 9 What is the Future?

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Addison asks What is the Future?Of a 17 year old kid who dominates club footy but is missing out on important representative jerseys?Rugby League ...

Ep 8 Costo & Coach!

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of several podcasts that will prepare us for the start of the NRL season in Las Vegas, Lee interviews vastly experienced RL commentator J...

Ep 7 Dr Stuart Wilkinson

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Stuart Wilkinson is rugby league coaching royalty in the interviewers eyes! Wilkinson is an international Rugby League Coach who has coached at fou...

Ep 6 A Chat With A National Title Winning Coach!

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hugely experienced Rugby League coach Lee Addison gives coaching tips and more on this episode of the Rugby League Coach Podcast.He also interviews Na...

EP 5 Coach Mentoring

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this SPECIAL episode of the podcast, Lee has opened up a full coach mentoring session for your consumption.The coaches are two community coaches in...

Ep 4 From Under 9's Coach to NRL Assistant!

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lee Addison interviews Canberra Raiders NRL Assistant and NSW Cup Head Coach Brock SheppardA former assistant of Lee's at Penrith Pan...

Why I would SCRAP the CAP!

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lee Addison responds to social media debate on the role of the salary cap in rugby league. Lee argues we should scrap the cap!He also...