The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast
Episodes
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
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...