When Coaching Goes Wrong
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
I'd Been a Fake For Six Games at the Peak of My Rugby Career | Bob McKillop
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Bob McKillop, my former coach, agreed to sit down with me, I knew we were about to embark on a discussion that would transcend the boundaries of ...
What Does That Say About Me As a Rugby Coach? | Stephen Dowse
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is with Stephen Dowse, Director of Rugby at Hong Kong Football Club. He opens up about nurturing talent across all levels, aligning multi...
It Was Tunnel Vision Towards Rugby Championships | Rama Chand
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how a nation forges its way from the ranks of tier-two rugby to the pinnacle of tier-one? That's exactly what we're unpacking ...
We Were Not Aligned In Our Rugby Coaching | Richie Williams
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I am joined by Richie Williams, Director of Rugby at Cambridge Rugby Club in England. Richie has coached across Europe and shares gre...
A Regret Was Not Selecting Her For The Rugby Olympics | Chris Brown
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the transformative journey of Chris Brown, a coach whose expertise has spanned continents. In a revealing look behind the scenes, Chris recou...
I Said to The Boys, I Let You Down As a Rugby Coach | Riki Tahere
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to transformative coaching with Riki Tahere, who charts a course from the culinary arts to spearheading rugby talent growth at Cant...
It Would Be Easy To Just Down Tools as a Rugby Coach | Chris Davies
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is a highly experienced coach and has done it all from grassroots through to coaching the Fijian National 7s team. His latest role is coaching i...
Fail Smart and Fail Fast as a Rugby Coach | Riaan Van Straten
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Riaan Van Straten was a great guest for the first-ever When Coaching Goes Wrong podcast. Riaan discusses how failure has helped shape his coaching and...
Rugby Cocaching Success is Built Upon a Pile of Failures
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luke is a Welsh coach who is now living in America and has a wealth of experience in both rugby and S&C coaching.Luke began his rugby coaching car...
#25 Andrew Kean: Why Pursue a Rugby Scholarships in the USA?
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a must-listen for those that want to play collegiate rugby in the United States! Andrew Kean, the Chief Executive of FirstPoint USA, has firs...
#24 Dallen Stanford: Behind The Scenes of a World Rugby Commentator
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is a pleasure to share wisdom from one of North America's standout characters, Dallen Stanford. He represented USA 7s and is now a leading fig...
David Campese, Wallabies Rugby Legend
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this Rugby Wisdom Podcast, I am joined by one of the most iconic rugby players the game has ever seen, David 'Campo' Campese. Campo is ve...
#22: Andy Ellis, All Blacks, Crusaders & Kobe Steelers
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this Rugby Wisdom Podcast, I am joined by All Black and World Cup winner, Andy Ellis. Andy's illustrious career to date has seen him play for ...
#21: Greg McWilliams, Rugby United New York Head Coach & USA Attack Coach
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by Greg McWilliams, who has built an extensive resume in both community and performance rugby environments. In this conversation, Greg sha...
#20: Vlok Cilliers, French National Team Kicking Coach
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by one of the leading kicking coaches in the world, Vlok Cillers. Vlok breaks down the technicalities of kicking and covers important trai...
#19: Brian Ashton MBE, Former England & Bath Head Coach and Mentor to Premier League Coaches
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this show, I am joined by Brian Ashton MBE. Brian is revered as being one of the most forward-thinking coaches in the game. His coaching career has...
#18: Jason Ryan, Crusaders Forwards Coach
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I am joined by Jason Ryan, the Crusaders Forwards Coach. Jason shares his wisdom on how to build a dominant scrum. Jason has also worked as the forwa...
#17: Sir Ian McGeechan,: British & Irish Lions, Scotland and Wasps
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Ian McGeechan won thirty-two caps, playing at fly-half and centre, and captained the team nine times. Sir Ian, as a player, toured with the Britis...
#16: Conor O'Shea, England Rugby Director of Performance & former Italy, Harlequins and London Irish Head Coach
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Be part of The Contact Coach community and receive my latest analysis and bonus-content podcasts direct to your inbox! Take 10 seconds to add your ema...
#15: Robbie Deans, Crusaders Head Coach (7 x Super Rugby Winner), Australia & Panasonic Wild Knights
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this #rw3, I am joined by Robbie Deans. Robbie provides advice on how to set a team up for success. Robbie has so much wisdom to give that I broke ...
#14:, Gary Gold, USA Head Coach
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this RW3, I am joined by Gary Gold, USA Head Coach. Gary shares his wisdom on the environments that have helped influence how he coaches today. He ...
#13: Blaine Scully, USA Captain, Leicester Tigers & Cardiff Blues
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this #RW3 show, I am joined by Blaine Scully. Blaine shares his experiences from playing at three Rugby World Cups and his evolution as a leader. ...
#12: Nathan Grey, Australia Defense Coach, Super Rugby Winner (Coach, 2014) & Australia (35 Caps)
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this #rw3 show, I am joined by Nathan Grey. Nathan shares his wisdom on the tackle technique. He breaks down what he feels are the main components ...
#11: Ben Ryan, Fiji 7s Olympic Gold Medal Coach & Founder of Sleepandwater
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this #RW3 show, Ben Ryan shares his wisdom on how he uses other sports and groups to unleash peak performance in Rugby. Ben was the longest-servin...
#10: Mat Turner, Seattle Seawolves & England 7s
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this #RW3 show, Mat shares what it is like to play professional rugby in the United States and why it has an exciting future. Mat has been a profe...
#9: Peter Breen, Founder of Rugby Bricks & Australia Women's Coach
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, Peter provides a fascinating insight into kicking and the importance it has in the modern-day game. Peter Breen is the founder of Rugby...
#8: Frankie Horne, South Africa 7s Legend
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie played an incredible 68 Sevens World Series tournaments consecutively. In this show, Frankie shares what happened behind the scenes and discus...
#7: Kane Jury, Skills Coach, Pulse Energy Highlanders (Super Rugby)
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this show, Kane shares his wisdom on skill development and the importance of not getting too far away from the repetition of the basics. Kane is in...
#6: Alycia Washington: USA Eagle, Barbarian and Yale University Coach
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alycia was told in 2014 that she was too small and not fit enough. She used that as motivation to prove those doubters wrong. Alycia Washington curre...
#5: Steve Lewis, Two-Time USA Rugby Coach of the Year
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you share some valuable lessons you learned from these experiences?Key theme- connectionSteve has an incredible coaching journey and has been invo...
#4: Tiffany Faaee, Head Coach, Monroe College Men's and Women's
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany shares 3 snippets of great advice for players that are about to transition to coaching. Tiffany, in the space of a few months, went from capta...
#3: Ian Gibbons, Head of Performance, San Diego Legion
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ian, a widely respected S&C coach in the rugby world shares what a week can look like to ensure a team is peaking for game day. The most important...
#2: Ryszard Chadwick, World Rugby Coach Educator
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryszard shares 5 key points that coaches can use to develop their craft. Rys is known for thinking deeply about coaching pedagogy. Ry...
#1: Josh Macy, Head Coach, Lindenwood University (USA)
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most influential coaches in the US Collegiate game (5 x national champion!) shares an early story that shapes every environment he now lead...