The Coach G Show

Gurthro Steenkamp
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Hosted by Gurthro Steenkamp , this podcast dives into performance, mindset, and resilience. With insights from athletes, coaches, and leaders, we explore the lessons rugby teaches about success—both on and off the field. Perfect for rugby enthusiasts, coaches, and anyone seeking inspiration to elevate their game and life.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    The War on the Scrum | Cheat Codes, Parents & the Scrum Dominator Mindset

    The scrum is one of the most contested elements in rugby — and right now, there are serious forces pushing to have it removed from the game entirely. 📩 Join Coach G’s Scrum Dominator Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 This podcast is Sponsored by USN : https://za.usn.global In this solo episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp — former Springbok, World Cup winner, two-time European champion as a coach) goes deep on why the scrum matters, what's going wrong at every level, and what players, coaches, and parents need to do about it. This is one of the most direct, honest conversations about the scrum you'll hear anywhere. What you'll learn: Why removing the scrum would damage rugby's identity and inclusivityThe clear difference between dark arts and cheat codes — and why it's a values issueThe four phases of the scrum and what each one demands from playersPractical steps parents can take to help their child become a better scrummagerWhat the Scrum Dominator Mindset really means — and how it applies beyond rugbyWhy referees struggle to police scrums and what needs to changeThe FAST method for accelerating learning in sport and life00:00 – The Forces Trying to Remove the Scrum 00:45 – What Is the Scrum Dominator Mindset? 04:20 – Bullet Journaling, Reading & Building Player Habits 06:23 – USN Sponsor Message 06:49 – How the Scrum Actually Works (Explained Simply) 09:00 – The Scrum & Inclusivity: Where Do the Big Players Go? 11:20 – Dark Arts vs Cheat Codes: The Real Difference 15:55 – The Four Phases of the Scrum 18:20 – Player Safety, the Break Foot & Young Players Copying Cheat Codes 21:00 – Who Is Responsible for the Scrum? 24:00 – Practical Advice for Parents: How to Help Your Child 29:45 – Spine in Line, Hip Drive & Home Training Exercises 31:00 – Inside the Scrum Dominator Community (Resources & Courses) 34:26 – What's Coming to the Community 36:45 – The FAST Method: How to Learn & Level Up 38:30 – Closing Thoughts & Thank You Coach G also shares his personal story — from a self-described chubby, friendless kid who found identity and belonging through the scrum, to one of the most respected forwards coaches in European rugby. If you coach props, play in the front row, or want to help a young player improve — this episode is essential listening. 🎙️ Follow The Coach G Show on Spotify and leave a review if this added value. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

    35 min

  2. 11 APR

    The Biggest Game in France : Bordeaux vs Toulouse

    Bordeaux host Toulouse in what could be the most loaded quarter-final in French rugby history. Coach G and agent Damien Dusseau go deep on the game, the politics, and the human stories behind the players. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 What you'll get from this episode: Full breakdown of UBB vs Stade Toulouse — matchups, tactics, and what to watchThe coaching succession race: Hugo Mola or Yannick Bru for France after Galtier?Cameron Woki's comeback — how leaving Bordeaux made him a complete playerTeddy Thomas at 32: why the most criticised player in France is now one of the bestThe burnout crisis hitting Top 14 coaches — and why French rugby is brutal on managersWhy giving players freedom and joy is the secret weapon of both clubsThe importance of blank space, morning routines, and mental resets for coachesTwo friends with deep rugby knowledge, no filter, and genuine insight into what's happening in France right now. 🎙️ Listen, follow, and share with anyone in rugby. Chapters: 00:00 The clash of titans begins 01:11 Intro: Bordeaux vs Toulouse + coach burnout 03:40 Why this game is so big in France 05:44 Galthié succession talk: Ugo Mola vs Yannick Bru 09:37 Key matchups and players to watch 16:06 Freedom, expression, and team environment 18:00 Sponsor message: USN 18:29 Player growth: LBB, Woki, Teddy Thomas, Jelonch 27:49 The knockout path after this quarter-final 29:20 Coach burnout in Top 14 rugby 38:49 How coaches can protect their energy and mind 45:45 Damien Dussault + Scrum Dominator Mindset Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

    48 min

  3. 3 APR

    Nadine Roos | Springbok Women, World Cup & Women’s Rugby

    Springbok Women star Nadine Roos joins Coach G for a powerful conversation on the real state of women’s rugby in South Africa. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 This episode goes beyond World Cup headlines and social media moments. Nadine opens up about what has changed, what still needs to change, and the personal journey that shaped her into one of the most exciting players in the game. Inside this episode: The reality for Springbok Women after the World Cup Why sponsorship and structure still matter What South Africa needs to close the gap on the top nations Why girls’ rugby in schools is such a big issue How her grandmother helped shape her life lessons on discipline, adversity, and belief her message to the next generation of female athletes Chapters: 00:00 Women’s rugby stigma in South Africa 01:46 Intro: Nadine Roos joins the show 03:34 What changed after the World Cup? 07:23 Recognition and role models 12:46 How South Africa reached the quarter-final 18:05 What South Africa still lacks 28:15 Why girls’ rugby in schools still struggles 35:13 Nadine’s upbringing and her grandmother 43:05 University, bursary, and first rugby income 49:04 Missing parents, gratitude, and support 56:24 Advice for young female athletes 1:00:21 Social media, discipline, and modern pressure 1:06:06 Final thanks Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp Listen now, follow the show, and share this episode with someone who cares about rugby, growth, and opportunity.

    1hr 8min

  4. 25 MAR

    Gordon Pretorius on Rugby IQ and Smarter Coaching

    Why do players train well during the week, then fail to transfer it on Saturday? 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 In this episode, Gordon Pretorius joins The Coach G Show to unpack one of the biggest problems in rugby coaching: players getting overloaded with information and not learning well enough under pressure. Gordon is a coach and university educator based in the Netherlands, and this conversation sits right at the intersection of rugby, learning, performance, and coach development. You’ll hear: Why great training does not always lead to great performanceHow coaches overload players without realizing itWhy chaos and unpredictability matter in rugby trainingHow to improve meetings, learning, and retentionWhat working memory means in a rugby contextHow players can better remember roles, calls, and key actionsSmart ways coaches can use AI to improve planning and feedbackThis is a practical episode for rugby coaches, players, and anyone trying to build better performance through better learning. Listen, follow, and share with a coach or player who needs this conversation.

    1hr 25min

  5. 20 MAR

    Schalk Brits: Purpose, Family and Life After Rugby

    What does success really mean when the rugby career ends? In this episode of The Coach G Show, Schalk Brits shares a brutally honest look at life after rugby, the challenge of transition, the standards inside Saracens and the Springboks, and why purpose has to be bigger than trophies. This conversation is packed with lessons for players, coaches, parents, and high-performance people. Why joy should be the foundation of sport How coaches can either free a player or box them in The real reason Rassie Erasmus brought him back What made the 2019 Springboks so powerful Why winning alone can destroy culture The emotional reality of retirement from elite sport How young players should think about money, mentors, and life after rugby Chapters:00:00 Life after rugby, family and why sport must be enjoyed01:11 Intro to Schalk Brits03:16 Transitioning from rugby into business05:38 Family, fatherhood and winning in life08:14 Playing style, freedom and coaching16:20 The Rassie Erasmus call-up story25:20 Saracens culture and the Springbok environment34:12 Why winning can damage culture44:41 Why Schalk was brought back49:32 The hard truth about retirement57:03 Mentors, balance and family1:04:57 Advice for the next generation1:08:24 Financial planning and investing in your future self This is a deep conversation on identity, resilience, leadership, family, and building a life beyond the game. Listen, follow, and share with someone who needs this episode.

    1hr 15min

  6. 14 MAR

    Le Crunch Explained | France vs England with Damien Dussault

    Why does France vs England feel bigger than rugby? 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 In this short-form episode of The Coach G Show, Coach G is joined by Damien Dussault to unpack the emotion, history, culture, and pressure behind Le Crunch. This is not just a match preview. It is a conversation about rivalry, national identity, public pressure, and why this fixture still hits differently in French rugby. Inside this episode: Why the term Le Crunch matters The deeper history behind France vs England Why French fans take this fixture so personally France’s reaction after the Scotland defeat What the French media meant by “Le Clac” Fabien Galthié’s unusual ballet move before the game Henry Pollock, pressure, and the edge of modern rivalry Chapters:00:00 Intro — Why Le Crunch is different01:02 Damien Dussault joins the show02:04 Why France vs England feels personal05:08 Why French fans treat this match differently07:13 France’s loss to Scotland and lessons from it09:00 “Le Clac” — the French media reaction13:32 Why Galthié took the team to the ballet17:53 Henry Pollock and the mind games21:43 France’s special-edition jersey23:48 French rugby news and players to watch27:09 Final thoughts + Coach G Level Up A sharp rugby conversation for fans, players, coaches, and anyone who loves the psychology behind big games. Listen, follow, and share the episode with another rugby person. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

    29 min

  7. 10 MAR

    The Move That Changed Everything | CJ Stander on Munster, Ireland and Rugby

    CJ Stander went from farm life in South Africa to the Bulls, Munster, Ireland and one of the toughest retirement decisions in rugby. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 In this conversation with Coach G, he opens up on work ethic, leadership, identity, family, and what it takes to build a second life after professional sport. The farm mindset that shaped him How he realised pro rugby was possible Why he left South Africa for Munster The decision to represent Ireland How he earned trust and became a leader Why he retired at 31 What life after rugby really looks like Chapters: 00:00 Farm mindset, setbacks and showing up 01:33 Welcome to the episode 07:09 Growing up on the farm in George 12:38 When CJ realised pro rugby was possible 24:29 Why he left the Bulls for Munster 31:18 How Ireland became a real option 37:54 His Ireland debut vs Wales 40:40 Leadership, trust and earning respect 48:30 Why he retired at 31 55:05 Life after rugby: business, property and farming 01:06:45 Feeling out of depth after rugby 01:12:08 Final lessons and wrap-up Listen, follow and share this episode with someone navigating rugby, leadership or life after sport. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

    1hr 14min

  8. 7 MAR

    Omar Mouneimne: The Fundamentals of Great Rugby Defense

    What actually makes a great defensive team in rugby? https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about In this short-form episode of The Coach G Show, Omar Mouneimne breaks down the core fundamentals of defense and why so many coaches get it wrong by focusing on systems before physicality. This episode is packed with practical insight for coaches, players, and anyone who wants to understand how great defenses are built. You’ll learn: Why you must choose a clear defensive identity The difference between soft drift, press and check, blitz, and sonic blitz Why physicality is the base of every strong defense How conditioning shapes your ability to defend for 80 minutes Why technical detail comes before tactical adjustments Why many blitz systems fail in matches How to manage fatigue and stay connected defensively 00:00 Why most coaches get defense wrong00:29 Choose your defensive style first02:09 Why physicality is the real base04:42 Technical before tactical05:48 Coach G reacts to the physicality point07:37 Soft drift vs press vs blitz vs sonic blitz09:59 Why teams chase fake space11:32 What to do when fatigue hits Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp Listen, follow, and share this episode with a coach or player who wants to understand rugby defense at a deeper level.

    13 min
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Hosted by Gurthro Steenkamp , this podcast dives into performance, mindset, and resilience. With insights from athletes, coaches, and leaders, we explore the lessons rugby teaches about success—both on and off the field. Perfect for rugby enthusiasts, coaches, and anyone seeking inspiration to elevate their game and life.

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  • Creator
    Gurthro Steenkamp
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gurthro Steenkamp
  • Show Website
    The Coach G Show

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