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Get ready to embark on a fascinating journey in this week's episode as Riki hops aboard his magical school bus to chat with Professor Cliff Abraham from Otago University.

Together, they explore the intriguing question: Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Professor Abraham, with his profound expertise in the neural mechanisms of memory, sheds light on this age-old query.

As a pioneer in neuroscience research and education at the University of Otago, Professor Abraham's insights are nothing short of enlightening. Join us as we delve into the realm of memory and neuroscience with a true expert in the field! 

Get ready to kick off the season of pods with an electrifying start! In this week's episode, Riki is joined by none other than Aaron Webb, the Academy Manager of the Crusaders.  

  

Riki delves deep into the inner workings of the Crusaders academy, uncovering the secrets behind their phenomenal success. Prepare to be astonished as Aaron spills the beans on the academy's winning strategies and strengths that have propelled them to the top. This episode promises to be a game-changer, offering invaluable insights and surprises that you won't want to miss! 

Riki is joined by Coaches Corner producer and Canterbury Rugby's Communications Executive Josh Bamber to celebrate 50 episodes of the Coaches Corner podcast!



The boys talk their favourite episodes and potential future guests, as well as diving into the world of refereeing, with Josh a Premier Referee here in Canterbury.

Today’s Coaches Corner episode is a little bit different to our usual programming, as Riki talks to Canterbury Rugby's Game Developer's Craig Mullan, Emma Dermody and Nathan Brown in a general conversation about coaching, following the delivery of the World Rugby Level 2 Developing Rugby Coaches course two weeks ago.



Disclaimer: some of today's audio may sound a little distorted due to issues in the recording!

This week we explore the fascinating intersection of language, psychology, and sports coaching and in this special episode, we're diving deep into the world of sociolinguistics with renowned researcher Dr. Nick Wilson.

 

Dr. Wilson has dedicated his career to unravelling the intricate ways words and language shape our perceptions and behaviours, and today, we'll uncover the profound implications of this in the realm of coaching. 

 

We'll discuss how the words coaches choose can be a game-changer in unlocking a player's potential or stifling their growth. Join us as Dr. Wilson shares insights on the psychology behind communication, highlighting the subtle yet powerful impact of language on motivation, confidence, and teamwork.

 

Whether you're a seasoned coach looking to refine your approach or a player striving to understand the influence of words, this episode promises to be enlightening. So, tune in as we uncover why coaches should carefully consider the words they use and how they can truly empower the athletes they mentor.

In this episode, Riki chats with Lee Padmore from Mainland Football. Lee takes Riki through his football coaching career and some of the biggest challenges and lessons he has learnt along the way. They dig into topics like being a reflective coach and having courageous conversations with yourself, how important having a support network is and at the heart of everything you do has to be the people.