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. 18H AGO

    Canan Moodie: From Paarl to Springbok World Cup Winner

    From Paarl to Loftus to the Springboks — Canan Moodie shares the real story behind the rise. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 Recorded at Loftus Versfeld, this conversation goes beyond highlights. Canan opens up about pressure, identity, preparation, and the people who kept him grounded while life accelerated fast. In this episode, you’ll hear: How 2019 lit the World Cup dream… and 2023 made it real What facing the Haka at Twickenham felt like The Springbok call-up that changed everything Growing up around drugs and gangsterism — and choosing a different path The role his brother and coaches played in his discipline His approach to criticism (and why he avoids it entirely) The mindset shift after being left behind before the World Cup Chapters:00:00 Facing the Haka + Twickenham nerves01:16 Welcome at Loftus + what this episode is about03:19 2019 to 2023: “that’s what dreams are made of”05:03 The Springbok call-up moment07:10 Test debut + Fran Steyn’s words09:33 Growing up in Amstelhof, Paarl11:55 Drugs, gangsterism, and choosing a different path14:17 The brother who kept him grounded16:51 The teacher who helped change his life22:54 What it means to play for the Bulls24:51 COVID year, earning the chance, taking it28:02 Centre vs All Blacks: prep, detail, confidence32:26 The foundation: giving kids a platform36:01 Learning habits from Sia, Jesse and the leaders40:17 His pre-match routine (massage, haircut, chicken alfredo)43:42 The setback before the World Cup + the comeback47:45 Pressure management: ignore noise, stay prepared49:15 Bulls stories and culture passed down Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp Follow The Coach G Show on Spotify, share this with a teammate, and keep building your edge.

    54 min

  2. FEB 18

    Springbok Women’s World Cup Breakthrough (with Babalwa Latsha)

    Springbok Women legend Babalwa Latsha sits down with Coach G after the Rugby World Cup to share the mindset behind the Springbok Women’s breakthrough. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community-https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 Inside the episode: Mental fortitude: how to block out noise and perform under pressureIdentity & self-worth: separating who you are from what you doBecoming a student of the game (simple habits that compound)Front row culture: scrum pride, set-piece dominance, doing it the right wayHandling social media bullying + staying true to your values 00:00 Intro01:10 World Cup + what’s next09:01 Student of the game13:22 Handling pressure + noise15:51 Self-worth & identity24:22 Breakthrough moment32:01 Innovation + trust38:20 Scrum identity + set-piece47:02 Coming home1:00:58 Social media bullying & resilience1:09:49 Outro Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

    1h 11m

  3. FEB 11

    France vs Ireland Debrief: Inside the French Media Reaction

    France vs Ireland: a big win — but what are people actually saying in France? https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about Coach G sits down with Damien Dussault to translate the French rugby conversation into English: the Jalibert–Dupont–Ramos combo, France’s offload/unstructured identity, standout performers (Guillard, Nouchi, Serin), and the real pressure behind the scenes: Top 14 load + player recovery during the doublon. Plus… the ultimate debate: French meat vs South African meat.

    31 min

  4. FEB 6

    BJ Botha on Scrum Dominance, 2007 World Cup Injury & the Mindset to Bounce Back

    Former Springbok tighthead and 2007 Rugby World Cup winner BJ Botha joins Coach G for a raw, honest conversation about scrummaging, resilience, and what separates great front rowers from the rest. BJ breaks down how pressure training builds confidence, why “dark arts” exist in modern scrums, and the real reason the Springbok scrum stays dominant (hint: combinations and culture). We also go beyond rugby — injury setbacks, moving abroad (Ulster/Munster), fatherhood, and the mindset needed to keep showing up.

    1h 21m

  5. JAN 31

    French Giants Under Pressure: Doublon, Depth, and the Top 14 Shake-Up

    The Top 14 table doesn’t tell the full story — especially when le doublon hits and clubs lose key internationals during the Six Nations window. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 Coach G breaks down the current “giants” of French rugby and what’s really driving performance: squad depth, academy pathways, mindset, and how clubs approach home vs away rugby. Toulouse remain the benchmark, Pau and Stade Français are rising fast, and Bordeaux face the brutal challenge of balancing Top 14 pressure with European ambitions.

    14 min

  6. JAN 27

    France’s Selection Bombshell: The Coach & Agent Perspective (with Damien)

    Fabien Galthié shocks French rugby by leaving out Gaël Fickou, Grégory Alldritt, and Damien Penaud before the Six Nations. Coach G is joined by agent Damien Dussault to unpack the decision through the lens of selection strategy, squad culture, and long-term World Cup planning—then flips it into the most important piece: how elite players respond when they don’t get picked. Expect a real conversation on standards, leadership, pressure, and turning non-selection into fuel.

    1 hr

  7. JAN 23

    How to Defend the Offload Game (Trench Warfare Is Back)

    Modern attack is faster, looser, and more chaotic than ever — and defenses are paying the price. Omar explains how teams can stop the offload chain, kill speed of ball, and why “trench warfare” has returned in elite rugby. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708

    12 min

  8. JAN 20

    Simon Kerrod: The Reality of Elite Scrums (Pressure & Setbacks)

    Premiership-winning Harlequins prop Simon Kerrod joins Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) for an honest conversation about the real pathway to becoming an elite prop: injuries, setbacks, late breakthroughs, ego management, and staying mentally strong when pressure never disappears. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec They unpack what modern props must master (scrum, collisions, systems), why young front rowers spiral after one bad scrum, and how to reset fast and perform again. Simon also shares lessons from working with Adam Jones, playing alongside Joe Marler, and how he’s thinking about life after rugby.

    1h 7m
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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
    107
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gurthro Steenkamp
  • Show Website
    The Coach G Show

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