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Dan Cottrell and guests discuss all the hot topics in grass roots rugby coaching from managing concussion to dealing with parents.

  1. Fundraising for Grassroots Rugby: Secrets to Success with Ed Flynn

    5 DAYS AGO

    Fundraising for Grassroots Rugby: Secrets to Success with Ed Flynn

    Send us a text Raising funds for grassroots rugby can feel like an uphill battle, but Ed Flynn has cracked the code. In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, host Dan Cottrell sits down with Ed, a coach and fundraising powerhouse, to uncover the strategies that have helped his clubs thrive. From securing local business sponsorships to running hugely successful raffles and race nights, Ed shares his tried-and-tested methods for generating support, engaging the community, ...

    46 min
  2. Building Better Coaches: Ethics, Education, and Inclusion with Stuart Armstrong

    JAN 31

    Building Better Coaches: Ethics, Education, and Inclusion with Stuart Armstrong

    Send us a text Join Dan Cottrell on the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast as he dives into a compelling conversation with Stuart Armstrong, renowned coach developer and host of The Talent Equation podcast. Together, they tackle the nuanced topic of ethical coaching—what it means, why it matters, and how it can transform both grassroots and elite coaching environments. With insights drawn from Stuart’s extensive experience in sports development and hands-on coaching experience, this episode ex...

    55 min
  3. Emotion on the Field: Coaching with Heart and Strength

    JAN 24

    Emotion on the Field: Coaching with Heart and Strength

    Send us a text Join Rugby Coach Weekly's Dan Cottrell as he sits down with Marlo Boyd, Bath Rugby’s Development Officer, Bath University women's forward's coach and former Bristol Bears player. Marlo opens up about her unconventional journey into rugby, the lessons she's learned about managing emotions—both hers and her players’—and how emotional intelligence can foster trust and growth in a team. Together, they explore actionable strategies for coaches to incorporate empathy, manage e...

    55 min
  4. Coaching Through the Lens: Simple and Effective Video Analysis

    JAN 17

    Coaching Through the Lens: Simple and Effective Video Analysis

    Send us a text Dan Cottrell welcomes Craig Wilson, director of rugby at Yale University and founder of The Contact Coach. Together, they explore practical, accessible approaches to video analysis for grassroots coaches. Craig shares personal experiences of using simple tools—smartphones, clipboards, and a bit of creativity—to make analysis both effective and manageable, even without high-end tech. The conversation covers: Using footage to boost players’ confidence, Balancing criti...

    50 min
  5. Myths of motivating athletes with Dr Mark Carroll

    JAN 10

    Myths of motivating athletes with Dr Mark Carroll

    Send us a text In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell welcomes Dr. Mark Carroll, a sports coach and lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland, and a host of Labours of Sports Coaching. Together, they delve into the myths and realities of motivation in sports coaching. This conversation challenges traditional approaches and offers fresh insights. From breaking down misconceptions about the coach's role as the ultimate motivator to exploring how self-determinat...

    54 min
  6. Do Women Tackle Differently? Coaching, Challenges, and Solutions

    JAN 3

    Do Women Tackle Differently? Coaching, Challenges, and Solutions

    Send us a text In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell discusses tackling in women’s rugby with Kathryn Dane, an international rugby player, sports scientist, and coach. Kathryn, who has 23 caps for Ireland and is the coach for Ulster Women's Rugby and Old Belvedere, shares insights from her groundbreaking research into safety, skill acquisition, and performance in tackling. She discusses: The differences in how women develop tackling skills compared to men.Chal...

    57 min
  7. Building Rugby from the Ground Up: How Adam Izzard is Transforming Rugby at Stonar School

    12/20/2024

    Building Rugby from the Ground Up: How Adam Izzard is Transforming Rugby at Stonar School

    Send us a text In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, Dan Cottrell is joined by Adam Izzard, Head of Rugby and Head of Boarding at Stonar School. Adam shares his inspiring journey of building a rugby program from scratch at a small, co-educational school better known for its equestrian facilities than its rugby teams. From turning a horse paddock into a full-size rugby pitch to coaching a first XV squad made up of players with little to no rugby experience, Adam’s approach to deve...

    51 min
  8. Tackling Myths in Coaching with Mark Williams

    12/13/2024

    Tackling Myths in Coaching with Mark Williams

    Send us a text In this episode, Dan Cottrell sits down with renowned sports scientist and learning expert Mark Williams to explore some of the most controversial and misunderstood myths in sports coaching. Mark is a visiting professor at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. A world-leading expert in skill acquisition, Mark has authored 20 books and nearly 300 research papers and advised top sports organisations like FIFA, UEFA, and the EPL. His late...

    49 min
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Dan Cottrell and guests discuss all the hot topics in grass roots rugby coaching from managing concussion to dealing with parents.

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  • Creator
    Dan Cottrell
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    341
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Rugby Coach Weekly
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