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. 1D AGO

    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

  2. APR 3

    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.

    1h 8m

  3. MAR 25

    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.

    1h 25m

  4. MAR 20

    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.

    1h 15m

  5. MAR 14

    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

  6. MAR 10

    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

    1h 14m

  7. MAR 7

    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

  8. MAR 3

    Eddie Jones on Player Power: The Coaching Truths Nobody Says Out Loud

    Eddie Jones doesn’t sugarcoat coaching. In this episode of The Coach G Show, Eddie Jones breaks down what it really takes to coach under pressure, handle player power, and build winning culture in modern rugby—drawing on 2007 Springboks memories, Japan’s 2015 upset, and decades at the top level. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 You’ll learn: The ABC rule every coach should live by How to balance long-term vision with short-term results Why “players aren’t your friends” (and what they actually need) How to handle bad habits and “false professionalism” Why identity matters more than ever for the new generation How to run meetings that players actually remember What Japan did to beat the Springboks in 2015 How elite coaches reset after heartbreak Chapters 00:00 Coaching pressure: survive + win short-term 01:41 Intro: Eddie Jones joins Coach G 02:42 2007 Springboks World Cup: what really mattered 06:20 ABC coaching: confirm learning 07:45 How rugby changed: power game + ball-in-play reality 11:20 France, Dupont, Ramos + the evolving attack game 14:04 “Know your DNA”: prioritising what wins 18:48 Building teams under public pressure 23:07 Player power: Saracens story + setting parameters 26:15 Why players aren’t your friends (and what to be instead) 29:57 Fixing bad habits: isolate the ringleader 33:14 New generation culture: identity first 37:15 Getting players to talk (without fear of “dislikes”) 40:36 Better meetings: hooks, 3 points, check understanding 42:32 Japan vs Springboks 2015: the preparation & belief 48:28 Coping with finals and big disappointments 51:30 Championship hangover: leadership and complacency 53:44 Coach performance habits: routine + growth plan If this helped you, follow the podcast, share it with a coach or player, and listen again with a notebook.

    59 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
    116
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Gurthro Steenkamp
  • Show Website
    The Coach G Show

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