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. 2D AGO

    The 7 Core Lessons I Learned in 2025 (Resilience, Identity & Pressure)

    This episode is my 2025 wrap-up. No guest — just 7 core lessons I’ve taken from the biggest conversations of the year, plus 5 personal learnings that shaped my growth. 7 Core Lessons Resilience is built, not discovered Identity comes before performance Elite teams are built on trust + shared ownership Process beats outcome Growth requires humility Transition matters as much as careers Pressure is a privilege Chapters 00:00 Building Resilience Through Adversity 08:06 The Importance of Identity in Performance 17:19 Trust and Shared Ownership in Elite Teams 25:57 The Role of Humility in Growth 26:23 The Importance of Humility in Growth 27:48 Navigating Career Transitions 30:40 Building Relationships and Skills as a Rugby Player 32:08 Embracing Pressure as a Privilege 35:56 Key Lessons from the Journey 46:58 Embracing Your True Self and Community I also share why journaling + weekly reviews changed my consistency, why “start in January” is a trap, and how to build simple habits that create momentum going into 2026. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and send me your feedback.

    53 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Discipline vs Motivation: Why Systems Matter More Than Willpower

    Motivation doesn’t last.Discipline does. In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) explains why relying on motivation is one of the biggest mistakes rugby players and coaches make — and how real discipline is built through identity, systems, and clarity. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec If you’re tired of starting strong and fading, this episode will help you reset your approach to performance, training, and life. 00:00 Welcome and Community Engagement 01:39 Discipline vs. Motivation: Understanding the Concepts 06:21 The Role of Discipline in Achieving Goals 16:04 Creating a Personal Operating System 25:24 Positive vs. Negative Distractions and Their Impact 29:16 Community Support and Closing Thoughts 32:14 Looking Ahead: The Future of the Coach G Show Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

    33 min

  3. 12/23/2025

    Zeenat Simjee : Why High Performers Are Always Tired — And How to Fix It

    In this episode of The Coach G Show, Coach G is joined again by Zeenat Simjee (RD) — performance dietitian and former Springbok nutritionist — for a deep dive into human performance. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec They unpack the hidden habits that crush energy and focus: inconsistent eating, poor sleep routines, doom-scrolling, and using caffeine to mask fatigue. Zeenat shares practical systems for athletes and professionals: improving sleep quality, managing caffeine timing, building movement into the workday, and using behavior-change principles (habit stacking, tracking, rewards) to make performance sustainable. 00:00 — The Real Problem: No Credible Nutrition Guidance 01:06 — Intro: Nutrition Systems That Boost Performance Under Pressure 03:03 — Schools, Social Media Noise & Making Nutrition Accessible 05:19 — Coach Life Audit: Habits, Routines & The “Operating System” 07:17 — Poor Performance Habits: Irregular Eating, Screens & “Band-Aid” Fixes 09:42 — Recovery Pyramid: Stop Chasing Saunas Before Fixing Sleep & Food 14:08 — How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? Consistency vs Catch-Up 16:21 — Quality Over Quantity: Wearables, Intuition & the Placebo Trap 20:48 — Sleep Inertia, Bedtime Routine & Blue-Light Damage 31:34 — Caffeine for Performance: Doses, Timing, Tolerance & Hidden Sources 45:38 — Corporate = Sport: Burnout Is a Systems Problem (Food, Movement, Meetings) 01:03:11 — Behavior Change Blueprint: Values, Low-Hanging Fruit, Habit Stacking & Tracking If you want more energy, better focus, and consistency under pressure — this one’s for you. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

    1h 25m

  4. 12/19/2025

    Identity Beats Goals: Why Waiting for the New Year Never Works

    Everyone talks about goals at the end of the year. Very few people talk about identity. In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) explains why waiting for the New Year — or 2026 — is the reason most people stay stuck, frustrated, and inconsistent. This conversation is about: Why New Year’s resolutions don’t last Why identity matters more than motivation How habits are really formed (and broken) What high performers do differently Why clarity, systems, and standards matter more than hype 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Whether you’re a rugby player, a coach, or someone chasing high performance in life, this episode will challenge the way you think about change. If you want to stop restarting and start becoming, this one is for you. 🎙️ Press play and start the reset — now.

    40 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    Basil Carzis: The Hidden Architect Behind the Bulls Dynasty (Standards, Belief & Work Ethic)

    Basil Carzis rarely steps into the spotlight — but his work shaped some of the most dominant rugby teams in history. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec As the strength & conditioning architect behind the Bulls dynasty and the 2007 World Cup Springboks, Basil helped build a culture of belief, brutal standards, and relentless execution. In this episode, Basil and Gurthro Steenkamp go deep into: What truly creates mental toughness Why standards must be lived, not spoken How elite teams build belief through action Leadership, trust, and accountability under pressure The real comeback story behind Gurthro’s career revival 00:00 – The Journey Behind the Trophy 01:07 – Meet Basil Carzis: Standards, Belief & a Plan 02:49 – Life in Argentina & What Amateur Rugby Reminds You 04:25 – 2007 Final: The Moment Belief Took Over 07:24 – The Bulls Dynasty: Vision + Alignment + Standards 09:26 – “World-Class + 15%”: How Standards Were Set 13:34 – Train the Game: Why Everything Was Built Around Match Reality 15:54 – Trust & Competition: Why Players Emptied the Tank 23:52 – The George Camp Story: Breaking Physical & Mental Limits 32:41 – The 140kg Comeback: No Judgment, Only Execution 44:02 – Gym Culture: Standards That Pulled Everyone Up 54:26 – Why 2008 Collapsed After Winning It All 58:31 – How 2009–2010 Reignited the Machine 01:02:44 – Johan van Graan: The “Do Anything” Coach Blueprint This is not a hype conversation. This is a truthful, raw look at what it really takes to win.

    1h 11m

  6. 12/12/2025

    Take Out the Trash: Clearing the Mental Clutter That Holds Rugby Players & Coaches Back

    Coach G shares a powerful idea: take out the trash. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Not just from your fridge—but from your mind and environment. This episode tackles the “trash” that destroys performance: doubt, negative self-talk, toxic people, poor habits, fatigue triggers, and living in the past. You’ll get a simple reset framework (reset & reframe, positive distraction, good habits, clear goals) to help you show up stronger, fitter, and more

    39 min

  7. 12/09/2025

    Brian Liebenberg: The One Skill Modern Rugby Forgot

    In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) sits down with Brian Liebenberg, former French international and creator of the Catch & Think cognitive training method, to explore the one skill modern rugby has forgotten — attention. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - ⁠https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Brian breaks down how attention, vision and cognitive load shape decision-making, why players struggle to process information under pressure, and how coaches can simplify learning and improve performance. He also shares stories from the golden era of Stade Français, his transition after injury, rebuilding purpose, and taking cognitive methods into the corporate world. A must-listen for players, coaches, parents, and leaders who want to think faster, play smarter, and perform at a higher level. 00:00 – Goldfish Attention Span & Brain Training00:51 – Introducing Brian Liebenberg & Catch and Think03:09 – Did South Africa “Steal” the 2023 World Cup?05:31 – Why Everyone Loves to Hate the Springboks07:54 – Inside the Golden Era at Stade Français12:22 – Culture, Characters & Max Guazzini’s Influence19:20 – Career-Ending Injury & The Reality of Pro Rugby23:53 – The Difficult Transition After Rugby28:38 – The Birth of Catch and Think35:33 – How Catch and Think Trains the Brain56:38 – Cognitive Training in the Corporate World01:03:52 – Productivity vs Busyness: Lessons From Rugby01:06:15 – Leadership, Communication & High-Performance Teams01:10:56 – Turning an Idea Into a Business After Rugby 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec

    1h 20m

  8. 12/06/2025

    The Athlete Operating System: Become Consistent, Confident & Dangerous

    In this short, punchy episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) unpacks The Athlete Operating System – a simple framework to bring order to your life so you can perform better on the field. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec He covers: Morning activation: hydration, breathing, journaling and clear daily priorities Train with purpose: choosing focus points for every session so you’re not a “headless chicken” Review system: two wins, one work-on, and learning faster from every training Distraction system: managing social media, cognitive load and screen time Evening shutdown: reviewing your day, setting tomorrow’s targets and protecting your sleep If your life is chaotic, your rugby will be chaotic too. This episode helps you reset your daily habits so you can become a more consistent, confident and dangerous player. Share this with a teammate or coach who needs to hear it, and if you enjoy the show, please follow and leave a review – it really supports the podcast. Chapters 00:00 – Why You Need an Athlete Operating System01:09 – Morning Activation: Hydrate & Prime Your Mind03:32 – Morning Mantras: Win the First 10 Minutes04:45 – Train With Purpose, Not Chaos06:30 – The Review System: Two Wins, One Work-On08:17 – The Distraction System: Beating Mental Clutter13:03 – Evening Shutdown: Review Your Day & Sleep Better15:30 – Recap: The Five Parts of the Athlete OS18:40 – Applying the Athlete OS to Coaches25:08 – Community Updates, Scrum Courses & Final Message Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshow Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

    32 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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    Gurthro Steenkamp
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  • Episodes
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