Listen "Coaching with Purpose – Lessons from Wales to Australia"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textIn this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Owain Roberts, Coach Education and Development Manager at the NSW Waratahs and a Level 4 coach. Originally from Swansea, Owain’s journey has taken him from Welsh-speaking schools and UK teaching to the heart of Australian rugby.Together, they explore:How formative school and community experiences shaped his approach to coachingWhy humility, values, and belonging are central to developing coaches and playersThe evolution of coach education and the shift from drills to purposeful activity designInsights from his Level 4 research on game-based learning and “play with purpose”The unique challenges and opportunities for rugby in Australia, competing with bigger sports while growing grassroots numbers To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!
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