Best Gary Bolt Podcasts (2024)

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The Coaching Knife: Who is the most important player in ruck defence, with Jason Gilmore 18:36

1h ago18:36

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Jason Gilmore, Waratahs Senior Assistant Coach (Defence) and Australia A head coach. Note! He was with the Waratahs when we recorded this. He is now defence coach with Harlequins. Focusing on defence, we are going to cut to the …

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Progressive rugby: concussions in a community of care 1:18:07

7d ago1:18:07

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Send us a Text Message. Dan speaks to Tom Morris from Progressive Rugby, an independent player welfare lobby group founded in 2021 to drive change that both better protects player brain health and the game’s long-term future. In this episode, they discuss: Separate strategies to make rugby safer and more appealing at both the community and professi…

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How to find players and play more rugby 48:09

15d ago48:09

48:09

Send us a Text Message. Dan chats to Sean Phelan, the brains behind Fill Your Boots, the way that players and clubs can connect to fill the gaps on a Saturday. In the podcast, they discuss: How Fill Your Boots works Why clubs struggle to find players and creative ways to solve this How clubs can welcome players How can the women's game grow now How…

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Don't screw up the nuts and bolts of a coaching session 46:53

21d ago46:53

46:53

Send us a Text Message. Dan chats to Kris Stafford, Rugby Development Officer at Leeds Beckett, MSc in Sports Coaching, U.K Coaching award winner, and host of the @bigbreakdownhq podcast. In the podcast, they discuss: Making sure the players are valued and integrated into the coaching process How to genuinely engage with the players outside their s…

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Coaching blasts: How do you make an U12 player more skilful, with Gary Townsend 21:43

30d ago21:43

21:43

Send us a Text Message. In this short podcast, Dan speaks to Gary Townsend, head of rugby at Switch Rugby with a focus on developing young players, coaches and clubs. He is former RFU National Player Development Manager and Bristol Bears Junior Academy manager. They discuss how you make a U12 player more skilful and what that might look like in tra…

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The Coaching Knife: Is organising ruck defence more important than improving tackling, with Callum Adam 19:36

1M ago19:36

19:36

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Callum Adam, Currie RFC Senior Mens Assistant Coach and Edinburgh University Women’s 2nd XV Head Coach. Focusing on defence we are going to cut to the root on what comes first, tackling or defence As well as coaching with Currie…

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How to design your coaching for more powerful learning outcomes 54:42

2M ago54:42

54:42

Send us a Text Message. Dan welcomes Dr Kimberly Berens, founder of Fit Learning and CEO of Fit Learning Online and author of Blind Spots: Why Students Fail and the Science That Can Save Them. Fit Learning is a powerful system of instruction based in behavioural science and the Technology of Teaching, and it aims to transform the learning abilities…

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Is the learning styles myth the worst myth in sports coaching, with Dr Amy Whitehead and Jenny Coe 48:31

3M ago48:31

48:31

Send us a Text Message. Dan quizzes the Myths of Sports Coaching editors around how we deal with some of the muddling thinking coaches believe is true. Dr Amy Whitehead is an Associate Professor at Liverpool John Moores University, and Jenny Coe is the Performance Well-Being Lead for the Women's Professional Game at the FA. Their first edition was …

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Episode 192: Episode 192. Marketing Ideas That Connect. The Mighty Email 15:37

3M ago15:37

15:37

SHOW NOTES High-Performance Inbound Strategies Welcome to the Marketing Ideas That Connect show: In this this show we discuss the art of inbound marketing and how to keep improving your B2B sales conversions. Our mission is clear: To Improve your search results and attract leads that convert. Music: Defiant by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://…

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S2E3: Vulcan's Deteroriation with Gary Bostany 20:58

3M ago20:58

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This is the third episode of this season of the Nuts & Bolts podcast. As Vulcan turns 120 this year, this episode will reflect on the deterioration of Vulcan in 1999. In our last episode, our host, Amanda Hare, discussed the formation of Vulcan Park Foundation and the role that it played in raising the necessary funds to save Vulcan, but in this ep…

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Episode 191: Episode 191. Marketing Ideas That Connect. All About SEO 21:40

4M ago21:40

21:40

High-Performance Inbound Strategies Welcome to the Marketing Ideas That Connect show: In this this show we discuss the art of inbound marketing and how to keep improving your B2B sales conversions. Our mission is clear: To Improve your search results and attract leads that convert. Music: Defiant by Ron Gelinas Chillout Lounge | https://soundcloud.…

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Why women love playing rugby 49:30

4M ago49:30

49:30

Send us a Text Message. Dan chats to Telegraph sports journalist Fi Tomas about where women’s rugby needs to go next. Fi has worked on the paper since 2019, was number 11 on 2023 BBC Women's Hour Power List and recently nominated for the 2023 British Sports Journalism women’s category. She is a keen advocate for a stronger voice in female sports. I…

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S2E1: Vulcan as a Work of Art with Graham Boettcher 35:51

4M ago35:51

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Nuts & Bolts host Amanda Hare sits down with guest, Graham Boettcher, of the Birmingham Museum of Art, to explore Vulcan's early beginnings as a work of art. Dig deep with Graham and Amanda as they discuss Vulcan's creation and Italian sculptor, Giuseppe Moretti.By Vulcan Park & Museum

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Wait a minute, I’ve just realised I’m a role model for black rugby players 1:04:26

4M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Send us a Text Message. Ralph Knibbs, Head of Human Resources at UK Athletics and a Bristol rugby legend, chats with Samba Ceesay, Broad Plain RFC’s captain. In an extraordinary podcast, Ralph first describes his journey as a black player from a non-traditional rugby background, why he turned down playing for England twice and how his children made…

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Don't let perfect be the enemy of be good: How to set up a SEND rugby programme 48:15

4M ago48:15

48:15

Send us a Text Message. This podcast is dedicated to the memory of one of the guest's daughter, who passed away suddenly a few weeks after the recording. The Peel family have set up a donation page for Katie in support of FarmAbility. Here's a link. https://www.justgiving.com/page/katiepeelfarmability Please listen to this inspiring journey of thre…

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When balloons and ribbons can help improve catching skills 50:12

5M ago50:12

50:12

Send us a Text Message. Dan chats with Dr Rachael Jefferson about fundamental movement skills and how to introduce them effectively into our coaching sessions. Rachael is a lecturer in human movement studies and creative arts, and author of Fundamental fun: 132 activities to develop fundamental movement skills. You can get a copy of her book here. …

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Episode 190: Episode 190. Marketing Ideas That Connect. Google Ads Generating Leads? 30:25

5M ago30:25

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SHOW NOTES High-Performance Inbound StrategiesHere Are the Keys to Growing Your Sales Leads Welcome to the Marketing Ideas That Connect show, In this this show we discus paid media and the art of inbound marketing and how to keep your audience engaged and your brand top of mind. Our mission is clear: To Improve your search results and attract leads…

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How to help less-experienced coaches enjoy taking teams 37:10

5M ago37:10

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Send us a Text Message. Dan chats with Chris Dossett, chair of the Professional Association of the Directors in Sport, and very experienced DoS himself. In the podcast, they talk about: How a good director of sports supports their less-experienced staff Connecting with the players Making the less-able teams enjoy rugby as much as the top-flight Wha…

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The thorny reality of losing a World Cup final 45:01

5M ago45:01

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Send us a Text Message. Dan chats to Jess Hayden, author of The Red Roses: Behind the Scenes with the England Women's Rugby Team. Jess, who was previously a sports journalist at The Times and The Sunday Times, is the editor of Contested, a new social app for sports fans. In writing the book, she was able to get exclusive access to the England Women…

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Why a coaches' coffee club will make you a better coach 53:34

5M ago53:34

53:34

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dan chats with Sean Lindersmith. They discuss how he created a coaches’ coffee club, and how he made it a genuine place to learn and support each other. Sean is the Vice President of Operations at Premier Rugby Sevens and Silicon Valley Rugby - defence and forwards coach. His past roles include University of…

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The science behind why dance can improve rugby 51:20

5M ago51:20

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Send us a Text Message. Dr Jocelyn Solomons joins Dan on the podcast to discuss her research on how dance can improve rugby players. Based at the world-renowned Stellenbosch University in South Africa, she is a lecturer in strength and conditioning. She has a PhD in women's rugby development and an MSc in Sport Science focusing on rhythmic movement…

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Episode 189: Episode 189. Marketing Ideas That Connect. Focus For 2024 22:56

6M ago22:56

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SHOW NOTES This show is about how to incorporate paid media into your inbound Marketing Strategy and the art of improving conversions & ROAS. Welcome to the Marketing Ideas That Connect show, Assisting you to optimize your customer journey and how to keep improving conversion rates. Our mission is clear: Search Results and Leads that Convert. Music…

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Simple ways to create intensity and urgency in your sessions 51:37

6M ago51:37

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Send us a Text Message. Mike Penistone is a global rugby coach, starting his coaching career in the 80s with Trent Poly and then Cambridge University rugby league as head coach. He went on to GB Student's head coach before moving to Leicester Tigers Academy via Nottingham. He did a stint at NSW Waratahs and then Eastern Suburbs in Australia. He is …

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Transforming parents from obstacles to allies, with J.P. Nerbun 45:50

6M ago45:50

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Send us a Text Message. Dan Cottrell chats to author and coach, J.P. Nerbun about his latest book, The Sports Parent Solution, Proven Strategies for Transforming Parents from Obstacles to Allies. We explore how coaches can get the most out of their relationships with parents. Sometimes they are super-supportive, and sometimes not! How do you get th…

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Episode 188: Episode 188. Marketing Ideas That Connect. Wrapping Up 2023 18:16

7M ago18:16

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SHOW NOTES This show is about how to incorporate paid media into your inbound Marketing Strategy and the art of improving conversions & ROAS. Welcome to the Marketing Ideas That Connect show, Assisting you to optimize your customer journey and how to keep improving conversion rates. Our mission is clear: Search Results and Leads that Convert. Music…

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Episode 187: Episode 187. Marketing Ideas That Connect. Online Presence Part 3 23:12

8M ago23:12

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SHOW NOTES This show is about how to incorporate paid media into your inbound Marketing Strategy and the art of improving conversions & ROAS. Welcome to the Marketing Ideas That Connect show, Assisting you to optimize your customer journey and how to keep improving conversion rates. Our mission is clear: Search Results and Leads that Convert. Music…

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The Coaching Knife: What keeps volunteers in the game, with Tom Chaloba 20:09

8M ago20:09

20:09

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Tom Chaloba, Manager of Get Into Rugby Zambia. Focusing on volunteering we are going to cut to the root on how to build a group of volunteers and retain them. Tom is a coach and match official educator at Zambia Rugby Union, as …

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The Coaching Knife: How can we make warm-ups improve performance, with Kevin Till 20:26

8M ago20:26

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Professor Kevin Till, Professor of Athletic Development at Leeds Beckett University and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Leeds Rhinos RLFC academy. Focusing on warm-ups, we are going to explore how they are used to prevent inj…

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The Coaching Knife: Why we need to break the brooms of sweeping the sheds, with Craig Gunn 22:06

8M ago22:06

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Craig Gunn, coach, teacher and motivational educator, and founder of Gunn Engagement. Focusing on why high-performance sport is dangerous for grassroots, we are going to cut to the root on why we need to break the brooms of the …

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