Best Dan Cottrell Podcasts (2024)

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Differentiate effectively and the power of variation theory with Stuart Welsh 53:24

2h ago53:24

53:24

Send us a Text Message. Dan speaks to Stuart Welsh, founder of ALTA Education. With nearly two decades of experience in education, specialising in maths teaching and as well as coaching rugby in schools, Stuart is a well-sought-after speaker and presenter. He has taught and led teams in schools worldwide, authored popular math textbooks, and founde…

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The Coaching Knife: Why player-centred is not waiting for the right answer, with Ben Lazenby 27:27

18m ago27:27

27:27

Send us a Text Message. We speak to Ben Lazenby, Head of Youth at Wakefield Trinity RLFC in this episode. Focusing on game understanding we are going to cut to the root on how a player-centred approach might lead to a shared collective team cohesion. The first question: Is a player-centred approach to game understanding just us waiting for the play…

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New S&C Methods and Proven Strategies for Pro & Amateur Rugby Players w/ Coach FMT 1:27:19

19h ago1:27:19

1:27:19

This Rugby Muscle Podcast is a thought-provoking chat with Fraser Murray aka Coach FMT. Explore the intricacies of rugby training with insights on data-driven coaching, balancing in-season and pre-season programs, and the integration of flywheel technology. Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of training methods, optimum recovery strategies, and…

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How to pursue the right sort of winning, with Cath Bishop, author of The Long Win 49:59

9d ago49:59

49:59

Send us a Text Message. Dan speaks to Cath Bishop about what winning really means and how we can create the right sort of winning in our sporting environments. Cath is a highly sought-after consultant and coach, an Olympian, former diplomat and author of The Long Win, the second edition published in May. She is also a regular contributor to the Gua…

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Coaching blasts: What young players want from your session, with Gary Townsend 24:15

9d ago24:15

24:15

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. In this episode, they discuss what players want from your coaching sessions. To find out…

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Sports Nutrition for Athletes: Motivation, Discipline, and Habits with Dr. Mel Davis | Rugby Muscle 1:00:19

24d ago1:00:19

1:00:19

In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, TJ speaks with Dr. Melissa Davis, an expert in sports nutrition, motivation, discipline, and habit formation. The discussion delves into various aspects of diet and training for athletes, including the importance of habit formation, the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and practical tips for s…

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

15d ago18:36

18:36

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 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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Balancing Work, Practice, and Strength Training, Youth Training and more Q&A w/ Alex 49:25

18d ago49:25

49:25

This Rugby Muscle podcast dives into a Q&A session taken from the Skool group, focusing heavily on powerlifting and rugby training. The host and guest discuss a variety of topics including session timing and format, CrossFit for kids, mindset and performance strategies, and training structure for adolescents. Additionally, insights are shared on op…

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

22d ago1:18:07

1:18:07

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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Mrs Rugby Muscle - 4x National Rugby Champion, Women's S&C, Being a Hybrid Athlete 1:07:36

26d ago1:07:36

1:07:36

Beatriz joins the Rugby Muscle Podcast to discuss women's rugby S&C, nutrition and her experience playing rugby around the world and now venturing out into other pursuits including BJJ where she is now a high-level competitor. For those that don't know, she is also behind the scenes in many of the weekly operations for Rugby Muscle, if you enjoyed …

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How to find players and play more rugby 48:09

29d 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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All Blacks Head of S&C Nic Gill - Fitness & Strength Across Modern Rugby 53:13

1M ago53:13

53:13

Nic Gill joins the Rugby Muscle Podcast for a special chat. He is the current S&C for the New Zealand All Blacks, and has been with them for 15 years at this point including 2 World Cup titles. He is also still involved in education, coaching other sports and is an athlete himself, performing amazingly well in Ironman triathlons. This was a fascina…

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

1M 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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BIG NEWS - Rugby Muscle Podcast Update 12:28

1M ago12:28

12:28

Big update for the Rugby Muscle Podcast and Rugby Muscle overall. I think you'll like it Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coaching https://rugby-muscle.com/elite/ Team Rugby Muscle https://rugbymuscle.programs.app/ Join the Rugby Muscle Community for Free https://www.skool.com/rugby-muscle-athletes/about Support the Show.…

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

2M 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

2M 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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Latecomer's Rugby Adventure: Caribbean Dreams, Juggling Work & Progress w/ Carrim Browne 1:13:27

2M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

Today's podcast is a conversation with multi-sport athlete and Rugby Muscle member Carrim. Find out his journey that led him from olympic hopeful to a late entry to rugby and pursuing a new path in the shape of Grenada Rugby in the Rugby Americas North competition. Expect to get insights on what carries across from soccer and athletics to rugby, ho…

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Longevity Training = Rugby S&C - Train for health, fitness and lifespan 18:36

3M ago18:36

18:36

Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast addresses the crazy link between training for health, longevity and anti-aging and rugby strength and conditioning. Expect to learn the physical, emotional and mental health benefits of not just training to be a rugby player, but being a rugby player. I really hope you find this episode useful and if you do, please shar…

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Dan Cottrell: Popular vs Effective, Coaching Skills/Tactics, Males/Females 56:21

3M ago56:21

56:21

Today Dan Cottrell from Rugby Coach Weekly is back on the Rugby Muscle Podcast, in this episode expect to understand ways to get better at rugby, including improving your skills, technical and tactical abilities and of course your strength and conditioning. This podcast also goes into the coaching science in why popular coaches are different from e…

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Off Season Fat Loss and Muscle Gain for Rugby Players 19:38

3M ago19:38

19:38

If you want to lose fat, build muscle and build an impressive, athletic physique - this episode is for you. Expect to find out the mindset you need to take, what you need to pay attention to for your nutrition, how to organize and approach your training, supplements and much more. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:09 Mindset 2:35 Nutrition 3:08 Tip 1 4:17 P…

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Pro vs Grassroots Training, Classic Mistakes, "Hybrid Athletes" and more w/ Joel Harries 1:09:27

3M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Today's podcast is a chat with fellow Rugby S&C coach Joel Harries. 0:00 Intro 1:28 Joel's background 5:30 Rugby's impact on everyone 9:11 Making mistakes and getting started 14:00 Social media rant 20:00 Biggest difference between amateurs and pros 29:00 Complexity vs Difficulty getting in shape 34:20 Working across the spectrum of "fitness" 36:56…

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

3M 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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5 Rules to Fix Your Nutrition for Rugby Performance 22:50

3M ago22:50

22:50

Diet and nutrition for rugby players is a huge part of the equation when it comes to becoming your best. Whether you're trying to lose some fat, gain muscle or just perform at your best week in week out these 5 rules should help you cut through the BS and move forward in alignment with your goals 0.00 - Intro 1.05 - Food is Everything 3.09 - Rule 1…

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Should Fitness Be Done at Rugby Training?! Coaching Discussion w/ Colin Johnson 1:16:38

3M ago1:16:38

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Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast features Colin Johnson, a coach finishing his Masters in coaching science. He is also TJ's former captain from the team he coached and now the coach of that same team. This discussion unpacks a debate surrounding fitness integration into rugby coaching, offering insights from their experiences as coaches of amateur team…

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Lessons from coaching Huge Fat-Loss Transformations (PODCAST ONLY repost) 29:50

4M ago29:50

29:50

All about the foundational things if you really want to lose fat, gain muscle and look better this summer! Rugby Muscle Elite 1on1 Coaching https://rugby-muscle.com/elite/ For The Rugby Athlete Blueprint https://rugby-muscle.com/14DRAB Team Rugby Muscle https://rugbymuscle.programs.app/ Support the Show.…

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10 Training Tips for Rugby Players Short on Time - Be Efficient with Rugby S&C 25:19

4M ago25:19

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If you want to save time in the gym, this podcast is for you. These time saving tips will allow you to get your workouts in more efficiently AND give you better progress than before. A big mistake is trying to match the training schedules of the pros who train up to 8-15 times a week for S&C. For you, you need something more efficient. 0.00 Intro 2…

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How To Get FASTER For Rugby - Develop Real Game Speed in 20 minutes! 19:44

5M ago19:44

19:44

You want to sprint faster? You want to develop line-breaker, defender beating, line-leading speed? Well you're in the right place here with the Rugby Muscle Podcast. Today's pod talks through all the basic things you can do (way simpler than most make it) to get faster for your matches. You'll learn - why speed isn't really developed in the gym - w…

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Why women love playing rugby 49:30

5M 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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Top 5 Power Training Methods for Rugby Players 21:54

5M ago21:54

21:54

Today's Rugby Muscle Podcast delve into the top 5 training methods to unleash your power on the field. You'll get guides on all methods, including sets, reps, time and when/how to use them Please help the show grow by giving us a 5 star review, thumbs up and saying hi in the comments The 5 methods will be revealed through the video, but may include…

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

5M 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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Principles to Train POWER for Rugby - a Practical Guide 22:48

5M ago22:48

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Today we go through how to train power as a rugby player, not just looking at exercises you should do, but instead looking at the principles you need to follow if you really want to become explosive and effective on the pitch, and as an athlete. Sure, that might sound pedantic, but it's important because these principles are both more important and…

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