xiv ~ John Cooney ~ Never Give Up

The DODcast

This is a story about resilience. This is a story about mental strength. This podcast episode is about never giving up. John Cooney has done his fair share of internships and is now ready to become a major player at the world rugby football table. After entering the Leinster academy setup at a young age, he speaks about their continuous never ending production line of young talent. He talks about the fractious relationship with his previous Head Coach Matt O’Connor and why its always so important to foster a good relationship with your coaches. His journey to Connacht where he was revitalised as a player and helped them to the promise land. The tackle law and concussions in the game. His return from a long standing injury and what motivated him to get back up, every single time he fell. We also delve into his most recent venture up north with Ulster and filling the very large boots of Ruan Pienaar. We talk about the passion of their supporters and how vocal they can be on social media platforms. We talk about his future prospects and the allure of French Rugby clubs with their heavy wallets. Mr. Cooney’s honesty shines through during this podcast and you will see why. If you are a young kid listening to this and you also want to become a Pro rugby player, listen carfully. There are some very hard but very good life lessons in this. This podcast episode is about never giving up.