David Niethe - Inside the Minds of Champions: Coach to Israel Adesanya & Olympic Gold Medalist Lydia Ko
Unlock the secrets to elite performance in this explosive episode with New Zealand’s leading mental performance coach, David Niethe. From his humble beginnings working out of a converted garage in Auckland to coaching world-class athletes—including Olympic Gold medalist Lydia Ko and former UFC champion Israel Adesanya—David shares his unfiltered journey of transformation.In this episode, discover how:Mindset is Everything: Learn why David believes that developing a winning mindset is the key to overcoming obstacles, whether you're battling self-doubt or physical limits.Obsessiveness Fuels Success: Hear raw stories about how relentless drive and a refusal to settle propelled him from a struggling printer to a champion of mental toughness.Coaching the Elite: Get insider insights into the techniques that help top athletes like Lydia Ko and Adesanya break through their barriers and perform under pressure.Turning Failure into Fuel: Explore how embracing failure and defying societal expectations can ignite your potential and lead to unparalleled success.If you're passionate about performance, personal growth, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, this conversation is a must-listen. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or someone striving for high performance in business or life, David Niethe's journey and insights will leave you inspired to push beyond your limits. Get the bonus Podcasts on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Damien McGrath - Former Leeds Rhinos, Leicester Tigers and England 7s Coach
Damien has coached Leeds Rhinos, London Broncos, England Rugby League, Leicester Tigers, England A, England 7s, Huddersfield Giants, Welsh Rugby Academy, and 7s with Canada, Samoa, Germany and Kenya.In the podcast Damien chats about;How to bounce back when you lose your job as a coach.How he transitioned from Rugby League to Union and 7s.What League coaches bring to Union.His experiences coaching Leicester Tigers in the early 00s, with Martin Johnson, Austin Healy and the Tuilagis.Mistakes he made and learnings he got while coaching the England Rugby ‘A’ team.His Irish heritage, and the influence that had on him.The importance of the fundamentals in rugby.The 3 types of coaches that there are.How to get jobs as a professional coach.The wild story behind how he got the job as Samoa 7s coach.Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!Brian's InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramBrian's LinkedIn Get the bonus Podcasts on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will Webster - Coaching Kenya 7s, Coaching Coaches, & Creating Learning Environments.
Will Webster played in the English Championship, but decided to retire from the game to concentrate on coaching in his early 20s. He has gone on to coach Kenya 7s on the World Series, Hong Kong 7s & 15s and New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby, winning two titles there. He now coaches coaches.We chat about his journey in the game and also the below, How he got the Kenya 7s job aged 24. What it was like living in Kenya as an English man.The unusual pressure and issues that he and the Kenyan players faced.How to set up effective learning environments.Ideas he learned as a teacher that he uses in his coaching.The lightbulb moment he had when at training with Saracens.Why he retired so young to coach.The effects of mobile phones on young athletes.How to speed up connections between coaches and players.How to maximize the effectiveness of your team meetings.How coaches can improve at their craft.What his work entails by supporting coaches.Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!Brian's InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramBrian's LinkedIn Get the bonus Podcasts on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Davie Gray - Hurricanes Mindset Coach
Davie played for the Scotland 7s, and previously worked with Exeter Chiefs, New Zealand Sevens, Taranaki Rugby and the Hurricanes as an S&C coach.In the pod we chat about;What he does as Hurricanes Mindset Coach.How Super Rugby preseason 2025 has gone for the Hurricanes.Why he transitioned from being an S&C coach to a Mindset coach.Tools to use to perform under pressure.How to get players to believe in your plan.Review Framework that the Hurricanes use.The impact belief has on outcomes.The 1:1 Mindset coaching he does with players.How he went from playing club rugby to Scotland 7s.How he became Hurricanes Mindset coach.How as a coach you can challenge players.What the best players do to get better.How to deal with failure.The biggest challenge he has faced in his career.Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!Brian's InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramBrian's LinkedIn Get the bonus Podcasts on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Richard Smith - Former Crusaders Rugby High Performance Leader
Richard Smith has been the High Performance Leader at the Crusaders, High-Performance Coach Development Manager for NZ Cricket, and High-Performance Coaching Consultant for High Performance Sport NZ. He coached NZ u19s to the World Cup title in 2007. He now consults with businesses as well as continuing his work at the top level of sport.In the podcast we chat about;- What makes an environment a high performance one.- How you improve as a coach.- The most important aspect of being a leader.- How to sustain performance over long periods.- How to develop and improve the people in your organization.- The consulting work he does with CEOs.- What All Black Tom Taylor and Leinster Coach Tyler Bleyendaal taught him when he was coaching Canterbury Rugby u21s.- What he learned from chatting with Olympic winning coach Rick Charlsworth.- How to create the optimal learning environment in sport and business.- Why coaches need to reflect and get feedback ,and how best to do this.- The effect body language has on others.- How to approach failure, and growth mindset.- How players learn differently, and how to coach those different learners.Unleash Your Potential - Course for Players That Want to Become ProfessionalsAudible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers)Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today!Brian's InstagramOff-Field Rugby InstagramBrian's LinkedIn Get the bonus Podcasts on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dive into the minds of top athletes, coaches, and high achievers with Brian Moylett, author of The Book on How You Become a Pro Rugby Player. Brian sits down with world-class performers from sports, business, and beyond to uncover the mental tools, strategies, and practices that drive success.Brian works with athletes 1:1 & teams to unlock peak performance and enjoy their journey | @brianmoylett | www.offfieldrugby.com Get the bonus Podcasts on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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