The Coach G Show

Everyone talks about goals at the end of the year.Very few people talk about identity.In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) explains why waiting for the New Year — or 2026 — is the reason most people stay stuck, frustrated, and inconsistent.This conversation is about:Why New Year’s resolutions don’t lastWhy identity matters more than motivationHow habits are really formed (and broken)What high performers do differentlyWhy clarity, systems, and standards matter more than hype📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecWhether you’re a rugby player, a coach, or someone chasing high performance in life, this episode will challenge the way you think about change.If you want to stop restarting and start becoming, this one is for you.🎙️ Press play and start the reset — now.

Basil Carzis rarely steps into the spotlight — but his work shaped some of the most dominant rugby teams in history.📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecAs the strength & conditioning architect behind the Bulls dynasty and the 2007 World Cup Springboks, Basil helped build a culture of belief, brutal standards, and relentless execution.In this episode, Basil and Gurthro Steenkamp go deep into:What truly creates mental toughnessWhy standards must be lived, not spokenHow elite teams build belief through actionLeadership, trust, and accountability under pressureThe real comeback story behind Gurthro’s career revival00:00 – The Journey Behind the Trophy01:07 – Meet Basil Carzis: Standards, Belief & a Plan02:49 – Life in Argentina & What Amateur Rugby Reminds You04:25 – 2007 Final: The Moment Belief Took Over07:24 – The Bulls Dynasty: Vision + Alignment + Standards09:26 – “World-Class + 15%”: How Standards Were Set13:34 – Train the Game: Why Everything Was Built Around Match Reality15:54 – Trust & Competition: Why Players Emptied the Tank23:52 – The George Camp Story: Breaking Physical & Mental Limits32:41 – The 140kg Comeback: No Judgment, Only Execution44:02 – Gym Culture: Standards That Pulled Everyone Up54:26 – Why 2008 Collapsed After Winning It All58:31 – How 2009–2010 Reignited the Machine01:02:44 – Johan van Graan: The “Do Anything” Coach BlueprintThis is not a hype conversation.This is a truthful, raw look at what it really takes to win.

Coach G shares a powerful idea: take out the trash. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecNot just from your fridge—but from your mind and environment. This episode tackles the “trash” that destroys performance: doubt, negative self-talk, toxic people, poor habits, fatigue triggers, and living in the past. You’ll get a simple reset framework (reset & reframe, positive distraction, good habits, clear goals) to help you show up stronger, fitter, and more

In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) sits down with Brian Liebenberg, former French international and creator of the Catch & Think cognitive training method, to explore the one skill modern rugby has forgotten — attention.📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - ⁠https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecBrian breaks down how attention, vision and cognitive load shape decision-making, why players struggle to process information under pressure, and how coaches can simplify learning and improve performance.He also shares stories from the golden era of Stade Français, his transition after injury, rebuilding purpose, and taking cognitive methods into the corporate world.A must-listen for players, coaches, parents, and leaders who want to think faster, play smarter, and perform at a higher level.00:00 – Goldfish Attention Span & Brain Training00:51 – Introducing Brian Liebenberg & Catch and Think03:09 – Did South Africa “Steal” the 2023 World Cup?05:31 – Why Everyone Loves to Hate the Springboks07:54 – Inside the Golden Era at Stade Français12:22 – Culture, Characters & Max Guazzini’s Influence19:20 – Career-Ending Injury & The Reality of Pro Rugby23:53 – The Difficult Transition After Rugby28:38 – The Birth of Catch and Think35:33 – How Catch and Think Trains the Brain56:38 – Cognitive Training in the Corporate World01:03:52 – Productivity vs Busyness: Lessons From Rugby01:06:15 – Leadership, Communication & High-Performance Teams01:10:56 – Turning an Idea Into a Business After Rugby📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec

In this short, punchy episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) unpacks The Athlete Operating System – a simple framework to bring order to your life so you can perform better on the field.📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecHe covers:Morning activation: hydration, breathing, journaling and clear daily prioritiesTrain with purpose: choosing focus points for every session so you’re not a “headless chicken”Review system: two wins, one work-on, and learning faster from every trainingDistraction system: managing social media, cognitive load and screen timeEvening shutdown: reviewing your day, setting tomorrow’s targets and protecting your sleepIf your life is chaotic, your rugby will be chaotic too. This episode helps you reset your daily habits so you can become a more consistent, confident and dangerous player.Share this with a teammate or coach who needs to hear it, and if you enjoy the show, please follow and leave a review – it really supports the podcast.Chapters00:00 – Why You Need an Athlete Operating System01:09 – Morning Activation: Hydrate & Prime Your Mind03:32 – Morning Mantras: Win the First 10 Minutes04:45 – Train With Purpose, Not Chaos06:30 – The Review System: Two Wins, One Work-On08:17 – The Distraction System: Beating Mental Clutter13:03 – Evening Shutdown: Review Your Day & Sleep Better15:30 – Recap: The Five Parts of the Athlete OS18:40 – Applying the Athlete OS to Coaches25:08 – Community Updates, Scrum Courses & Final MessageFollow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp