Brian Liebenberg: The One Skill Modern Rugby Forgot

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