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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 59 MIN

Building the Saracens Wolfpack — Resilience, Leadership & Life After Rugby⎮ Brad Barritt

from The Coach G Show · host Gurthro Steenkamp

Brad Barritt unpacks how Saracens built the Wolfpack culture, why resilience is the ultimate competitive edge, and how shared leadership empowered stars like Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje. He also details Brendan Venter’s “17% of your time” philosophy, the stonecutter mindset behind bouncing back from setbacks, and his transition from elite rugby into Tikitonga Coffee, fintech and venture capital.📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - ⁠https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec⁠📩  Join Coach Ben’s Free Community - ⁠https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec⁠Podcast Community - https://www.skool.com/lessons-from-the-game-7496/about ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecPerfect for players, coaches, and leaders who want practical takeaways on culture, mindset, and performance.Chapters00:00 The Journey of Resilience03:06 Building a Winning Culture at Saracens05:57 The Importance of Leadership and Team Dynamics09:00 The Wolf Pack Mentality11:56 Psychology of Success and Overcoming Setbacks15:01 The Role of Individual Identity in Team Success18:08 Shared Leadership and Genuine Leadership Traits20:48 The Evolution of Saracens' Playing Style24:03 The Stone Cutter Analogy and Its Impact30:11 The Journey to Success32:47 Preparing for Life After Rugby34:47 Building a Coffee Brand38:05 Transitioning from Player to Entrepreneur42:34 Resilience in the Face of Adversity49:30 The Meaning of Representing England54:53 Reflections on Injuries and Team Spirit📲 Follow us for more rugby content:Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcastFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkampFollow Ben on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/benpegna

Brad Barritt unpacks how Saracens built the Wolfpack culture, why resilience is the ultimate competitive edge, and how shared leadership empowered stars like Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje. He also details Brendan Venter’s “17% of your time” philosophy, the stonecutter mindset behind bouncing back from setbacks, and his transition from elite rugby into Tikitonga Coffee, fintech and venture capital.📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - ⁠https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec⁠📩  Join Coach Ben’s Free Community - ⁠https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec⁠Podcast Community - https://www.skool.com/lessons-from-the-game-7496/about ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecPerfect for players, coaches, and leaders who want practical takeaways on culture, mindset, and performance.Chapters00:00 The Journey of Resilience03:06 Building a Winning Culture at Saracens05:57 The Importance of Leadership and Team Dynamics09:00 The Wolf Pack Mentality11:56 Psychology of Success and Overcoming Setbacks15:01 The Role of Individual Identity in Team Success18:08 Shared Leadership and Genuine Leadership Traits20:48 The Evolution of Saracens' Playing Style24:03 The Stone Cutter Analogy and Its Impact30:11 The Journey to Success32:47 Preparing for Life After Rugby34:47 Building a Coffee Brand38:05 Transitioning from Player to Entrepreneur42:34 Resilience in the Face of Adversity49:30 The Meaning of Representing England54:53 Reflections on Injuries and Team Spirit📲 Follow us for more rugby content:Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcastFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkampFollow Ben on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/benpegna

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