Building Trust, Toughness & Team Culture in High-Performance Rugby : Stephan du Toit:

In this Lessons from the Game episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) talks with Steph du Toit (La Rochelle S&C coach) about how to build player trust, manage different personalities, and develop true high-performance habits.📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecSteph opens up about lessons learned from Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, the secrets behind elite conditioning, and how caring, honesty, and participation earn player respect.Perfect for rugby coaches, players, and performance-driven professionals.00:00 – The Blueprint for Success01:09 – Welcome & Episode Setup05:53 – Stormers’ Winning Recipe09:00 – What Hasn’t Changed Since 200711:15 – Season Planning (Pre/In/Off)14:06 – Measuring Progress That Matters16:01 – What “Coachable” Really Means20:36 – Advice to Coaches: Prep & Ethics32:18 – Training Without a Gym36:02 – Scrum-Strong: Key Lifts & Mobility42:30 – How Much Scrum Time Is Enough?57:04 – Setbacks & Mindset ResetFollow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcastFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp