EPISODE · Aug 25, 2025 · 55 MIN
Coaching with Purpose – Lessons from Wales to Australia
from Rugby Coach Weekly · host Dan Cottrell and Owain Roberts
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Owain Roberts, Coach Education and Development Manager at the NSW Waratahs and a Level 4 coach. Originally from Swansea, Owain’s journey has taken him from Welsh-speaking schools and UK teaching to the heart of Australian rugby.Together, they explore:How formative school and community experiences shaped his approach to coachingWhy humility, values, and belonging are central to developing coaches and playersThe evolution of coach education and the shift from drills to purposeful activity designInsights from his Level 4 research on game-based learning and “play with purpose”The unique challenges and opportunities for rugby in Australia, competing with bigger sports while growing grassroots numbersTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Owain Roberts, Coach Education and Development Manager at the NSW Waratahs and a Level 4 coach. Originally from Swansea, Owain’s journey has taken him from Welsh-speaking schools and UK teaching to the heart of Australian rugby. Together, they explore: How formative school and community experiences shaped his approach to coachingWhy humility, values, and belonging are central to developing coaches ...
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