EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 1H 14M
Dan Norton: Life After Rugby, Sevens Glory & Lessons from the World’s Leading Try Scorer
from The Coach G Show · host Gurthro Steenkamp
Dan Norton – the all-time leading try scorer in World Rugby Sevens and a two-time Olympian – joins Lessons from the Game to share the mindset, habits, and lessons that kept him at the top for over 14 years.📩 Join Lessons From The Game Community - https://www.skool.com/lessons-from-the-game-7496/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec📩 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=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecIn this powerful conversation with Gurthro Steenkamp and Ben Pegna, Dan opens up about:The rivalries that pushed him to new heights 🏉How he stayed consistent, fit, and fast across more than a decade of elite rugbyThe importance of self-analysis and mental resilience in high performanceInsights for young players: scanning, decision-making & becoming a student of the gameThe transition from rugby to life after sport in Dubai and finding a new identityChapters00:00 The Journey of a Rugby Legend06:00 Mental Resilience in High-Pressure Situations11:58 The Evolution of Sevens Rugby18:11 Lessons from the Game: Skills and Strategies24:04 The Impact of COVID-19 on Rugby Careers29:51 Transitioning from Player to Coach35:46 Reflections on Identity and Legacy42:13 The Future of Sevens Rugby in the UK48:09 Memorable Moments and Experiences in Rugby54:01 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring PlayersWhether you’re a player chasing improvement, a coach building teams, or a fan of rugby’s most electric athletes, this episode is packed with lessons on performance, mindset, and resilience.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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Dan Norton – the all-time leading try scorer in World Rugby Sevens and a two-time Olympian – joins Lessons from the Game to share the mindset, habits, and lessons that kept him at the top for over 14 years.📩 Join Lessons From The Game Community - https://www.skool.com/lessons-from-the-game-7496/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec📩 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=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecIn this powerful conversation with Gurthro Steenkamp and Ben Pegna, Dan opens up about:The rivalries that pushed him to new heights 🏉How he stayed consistent, fit, and fast across more than a decade of elite rugbyThe importance of self-analysis and mental resilience in high performanceInsights for young players: scanning, decision-making & becoming a student of the gameThe transition from rugby to life after sport in Dubai and finding a new identityChapters00:00 The Journey of a Rugby Legend06:00 Mental Resilience in High-Pressure Situations11:58 The Evolution of Sevens Rugby18:11 Lessons from the Game: Skills and Strategies24:04 The Impact of COVID-19 on Rugby Careers29:51 Transitioning from Player to Coach35:46 Reflections on Identity and Legacy42:13 The Future of Sevens Rugby in the UK48:09 Memorable Moments and Experiences in Rugby54:01 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring PlayersWhether you’re a player chasing improvement, a coach building teams, or a fan of rugby’s most electric athletes, this episode is packed with lessons on performance, mindset, and resilience.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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