It Was Worth It: Deven O'Crump's Advice on Tradeoffs

Sponsors ZICO Coconut Water - Get 25% off ZICO on Amazon with code 25PROMOZICO Momentous - Get 20% off your purchase at livemomentous.com when you enter code PLAYBOOK20 Summary Deven O'Crump shares her journey in rugby, from starting in college to playing at the highest level on the national team. She discusses the welcoming and supportive rugby community, the steep learning curve of the sport, and the different positions she played. Deven also talks about the differences between 15s and 7s rugby, the sacrifices she made to pursue her rugby career, and the moments she is most proud of. She shares her experience of playing in the World Cup and the emotional moment of realizing it was her last game. Deven offers advice for athletes preparing for their final match, emphasizing the importance of being present in the moment. She discusses her post-playing journey, including coaching and refereeing, and the impact rugby has had on her life.  Chapters 02:28 Encountering High-Level Rugby 05:01 The Basics and Differences of Rugby 13:08 Handling Selections and Emotional Roller Coaster 15:37 Sacrifices and Balancing Commitments 17:43 15s vs 7s Rugby: Preferences and Experiences 20:09 Proud Moments and Being a Captain 23:29 Transitioning Out of Playing at the Highest Level 27:36 Gratitude for the Impact of Others and the Short Journey in Rugby 31:07 Mental Preparation for the Last Game 33:09 Staying Connected through Coaching and Refereeing 35:13 Life After Playing: Finding a New Normal 39:57 Coaching and the Impact on Players' Confidence 43:26 Encouraging Youth Sports and Personal Development 46:18 Career Transition and Goals 50:51 Superpower: Making People Feel Welcomed 53:31 Recharging through Exercise and Connection Relevant Links & Contact Instagram - @devenocrump Follow The Next Playbook  www.TheNextPlaybook.com Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Podcast | Blog