Special Episode: Fatherhood in Elite Sport - with Saracens Rugby

from The Secret Life of Dads Podcast · host Slodpod

Saracens scrum-half and former Springbok international Ivan van Zyl, alongside senior academy coach James Tirrell, are not just leaders in elite sport - they’re also dads. In this special episode of Fatherhood in Elite Sport, Mat and Lawrence dive into the balancing act of high-performance sport and fatherhood. How do they maintain elite-level focus under intense pressure while being present for their families? What lessons can we pass on to kids aspiring to reach the top? From mindset to sacrifices, they share invaluable insights from the frontline of professional sport and parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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