Why we should coach to tackle higher, not lower, for better, safer outcomes

Send us Fan MailDan Cottrell speaks to Inside Running Academy boss, Mike Rogers. Mike, who's just finished a season in the US MLR with the New England Free Jacks talks openly about his experience coaching in both his homeland of New Zealand and the States.There is a very moving passage where we discuss vulnerability and authenticity. Mike's message about his relationship with rugby and his family will strike many chords with coaches.Here's what else we chatted about:Why we need to coach players to tackle higher, not lowerThe benefits of ball stripping in the tackleReviewing players more effectivelyLife balance for a coachHow we share as coachesWhat can businesses learn from rugby and vice versa?Inside Running are about to run their next amazing Coach Learning, number seven in the series. Link to sign up for Coach Learning Series 7 is here:https://forms.gle/c1EpjQaHQDHxkD5C8For more info:https://www.rugbyacademy.global/coach-learning-series/ Contact details for Mike:Email:  [email protected]:  @InsideRunningTo 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!