The Coaching Arena

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The Coaching Arena

In this podcast, I sit down with professional coaches and high performing athletes to explore what it truly means to become a better coach. Through honest conversations and real world experiences, I ask questions, challenge assumptions, and learn directly from those that have lived the process at the highest levels.Each chat is a deep dive into coaching philosophy, leadership, communication, athlete development, and continuous growth. This podcast isn't about having all the answers, it is about being curious, staying coachable, and committing to lifelong improvement. Whether you are a coach, athlete, or leader looking to grow, these conversations offer practical insights, fresh perspectives, and lessons you can apply both on and off the field.If you believe great coaches never stop learning, this podcast is for you. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener

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    Care, Connection, Standards and Challenge - Paul Delport, International Rugby Coach

    On this episode I had the absolute privilege to hear the insights from International Rugby Coach, Paul Delport.Paul is currently Head Coach of India Women's 7s, having previously coached South Africa Women's national rugby 7s team.As a player, Paul played for the Lions and Stormers before focusing on rugby sevens, where he captained the Blitzboks and has won the IRB Sevens World Series. Paul also captained South Africa at u19 and u21 level and has won the IRB World Championships.This was a brilliant chat, really focusing on the human element of coaching and understanding the why.Paul has a huge amount of experience and shared his insights into coaching, speaking about :Care, Connection, Standards and ChallengeUnderstanding the 'why'Showing the players you care and having a willingness to connectPutting the team firstNurturing a player's growth and developmentOutlining standardsPassing on knowledgeA coach doesn't need to have all the answersA team's immune system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In this podcast, I sit down with professional coaches and high performing athletes to explore what it truly means to become a better coach. Through honest conversations and real world experiences, I ask questions, challenge assumptions, and learn directly from those that have lived the process at the highest levels.Each chat is a deep dive into coaching philosophy, leadership, communication, athlete development, and continuous growth. This podcast isn't about having all the answers, it is about being curious, staying coachable, and committing to lifelong improvement. Whether you are a coach, athlete, or leader looking to grow, these conversations offer practical insights, fresh perspectives, and lessons you can apply both on and off the field.If you believe great coaches never stop learning, this podcast is for you. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener

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James Shaw

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