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Join Dan Cottrell on the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast as he dives into a compelling conversation with Stuart Armstrong, renowned coach developer and host of The Talent Equation podcast.

Together, they tackle the nuanced topic of ethical coaching—what it means, why it matters, and how it can transform both grassroots and elite coaching environments. With insights drawn from Stuart’s extensive experience in sports development and hands-on coaching experience, this episode explores the practical and philosophical dilemmas coaches face daily, from balancing inclusivity to navigating moral decision-making in competitive settings.

Some of the key points:

• Ethical coaching ensures positive experiences for all by addressing dilemmas like inclusion vs. performance.
• Coaches need ongoing support, not just training, through mentorship and peer learning.
• Inclusivity, transparent communication, and harm prevention are vital.
• Governing bodies must shift focus to practical, in-situ development, valuing coaching as part of the care industry.

To listen more from Stuart on his podcast, go to: https://pod.link/1209549739

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Join Rugby Coach Weekly's Dan Cottrell as he sits down with Marlo Boyd, Bath Rugby’s Development Officer, Bath University women's forward's coach and former Bristol Bears player.

Marlo opens up about her unconventional journey into rugby, the lessons she's learned about managing emotions—both hers and her players’—and how emotional intelligence can foster trust and growth in a team. Together, they explore actionable strategies for coaches to incorporate empathy, manage emotional highs and lows, and build a safe yet driven environment for players to thrive.

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Dan Cottrell welcomes Craig Wilson, director of rugby at Yale University and founder of The Contact Coach. Together, they explore practical, accessible approaches to video analysis for grassroots coaches.

Craig shares personal experiences of using simple tools—smartphones, clipboards, and a bit of creativity—to make analysis both effective and manageable, even without high-end tech.

The conversation covers:

• Using footage to boost players’ confidence,
• Balancing critical and positive feedback,
• And how to avoid overwhelming players (or yourself!) with too much information.

Find lots of takeaway ideas you can use immediately without the need for expensive equipment or complex software.

You can find Craig's amazing video insights on his website
https://www.thecontactcoach.com
And on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/@ContactCoach

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