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Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Ben Herring
31 episodes
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Ever wondered why certain coaches' words stick with you for decades? That's not coincidence – it's the powerful alchemy of language and leadership. Words shape our reality as coaches and leaders. When we speak, we're not merely giving instructions or feedback – we're literally creating the internal dialogue that plays in our athletes' minds long after practice ends. This episode explores the profound neurochemical impact of coaching language: positive reinforcement triggers dopamine, enhanci...
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Ever wondered why certain coaches' words stick with you for decades? That's not coincidence – it's the powerful alchemy of language and leadership. Words shape our reality as coaches and leaders. When we speak, we're not merely giving instructions or feedback – we're literally creating the internal dialogue that plays in our athletes' minds long after practice ends. This episode explores the profound neurochemical impact of coaching language: positive reinforcement triggers dopamine, enhanci...
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Education,
Business,
Management,
How To,
Sports
Episodes (20/31)
Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Dan Bowden: How to Coach Your Players Without Putting Them to Sleep
Dan Bowden's rugby journey spans three continents and multiple elite environments, from the Crusaders' player-led culture to Leicester Tigers' strict framework. Now, as attack coach for Japan's national team, he's blending these experiences into something uniquely effective. Standing in the coach's box after Japan's stunning 24-19 victory over Wales, Bowden wasn't simply celebrating. He was already analyzing what they could improve. "Don't get me wrong. It was wonderful, but we played poorly...
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3 days ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Ryan Martin: How to win a MLR Chamionship (Three times in a row!)
"Act as if it's impossible to fail." Those words from a 1932 book became a rallying cry for the Boston Free Jacks during their historic championship season. Head coach Ryan Martin reveals the remarkable human-centered strategies behind his team's unprecedented third consecutive MLR championship. Martin's approach defies conventional wisdom. When most coaches would double down on training, he reduced practice to just 47 minutes including warm-up during the championship run. Instead of elabora...
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1 week ago
59 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
James Marshall: The Power of Collaborative Coaching
From the heat of championship matches to the quiet moments of career transition, James Marshall's coaching journey offers a masterclass in modern rugby leadership. The former Hurricane turned Crusaders backs and attack coach reveals how authentic connection has become his coaching superpower, allowing him to build relationships that transcend the traditional coach-player dynamic. At the heart of Marshall's approach lies a radical commitment to player empowerment. Rather than clinging to cont...
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1 week ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
REFLECTIONS: Defining Culture
What's the difference between teams that thrive under pressure and those that crumble? It's not just talent or resources—it's culture. In this thought-provoking episode, I take you beyond buzzwords to explore why culture truly serves as the heartbeat of high-performing teams. Culture lives in that gray, hard-to-measure space that surrounds all the visible parts of performance. I share my galaxy analogy: your skills and techniques are like stars, but culture is the rich, dark matter that allo...
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2 weeks ago
24 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Simon Cron: Scars Make You Stronger.
Simon Cron, head coach of the Western Force, opens up just days before his team's monumental clash with the British and Irish Lions—a once-in-a-generation opportunity that comes around only every 12 years. With remarkable candor, he reveals his approach to preparing players for high-pressure situations through mental clarity rather than tactical complexity. "You're not trying to think a whole lot, you're just trying to do, and that's the only way you can get it done," Cron explains, sharing ...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Kendrick Lynn: Breaking Down Argentina's Rugby DNA
What truly makes a winning team culture? According to Kenny Lynn, Argentina Rugby's attack coach, it's "the environment you create to maximize the potential of the group." Fresh off orchestrating Argentina's historic victory over the British and Irish Lions, Kenny dives deep into the cultural foundations that make winning possible. Kenny shares a refreshingly authentic approach to high-performance coaching, revealing how Argentina's unique situation—with players scattered across European clu...
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3 weeks ago
58 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Ben Darwin: The Science of Team Cohesion
Ben Darwin, former Wallaby prop turned analytics expert, reveals how his company Gainline Analytics is revolutionizing our understanding of team performance through the measurement of cohesion. This eye-opening conversation challenges conventional wisdom about team building, showing that cohesion (shared understanding between players) is more crucial to success than many traditional metrics. Darwin breaks down the difference between culture (normative behaviors within a team) and cohesion (t...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Tony Brown: Rugby Man first, Coach Second.
Tony Brown's approach to coaching is refreshingly straightforward in a world that often overcomplicates the game. "I'm a rugby man first, then a coach second," he explains, revealing how his deep love for the sport drives everything he does. This authenticity forms the cornerstone of his coaching philosophy: create systems that are "easy to learn, simple to understand, but challenging to execute." Brown's journey spans the globe – from his native Otago and the Highlanders in New Zealand to s...
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1 month ago
59 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Phil Davies: Inside the Mind of World Rugby’s Director of Rugby
What makes rugby's culture so distinct, and how does it translate across different countries and contexts? In this fascinating conversation, Phil Davies—Director of Rugby at World Rugby—shares wisdom gleaned from 35 years at every level of the game, from player to global administrator. Davies reveals the core elements that build winning team environments: "An environment of belonging where people feel trusted, respected, and safe." But as he explains, these aren't just platitudes—they must b...
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1 month ago
58 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Geoff Parling: High Challenge and High Support cultures
Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. What separates good coaches from great ones? Geoff Parling reveals the answer goes beyond technical expertise to something deeper – creating environments where players thrive under pressure. Having transitioned from an illustrious playing career (Newcastle, Leicester, Exeter, England, British & Irish Lions) to coaching the Melbourne Rebels and Australian national team, Parling brings unique perspectives on leadership. He challenges conventional wisdom ...
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1 month ago
59 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Sam Vesty: Inside Finals Week. Joy, Simplicity & Team Culture
Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. What does championship preparation actually look like? Two days before the European Champions Cup final against Bordeaux, Northampton Saints head coach Sam Vesty pulls back the curtain on his approach to cultivating a winning team culture. The conversation reveals Sam's refreshingly counterintuitive leadership philosophy. Rather than adding pressure during finals week, he focuses on reconnecting players with their childhood joy for rugby, even announcing t...
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1 month ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Paul Galland: The Crusaders Pipeline; Shaping More than Rugby Players
Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. What does it take to build the most successful rugby talent pipeline in the world? Paul Galland, Head Academy Manager for the Crusaders, pulls back the curtain on the organization that consistently produces more All Blacks than any other in New Zealand. The secret starts with a seemingly simple philosophy: actions over words. When you walk into the Crusaders facility, you experience a culture where genuine care and authentic relationships form the foundati...
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1 month ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
John Mitchell: How Adversity Reshapes Coaching Philosophy
Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. What happens when a coach who's traversed the globe leading elite teams for nearly three decades opens up about his most profound lessons? John Mitchell, whose remarkable career spans from All Blacks Head Coach to his current role with England's women's national team, reveals the transformative journey that reshaped his entire approach to leadership. Mitchell's philosophy is deceptively simple yet powerful: "Your leadership determines your culture, your cu...
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2 months ago
1 hour

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Matt Cockbain: The Head Coach Coaches the Head.
Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. A masterclass in coaching philosophy with former Wallaby forward Matt Cockbain who unpacks the delicate art and science of building championship cultures across continents. Drawing from 15 years of professional coaching experience spanning Australia, Japan, and international rugby, Cobain shares profound insights about leadership that transcends technical skills. "The head coach coaches the head" emerges as a powerful central theme throughout our conversat...
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Mike Ruddock: Culture, Causes, and the 2005 Welsh Legacy
Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. What turns a group of talented individuals into champions? Mike Ruddock OBE—architect of Wales' historic 2005 Grand Slam—reveals it's about finding a cause worth fighting for. Ruddock takes us on a journey through the essence of team culture, from his early days coaching "super flops" Swansea to international glory. With refreshing honesty, he shares how posting negative press clippings created a siege mentality that transformed underperformers into winner...
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Scott Lawrence: Coaching Culture and Vision in USA Rugby
Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. Scott Lawrence, a pivotal figure in USA Rugby, joins us for an enlightening conversation that straddles the line between sport and data science. Drawing from his humble beginnings in the Midwest to his role as head coach and general manager, Scott shares the unique influences that have shaped his leadership style. He underscores the importance of both strategic thinking and community values, using his experiences from Life University and his time in the UK ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Wayne Smith: Great teams are built on meaning.
Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. Wayne Smith, one of rugby's greatest strategic minds, takes us on an intimate journey through his extraordinary coaching career, revealing the cultural secrets behind multiple World Cup victories with the All Blacks and Black Ferns. Known as "The Professor" for his analytical brilliance, Smith shares how he transformed struggling teams into champions by focusing on meaning beyond winning. From his innovative cultural work with the Crusaders using Shakespea...
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3 months ago
1 hour 25 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Ryan Martin: Burn the lesson plan. How to break through in professional coaching.
Questions? Text Ben Herring direct. Check Ryan’s Outstanding drills here: https://x.com/CoachRyanMartin Discover the secrets of crafting a winning team culture with our guest, Ryan Martin, a professional rugby coach with a unique background in education. Transitioning from a 17-year career as a primary school teacher to the rugby field, Ryan offers a wealth of insights on resilience, trust-building, and the importance of valuing individuals. We'll explore how his experiences as a young ...
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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Richard Cockerill: Rugby's Straightshooter. You can't pretend to be a good version of someone else.
TEXT US HERE If you have feedback or requests for the show! Richard Cockerill cuts through the buzzwords to deliver a masterclass in building winning cultures across two decades of elite coaching. The former Leicester, Toulon, Edinburgh, England and current Georgia coach shares his refreshingly straightforward philosophy: be on time, wear the right kit, and work hard – non-negotiable standards that have underpinned championship teams throughout his career. Cockerill reveals the evolution of ...
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3 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Conrad Smith: Coachability Unleashed, The Culture-Driven Approach to Rugby.
TEXT US HERE If you have feedback or requests for the show! Conrad Smith unpacks the anatomy of winning team culture with remarkable clarity and authenticity. Drawing from his 94 tests with the All Blacks and captaincy experience with the Hurricanes, Smith reveals how culture transcends motivational posters and becomes a living force within truly great teams. Smith's framework for culture starts with vision—that high-level aspiration everyone buys into—but he quickly moves beyond theory to p...
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3 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring
Ever wondered why certain coaches' words stick with you for decades? That's not coincidence – it's the powerful alchemy of language and leadership. Words shape our reality as coaches and leaders. When we speak, we're not merely giving instructions or feedback – we're literally creating the internal dialogue that plays in our athletes' minds long after practice ends. This episode explores the profound neurochemical impact of coaching language: positive reinforcement triggers dopamine, enhanci...