In this episode of Lessons From The Game, we sit down with Richie Gray, the man who changed how rugby and NFL teams approach contact and collision. From coaching the Springboks and Scotland to working with the Miami Dolphins, Richie shares his playbook for coaching success, building trust, and staying resilient. Packed with insights for rugby players, coaches, and sports leaders.
00:00 Simplicity Done Brilliantly Creates Greatness
01:21 Welcome and Introduction
04:28 Coaching Against Each Other
06:02 The Power of Simplicity in Coaching
08:29 Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
10:34 How Richie Mentored Gurthro’s Coaching Journey
11:29 From Scottish Bar to Global Impact
16:14 Building a Global Methodology
18:20 The NFL Opportunity: Miami Dolphins Story
23:11 Innovating Training with Technical Aids
27:18 The Role of People and Relationships in Coaching
31:42 The Journey to Coaching the Springboks
38:09 Lessons on Passion and Standing Out as a Coach
42:43 Adapting Coaching to Different Teams and Cultures
47:22 Respecting Individual Differences in Players
51:50 Keeping Perspective Under Pressure
54:13 The Importance of Integrity in Coaching
57:54 Training Accurate Aggression
01:08:32 Coaching Different Cultures: Lessons from Fiji, SA, Scotland
01:11:52 Final Life Lesson: Be Yourself, Keep Your Integrity
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