• From Recruitment to Retention: Lessons in Coaching Girls' Rugby, with Sam Halliday

  • Feb 21 2025
  • Length: 48 mins
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From Recruitment to Retention: Lessons in Coaching Girls' Rugby, with Sam Halliday

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    In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Sam Halliday, a PE teacher and rugby coach working with the Oxfordshire U16 PDG squad and Brackley U14 girls.

    Sam shares his insights on building a thriving coaching environment, fostering player ownership, and creating opportunities for girls in rugby.

    He discusses the importance of peer-led learning, developing confidence in new players, and how structured yet flexible coaching can lead to lasting engagement. Whether you're coaching grassroots rugby or looking to refine your approach to player development, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.

    📢 Listen now and discover:

    • How to create an inclusive coaching culture that supports learning and growth
    • The role of leadership and peer mentoring in player development
    • Practical ways to recruit and retain players in girls' rugby
    • The power of ownership in skill progression and confidence building

    To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly

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