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Coaching Culture with Ben Herring

Ben Herring
Rugby
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Coaching Culture with Ben Herring is your weekly deep-dive into the often-overlooked “softer skills” of coaching—cultural innovation, communication, empathy, leadership, dealing with stress, and motivation. Each episode features candid conversations with the world’s top international rugby coaches, who share the personal stories and intangible insights behind their winning cultures, and too their ... more

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A lot of talent pathways talk about “development,” but few are honest about what it really takes to build better players without losing the person. We sit down with Euros Evans, Director of Rugby at Coleg Sir Gar and Head Coach at Llandovery RFC, to ... more

A lot of people talk about “culture” like it’s a slogan. Dan Elsom lives it, by building a brand-new representative rugby team for the British and Irish expat community in Australia, then turning it into a real platform for players who want more than... more

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Watching pro rugby on TV can make school rugby look intimidating, but the truth is far more hopeful and far more practical. We’re joined by Tim Murdy, Director of Sport at Shawnigan Lake School, to talk about how a youth rugby program becomes a place... more

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A lot of people talk about “culture” like it’s a slogan on a wall. We wanted something more real, so I sat down with Campese Maafu, a three-time Rugby World Cup prop and 63-test Flying Fijian, to hear what actually holds teams and people together whe... more

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Recent Guests

Ross Evans
Director of Rugby at Coleg Sir Gar and head coach at Llandovery RFC
Coleg Sir Gar / Scarlets
Episode: The Welsh Rugby Programme Punching WAY Above Its Weight | Coleg Sir Gar
Dan Elsom
Founder and executive director of British and Irish Expat Rugby
British and Irish Expats Rugby
Episode: Building A British And Irish Expat Rugby Team
Campese Maafu
Former Fiji international rugby player, now professional coach
Fijian Drua (Professional Coach)
Episode: Campese Ma’afu’s Incredible Road Back to Professional Coaching
Roddy Deans
Director of Rugby/Coach at Merchiston Castle School (historically)
Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh
Episode: Merchiston Castle School | Inside One of Scotland’s Great Rugby Schools
Saabir Cader
Founder of Asia Pacific Lions and architect of the Sri Lankan–Asia Pacific rugby initiative
Asia Pacific Lions, Sri Lanka rugby
Episode: They Said It Couldn’t Be Done, So He Built the Asia Pacific Lions
Tom Kindley
GM of the Hurricanes (New Zealand)
Hurricanes, New Zealand Rugby
Episode: How the Hurricanes Value Culture. Tom Kindley
John Dams
Performance strategist for Kitman Labs and developmental coach
Kitman Labs
Episode: The Real Job of a Coach Isn't What You Think...John Dams
Nemani Nandolo
Former professional rugby winger, now Fiji Drua development coach
Fijian Drua
Episode: The Hardest Transition Of My Life Nemani Nandolo
Joe Rokocoko
Former All Black, rugby coach
Racing 92, France
Episode: Dark Moments Build Great Players. Joe Rokocoko

Host

Ben Herring
Host of Coaching Culture with a focus on leadership, culture, and practical coaching strategies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 278 ratings
  • Insightful and entertaining

    Well done Ben - keep going

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    go away 456
    United States4 months ago
  • Reflections

    Awesome podcast, especially for a young aspiring coach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perksie94
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Great Show

    Insightful interviews with some of the best coaches in the game. Have been enjoying the reflections - useful in both sports coaching and applying to business. I really look forward to each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patb1au
    Australia10 months ago
  • Top quality

    Engaging and thought provoking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomsk50
    Australiaa year ago
  • Coaching Culture with Ben Herring

    Brilliant episodes with so much wisdom that they need repeat listening. Podcasts don't come better than this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teldrum
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Coaching insights translate well from rugby to business teams.
High-quality conversations with deep, actionable takeaways.
Guests share practical, battle-tested strategies on culture and leadership.
The host features thoughtful, honest discussions with top coaches.

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#13
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Apple Podcasts
#43
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#74
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#27
France/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#30
Italy/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#40
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The Welsh Rugby Programme Punching WAY Above Its Weight | Coleg Sir Gar
Q: How do you define culture in the context of the Coleg Sir Gar program?
Culture is built on a holistic approach that combines academic development, sports performance, and personal growth, with pillars like high performance habits, punctuality, discipline, leadership, and an identity aligned to the Scarlets. It's about creating resilient individuals who can adapt and grow through the ups and downs of a rugby career.
Campese Ma’afu’s Incredible Road Back to Professional Coaching
Q: Campo, what did it feel like to receive the call to join the Drua as a professional coach?
It was exciting yet nerve-wracking; I wanted to push myself, see how far I could go, and embraced the challenge while recognizing the significant support from family.
Merchiston Castle School | Inside One of Scotland’s Great Rugby Schools
Q: How does the environment setting influence a school program's performance and participation?
A well-designed setting and culture can foster both performance and broad participation, allowing players to pursue top levels or enjoy club rugby for love of the game.
Merchiston Castle School | Inside One of Scotland’s Great Rugby Schools
Q: Why is understanding your why important for a coach or teacher?
Understanding your why gives meaning and motivation, helping you stay deliberate and purposeful rather than drifting, which in turn guides decisions and long-term impact.
Alex Laybourne: Swedens rise to Top 30 on a shoestring
Q: What concrete actions did you take to shift the mentality and drive results over five years?
I leaned on the players, involved the leadership group, clarified the game model, and created a flat, coach-led but player-driven structure so players could own and challenge the system. We set a five-year plan focusing on promotion, sustaining success, and ultimately reaching top 30.

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A weekly deep-dive into coaching culture, leadership, and the soft skills that drive performance in rugby. Episodes feature candid conversations with world-class rugby coaches, exploring topics like communication, psychological safety, empathy, and team culture, often tying those lessons to real-world coaching challenges, both on and off the field. Noteworthy is the emphasis on authentic leadership, practical frameworks, and stories of growth from high-performance environments, making it valuable for coaches and leaders seeking to foster durable cultures rather than chase quick wins.

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Recent guests on Coaching Culture include:

1. Ross Evans
2. Dan Elsom
3. Campese Maafu
4. Roddy Deans
5. Saabir Cader
6. Tom Kindley
7. John Dams
8. Nemani Nandolo

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