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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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You can feel a company’s culture in minutes, even if nobody explains it. Walk into the first meeting, listen to how people disagree, notice who gets included, and you already know what kind of place it is. We take that idea seriously and ask a challe... more

Some leaders earn trust with speeches. Nili Latu earned it by taking hits, taking responsibility, and taking care of people when nobody else would. From captaining Tonga through chaotic tours and unpaid campaigns to coaching a new generation back hom... more

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The best coaching stories aren’t about the whiteboard, they’re about what happens years later when an old player stops traffic just to give you a hug. That’s where this conversation with John Plumtree goes fast: past trophies and into the parts of ru... more

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A school with 2,100 students shouldn’t feel like a family, yet that’s exactly what we found at Grange School in Santiago, Chile. I’m joined by Francesco “Pancho” Pinha, former Chile captain, lifelong teacher, and the proud tradition keeper who helps ... more

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Recent Guests

Nili Latu
Former Tonga captain and international rugby player, now coaching the Tongan national side
Episode: Nili Latu: The Untold Story of Tonga's Warrior Captain
John Plumtree
Rugby coach who has worked with the Sharks, Hurricanes, Ireland and All Blacks
Episode: My All Blacks Regret, Rassie Erasmus & the Truth About Coaching
Francesco Pinha
Former Chile captain, teacher, rugby coach and tradition keeper at The Grange School
The Grange School
Episode: The School That Produces Chile's Rugby Captains | The Grange School
Phil Beaumont
Director of rugby at Northampton School for Boys
Northampton School for Boys
Episode: How a State School Built a Rugby Powerhouse | Northampton School for Boys
Simon Heffer
First XV coach at Northampton School for Boys
Northampton School for Boys
Episode: How a State School Built a Rugby Powerhouse | Northampton School for Boys
Andy Turner
Principal of Tauranga Boys' College and former student
Tauranga Boys' College
Episode: What 17,500 Boys Really Want From Adults | Tauranga Boys' Principal Andy Turner
Sean Skehan
Head coach at Tenure College / Terranure College program lead
Terranure College, Dublin
Episode: Turning a Struggling Irish School Back Into a Rugby Powerhouse | Sean Skehan
Brendan O'Meara
American rugby coach breaking into pro overseas
Episode: The First American-Developed Rugby Coach to Go Pro Overseas? | Brendan O’Meara
Jason Zemke
Head Coach of the Charlotte Cardinals High School Rugby Program
Charlotte Cardinals Rugby Club
Episode: They Built a National Champion by NOT Focusing on Winning

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Ben Herring
Host of Coaching Culture

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 294 ratings
  • Coleg Sirgar

    Brilliant, nice highlighting a coach who has seen some of the best kids come through. What it takes to succeed and grow as a player with the right mindset and support.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swellian1
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Insightful and entertaining

    Well done Ben - keep going

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    go away 456
    United States6 months ago
  • Reflections

    Awesome podcast, especially for a young aspiring coach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Perksie94
    United Kingdom10 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
    Australiaa year ago
  • Top quality

    Engaging and thought provoking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tomsk50
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

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Coaching focus is really practical for leaders outside rugby too.
Guests consistently offer actionable culture-building takeaways.
Listeners praise the host's interviewing style and depth of practical insights.
The show is a must for coaches who care about culture as much as tactics.

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#59
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#28
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#49
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#41
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#48
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#54
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Nili Latu: The Untold Story of Tonga's Warrior Captain
Q: What advice would you give to players going through a difficult transition out of professional rugby?
Latu says he felt isolated after retiring and moving into business, and that his pride made it difficult to ask for help. His children helped him keep going, and he advises accepting difficult periods and being open to a different path rather than giving up.
Nili Latu: The Untold Story of Tonga's Warrior Captain
Q: What was it like leaving Tonga young and eventually returning home after a long rugby career?
Latu left at age 10 to join his parents in New Zealand, where he discovered rugby despite initially knowing little English. Returning to Tonga decades later was difficult because much of his family remained in New Zealand, but he found peace in coming home and hopes to share his experience with young players.
My All Blacks Regret, Rassie Erasmus & the Truth About Coaching
Q: How do you define this word culture, Plum? What does it mean to you, like a good culture?
Plumtree says a good culture depends on capable, hardworking people across the organization, supported by leadership, talent and players who care about the team.
My All Blacks Regret, Rassie Erasmus & the Truth About Coaching
Q: How has that transition, from full-time coaching to what's next, been for you?
Plumtree misses the high-performance environment but is making time to watch his sons play rugby and basketball, and to prioritize his family alongside his coaching work.
The School That Produces Chile's Rugby Captains | The Grange School
Q: What is it about the school that's not only producing players, but producing quality human beings that are great leaders?
Students are given responsibility and real roles early, allowed to make mistakes and expected to take ownership. Practicing leadership from a young age makes it a habit.

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This show centers on the softer, people-focused side of leadership in elite rugby, exploring how culture, communication, empathy, and resilience shape high-performing teams. Conversations with world-class coaches reveal personal journeys, mentoring, and practical rituals that drive sustained performance beyond tactical X's and O's. The episodes often spotlight holistic development, effective leadership, and the human aspects of coaching, making it valuable for coaches, team leaders, and sports executives seeking transferable lessons for building strong cultures in any organization. A notable strength is the emphasis on real-world storytelling, vulnerability, and actionable takeaways that apply beyond rugby to business and management context... more

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Recent guests on Coaching Culture include:

1. Nili Latu
2. John Plumtree
3. Francesco Pinha
4. Phil Beaumont
5. Simon Heffer
6. Andy Turner
7. Sean Skehan
8. Brendan O'Meara

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