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Supporting coaching wizards! Rusty and Fletch love to hang with rockstars from the coaching world and get them sharing through some pretty cool questions

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Latest Episodes

Kevin (PhD, U10 rugby league coach and cricket umpire, father to 2) chats all things talent development with Rusty. From early specialisation to injury to motivation to being a parent to competition and players dropping out... enjoy!

Stephen and Rusty chat triggers, self-awareness, reflection, catching players in, car trips and the 1st 15 minutes at home... enjoy!

Sam joins the pod for the 2nd time exploding Rusty's brain again... the paradox of pro-sport, 'who am I?', maps of the world and 'I'll be happy when...' enjoy!

Lambridge United, Jonah Lomu rugby, training with your heroes, early success, memorable moments... Longy and Charlie chat about their Bath years... enjoy!

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Recent Guests

Charlie Harrison
Former Bath player, England U20/Debutant
Bath Rugby (past)
Episode: Season 12 Episode 3 - Andy Long and Charlie Harrison (Bath)
Andy Long
Former Bath player, England international
Bath Rugby (past)
Episode: Season 12 Episode 3 - Andy Long and Charlie Harrison (Bath)
Sam Edgerley
England 7s player referenced in memories and anecdotes
England Rugby Sevens
Episode: Season 12 Episode 2 - England 7's with Sam Edgerley, Will Beeley and Jeff Williams
Will Beeley
England 7s player and coach mentioned in stories
England Rugby Sevens
Episode: Season 12 Episode 2 - England 7's with Sam Edgerley, Will Beeley and Jeff Williams
Jeff Williams
England 7s player and coach featured in stories
England Rugby Sevens
Episode: Season 12 Episode 2 - England 7's with Sam Edgerley, Will Beeley and Jeff Williams
Jesse Sazant
Basketball coach focusing on coach education and mental skills
Sazant Coaching
Episode: Season 11 Episode 25 - Jesse Sazant (Basketball)
Andy Lockwood
Founder of Rugby Vacancies, rugby coaching recruitment expert
Rugby Vacancies
Episode: Season 11 Episode 24 - Andy Lockwood (Rugby Vacancies)
Eno Mwamba
Founder of The Football Banker, football finance and coaching professional
The Football Banker
Episode: Season 11 Episode 23 - Eno Mwamba (Champions League)
Aaron Takel
Rugby coach and tactical strategist
Independent rugby coaching professional
Episode: Season 11 Episode 22 - Aaron Takel (Tactical Warfare)

Host

Russell (Rusty)
Host of The Magic Academy; long-running figure in the show, often driving conversations with guests from rugby coaching and sports development.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 157 ratings
  • Live learning both sides of the mic

    Varied and insightful conversation, always lots to take away. Enjoy hearing the host and guest get benefit from the pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JOConnor-/-
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Clare Murphy

    Excellent Rusty

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    buzzmolloy
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Different every time

    Every episode provides a different coaching context and always nuggets to take in to our practice. Will always leave you thinking!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rugbywackojacko
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Nice work Lads

    Going where others don’t...great range of interviews and some really perceptive questions. The Kirk Vallis episode is very cool

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie Harrison #9
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Coach Ed on another level!

    Always thought provoking, always challenging & makes you realise (in the nicest possible way) just how much you don’t know & how much you could do better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    12:;5((?
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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The show is seen as a leading resource for coach education and reflective practice.
Audiences value the high-quality questions that uncover hidden coaching insights.
Listeners praise the varied, insightful conversations and practical coaching takeaways.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#159
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#39
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#74
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#88
Germany/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#51
Switzerland/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#58
South Africa/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Season 11 Episode 24 - Andy Lockwood (Rugby Vacancies)
Q: What are your ways of differentiating yourself in the job market?
Andy advises aligning your experience with the job description, highlighting highly relevant past roles, and presenting yourself as the least risky yet most capable candidate, while also building and leveraging a network to gain inside access and credibility.
Season 11 Episode 19 - Gerard Jones (Cambodia)
Q: If you could replay your time again in Cambodia and do two things differently, what would you do differently?
I would ensure a better dynamic with local coaches and understand the organizational relationships more clearly.
Season 11 Episode 13 Gary Klein (Expertise)
Q: What role does mentorship play in developing coaching skills?
Mentorship provides essential emotional support and practical insights, helping coaches manage their own feelings of imposter syndrome while learning effective methodologies to improve their coaching practices.
Season 11 Episode 9 - Harry Spencer
Q: How can we create conditions within individuals to foster growth?
Harry emphasizes the need for self-awareness and collective understanding among team members.
Season 11 Episode 9 - Harry Spencer
Q: What was the reason that you didn't like to play for England?
Harry explains he shifted to playing for pleasure and didn't want to focus on performance.

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What is The Magic Academy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on coaching excellence, with a strong emphasis on rugby culture, player development, and practical coaching tactics. Episodes feature veteran players and coaches who reminisce about how training, culture, and leadership shaped elite performance, while also exploring coaching philosophy, talent development, and evolving strategies in modern sport. A distinctive trait is the blend of nostalgic locker-room lore with forward-looking coaching insights, often grounded in real-world applications for practitioners and aspiring coaches alike.

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The Magic Academy launched 8 years ago and published 265 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Andy Long
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6. Jesse Sazant
7. Andy Lockwood
8. Eno Mwamba

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