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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

Gerard returns again for some therapy and to chat all things scratching the 1st team itch, coaching in Bangladesh, power dynamics, death threats and being direction without dictation... enjoy!

Alex and Rusty chat all things Neurodiversity... seeing the world differently, being a 'naughty kid', having ants in your pants, looking beyond the label, attachment, Gabor Mate, the behaviour book, hardening of the eyes and a strengths-based mindset... more

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!

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

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Recent Guests

Gerard Jones
Professional football coach with international experience
Various clubs and national setups around the world
Episode: Season 12 Episode 8 - Gerard Jones (the itch)
Alex Hepton
Coach and learning consultant focusing on neurodiversity and education
Playwell Learning Academy
Episode: Season 12 Episode 7 - Alex Hepton (Neurodiversity)
Kevin Till
King of Leeds, rugby talent development professional
Leeds Beckett University; Leeds Rhinos
Episode: Season 12 Episode 5 Kevin Till (Talent Development)
Sam Jarman
Coach and former professional golfer focused on the mental side of sport
Wells Hockey / coaching practice
Episode: Season 12 Episode 6 - Sam Jarman (Happiness)
Stephen Maxwell
Coach and Education Manager for Cricket Ireland; sports and business consultant
Cricket Ireland
Episode: Season 12 Episode 4 Stephen Maxwell (triggers and filters)
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
Charlie Harrison
Former Bath player, England U20/Debutant
Bath Rugby (past)
Episode: Season 12 Episode 3 - Andy Long and Charlie Harrison (Bath)

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Rusty
Host of The Magic Academy; primary facilitator of long-form coaching conversations.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 160 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
    Ireland6 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 Kingdom7 years ago

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The host duo asks perceptive questions that unlock useful coaching nuggets.

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Apple Podcasts
#159
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#98
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#111
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#135
France/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#198
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#46
Spain/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Season 12 Episode 8 - Gerard Jones (the itch)
Q: What is your view on innovative tactics under pressure?
Bravery to try things, like experimental set-pieces, is essential; results matter, but the development and learning from those risks can create lasting value.
Season 12 Episode 8 - Gerard Jones (the itch)
Q: How do you handle intense pressure and public scrutiny?
By focusing on development goals, maintaining perspective, and prioritizing the long-term pathway for players and staff over short-term results, even when the noise is loud.
Season 12 Episode 5 Kevin Till (Talent Development)
Q: Tell us about your background and how you got into talent development in sport.
Kevin Till shares a trajectory from playing rugby league, through coaching and S&C roles, to academic work at Leeds Beckett, culminating in a focus on talent development pathways and the broader ecosystem around youth sport.
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.

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A coaching-focused show featuring in-depth conversations with high-profile coaches, players, and sport-education professionals across rugby and related disciplines. Episodes center on coaching philosophy, performance psychology, player development, and practical frameworks for building better teams, environments, and learning experiences. Guests range from elite rugby figures to sport psychologists and education coaches, offering culturally rich stories, career paths, and actionable takeaways for practitioners, leaders, and aspiring guests alike. The format often blends personal narratives with concrete coaching tactics, making it useful for listeners seeking new mental models, tools, and networks in coaching and athlete development. Notewo... more

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