Challenging the Game

In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Kathryn Meadows, Female Athlete Health Specialist. They chat about the current landscape of teen sport, girls rugby and some of the female health topics that need to be included within practice and system change. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and c...

In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Emily Handyside who is Coaching Team Lead at UK Coaching. They chat about what needs to happen to ensure female coaches thrive, how to recuit and retain female coaches and experiences of coach development. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativi...

In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Dr Ed Hall who is coach developer, consultant and reseacher. They speak about coach development, including their own experiences, where coaches can find additional opportunities to support and challenge players at training. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with...

In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Professor Camilla Knight who is Director of Impact, Innovation and Engagement at Greenhouse Sports. They speak about measuring impact in sport, barriers young people face and how coaches can engage and develop better relationships with parents. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rug...

In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Heather Lewis who is Head of Delivery for LooseHeadz. They speak about mental health, how coaches can support themselves and their players, and why connection is important. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Buy...

In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Richard Cheetham MBE. They speak about including play in coaching sessions and why it’s important (for recruitment, retention and improving players). Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Buy Jess A Coffee This is a...

Part of an ongoing collaborations with Holly from Sisters Who Scrum…check out this podcast episode with Holly and Helena, a women’s health physio. They chat about rugby and the pelvic floor. A great podcast for both players and coaches. Tune in to this incredibly eye-opening and inspiring podcast, where host Holly opens up about her experience of pelvic floor dysfunction whilst playing rugby and t...

In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Ramsey Tomokino who coached Manusina, Samoa women’s team, during the World Cup. Ramsey is now the General Manager High Performance at Lakapi Samoa. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Buy Jess A Coffee This is a p...

In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Bex Attwell. Bex is embedded within Matatū team in New Zealand. Her research explores hormonal changes in players and how menstrual information is power. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Buy Jess A Coffee This...

In this episode Jess is joined by teacher and coach Dan Lycett. They discuss Dan’s experiences of coaching his daughter’s team including: what ‘detail’ looks like in sessions, being a Dad and a coach and creating a space for players to explore and speak. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Musi...

In this episode Jess is joined by coach Andy Stevens. They chat about how they support, check and challenge each other. Plus how they’ve reflected as they’ve developed their coaching Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Buy Jess A Coffee This is a public episode. If you...

In this episode Jess is joined by Alice Soper a hugely passionate women’s rugby advocate and writer. Jess and Alice discuss the 2022 and 2025 World Cups and their legacy. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Buy Jess A Coffee This is a public episode. If you'd like to d...

In this episode Jess is joined by Professor Leanne Norman. Leanne is the Director of the Centre for Social Justice in Sport and Society within the Carnegie School of Sport. Jess and Leanne discuss equity and inclusion at a national and local level within coaching Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creati...

In this episode Jess is joined by Holly Ingram. Holly describes her vaginal prolapse, rehab and return to rugby. She also discusses how she’s raised awareness within her local community and club. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Buy Jess A Coffee This is a public ep...

In this episode Jess is joined by Sam Larner. They chat about stats from women’s rugby, including looking ahead to the World Cup. They also discuss what stats to collect if you don’t have access to much equipment and how to engage the players. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI -...

In this episode Jess is joined by Russell Earnshaw. They chat about how they define learning, using videos at training and their coaching journeys Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

In this episode Jess is joined by CEO of IDA Sports, Laura Youngson. They chat about designing female specific rugby boots and why it matters. Plus the work with Guinness and the Women’s Six Nations to launch the boot Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe This is a publi...

In this episode Jess is joined by Rugby Development Manager for the Sheffield Eagles, Andrea Dobson MBE. They chat about wheelchair rugby league and why a ‘whole club’ ethos helps achieve inclusivity within sport Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe This is a public epi...

In this episode Jess is joined by Red Roses Attack Coach Lou Meadows. They chat about coaching the Red Roses, empowering players and developing skill in attack. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subsc...

In this episode Jess is joined by Coach Developer Russell Earnshaw. They chat about using challenges at training, understanding emotion when coaching and making sessions feel more like a match. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe This is a public episode. If you'd like...

In this episode Jess is joined by Dr Izzy Moore, Associate Professor Human Movement and Sports Medicine. They chat about returning to sport postpartum, how research can work with practice and why pregnancy and postpartum research is new. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo...

In this episode Jess is joined by Sarah Munro, General Manager for Matatū. They chat about the story of Matatū, women’s rugby and following your own path Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers...

In this episode, Jess is joined by Gráinne Donnelly, an Advanced Physiotherapist and Doctoral Researcher Cardiff Metropolitan University. They chat about players returning from sport postpartum, and how coaches can support players. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe T...

In this episode Jess is joined by CEO and Founder of Boma, Kaila Colbin. They discuss learning from the Crusaders, coaching and leadership. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

In this episode Jess is joined by Head of PE and Sport St Davids College, Dan Lycett. They discuss coaching tackling, creating psychological safety for players and why evasion should be including in contact training Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women's rugby, for coaching with care and creativity Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity...