The Coach G Show

In this episode of The Coach G Show , Coach G speaks with Sean Erasmus , 1st Team Rugby Coach at Paarl Boys High , about the deeper foundations behind elite schoolboy rugby in South Africa. https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Built on the motto Faith. Family. Team. , this conversation explores culture, pressure, belief, leadership, and what it truly takes...

Why does France dominate European rugby? 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec In this short-form episode, Coach G breaks down the brutal reality of the Top 14, the value French clubs place on the Champions Cup, and why squad depth and academy systems give France a massive edge over the rest of Europe. From Bordeaux’s expl...

Elite coaching is not glamorous — it’s pressure, standards, trust, and the ability to lead humans, not just rugby players. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Coach G sits down with Neal Hatley (England, Australia, Japan) for a deep conversation on what it takes to survive and thrive as a professional coach. Neal breaks...

Owen Franks reflects on missing selection for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the emotional impact it had after a long All Blacks career. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec In this short episode, Owen shares why the disappointment hit differently, how he coped by immediately moving on, and why — in hindsight — allowing him...

This episode is my 2025 wrap-up. No guest — just 7 core lessons I’ve taken from the biggest conversations of the year, plus 5 personal learnings that shaped my growth. 7 Core Lessons Resilience is built, not discovered Identity comes before performance Elite teams are built on trust + shared ownership Process beats outcome Growth requires humility Transition matters as much as careers Pressure is...

Motivation doesn’t last. Discipline does. In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) explains why relying on motivation is one of the biggest mistakes rugby players and coaches make — and how real discipline is built through identity, systems, and clarity. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec If you’re tired of starting...

In this episode of The Coach G Show , Coach G is joined again by Zeenat Simjee (RD) — performance dietitian and former Springbok nutritionist — for a deep dive into human performance . 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec They unpack the hidden habits that crush energy and focus: inconsistent eating, poor sleep routines,...

Everyone talks about goals at the end of the year. Very few people talk about identity . In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) explains why waiting for the New Year — or 2026 — is the reason most people stay stuck, frustrated, and inconsistent. This conversation is about: Why New Year’s resolutions don’t last Why identity matters more than motivation How habits are really formed (and broken...

Basil Carzis rarely steps into the spotlight — but his work shaped some of the most dominant rugby teams in history. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec As the strength & conditioning architect behind the Bulls dynasty and the 2007 World Cup Springboks , Basil helped build a culture of belief, brutal standards, and re...

Coach G shares a powerful idea: take out the trash . 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Not just from your fridge—but from your mind and environment. This episode tackles the “trash” that destroys performance: doubt, negative self-talk, toxic people, poor habits, fatigue triggers, and living in the past. You’ll get a sim...

In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) sits down with Brian Liebenberg , former French international and creator of the Catch & Think cognitive training method, to explore the one skill modern rugby has forgotten — attention. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - ⁠https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Brian breaks down how attention, vision and cogni...

In this short, punchy episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) unpacks The Athlete Operating System – a simple framework to bring order to your life so you can perform better on the field. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec He covers: Morning activation: hydration, breathing, journaling and clear daily priorities Train with...

World-class defence strategist Omar Mouneimne returns to The Coach G Show for a masterclass on modern rugby defence, aggression, mindset, and systems . 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec In this episode, Omar breaks down how the game has evolved, why defensive systems are failing or succeeding, and what players and coac...

This Ireland v Springboks clash in Dublin was more than just a Test match – it was an emotional rematch after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The singing, the criticism, the pain… and a Bok team that arrived with one mission: dominate and destroy . 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec In this short-form episode of The Coach G S...

In the first episode of The Coach G Show , I open the curtain on my evolution — from player, to mentor, to coach, and now to building something bigger than ever. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec This episode explores identity, setbacks, growth, and the truth behind how “Coach G” was created. If you’re here to level up...

In this short-form episode, Springbok performance dietician Zeenat Simjee breaks down the truth about performance nutrition for rugby players. She explains why carbs are king , how to fuel during the week, the mistakes players make on intense training days, and why gut tolerance, timing, and recovery matter more than any pre-match meal. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coa...

Paul Willemse joins me for a deeply personal conversation about identity, sacrifice, belonging and the moment he had to walk away from the game he loved. Coach G's Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec He opens up about: • Choosing France over the Springboks — and the emotional cost • Living between two nations and two identities • Public cri...

In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) breaks down five powerful lessons the Springboks taught us in their performance against France — lessons that every player and coach can apply immediately. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Drawing from firsthand conversations with players, coaches, and former teammates at S...

In this Lessons from the Game episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) talks with Steph du Toit (La Rochelle S&C coach) about how to build player trust, manage different personalities, and develop true high-performance habits. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Steph opens up about lessons learned from Rassie Erasmus an...

Short-form preview of France vs South Africa with Coach G and French agent Damien Dussault . 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec We explore whether this is truly a “revenge” match, how France metabolised the RWC 2023 exit, and why controlled emotion + clear systems will decide it. Key focus areas: aerial contest , ruck s...

Veteran sports writer Simnikiwe Xabanisa joins Gurthro Steenkamp to reflect on 25 years of South African rugby, the lessons he’s learned from covering the Springboks, and why he believes that “life is a team game.” 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec This episode dives deep into the evolution of the Boks, the media’s chan...

In this episode, Andrew Trimble shares what it took for Ireland to finally beat the All Blacks in Chicago 2016. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec From the belief built under Joe Schmidt to the leadership of Sexton & Rory Best , Trimble opens up about the preparation, pressure, and defining moments that changed Iris...

All Blacks legend Conrad Smith breaks down the habits behind sustained success: shared leadership, role clarity, reading the game, and handling World Cup pressure . He also opens up about life after rugby and his work supporting player welfare and purpose. Essential listening for players, coaches, and anyone who leads teams. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/abo...

South African rugby trailblazer Babalwa Latsha reveals how she approaches the scrum as a mind game , not just a battle of strength. 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec 📩  Join Coach Ben’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec 📩  Join Lessons From The Game  Com...

Charlie Hodgson, one of England’s most respected fly-halves, joins Lessons from the Game to share the mindset that shaped his rugby journey — from moments of pressure and injury to personal growth and success beyond the field. 📲 Follow us for more rugby content: 📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec 📩  Join Coach Ben’s F...