John Fletcher, Russell Earnshaw

The Magic Academy

Sports EN ↓ 265 episodes

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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John Fletcher, Russell Earnshaw

Episodes

Series 7 - Episode 23 Fletch and Rusty 30.05.2021 55:45

Fletch and Rusty catch up on what they have been up to including writing a book, developing an app, speaking to the House of Lords, mentoring and hanging out with businesses... enjoy!

Series 7 - Episode 22 John Afoa 20.05.2021 47:33

Rusty and Super John Afoa chat all things being in the form of his life, low numbers kicking and adding pieces to the puzzle. Enjoy!

Series 7 - Episode 21 Elaine Cahill 13.05.2021 57:53

Rusty is joined by Elaine, coach at 14 and now with a Masters in Psychology chats all things mental health for players and coaches and a variety of skills that might be helpful for us all. Enjoy!

Series 7 - Episode 19 (Business) Cam Spencer 13.05.2021 57:22

Rusty and Cam discuss all things people development, leadership and effective teams across a variety of contexts and cultures. Cam is Chief of Barefoot & Boardshorts at Dynamic Adaptability, having previously been the Global Senior Manager of Talent Development for Qatar Airways and more recently tasked with developing people at Booking.com. Enjoy!

Series 7 - Episode 20 (Business) Dave Slemen 13.05.2021 54:24

Dave Slemen, ex-Harlequin and Connacht player talks all things recruitment and people development in both sport and business...

Series 7 - Episode 18 Jack Green 06.05.2021 1:09:54

Finally (World and European medalist and now coach) Jack and Rusty get on the pod to chat all things moving from 105th in the World to 16th in one year, having his identity tied up with the 'Green Machine', managing the noise in his head, almost playing England 7's, coming 4th in the Olympics and his new role with Champion Health. A must listen!

Series 7 - Episode 17 Ed Robinson 29.04.2021 53:17

Rusty catches up with Ed Robinson exploring his journey from Bristol to Rotherham to Jersey and England and back again. What has he learnt and who has helped him along the way... enjoy!

Series 7 -Episode 16 Rachael Taylor 22.04.2021 1:12:23

Rachel and Rusty chat about the chapters In her journey so far, exploring playing, coaching, the Barbarians, pathways, coach development, participation and performance and (perhaps) goose-stepping a famous rugby player Enjoy!

Series 7 - Episode 15 Jordan Turner-Hall 16.04.2021 56:26

At last Rusty and JTH chat! So much in this talk from player-to-coach, learning from the dark days, the impact of coaches on his life, coaching young people, Champagne Charlies and Joe Marler turning up in a (Adidas) space suit... enjoy!

Series 7 - Episode 14 Fletch and Rusty 02.04.2021 1:00:29

Fletch and Rusty simply chat stuff and nonsense about the 6 Nations and beyond...

Series 7 - Episode 13 Derek O'Riordan 26.03.2021 56:42

Fletch and Rusty catch up with Derek to chat about his journey so far, Fletch being 11/10 when in Scotland, the impact of sport on people, coach development, stress and burnout in sport coaching and rebalancing the scales... a must listen!

Series 7 - Episode 12 Doug Lemov 19.03.2021 1:08:48

Doug and Rusty chat all things teaching, coaching and learning. As well as the washing basket, a journey that stops to enjoy the view at anticipating errors, who is listening best, signposting, the classroom as a team, co-coaching, whiteboards and co-creation. And... the book (A Coach's Guide to Teaching) is in Rusty's top 3. Enjoy! PS There will be a part 2.

Series 7 - Episode 11 Paul McGuinness 11.03.2021 1:16:31

Rusty and Paul go on a coaching road trip... wild horses, the arrogance of timing, the cage, the chain, deception, scanning in the long grass, observational skills and intimidation by skill. Enjoy the ride!

Series 7 - Episode 10 Clare Murphy 27.02.2021 1:05:44

Clare Murphy storyteller extraordinaire chats all things stories for coaches and leaders, being in a flow state, the power of silence and connection and how she lives a life without shame! A must listen...

Series 7 - Episode 10 Jon Fisher 25.02.2021 1:04:42

Fish and Rusty chat all things player to coach, academy coaching into 1st team coaching, relationships, tactical frameworks, being coached by Rusty and Fish's learning network... enjoy!

Series 7 Episode 9 - Steve Price 18.02.2021 46:19

Rusty and Pricey sit down to reflect on their time together with England and all things Rugby League, coaching in the NRL, creating opportunities for young players, learning to coach and being sacked.

Series 7 - Episode 8 Dr Dave Piggott 11.02.2021 1:05:32

Dangerous Dave chats all things coaching basketball, wearing a vest on the mean streets of Grantham and flow experiences with Rusty. A must listen!

Series 7 - Episode 7 James Bailey 04.02.2021 1:09:11

Bails and Rusty chat all things finding your love of 7's, D&I, videos of Campo, being national Kiss Chase champ and coaching. Enjoy the ride...

Series 7 - Episode 6 Amy Whitehead 29.01.2021 1:04:25

Amy hangs with rusty to chat all things being one of the best tennis players in Cumbria, car conversations, the psychology of learning how to lose and thinking aloud with coaches and coaching teams and . Loads of practical advice to help you grow...

Series 7 - Episode 5 David Flatman 22.01.2021 1:14:53

Rusty and Fletch chat all things being yourself, rugby, coaching, refereeing, media and low numbers kicking. A great time was had by all!

Series 7 - Episode 4 AIden McNulty 14.01.2021 1:07:48

Rusty gets to jump in on the bromance between Fletch and Aiden to discuss all things Ulster, BOOP, coaching Fletch's son, #BeatTheGame, using analysts effectively and coaching in the gym. Enjoy!

Series 7 - Episode 3 Barry Ferns 07.01.2021 1:05:52

Barry chats all things recording himself telling jokes, feedback, adapting, dying on stage, hecklers, Donald Trump, patina, Dara O Briain moments and Rusty playing Wembley... the most diverse pod ever!

Series 7 - Episode 1 Scott Sneddon 31.12.2020 56:31

Scott Sneddon and Rusty chat all things coaching in Hong Kong, the World Cup repechage, working in various coaching teams and the interview process to get his new job at Loughborough.

Series 7 - Episode 2 Neil Tunnah 31.12.2020 49:03

Neil and Rusty chat about being bang average rugby players, living out of a suitcase as a coach, 'ouch' moments and learning in the Championship with Jersey....

Series 6 - Episode 24 Mark O'Sullivan joins Fletch and Rusty 23.12.2020 1:14:25

Fletch turns host in our Christmas special with Mark O'Sullivan and Rusty to chat all things 2020 and beyond. Have a great Christmas and enjoy...