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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 Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 the wonderful women’s health physio guest, Helena, shares all her wisdom and expertise on how to care for your pelvic floor during the rugby season! Check out the other episodes Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Buy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 creativity Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe Buy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 - Tokyo Cafe Buy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe

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 Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe