When Kids Tackle Their Dads They Learn Faster
From Coaching Culture with Ben Herring by Ben Herring
March 24, 2026 · 11 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the benefits of involving parents in youth rugby training to enhance learning and confidence in children.
Watching kids train can tell you everything about a coaching environment in minutes. Are they going through the motions, or are they lit up with purpose? We share a small, practical idea that creates a huge shift in youth rugby coaching: stop leaving parents on the sideline and bring them onto the field as part of the session. After seeing a junior team in Sydney’s inner west learn tackling technique by tackling their own dads, we break down why it worked so well, how it boosted confidence, a...
People in this episode
Host: Ben Herring
Topics covered
- youth rugby coaching
- parent involvement
- tackling technique
- confidence building
- coaching environment
Keywords
- youth rugby
- coaching
- parent involvement
- tackling
- confidence
- training environment
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Sydney, inner west
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