About this episode
In this episode, Constable Bryan interviews Mike Cron, a renowned rugby coach, discussing his coaching philosophy, experiences in the police force, and his new book.
Mike Cron MNZM– known across the rugby world as The Scrum Doctor. Former New Zealand Police Detective, pie bakery owner, and one of the most respected coaches in world rugby. 🏉 Sir Graham Henry calls him “an exceptional coach” 🏉 Steve Hansen says he’s “one of the most formidable coaches in world rugby today” 🏉 Sir Wayne Smith declares him “the best coach I know in world rugby” We chat about: What makes Mike such a brilliant coach How his time in the Police shaped his coaching style Handling pressure at the elite level And of course… what really is the best meat pie flavour! Mike has coached the All Blacks Black Ferns Crusaders Wallabies The Welsh Rugby Union Canterbury Rugby and more. His new book ‘Coach’ is out now from HarperCollins Publishers New Zealand.
People in this episode
Guest: Mike Cron
Topics covered
- rugby coaching
- pressure handling
- police influence
- meat pie flavors
Keywords
- All Blacks
- Black Ferns
- Crusaders
- Wallabies
- coaching
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Coach
Books & works: Coach
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