50 22 Tools for neurodivergent inclusion

About this episode

Dan Cottrell and Stuart James discuss practical coaching strategies for including neurodivergent players in rugby.

Send us Fan Mail One in five players may be neurodivergent, and rugby is often a sport that attracts players who think, learn and experience the world differently. The good news? The coaching adjustments that help neurodivergent players often make coaching better for everyone. In this episode, Dan Cottrell and Stuart James explore practical ways coaches can create more inclusive environments without overcomplicating their sessions. The discussion covers the importance of language, under...

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Host: Dan Cottrell

Guest: Stuart James

Topics covered

• neurodivergent inclusion
• coaching adjustments
• inclusive environments
• rugby coaching
• player experience

Keywords

• neurodivergent
• rugby
• coaching
• inclusion
• players
• environment
• language

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