About this episode

Dan Cottrell speaks with Mark Williams about the importance of coaching relationships and the art of coaching the scrum.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dan Cottrell speaks to Mark Williams, head coach of North Division U18s, lead rugby coach at Birkenhead School, a forward's coach with Lymm in National Two, and Liverpool John Moores University director of rugby, The conversation starts with the value of coaching relationships, especially the importance of having trusted people around you who will challenge lazy planning, sharpen your thinking, and keep you honest. Mark reflects on working with Sarah Jones, a...

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Host: Dan Cottrell

Guest: Mark Williams

Topics covered

• coaching relationships
• scrum coaching
• youth rugby
• trust in coaching
• planning in sports

Keywords

• coaching
• scrum
• rugby
• youth sports
• coaching relationships
• planning
• trust

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: North Division U18s, Birkenhead School, Lymm, Liverpool John Moores University

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