What Instagram clips don’t show about coaching, with Sam Mace of SMPerformance

About this episode

Dan Cottrell interviews Sam Mace about his transition from professional player to coach and the insights gained from his experiences.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell speaks to coach and former professional player Sam Mace about the journey from playing to coaching and the lessons that shaped his philosophy. Sam played professionally in Major League Rugby with the Toronto Arrows, before concussion injuries forced him to retire early. That experience changed the direction of his career and sparked a passion for coaching that is now reaching thousands of players and coaches onli...

People in this episode

Host: Dan Cottrell

Guest: Sam Mace

Topics covered

• coaching
• rugby
• sports injuries
• player development
• professional sports

Keywords

• coaching philosophy
• Major League Rugby
• Toronto Arrows
• concussion injuries
• passion for coaching

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