Building the Future: Jack Hanratty on the Eagles' Evolution and the Pacific Four Series

About this episode

Jack Hanratty discusses the Eagles' evolution and the Pacific Four Series with hosts Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick.

In this episode, Bill Baker and John Fitzpatrick sit down once again with USA Women’s Head Coach Jack Hanratty to recap a whirlwind opening to the Pacific Four Series. The episode kicks off with a custom blues-themed introduction jingle that pays homage to the musical roots of Kansas City and Chicago, setting a soulful tone for a deep dive into the state of American rugby. Hanratty shares his "front row seat" perspective on the recent matches against the Black Ferns and Australia, highlighting the emotional journey of handing out six debut caps in one of the most challenging environments in the world. Listeners will get an inside look at the emerging stars of the program, including 19-year-old Bella Vogel and sevens-crossover Hann Humphreys, as Coach Hanratty explains his "Yes, and..." philosophy for building a resilient team culture. From managing the nerves of international match days to the importance of finding joy through "Family Feud" and barbecue during a long tour, this interview explores what it takes to drive excellence in high-performance sport. It is a must-listen for fans wanting to understand how the Eagles are solving "American problems" on the road to the World…

People in this episode

Hosts: Bill Baker, John Fitzpatrick

Guest: Jack Hanratty

Topics covered

• American rugby
• Pacific Four Series
• team culture
• high-performance sport
• Eagles evolution

Keywords

• rugby
• Eagles
• Pacific Four Series
• Jack Hanratty
• team culture
• high-performance sport
• debut caps

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USA Women’s, Black Ferns, Australia

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