The Coach G Show

• Take Out the Trash: Clearing the Mental Clutter That Holds Rugby Players & Coaches Back

  Coach G shares a powerful idea: take out the trash. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecNot just from your fridge—but from your mind and environment. This episode tackles the “trash” that destroys performance: doubt, negative self-talk, toxic people, poor habits, fatigue triggers, and living in the past. You’ll get a simple reset framework (reset & reframe, positive distraction, good habits, clear goals) to help you show up stronger, fitter, and more

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• Brian Liebenberg: The One Skill Modern Rugby Forgot

  In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) sits down with Brian Liebenberg, former French international and creator of the Catch & Think cognitive training method, to explore the one skill modern rugby has forgotten — attention.📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - ⁠https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecBrian breaks down how attention, vision and cognitive load shape decision-making, why players struggle to process information under pressure, and how coaches can simplify learning and improve performance.He also shares stories from the golden era of Stade Français, his transition after injury, rebuilding purpose, and taking cognitive methods into the corporate world.A must-listen for players, coaches, parents, and leaders who want to think faster, play smarter, and perform at a higher level.00:00 – Goldfish Attention Span & Brain Training00:51 – Introducing Brian Liebenberg & Catch and Think03:09 – Did South Africa “Steal” the 2023 World Cup?05:31 – Why Everyone Loves to Hate the Springboks07:54 – Inside the Golden Era at Stade Français12:22 – Culture, Characters & Max Guazzini’s Influence19:20 – Career-Ending Injury & The Reality of Pro Rugby23:53 – The Difficult Transition After Rugby28:38 – The Birth of Catch and Think35:33 – How Catch and Think Trains the Brain56:38 – Cognitive Training in the Corporate World01:03:52 – Productivity vs Busyness: Lessons From Rugby01:06:15 – Leadership, Communication & High-Performance Teams01:10:56 – Turning an Idea Into a Business After Rugby📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec

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• The Athlete Operating System: Become Consistent, Confident & Dangerous

  In this short, punchy episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) unpacks The Athlete Operating System – a simple framework to bring order to your life so you can perform better on the field.📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecHe covers:Morning activation: hydration, breathing, journaling and clear daily prioritiesTrain with purpose: choosing focus points for every session so you’re not a “headless chicken”Review system: two wins, one work-on, and learning faster from every trainingDistraction system: managing social media, cognitive load and screen timeEvening shutdown: reviewing your day, setting tomorrow’s targets and protecting your sleepIf your life is chaotic, your rugby will be chaotic too. This episode helps you reset your daily habits so you can become a more consistent, confident and dangerous player.Share this with a teammate or coach who needs to hear it, and if you enjoy the show, please follow and leave a review – it really supports the podcast.Chapters00:00 – Why You Need an Athlete Operating System01:09 – Morning Activation: Hydrate & Prime Your Mind03:32 – Morning Mantras: Win the First 10 Minutes04:45 – Train With Purpose, Not Chaos06:30 – The Review System: Two Wins, One Work-On08:17 – The Distraction System: Beating Mental Clutter13:03 – Evening Shutdown: Review Your Day & Sleep Better15:30 – Recap: The Five Parts of the Athlete OS18:40 – Applying the Athlete OS to Coaches25:08 – Community Updates, Scrum Courses & Final MessageFollow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

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• Omar Mouneimne: The Truth About Modern Defence, Aggression & Mindset in Rugby

  World-class defence strategist Omar Mouneimne returns to The Coach G Show for a masterclass on modern rugby defence, aggression, mindset, and systems.📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecIn this episode, Omar breaks down how the game has evolved, why defensive systems are failing or succeeding, and what players and coaches must understand to perform at the highest level.This conversation is packed with practical insights, elite frameworks, and real stories from years inside top performance environments.👉 In this episode, we cover:• Why modern attack creates chaos — and how defence must evolve• The fundamentals every defence coach must master• Blitz vs Super Blitz vs Drift — when each system works• How to stop offloads, momentum and “basketball rugby”• Developing aggression and collision dominance• Helping players who’ve lost confidence or their defensive “mojo”• Situational awareness and reading pictures under pressure• Physicality, mindset, periodisation, and match demands• How elite coaches manage mental load and maintain balance• What truly separates top defenders from average onesChapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:50 The Evolution of Defense in Rugby06:31 Defending Against Modern Attacks10:05 The Impact of Tackling Techniques12:29 Situational Awareness in Defense17:46 Defensive Systems Explained20:59 Fundamentals of Coaching Defense25:49 Traits of a Successful Defensive Player30:54 Coaching Mental Load and Balance39:43 Building Aggression in Players46:20 Overcoming Loss of Mojo51:07 The Importance of Family and Balance54:59 Misconceptions in Defensive Strategies01:01:44 Conclusion and Future InsightsWhether you’re a player, coach, or someone who loves understanding the deeper layers of rugby, this episode is essential listening.Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

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• Ireland v Springboks: Brutal Rematch, Red Cards & Lessons To Level Up Your Game

  This Ireland v Springboks clash in Dublin was more than just a Test match – it was an emotional rematch after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The singing, the criticism, the pain… and a Bok team that arrived with one mission: dominate and destroy.📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecIn this short-form episode of The Coach G Show, I break down:How the Springbok defence, collisions and line speed set the toneThe evolution of the Bok attack – from mauls and scrums to skillful, multi-layered attackWhy the scrum became a true weapon and what that means for young propsTactical awareness, red brain vs blue brain, and how emotion and red cards shaped the gameTackle technique, extras after training and reviewing a tough performance when you’ve been dominatedChapters00:00 Emotional Rematch: Springboks vs Ireland03:07 Defensive Strategies: Trusting the System05:04 Evolution of Springbok Attack07:27 Tactical Awareness: Control Your Emotions11:46 Tackle Technique: Skills for Success16:03 Dominance in the Scrum: A Weapon of Mass Destruction21:01 Props: Adding Value Beyond Scrummaging23:12 Physicality and Discipline: Keys to Winning26:33 Continuous Improvement: Learning from Defeat29:03 Looking Ahead: The Future of the Coach G ShowThis episode is for young rugby players and aspiring coaches who want to learn from big games, not just react to the scoreline.If you want to go deeper into analysis, scrums, mindset and resilience, join my private community Coach G Level Up on Skool – a space for players and coaches who are serious about levelling up their game.Please follow the show, leave a rating, and share this with a teammate or coach who needs these lessons from Ireland v Springboks.Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

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