The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast

We tend to coach players that are younger than us, and there are a lot of misconceptions about younger generations; that they don't have work ethics and that we can't administer standards in our coaching.This podcast hits hard with the reality of this situation and great advice for coaches.Lee also addresses his recent criticisms of Australia half, Nathan Cleary, and has a message for the haters!   Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby League CoachLee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

How can you improve others if you're not improving yourself, Coach?Lift the standards in your training and you will lift the standard of others.Luckily for you, there's plenty to advise you in this episode! Rugby League is a simple game overcomplicated by a lot of idiots. Lee on the Rugby League Coach Podcast makes it all sound a heck of a lot easier.  As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  Level up your coaching game with Episode 153 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby League CoachLee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

How do pathways influence performance?Why is English Rugby League so far behind the Southern Hemisphere?What do you need to consider in your team's attack?Rugby League is a simple game overcomplicated by a lot of idiots. Lee on the Rugby League Coach Podcast makes it all sound a heck of a lot easier.  As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  Level up your coaching game with Episode 152 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby League CoachLee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

How do you want your team to defend?How much structure should you employ?How is mentality important?All this and more on this podcast! Rugby League is a simple game overcomplicated by a lot of idiots. Lee on the Rugby League Coach Podcast makes it all sound a heck of a lot easier.  As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  Level up your coaching game with Episode 151 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby League CoachLee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

A depressed, angry and upset English born Lee lifts himself off the canvas after the Kangaroos smashed the Poms in the first Ashes test, to deliver another weekly podcast!  Rugby League is a simple game overcomplicated by a lot of idiots. Lee on the Rugby League Coach Podcast makes it all sound a heck of a lot easier.  As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  Level up your coaching game with Episode 150 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

In a jam-packed episode, this Rugby League Coach Podcast focuses on training games. coaching careers, previews the first Ashes test match and so much more! Level up your game with Episode 149 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

This Rugby League Coach Podcast focuses on running lines, long-term player development, coach mentoring and so much more! Level up your game with Episode 148 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

This episode is all about how legends are made!In the week after James Tedesco won a second Dally M Medal, we analyse clips from an interview with him to take what we can as coaches and players.Level up your game with Episode 147 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

Rugby League is a simple game overcomplicated by a lot of idiots.Lee on the Rugby League Coach Podcast makes it all sound a heck of a lot easier.As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  Level up your coaching game with Episode 146 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

Many, indeed, the vast majority of coaches, players and indeed club officials will be in off-season mode right now. This is a great time and where we grow. With no week to week games or training, this is a golden time that we should dedicate to learning how to be better!There is also some analysis of the Canterbury Bulldogs in their recent finals loss to Melbourne Storm.As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in it!   Level up your coaching game with the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au   Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

In this episode...Host Lee talks about the most important criteria for a great coach at any level of the gameAlso, information on how to structure your pre-season for 2026, plus a heck of a lot more!  As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  Level up your coaching game with Episode 144 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!     Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au.Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

He was the coach that future 'Coach of the Century' Jack Gibson used to call weekly for advice!He won several major titles over two decades at the highest level, dominating rugby league like no other: He led teams to championship wins and finals, revolutionising the art of coaching, and inspiring his players to extraordinary achievements in the process. He introduced film analysis of matches, scientific training techniques, and sports psychology decades before they became commonplace in sport, let alone rugby league.   But you've probably never heard of him.The Forgotten Super Coach is the subject of our Coach Stories Episode Number Four.Host Lee Addison of https://rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/ is joined by Professor Tony Collins.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

Level up your coaching game with Episode 143 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

Host Lee Addison talks about preparing teams for the biggest games including finals, Grand Finals and crunch league fixtures.  We also talk about player development issues and how rugby league was born 130 years ago!  As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  Level up your coaching game with Episode 142 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

In this episode...   Host Lee Addison talks about the difference between connected and disconnected teams.  He also discusses the danger of coaches who are lamenting all that went on before them.  Youth development, the plight of the bush and emerging nations is also a major topic of conversation!        As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...   Level up your coaching game with Episode 141 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  ➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

In this episode...  Host Lee Addison argues that the way we select coaches is fundamentally flawed.He also discusses training standards and how a football team can reflect the personality of the coach!As always, you will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  Level up your coaching game with the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

Host Lee Addison gets evidence from a league LEGEND about training sessions in the 1980’s and compares them to what he sees now at so many so called ‘elite’ clubs and those in the community.   He also discusses a coaching process that produces smart players who can think under pressure rather than act like robots.  You will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...  Level up your coaching game with Episode 139 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!     Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW! ➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

The Rugby League Coach Podcast– new episode OUT NOW!  In this episode...  Why Des Hasler is NOT the problem at the Titans and also, why Kevin Walters is a GOOD appointment for the Kangaroos.  This is also the STATE of the GAME response podcast after we asked for your opinions on several game issues.  Level up your coaching game with Episode 138 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW! ➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

New South Wales have a player and coach development problem.Despite the Blues having far more resources available them, Queensland have been the dominant football state in the 21st century when measuring it by the ultimate test of strength; Origin.  The way juniors and junior coaches are selected and managed creates robotic players and many limited and one-dimensional coaches.  If it wasn’t for the Penrith development system, James Tedesco and the Trbojevic family, it’s hard to imagine where the Blues would be since the year 2001.  Also, get a pen and paper or your phone notes ready - this episode is jam-packed with coaching content!   Level up your coaching game with Episode 137 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!     Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW! ➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.

Get a pen and paper or your phone notes ready - this episode is jam-packed with coaching content, and also analyses the coaching lessons from the Origin series of 2025!  Level up your coaching game with Episode 136 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW! ➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.