Lessons in Leadership & Learning

This week we are joined by Dan Cox of SGS College. Dan is a HE Sports Lecturer at the college as well as newly appointed as the Head Coach of Old Redcliffians RFC. Dan has a wealth of experience and an interesting journey of development of the years, coaching in a wide variety of settings.Today's episode is full of honest reflections and insight into coaching and personal development which you'll find fascinating. Follow Dan on Twitter @CoxD88 to continue the conversation further.Don't forget to like, share, subscribe and review us on iTunes/spottily and follow us @podleadlearn to not miss out on any additional content! 

This week's episode we're joined by Bristol Bears 1st XV Strength & Conditioning Coach, Sam Dodge. Sam has been at Bristol for a number of years, working under several coaches as well working with the Cardiff Blues, Welsh Rugby Union and with young people in Tennis and Judo. Couple this with experience of lecturing at the University of Gloucestershire this is not one to be missed!! We discuss what leadership and learning is from a multidimensional department perspective, as well as some really honest reflections that are thoroughly worth listening to! Make sure you catch 

This week i'm joined by three members of the RFU's Youth Council to discuss their perceptions on Leadership. We dive deeply into what leadership looks like whilst refereeing which took us down a different journey to the usual podcasts therefore we will release part 2 on learning at a later date. This week's guests are: Tom Reed - University of Gloucestershire Coaching Student, Coaching Co-coordinator for Gloucestershire, Gloucester DPP,Jordan Young - Wasps Community Development Officer, University of Coventry Women's Head Coach and Trinity Guild Women's Team. Dominik Shaw - University of Cardiff Student, Referee, Touch Rugby Player, Cardiff University Athletic UnionTo get in contact hit up the RFU Youth Council's Twitter account @RFUyouth and they will get in contact with you!Enjoy!  

On this week's Pod I'm joined by the Great White Sharkey himself! Currently Head of English at Shiplake College, rugby coach at HAC RFC and future teacher at Hampton School this week's episode is packed with light bulb moments and excelleent nuggests of knowledge to takeaway! We discuss what leadership looks like in the classroom, themes that transfer across teaching and coaching, as well as the importance of having mentors. To contact Dave head over to twitter and catch him @teachingsharksAnd make sure to visit bhis blog for further readings!  https://thegreatwhitesharkey.com/Enjoy!! 

On this weeks fascinating show I am joined by learning legend Richard Cheetham of the University of Winchester. Richard has a number or truly fascinating insights on leadership and learning so this is well worth a listen! We discuss his journey through sport and developing individuals, speed awareness courses (trust me - not to be missed) and many more gems of knowledge! To get in contact with Richard head to his Twitter account @twowheeledprof!! 

On this week's show I invite Phil Llewellyn to discuss his learning and development throughout his coaching journey. We focus on reflection and why we feel it's a vital part of leadership as well as digressing into some Educational Reform!! Both Phil and I would love to hear your thoughts on topics discussed so jump over to Twitter @Philllewellyn @georgeross25 to chat further! Shout outs:Nick Levett - @nlevettTalent Equation Podcast - @Stu_armAlso a gentle push that if you enjoyed this head to @RugbyCoachWeekly to find Phil's Round Up Rodeo Podcast through their platform - some great caoches discussing their learning throughout the lockdown period...Enkoy! 

On this week's show i'm talking to one of my mentors whilst completing my Level 3, Dusty Miller. Dusty has a broad range of experiences, from serving on Submarines, and leading as a Personal Training Instructor in the Royal Navy, to roles within the RFU as an Area Development Manager and currently working as a High Performance Mentor within the English Institute of Sport, there are some really cool learning moments in this week's show! Shoutouts...  Martin Fricker @daddyfricksWill Freebery @willfreeberyBook mention - Success is a journey - Brian Tracy

On this week's episode I'm joined by Jenny Coady of UK Coaching. She is a Coach Developer who interacts with coaches from up to 13 different sports across the South of England. She has a history of playing to both a national and international level accompanied by a wide range of experiences in sports psychology, performance analyis and coaching. If you wish to continue the conversation or get in contact over anything in this episode please contact us on twitter! @jennycoady10@georgeross25Shoutouts:Curious Coaching Club @ukcoaching 

In this week's episode I'm joined by Royal Navy Officer Kerry Packer to discuss his perceptions and insights into Leadership & Learning. Kerry has been involved in the Royal Navy for over 30 years and has been heavily involved in Rugby and Field Gun throughout his career. Currently working within the Royal Navy Dive School, the conversation covers his experiences there as well as delving into his work at Havant RFC. A secret accolade that Kerry also holds is that he was one of my main influences for getting involved in Rugby, so this was a cool story for me personally to explore!Episode Shoutouts:@Phillewellyn and the Rugby Coach Weekly - Roundup Rodeo Matthew Syed - Rebel Ideas 

On our first podcast we have The Magic Academy and former England Rugby Pathway Coach Russell Earnshaw with us. We draw on his experiences as an Economics teacher and how his journey through to now has shaped his leadership style. To continue the conversation or to take a look at the people we shout out in this episode, head to twitter and check out the following:@russellearnshaw@amyprice_10@teachingsharks (David Sharkey) And as always follow me @georgeross25 for more information on upcoming episodes!