Aotearoa Rugby Pod

What Every Sports Parent Should Know | NZ Under 20s coach Kane Jury on Youth Development

April 28, 2026·51 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This isn’t just about rugby — it’s about raising better young people.New Zealand Under 20s and pathways coach Kane Jury joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod to explain how NZ develops its young athletes — and why parents and coaches play such a critical role in that journey.From preparing for the Rugby Championship and World Championship to teaching life skills off the field, Jury shares why success at the highest level starts long before professional rugby.This is a must-watch for anyone involved in youth sport.In this episode:Why coaching the person matters as much as the playerWhat parents get right — and wrong — in youth sportHow NZ aligns schools, U20s and the All BlacksPreparing young athletes for pressure and setbacks#Rugby #YouthSport #AllBlacks #Parenting #Coaching #NZRugbyCatch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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