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by Jess Bunyard
Coaching within rugby, finding your authentic way of coaching and how to be more player-specific. www.coachcarecreate.com
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- 1 weeks ago36 min
Contact Confident
In this episode, Jess is joined by Dr Anna Stodter who helped create Contact Confident, a World Rugby programme. Contact Confident is aimed at coaches of female rugby players. The programme explores a range of activities to help make contact rugby safer. To check out the programme go to World Rugby’s Tackle hubSubscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago1 min
Winter webinar: Developing reflections with doodling
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.coachcarecreate.com
- Oct 5, 202627 min
Mental Health and Menstrual Health
In this episode, Jess is joined by Emma Quinn, a PhD researcher exploring menstruation in elite sport. They discuss menstrual health including endometriosis and PMDD, the mental health impacts and what needs to be done. Expect chats about elite and grassroots sport including recommendations of what to do next.Please be aware that there are some difficult topics discussed in this episode.If you want more information or support about any of the topics discussed:Endometriosis UKFreedom4GirlsLooseHeadzState of Mind SportSubscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe
- Sep 14, 202636 min
Care, Connection and Coaching in the PWR
Jess is joined by Kim Oliver, assistant coach and mentor with Trailfinders Women. They chat about showing care and connection with players. They also discuss coaching skill and bringing the fun into environments. Plus Kim shares her experiences coaching Meg Jones and Ruby Tui. Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe
- Aug 3, 202637 min
The coach's guide to sports bras
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Amelia Doxey, brand manager and sports bra fitter for Boobydoo. They chat about the sports bra education for all ages, what clubs should include in an information pack, support for coaches and their new sports bra advocate course.The Boobydoo sports bra advocate course is open to all club staff members, coaches, volunteers who are interested in learning more about sports bras to create a better and inclusive environment for the players.Jess Bunyard is a Affiliate of the Sports Bra course. Sign up to the course via her affiliate link and get 15% off the course. Use the code JES15BAD and click here Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe
- Jul 6, 202642 min
Placing health at the heart of a player's journey
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Kathryn Meadows, Female Athlete Health Specialist. They chat about the current landscape of teen sport, girls rugby and some of the female health topics that need to be included within practice and system change.Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe
- Jun 1, 202627 min
Female coaches, the system, structures and coach development
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Emily Handyside who is Coaching Team Lead at UK Coaching. They chat about what needs to happen to ensure female coaches thrive, how to recuit and retain female coaches and experiences of coach development.Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe
- May 4, 202647 min
"Soft skills", finding opportunities in water breaks and scaffolding challenge
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Dr Ed Hall who is coach developer, consultant and reseacher. They speak about coach development, including their own experiences, where coaches can find additional opportunities to support and challenge players at training.Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativityMusic: TVARI - Tokyo CafeBuy Jess A Coffee Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe
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