Bob Skinstad | First Pro, The Dark Side of Winning & Life After Rugby

Bob Skinstad. 42 Springbok caps. The first professional rugby player signed in South Africa. Venture capitalist. Club owner. 📩 Join Coach G’s Scrum Dominator Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708And one of the most honest people Coach G has ever shared a dressing room with.This is not a highlights reel. This is a real conversation about what happens when the final whistle blows — and no one's prepared you for what comes next.In this episode:The mental crash that follows winning — and why players spiral without the right toolsThe "big hollow": depression, self-doubt, and what Bob wishes someone had told him earlierHow he started building business skills during his playing career while most players stopped being curiousThe brutal reality of owning a French rugby club as a South African outsiderWhy being paid to play rugby can quietly destroy your hunger and work ethicAI in rugby — what it can and can't replace, and why the human element still leadsProtecting your energy as an empath, and what years of giving to others costs youBob doesn't pretend to have it all figured out. That's exactly what makes this episode so valuable.00:00 Intro & Bob's Current World03:24 Managing Multiple Projects & Staying Focused05:22 The Challenge of French Rugby Culture16:56 USN Sponsor Message17:30 Bob's Journey From Player to Businessman21:00 The First Professional Rugby Player in South Africa25:51 The Mental Crash After the Highs of Professional Rugby32:35 Coping Mechanisms Alcohol and the Evolution of Self-Awareness34:30 Challenges Facing Modern Players41:44 AI in Rugby and High Performance Sport47:24 How Coaches Can Use AI to Save Time49:40 Would Bob Come Back as a PropWhether you're a player navigating the transition, a coach building something on the side, or a leader in any high-pressure environment — there is something in here for you.🎧 Listen, follow, and share with someone who needs to hear this.