The Rugby Institute Coaching Podcast

Coach Developer Andy Gibson - How to Design Training Sessions That Transfer to Game Day

June 12, 2026·56 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Coach Reflection Template: https://therugbyinstitute.com/downloadsHow do you design training that actually transfers to game day?In this episode, I sit down with Andy Gibson — Waratahs Super W coach, coach developer, and sports performance lecturer — to break down what truly drives player development and performance.We dive into:• How to design training that transfers to game day• Why decision-making is key to performance• The role of game-based learning in modern coaching• How to create pressure and realism in training• Coaching communication and player ownershipAndy shares insights from his experience working within the Crusaders and Canterbury systems, as well as in high-performance environments in Australia.If you're a coach or player looking to build smarter, more adaptable rugby players and create training that actually works on game day, this is one you don’t want to miss.===========================Connect with us! =============================Tik Tok: ➡︎ @rugbyinstituteInstagram: ➡︎ @rugbyinstituteX: ➡︎ @RugbyInst===========================#therugbyinstitute #rugbycoaching #defencedrills #pasingdrillsOur mission at The Rugby Institute is to support rugby coaches in developing their skills, growing the game, and making a lasting impact on their teams and communities.

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