The Lessons From The Game Podcast
Gurthro Steenkamp
Building Trust, Toughness & Team Culture in High-Performance Rugby : Stephan du Toit:
Episode Notes
In this Lessons from the Game episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) talks with Steph du Toit (La Rochelle S&C coach) about how to build player trust, manage different personalities, and develop true high-performance habits.
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Steph opens up about lessons learned from Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber, the secrets behind elite conditioning, and how caring, honesty, and participation earn player respect.
Perfect for rugby coaches, players, and performance-driven professionals.
00:00 – The Blueprint for Success
01:09 – Welcome & Episode Setup
05:53 – Stormers’ Winning Recipe
09:00 – What Hasn’t Changed Since 2007
11:15 – Season Planning (Pre/In/Off)
14:06 – Measuring Progress That Matters
16:01 – What “Coachable” Really Means
20:36 – Advice to Coaches: Prep & Ethics
32:18 – Training Without a Gym
36:02 – Scrum-Strong: Key Lifts & Mobility
42:30 – How Much Scrum Time Is Enough?
57:04 – Setbacks & Mindset Reset
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