Coaching with Connection: Soft Skills That Win Hearts and Games

Rugby Coach Weekly

Dan Cottrell

May 16, 202543 min
Rugby

Coaching with Connection: Soft Skills That Win Hearts and Games

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In this episode, Dan Cottrell speaks with Leicester Tigers player and Peak Team Performance founder, Tiana Gordon, about the power of soft skills in coaching. 

Drawing on her academic background in neuroscience, psychology, and mental health, Tiana shares practical tools to help coaches improve communication, build genuine connections, and regulate their emotions under pressure. 

From managing difficult player conversations to creating inclusive environments that support the whole squad, not just the starting XV, this episode challenges coaches to go beyond the technical and rethink how they show up for th...