The Coaching Gig Podcast
We talk to people from the sporting world to understand how we as coaches can foster awesome sporting experiences for our people.
The Coaching Gig Podcast
Episode 20: Mike Hester
Meet Mike Hester, the Participation Development Manager at New Zealand Rugby, tasked with the pivotal role of evolving the game to sustain interest and involvement in rugby. Balancing the weight of tradition with the evolving needs of today's youth and society, Mike faces the challenge head-on, charting a course for the sport's future.
In our yarn, Mike peels back the layers, revealing the reasoning behind some of New
Zealand Rugby's decisions around game modifications. As coaches and
administrators, we often lack this crucial insight into the 'why' behind the
changes. This yarn sheds light on the rationale behind modifications aimed at
boosting engagement. I, for one, am a fan of adaptations that help increase
engagement and joy in rugby / sport. I hope this discussion offers invaluable
clarity to fellow enthusiasts in the rugby and indeed sporting community.
We discussed:
- His role and why it exists
- Changes to tackle height and the outcomes
- Changes to Small Blacks rugby including 10 aside for U11s and future changes that are coming.
- And more…
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