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Challenging the Game

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by Jess Bunyard

28 episodes
Updated Bi-weekly
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Podcast Overview

Coaching within rugby, finding your authentic way of coaching and how to be more player-specific. <br/><br/><a href="https://www.coachcarecreate.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.coachcarecreate.com</a>

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2/22/2024

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Episode thumbnail for Placing health at the heart of a player's journey

July 6, 2026

Placing health at the heart of a player's journey

<p>In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Kathryn Meadows, Female Athlete Health Specialist. They chat about the current landscape of teen sport, girls rugby and some of the female health topics that need to be included within practice and system change.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.coachcarecreate.com">Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativity</a></p><p>Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/jessbcoach">Buy Jess A Coffee</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe</a>

Episode thumbnail for Female coaches, the system, structures and coach development

June 1, 2026

Female coaches, the system, structures and coach development

<p>In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Emily Handyside who is Coaching Team Lead at UK Coaching. They chat about what needs to happen to ensure female coaches thrive, how to recuit and retain female coaches and experiences of coach development.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.coachcarecreate.com">Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativity</a></p><p>Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/jessbcoach">Buy Jess A Coffee</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at <a href="https://www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe</a>

Episode thumbnail for "Soft skills", finding opportunities in water breaks and scaffolding challenge

May 4, 2026

"Soft skills", finding opportunities in water breaks and scaffolding challenge

<p>In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Dr Ed Hall who is coach developer, consultant and reseacher. They speak about coach development, including their own experiences, where coaches can find additional opportunities to support and challenge players at training.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.coachcarecreate.com">Subscribe to Coaching Care Creativity, a newsletter and site for coaching, for coaching women’s rugby, for coaching with care and creativity</a></p><p>Music: TVARI - Tokyo Cafe</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://buymeacoffee.com/jessbcoach">Buy Jess A Coffee</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Coaching Care Creativity at <a href="https://www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">www.coachcarecreate.com/subscribe</a>

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What is Challenging the Game?

Coaching within rugby, finding your authentic way of coaching and how to be more player-specific.

<br/><br/><a href="https://www.coachcarecreate.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.coachcarecreate.com</a>

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates bi-weekly.

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This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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