Coaching within rugby, finding your authentic way of coaching and how to be more player-specific.
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In this episode, Jess is joined by Emma Quinn, a PhD researcher exploring menstruation in elite sport. They discuss menstrual health including endometriosis and PMDD, the mental health impacts and what needs to be done. Expect chats about elite and grassroots sport including recommendations of what to do next.
Please be aware that there are some difficult topics discussed in this episode.
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Endometriosis UK (https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/)
Freedom4Girls (https://www.freedom4girls.co.uk/)
LooseHeadz (https://looseheadz.co.uk/)
State of Mind Sport (https://www.stateofmindsport.org/)
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14 Sept 2026
Care, Connection and Coaching in the PWR
Jess is joined by Kim Oliver, assistant coach and mentor with Trailfinders Women. They chat about showing care and connection with players. They also discuss coaching skill and bringing the fun into environments. Plus Kim shares her experiences coaching Meg Jones and Ruby Tui.
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3 Aug 2026
The coach's guide to sports bras
In this episode of Challenging the Game, Jess speaks to Amelia Doxey, brand manager and sports bra fitter for Boobydoo. They chat about the sports bra education for all ages, what clubs should include in an information pack, support for coaches and their new sports bra advocate course.
The Boobydoo sports bra advocate course is open to all club staff members, coaches, volunteers who are interested in learning more about sports bras to create a better and inclusive environment for the players.
Jess Bunyard is a Affiliate of the Sports Bra course. Sign up to the course via her affiliate link and get 15% off the course. Use the code JES15BAD and click here (https://school.boobydoo.fit/link/lVoReQ)
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Engagement
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