Geezer and I have crossed paths in rugby circles in almost every capacity as players, coaches, on the same team and on opposite sides.

Now I have been retired for some time, it is with great clarity that I can say that Mike is the best coach I ever had - a superb mixture of incredibly detailed technical appreciation, motivational skills and the ability to create a culture that bred excellence are just some of the reasons why I rate him so highly.

This interview was recorded in August of 2019 and we had an in-depth chat about the achievements and challenges for USA rugby - both the 7’s and the 15-a-side version of the game.

We got into coaching philosophies and Mike shared some genuine coaching knowledge-bombs. If you are a young or new coach then there is some seriously good advice in this episode for you.

And lastly, we talked about Mike’s amateur club - Bromley RFC where three generations of the family Friday are still involved.

LINKS
Mike can be contacted on Instagram @mikefriday09, on Twitter @mikefriday09 or LinkedIn - Mike Friday.

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Rugby isn’t black and white - Conor Mullin - #179

My guest this week is Otley RFC player and Mullin Strength and Fitness founder - Conor Mullin.

We talked about:

• Developing late in the Ulster pathway
• Captaining Leeds Beckett University
• Getting selected for Yorkshire u20s
• Playing for a famous club like Otley
• Self-development and his desire for constant learning.
• Building a Strength and Fitness business.

This is an inspirational episode - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Conor Mullin on Instagram - @conormullin8 - https://www.instagram.com/conormullin8/
Mullin Strength and Fitness on Instagram - @mullinstrengthandfitness - https://www.instagram.com/mullinstrengthandfitness/
on Tiktok - @mullinstrengthandfitness - https://www.tiktok.com/@mullinstrengthandfitness
on Facebook - Mullin Strength and Fitness - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092690207418
Website - www.mullinstrengthandfitness.com
Otley RFC - https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/otley

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Andy was a former team-mate at Old Colfeians RFC and he also played plenty of rugby for Bedford Athletic and North Bristol. We talked about Mulders’ rugby journey which flowed into very interesting topics like the rights and wrongs of team initiations and the pros and cons of earning money in the murky world of semi-professionalism. There are also a couple of truly heartwarming rugger tales.

LINKS
@andymuldoon on Twitter
The Drop-goal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3zseJ8sE3A
Muldoon's Amazing 10-point Tour Check List

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My guest this week is Ashby RFC Secretary and Women’s Rugby lead - Claire Kurpil.

We talked about:

• How Ashby RFC has grown a successful women’s section in less than a year.
• The benefits of T1 rugby (but not at the expense of full-contact).
• The love of going on tour.
• How The Bullettes will be part of the very first T1 game at the Allianz Stadium.

This is a fantastic episode, full of passion and positivity - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Ashby RFC - https://www.ashbyrfc.co.uk/
Ashby Bullettes on Instagram - @ashbybullettes - https://www.instagram.com/ashbybullettes/
Ashby RFC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshbyRugby

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I first met Rod Turner as a teammate at Esher RFC. An athletic 2nd Row, Rod is one of the most universally liked players I have encountered in our great sport. He's a real team man and social king.

We had a brilliant chat about video stitch-ups, Italian flash-mobs and what it’s like to play for the 2nd XV of every rugby club in London.

LINKS
Contact Rod via email - rod@incomethroughproperty.co.uk
Rod’s Podcast - The Rodcast can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rodcast/id1479224466
Rod’s Pre Interview video - https://youtu.be/fO-uKsEUCM8

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My guest this week is the lead for MAN v FAT Rugby - Karl White.

We talked about:

• .The history of MAN v FAT
• How MAN v FAT Rugby was born
• The specific benefits of group sport in the weight-loss journey
• Some incredible early success stories

This is a fantastic episode - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
MAN v FAT Rugby - https://manvfatrugby.com/
Just Ask A Question - https://jaaq.org/home
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/manvfatrugby
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/manvfatrugby/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@manvfat
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@manvfat

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She's an England International, she's a World Cup winner and she's bossing it on Instagram! Vicky Fleetwood is on the pod!

Vicky and I had a great chat about her amazing achievements, exciting developments in the women's game and developing the next generation at Old Colfeians RFC.

LINKS
@vickyfleetwood_ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vickyfleetwood_
Outside Centre Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/70ZyHjP7o1tES90Gw5L7Ap

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My guest this week is Chesham RFC’s new Chair - Karl Cross.

We talked about:

• Taking on the role of Chair.
• The challenges of recruiting and retaining volunteers.
• Advances in the Women’s game
• A look forward to the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

This is a fantastic episode - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Chesham Rugby Club - Chesham Rugby Club

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