<p>It’s not about systems — it’s about <strong>players</strong>.</p><p>Alan Zondagh shares the mindset behind decades of coaching success: <em>turning “Dopeys” into internationals</em>. With AB Zondagh, he unpacks the <em>Ball Man</em> concept, the <em>Rugby Speedometer</em>, and the balance between <strong>structure and creativity</strong> in modern attack.</p><p><br></p><p>📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - <a href="https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec">https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec</a></p><p>📩  Join Coach Ben’s Free Community - <a href="https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec">https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec</a></p><p>📩  Join Lessons From The Game  Community - <a href="https://www.skool.com/lessons-from-the-game-7496/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec">https://www.skool.com/lessons-from-the-game-7496/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec</a></p><p><br></p><p>A must-listen for coaches who want to build smarter, braver, more skillful players — not just patterns.</p><p><br></p><p>🎯 <strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Great coaching = developing better decision-makers</p></li><li><p>The <em>Ball Man</em> model for faster, instinctive attack</p></li><li><p>Why bravery and patience matter in skill acquisition</p></li><li><p>The Speed-Space-Connection framework explained</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcast</p><p>Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp</p><p>Follow Ben on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/benpegna</p>

The Coach G Show

Gurthro Steenkamp

The Secret to Building Great Rugby Players (Not Just Great Systems)

OCT 17, 202511 MIN
The Coach G Show

The Secret to Building Great Rugby Players (Not Just Great Systems)

OCT 17, 202511 MIN

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<p>It’s not about systems — it’s about <strong>players</strong>.</p><p>Alan Zondagh shares the mindset behind decades of coaching success: <em>turning “Dopeys” into internationals</em>. With AB Zondagh, he unpacks the <em>Ball Man</em> concept, the <em>Rugby Speedometer</em>, and the balance between <strong>structure and creativity</strong> in modern attack.</p><p><br></p><p>📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - <a href="https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec">https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec</a></p><p>📩  Join Coach Ben’s Free Community - <a href="https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec">https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec</a></p><p>📩  Join Lessons From The Game  Community - <a href="https://www.skool.com/lessons-from-the-game-7496/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec">https://www.skool.com/lessons-from-the-game-7496/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec</a></p><p><br></p><p>A must-listen for coaches who want to build smarter, braver, more skillful players — not just patterns.</p><p><br></p><p>🎯 <strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Great coaching = developing better decision-makers</p></li><li><p>The <em>Ball Man</em> model for faster, instinctive attack</p></li><li><p>Why bravery and patience matter in skill acquisition</p></li><li><p>The Speed-Space-Connection framework explained</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcast</p><p>Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp</p><p>Follow Ben on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/benpegna</p>