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The Coach G Show

by Gurthro Steenkamp · English · Sport

Hosted by Gurthro Steenkamp , this podcast dives into performance, mindset, and resilience. With insights from athletes, coaches, and leaders, we explore the lessons rugby teaches about success—both on and off the field. Perfect for rugby enthusiasts, coaches, and anyone seeking inspiration to elev

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 59 min
Latest: 30 May 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

30 May 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

Bought a French Rugby Club for €1 — Then Walked Away | Flip van der Merwe

Flip van der Merwe — 30-cap Springbok, back-to-back Super Rugby champion with the Bulls, Cambridge MBA holder, data strategist, and the man who bought Biarritz Olympic for one euro — sits down with Coach G for one of the most honest conversations yet on the show. 📩 Join Coach G’s Scrum Dominator Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 This isn't a greatest-hits career recap. It's a real discussion about identity, failure, late blooming, mental health, and what happens when the game ends. What you'll hear: How Flip played just 7 games in 4 years at the Cheetahs — and why it made him…

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E121 · 23 May 2026 · 59 min
Bob Skinstad | First Pro, The Dark Side of Winning & Life After Rugby
Bob Skinstad. 42 Springbok caps. The first professional rugby player signed in South Africa. Venture capitalist. Club owner. 📩 Join Coach G’s Scrum Dominator Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 And one of the most honest people Coach G has ever shared a dressing room with. This is not a highlights reel. This is a real conversation about what happens when the final whistle blows — and no one's prepared you for what comes next. In this episode: The mental crash that follows winning — and why players spiral without the right tools The "big hollow": depression, self-doubt, and what Bob…
E120 · 16 May 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
Drew Mitchell | The Void Elite Rugby Leaves and How You Fill It
Drew Mitchell played 71 tests for Australia, scored 14 World Cup tries across three tournaments, and won back-to-back European Champions Cups with Toulon. 📩 Join Coach G’s Scrum Dominator Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 He did it all clinically blind in his right eye — a fact he hid from clubs, coaches, and medical teams for his entire career. In this episode of The Coach G Show, Drew sits down with Coach G for a wide-open conversation about the parts of an elite rugby career nobody talks about. What you'll hear: The blind right eye he concealed from French club medicals to…
E119 · 9 May 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Scott Spedding: From SA Outcast to France International
Scott Spedding walked away from South Africa at 22 with almost nothing — because his own attitude had closed nearly every door behind him. 📩 Join Coach G’s Scrum Dominator Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 What followed was one of rugby's most unexpected journeys: from scrapping in French junior rugby to earning 23 caps for the French national team. In this episode, Scott and Coach G go deep on the decisions, obsessions, sacrifices, and setbacks that defined a remarkable career — and what the transition out of rugby really looks like when no one has the answer. What you'll take…
E118 · 1 May 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
Steven Kitshoff | Career Over, Bomb Squad Origin & Springbok Scrum Secrets
Steve Kitshoff. Springbok legend. Bomb Squad co-founder. A man who was 2mm from never walking again. 📩 Join Coach G’s Scrum Dominator Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 In this episode of The Coach G Show, Coach G sits down with one of the greatest loosehead props to ever play the game for a conversation that covers the full spectrum — from school rugby fundamentals to building a licensing empire, and from scrum mechanics to the mental shift required when everything you've built your identity around is suddenly gone. What you'll learn in this episode: The career-ending neck injury…
24 Apr 2026 · 53 min
Top 14 Preview: Staff Budgets, Player Pathways & Playoff Race — Damien Dussault
The Top 14 is the most intense domestic rugby competition in the world — and with five games left, the race for playoffs, Champions Cup qualification, and survival is wide open. 📩 Join Coach G’s Scrum Dominator Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 Coach G sits down with French rugby agent Damien Dussaut to pull back the curtain on what's really happening inside the Top 14: the staff budgets clubs don't want you to see, the unconventional player journeys that challenge everything we think about recruitment, and why some clubs thrive on half the budget of their rivals. What you'll…
E116 · 18 Apr 2026 · 35 min
The War on the Scrum | Cheat Codes, Parents & the Scrum Dominator Mindset
The scrum is one of the most contested elements in rugby — and right now, there are serious forces pushing to have it removed from the game entirely. 📩 Join Coach G’s Scrum Dominator Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 This podcast is Sponsored by USN : https://za.usn.global In this solo episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp — former Springbok, World Cup winner, two-time European champion as a coach) goes deep on why the scrum matters, what's going wrong at every level, and what players, coaches, and parents need to do about it. This is one of the most direct, honest conversations…
E115 · 11 Apr 2026 · 48 min
The Biggest Game in France : Bordeaux vs Toulouse
Bordeaux host Toulouse in what could be the most loaded quarter-final in French rugby history. Coach G and agent Damien Dusseau go deep on the game, the politics, and the human stories behind the players. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 What you'll get from this episode: Full breakdown of UBB vs Stade Toulouse — matchups, tactics, and what to watch The coaching succession race: Hugo Mola or Yannick Bru for France after Galtier? Cameron Woki's comeback — how leaving Bordeaux made him a complete player Teddy Thomas at 32: why the most criticised player in…
E114 · 3 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Nadine Roos | Springbok Women, World Cup & Women’s Rugby
Springbok Women star Nadine Roos joins Coach G for a powerful conversation on the real state of women’s rugby in South Africa. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 This episode goes beyond World Cup headlines and social media moments. Nadine opens up about what has changed, what still needs to change, and the personal journey that shaped her into one of the most exciting players in the game. Inside this episode: The reality for Springbok Women after the World Cup Why sponsorship and structure still matter What South Africa needs to close the gap on the top…
E113 · 25 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
Gordon Pretorius on Rugby IQ and Smarter Coaching
Why do players train well during the week, then fail to transfer it on Saturday? 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 In this episode, Gordon Pretorius joins The Coach G Show to unpack one of the biggest problems in rugby coaching: players getting overloaded with information and not learning well enough under pressure. Gordon is a coach and university educator based in the Netherlands, and this conversation sits right at the intersection of rugby, learning, performance, and coach development . You’ll hear: Why great training does not always lead to great…
E112 · 20 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 15 min
Schalk Brits: Purpose, Family and Life After Rugby
What does success really mean when the rugby career ends? In this episode of The Coach G Show, Schalk Brits shares a brutally honest look at life after rugby, the challenge of transition, the standards inside Saracens and the Springboks, and why purpose has to be bigger than trophies. This conversation is packed with lessons for players, coaches, parents, and high-performance people. Why joy should be the foundation of sport How coaches can either free a player or box them in The real reason Rassie Erasmus brought him back What made the 2019 Springboks so powerful Why winning alone can…
E108 · 14 Mar 2026 · 29 min
Le Crunch Explained | France vs England with Damien Dussault
Why does France vs England feel bigger than rugby? 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 In this short-form episode of The Coach G Show , Coach G is joined by Damien Dussault to unpack the emotion, history, culture, and pressure behind Le Crunch . This is not just a match preview. It is a conversation about rivalry, national identity, public pressure, and why this fixture still hits differently in French rugby. Inside this episode: Why the term Le Crunch matters The deeper history behind France vs England Why French fans take this fixture so personally France’s…
E110 · 10 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
The Move That Changed Everything | CJ Stander on Munster, Ireland and Rugby
CJ Stander went from farm life in South Africa to the Bulls, Munster, Ireland and one of the toughest retirement decisions in rugby. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 In this conversation with Coach G, he opens up on work ethic, leadership, identity, family, and what it takes to build a second life after professional sport. The farm mindset that shaped him How he realised pro rugby was possible Why he left South Africa for Munster The decision to represent Ireland How he earned trust and became a leader Why he retired at 31 What life after rugby really looks…
E109 · 7 Mar 2026 · 13 min
Omar Mouneimne: The Fundamentals of Great Rugby Defense
What actually makes a great defensive team in rugby? https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about In this short-form episode of The Coach G Show, Omar Mouneimne breaks down the core fundamentals of defense and why so many coaches get it wrong by focusing on systems before physicality. This episode is packed with practical insight for coaches, players, and anyone who wants to understand how great defenses are built. You’ll learn: Why you must choose a clear defensive identity The difference between soft drift, press and check, blitz, and sonic blitz Why physicality is the base of every strong…
E108 · 3 Mar 2026 · 59 min
Eddie Jones on Player Power: The Coaching Truths Nobody Says Out Loud
Eddie Jones doesn’t sugarcoat coaching. In this episode of The Coach G Show , Eddie Jones breaks down what it really takes to coach under pressure, handle player power, and build winning culture in modern rugby—drawing on 2007 Springboks memories, Japan’s 2015 upset, and decades at the top level. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 You’ll learn: The ABC rule every coach should live by How to balance long-term vision with short-term results Why “players aren’t your friends” (and what they actually need) How to handle bad habits and “false professionalism” Why…
E107 · 28 Feb 2026 · 51 min
French Rugby Secrets : Top 14 Salary Cap, Academies & Coaching Pressure
Top 14 isn’t just “more games” — it’s a system. In this episode, Coach G sits down with Damien Dussault to break down what’s actually happening in French rugby right now: squad rules, salary cap strategy, academy production, and why coaching in France can be mentally brutal. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 You’ll learn: Why 19 France players get “protected” on bye weeks How clubs use Espoirs to survive the Top 14 grind The salary cap incentives (and the coming changes) How academy rankings drive funding + development Why tighthead depth is a real issue for…
E106 · 25 Feb 2026 · 54 min
Canan Moodie: From Paarl to Springbok World Cup Winner
From Paarl to Loftus to the Springboks — Canan Moodie shares the real story behind the rise. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 Recorded at Loftus Versfeld, this conversation goes beyond highlights. Canan opens up about pressure, identity, preparation, and the people who kept him grounded while life accelerated fast. In this episode, you’ll hear: How 2019 lit the World Cup dream… and 2023 made it real What facing the Haka at Twickenham felt like The Springbok call-up that changed everything Growing up around drugs and gangsterism — and choosing a different…
E107 · 18 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Springbok Women’s World Cup Breakthrough (with Babalwa Latsha)
Springbok Women legend Babalwa Latsha sits down with Coach G after the Rugby World Cup to share the mindset behind the Springbok Women’s breakthrough. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community-https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 Inside the episode: Mental fortitude: how to block out noise and perform under pressure Identity & self-worth: separating who you are from what you do Becoming a student of the game (simple habits that compound) Front row culture: scrum pride, set-piece dominance, doing it the right way Handling social media bullying + staying true to your values 00:00 Intro01:10 World Cup +…
E101 · 11 Feb 2026 · 31 min
France vs Ireland Debrief: Inside the French Media Reaction
France vs Ireland: a big win — but what are people actually saying in France? https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about Coach G sits down with Damien Dussault to translate the French rugby conversation into English: the Jalibert–Dupont–Ramos combo, France’s offload/unstructured identity, standout performers (Guillard, Nouchi, Serin), and the real pressure behind the scenes: Top 14 load + player recovery during the doublon. Plus… the ultimate debate: French meat vs South African meat.
E103 · 6 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
BJ Botha on Scrum Dominance, 2007 World Cup Injury & the Mindset to Bounce Back
Former Springbok tighthead and 2007 Rugby World Cup winner BJ Botha joins Coach G for a raw, honest conversation about scrummaging, resilience, and what separates great front rowers from the rest. BJ breaks down how pressure training builds confidence, why “dark arts” exist in modern scrums, and the real reason the Springbok scrum stays dominant (hint: combinations and culture). We also go beyond rugby — injury setbacks, moving abroad (Ulster/Munster), fatherhood, and the mindset needed to keep showing up.
E102 · 31 Jan 2026 · 14 min
French Giants Under Pressure: Doublon, Depth, and the Top 14 Shake-Up
The Top 14 table doesn’t tell the full story — especially when le doublon hits and clubs lose key internationals during the Six Nations window. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 Coach G breaks down the current “giants” of French rugby and what’s really driving performance: squad depth, academy pathways, mindset, and how clubs approach home vs away rugby. Toulouse remain the benchmark, Pau and Stade Français are rising fast, and Bordeaux face the brutal challenge of balancing Top 14 pressure with European ambitions.
E101 · 27 Jan 2026 · 1 hr
France’s Selection Bombshell: The Coach & Agent Perspective (with Damien)
Fabien Galthié shocks French rugby by leaving out Gaël Fickou, Grégory Alldritt, and Damien Penaud before the Six Nations. Coach G is joined by agent Damien Dussault to unpack the decision through the lens of selection strategy, squad culture, and long-term World Cup planning—then flips it into the most important piece: how elite players respond when they don’t get picked. Expect a real conversation on standards, leadership, pressure, and turning non-selection into fuel.
E96 · 23 Jan 2026 · 12 min
How to Defend the Offload Game (Trench Warfare Is Back)
Modern attack is faster, looser, and more chaotic than ever — and defenses are paying the price. Omar explains how teams can stop the offload chain, kill speed of ball, and why “trench warfare” has returned in elite rugby. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708
E99 · 20 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Simon Kerrod: The Reality of Elite Scrums (Pressure & Setbacks)
Premiership-winning Harlequins prop Simon Kerrod joins Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) for an honest conversation about the real pathway to becoming an elite prop: injuries, setbacks, late breakthroughs, ego management, and staying mentally strong when pressure never disappears. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec They unpack what modern props must master (scrum, collisions, systems), why young front rowers spiral after one bad scrum, and how to reset fast and perform again. Simon also shares lessons from working with…
E98 · 17 Jan 2026 · 18 min
Why Top Coaches Get Fired — Culture, Standards & Losing the Locker Room
Why do elite coaches get fired — even when they’re highly respected and successful? 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec In this episode, Coach G breaks down the deeper reasons behind coaching dismissals, using the Scott Robertson case as a starting point — not for drama, but for understanding. This is a conversation about: Culture vs results Alignment between staff, players, and leadership Unrealistic standards and KPIs What happens when a coach loses the locker room Why some dynasties last — and others collapse This…
E97 · 13 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 26 min
The Paarl Boys High Blueprint: Faith, Family, Team (Sean Erasmus)
In this episode of The Coach G Show , Coach G speaks with Sean Erasmus , 1st Team Rugby Coach at Paarl Boys High , about the deeper foundations behind elite schoolboy rugby in South Africa. https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Built on the motto Faith. Family. Team. , this conversation explores culture, pressure, belief, leadership, and what it truly takes to develop young men — not just rugby players — in today’s pro-level school rugby environment. A powerful episode for players, parents, coaches, and anyone passionate about performance, values, and…
E96 · 11 Jan 2026 · 15 min
Why France Dominates Europe (The Brutal Truth About the Top 14)
Why does France dominate European rugby? 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec In this short-form episode, Coach G breaks down the brutal reality of the Top 14, the value French clubs place on the Champions Cup, and why squad depth and academy systems give France a massive edge over the rest of Europe. From Bordeaux’s explosive performance to the sacrifices clubs are willing to make domestically, this episode explains what it really takes to win in Europe — from the inside. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ -…
E95 · 7 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
Inside Elite Coaching with Neal Hatley
Elite coaching is not glamorous — it’s pressure, standards, trust, and the ability to lead humans, not just rugby players. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Coach G sits down with Neal Hatley (England, Australia, Japan) for a deep conversation on what it takes to survive and thrive as a professional coach. Neal breaks down how top coaches build trust, manage information overload, keep standards high, and why alignment inside a staff can make or break a team — with powerful insights from working alongside Eddie…
E94 · 3 Jan 2026 · 25 min
Owen Franks: Missing the World Cup and Learning to Let Go
Owen Franks reflects on missing selection for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the emotional impact it had after a long All Blacks career. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec In this short episode, Owen shares why the disappointment hit differently, how he coped by immediately moving on, and why — in hindsight — allowing himself to grieve may have been the healthier choice. An honest conversation about identity, resilience, and the unseen side of elite rugby. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ -…
E93 · 30 Dec 2025 · 53 min
The 7 Core Lessons I Learned in 2025 (Resilience, Identity & Pressure)
This episode is my 2025 wrap-up. No guest — just 7 core lessons I’ve taken from the biggest conversations of the year, plus 5 personal learnings that shaped my growth. 7 Core Lessons Resilience is built, not discovered Identity comes before performance Elite teams are built on trust + shared ownership Process beats outcome Growth requires humility Transition matters as much as careers Pressure is a privilege Chapters 00:00 Building Resilience Through Adversity 08:06 The Importance of Identity in Performance 17:19 Trust and Shared Ownership in Elite Teams 25:57 The Role of Humility in Growth…

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The Coach G Show is a English sport podcast from Gurthro Steenkamp. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Gurthro Steenkamp
Language: English
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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 59 min
Latest episode: 30 May 2026
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