Episodes
On Episode 37 of Season Two of the Rugby League Coach Podcast, Lee Addison talks about:   The dangers of over coaching   Why there is enough talent in the world to easily field 20 NRL teams     Why the Roosters coach might need to answer some tough questions   Why Bob Fulton was one of the best coaches the game has seen   All this and more on this latest episode of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!     Host Lee Addison is owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au Become a supporter of this...
Published 09/02/24
Lee is interviewed by Michael Jeffrey of All Things Bulldogs  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 08/30/24
The new episode of the Rugby League Coach Podcast includes…. How you should coach your team in finals Opinions on rugby league are like holes in  backsides – everyone has them.  Why? The amazing influence Warren Ryan was as a coach Some motivational tools for your players..   Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au has plenty of great advice for coaches and administrators in this week’s episode Become a supporter of this podcast:...
Published 08/27/24
Why have the Warriors gone backwards?   Are the Dogs the real deal?   Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au was joined by former QLD Cup referee Brendon Rose to do a LIVE analysis of NZ Warriors loss to Bulldogs in round 25 of NRL season 2024 on 23/8/24 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 08/24/24
Evolve or PERISH!    Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au tells coaches that they have to keep moving to keep winning!   He also asks: Who are the next Hall of Fame coaches?   He brings another challenge to the ‘kids can’t play for points’ rationale   How do you get young players to share possession?   How to coach a short term rep side   Why rugby league in the UK is struggling in many ways.   All this and more! Become a supporter of this podcast:...
Published 08/18/24
Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au was joined by former QLD Cup referee Brendon Rose to do a LIVE analysis of Penrith Panthers loss to Melbourne Storm in round 24 of NRL season 2024 on 15/8/24 This was originally recorded on YouTube Live and as a result, host Lee Addison had this to say about the pod you're about to listen to: "We are only days from Donald Trump's recent X interview with Elon Musk where he was accused of having a 'lisp' in his speech.   He denied this and  blamed it on...
Published 08/15/24
Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au pays tribute to the first two coach inductees into the NRL Hall of Fame, Jack Gibson and Wayne Bennett. He outlines some of the impacts they have had on us and the key lessons we can take from their success. Lee also discusses how hard to go with defence training, how to manage players in a camp situation and lessons from the Australian Institute of Sport as well as his experiences working with some of the best young players in Australia!  One of two...
Published 08/12/24
Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former Qld Cup referee and administrator Brendon Rose to analyse LIVE the second half of the NRL Round 23 game Gold Coast Titans v Cronulla Sharks on Friday 9th August 2024. They give a review of the first half before giving an 'as live' analysis of the second, while having a beverage! This shows how the boys watch a game when it is unfolding!    Become a supporter of this podcast:...
Published 08/09/24
Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au talks about the importance of coaching ‘Playing What You See’ in rugby league. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 08/06/24
What do Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and Brendon Rose think about Kevvie Walters and his coaching work at the Brisbane Broncos club? What about Walsh and Mam and their efforts this season?  What warning signs did Lee see in the first 5 minutes of the game that suggested to him they’d get walloped? Even as they rattled up 12 and then later, 18 points. There are also stories of a bit of lack of professionalism off the field that has possibly contributed to their downfall. No...
Published 08/04/24
Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au lists a series of suggestions from a world famous coach and author and applies the lessons to coaching rugby league. He also answers a significant amount of your questions regarding coaching and game issues. One of two Rugby League Coach Podcasts that come out weekly.     Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 07/30/24
Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former Qld Cup referee and administrator Brendon Rose to discuss the fall out from theParramatte Eels v Melbourne Storm NRL Round 21 game on Friday 26th July 2024.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 07/27/24
A FREE weekly coaching resource! We tend to reflect most when we lose.  Not just on the field, but in work and in life. But, nothing fails like success! What does ‘old school’ mean? Two of the biggest coaching issues in rugby league are also discussed All this and more! Hosted by Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 07/23/24
In a joint Rugby League Coach and Around the Town with Taylor Brown Podcast, Lee Addison, Taylor Brown and Brendon Rose deal with the fall out from Origin 3 2024 - a match that saw NSW win 14-4 at Suncorp Stadium to win the series 2-1.    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 07/18/24
Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au uses some football (soccer) coaching inspirations to give many ideas for rugby league coaches at any level, including those in the community game. Also.... Why time on the field is key.... Video analysis tips  The importance of observation  & Rugby League Coach is 6 years old!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 07/16/24
Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au is joined by former Qld Cup referee and administrator Brendon Rose to discuss the fall out from the Cronulla Sharks v Wests Tigers NRL Round 19 game on Friday 12th July 2024.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 07/13/24
How do you get players to buy into the culture and commit to your training? Do you pick your best players if they don’t train or go with those who train? Lee Addison of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au answers these conundrums and gives LOTS MORE COACHING TIPS on The Rugby League Coach Podcast!  Please share this pod RIGHT NOW with fellow coaches you know or at your club, school, or share it on your own socials please!   Become a supporter of this podcast:...
Published 07/09/24
This is the first of The Rugby League Coach Podcast Analysis Sessions! Experienced coach Lee Addison dissects the Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs match from Round 17 of NRL season 2024 alongside former Queensland Cup referee Brendon Rose! This bonus episode addition each week will continue throughout the rest of the season alongside the main Rugby League Coach Podcast earlier each week!   Become a supporter of this podcast:...
Published 07/05/24
It's been said that good coaches are good recruiters, but recruitment is a lot more than just poaching players from elsewhere.  Also, getting your combinations right is key to success! We also look at the state of the International game and take a deep dive into your questions that you sent in! The Rugby League Coach Podcast is hosted by experienced coach Lee Addison! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 07/02/24
In a bonus episode. Lee Addison is joined by former Qld Cup refereee and Queenslander Brendon Rose, to review Origin 2, 2024 where his side lost 38-18 to NSW Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 06/27/24
In a generational shift of the State of Origin tectonic plates, QLD have won 3 times more series than NSW has in the last two decades.   And although QLD dominate the overall series tally, the last twenty years contrasts sharply with the twenty that came before it when many were worried QLD were doomed as contenders. Lee Addison of Rugby League Coach takes a deep dive into the reasons why this change has occurred after listening to the thoughts of others, including followers on socials and...
Published 06/25/24
Are you a coach who’s wondering why you do it?   This has been heard several times in the last few weeks as kids and parents seem as problematic as ever.   Do you stick or twist when your team gets hammered?   Make some changes or show faith?   And why English rugby league is falling behind rapidly   All this and more….on The Rugby League Coach Podcast! Hosted by Lee Addison  Become a supporter of this podcast:...
Published 06/18/24
We call it training, the Americans call it practice.  Is there are difference and if so, what is it?  We look at the role of a Coaching Co-Ordinator, / Director of Football / Rugby or Sporting Director and the benefits or coaching friction that can cause. We also start our “Building a Winning Program” series which will give clubs, schools and any other organisations ideas on how to run the whole organisation from a footy point of view and for it to last for decades… All this and more….on...
Published 06/11/24
In a bonus episode, Lee is joined by Taylor Brown and Brendon Rose to dissect the fall out from Origin One 2024 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 06/06/24
How best to coach rep footy? How do we expand the elite and how best to coach players who want to go further in the game? All this and more…. It’s all on The Rugby League Coach Podcast! Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Published 06/04/24