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Rugby

Ep 771 – All Blacks HERO Owen Franks on life & lifting

Owen dives deep on the role of his father, rugby culture in New Zealand, and elite longevity….

Author: John

Ep 752 – Tackling the Gridiron vs. Rucking Rugby

Explore the collision of cultures, strategies, and legacies between American Football and Rugby. Pro Rugby Sports Scientist,…

Author: John

Ep 584 – Developing Real Coaches with Keir Wenham-Flatt

“Coaches have to watch for what they don’t want to see and listen to what they don’t…

Author: John

Ep 568 – Owen Franks and Kev Toonen Teach Tex About Rugby

“Rugby: The only game with sort shorts, a dance routine and violence that scares NFL players”. Coach…

Author: John

Ep 519 – James Simpson Soldier Turned Wheelchair Rugby League Star

Losing both legs was life-changing, not life-ending James Simpson, ex-soldier turned England wheelchair rugby league star and…

Author: John

Ep 474 – Pushing for PR’s at 45+ Years Old

In this episode the Crew dials the voicemail to answer a question from a loyal Power Athlete…

Author: John

EP 428 – Training Warriors On and Off the Pitch – Kevin Toonen

Training for The Task Kevin Toonen [@strengthelite] is best known for training the Australian Special Forces. While…

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EP 369 – The Language of Coaching with Nick Winkelman

Cue, Do, and Debrief Coach and Author, Nick Winkelman [@nickwinkelman] joins The Crew for the second time…

Author: John

Gyms Are Open – Here’s How To Select A Training Program

Power Athlete Crew, I’ve been following your third monkey programming during lockdown and have thoroughly enjoyed it….

Author: John

EP 347 – Rugby Legend, Owen Franks

On the Pitch Rugby legend, Owen Franks [@Owen.Franks] joins us from across the pond for this week’s…

Author: John