#139 - Will Greenwood | Strategies, Coping and Advice for Sport & Life

Will Greenwood is a former England Rugby Player and is considered to be a legend of the game. He formed a part of the team that won the World Cup in 2003. Will is also a strong advocate for Festival of Sport, a program dedicated to encouraging kids and their families to try out new types of sports.

In today’s episode, Will shares the challenges he faced throughout his career as a rugby player and how he coped with each obstacle he had to endure to still be a better person first. He will also share some wisdom he has developed throughout his career for young and aspiring athletes. 

[04:12] Introducing Will Greenwood

[07:08] Identifying Your Own Idiosyncrasy 

[09:00] Knowledge Passed on by Parents

[10:42] Life and Application Ruled by Numbers

[13:24] Math in Coaching

[16:06] From Micro to Macro Strategy

[17:52] Coach and Player Intuition

[19:27] The Effects of Modern Technology

[21:00] Adapting to the New Generation

[24:13] Life After Coaching

[27:00] Establishing Your Well-Being and Resiliency

[29:11] Living the Most Based on Your Generation

[30:46] Advice to Young Players

[32:17] Playing the Sport You Love

[33:08] Downside of Playing with the Academy  

[34:32] Challenges Faced by Will

[35:30] Overcoming the Obstacles and Challenges

[37:26] Establishing a Circle of Trust  

[40:21] Creating Memories Through Sport

[45:08] The Festival of Sport Movement

[48:51] Bring More Play Back to School

[51:59] Resources that have Impacted Will

[55:59] Conclusion

Follow Will
Website: https://willgreenwood.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willgreenwood
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillGreenwood
Get his book: World Class

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