This week we discuss the absolute carnage that is the professional coaching realms at the moment. Coaches seem to be on the hot seat from the minute they’re hired and we seem to see a continuous merry-go-round of coaches and jobs. We are joined by Hein Kriek to discuss what has changed in the world and the factors that are driving the phenomenon.

Hein Kriek is a Professional rugby coach, currently working as head coach of the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport Rugby International Institute and the head coach of Hamilton RFC.

Hein’s coaching history includes; Director of Rugby Maritzburg College, Technical director of rugby Netherlands, assistant coach to Czech Republic rugby national team, Forwards Coach Mpumalanga Rugby Union (Pumas) and head coach of South African Schools.

(00:00) Introduction

(04:38) Interview Starts

(07:20) Are We Actually Seeing More Coaches Fired?

(08:01) Where is the Impatience Coming From?

(09:08) The Role of Private Equity

(09:50) Societal Changes and The Changing of Fans

(12:30) Seasons vs Quadrennal Cycles

(13:30) Coaching in Different Environments

(17:08) Developing Depth in a Squad

(20:08) Changing Sporting Aspirations and Incentives

(22:10) Losing the Dressing Room

(29:15) The Role of the Coach and Organisational Alignment

(34:04) How Much Impact Does a Coach Have?

(39:23) Coaching Different Generations

(44:06) Evolving as a Coach

(47:07) Focus Challenges in Athletes

(49:02) Player Empowerment

(54:50) Club vs Country Coaching

(56:30) Disconnects Between Coaches and Players

(59:30) Professional Coaches Getting Younger

(1:03:25) Staying Current with What’s Happening

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