{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e860ec9f861b1624fa74b40/64dab794d870830011e6fbcc?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"149 - Nick Scott - Developing rugby from the countryside of England to coast of Italy","description":"<p>Nick Scott is the Director of Rugby of Seria A Pesaro. Formally working for the RFU in England, Nick has helped sculpture the rugby system in England helping it produce some of the modern day internationals such as Maro Itoje, Anthony Watson and Marcus Smith.</p><p><br></p><p>Show notes:</p><p>1:30 - Nick provides his story and overview of his credentials</p><p>5:30 - What drew him to Rugby</p><p>8:00 - Biggest challenges transitioning into rugby full time</p><p>11:30 - The transition from amateur to professional</p><p>15:00 - Providing coach specific support as part of the RFU</p><p>20:00 - Challenging poor practice within a pathway</p><p>22:00 - The importance of informal contact points</p><p>25:00 - Learning the skills of critical thinking</p><p>27:00 - The decision to leave the RFU</p><p>30:00 - The biggest change to becoming a Director of Rugby</p><p>36;:00 - The use of professional coaches in Italy</p><p>40:00 -  Game zone and skill zone</p><p>43:30 - Player identification throughout the pathway</p><p>46:00 - The importance of trusting personal feeling</p><p>49:00 - Being a maverick 24/7</p><p>50:00 - The importance of self reflection in elite performers</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Michael Wright"}