{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6963e70351136f5fcb8a1c28/69e4ee93c8a506316d32f99e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Importance Of A Mentor - Alex Laybourne, International Rugby Coach","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6963e70351136f5fcb8a1c28/1776610499040-7ef19810-40bd-4efe-a7fd-1728b8883fa6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It was absolutely fantastic to chat with international rugby coach, Alex Laybourne on this episode of The Coaching Arena.</p><p><br></p><p>Alex is Head Coach of Sweden Men's rugby team, having previously been Scotland's Women's u20s Head Coach.</p><p><br></p><p>This was a brilliant chat, with Alex giving his insights on :</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The importance of a mentor in order for coaches to develop</li><li>Understanding the player</li><li>Connection with players and having open and honest dialogue</li><li>Winning is important but results do not define a good coach</li><li>Coaching in different environments</li><li>Standards not rules</li><li>Metrics to measure progress</li></ul><p><br></p><p>I really hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did</p>","author_name":"James Shaw"}