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    The Jack Russell Interview

    en-GBAugust 14, 2022
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    About this Episode

    Rob's guest today is Jack Russell, retired cricketer, cricket coach, goalkeeping coach and artist.  Jack is a retired international English cricketer. Born in Gloucestershire he played for his home county from 1981 to 2004. Starting as a fast bowler he was soon inspired to try his hand at wicket keeping and become one of England’s finest.

    Known for archetypically being his ‘own man’ following a stellar career Jack went on to coach goalkeeping in professional football. 

    The seeds of his post cricket life were being well sown during his playing days and since hanging up his gloves Jack has become an artist of renown, painting many famous images of his beloved sport and environment.

    Jack and Rob talk about his childhood and initial interest in cricket, his career and mentors, his understanding of performance and training and some of his biggest and most important experiences in cricket.

     

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • Jack started playing cricket at his fathers village club when he was eight or nine years old. He always competed against older children or adults. 
    • Andy Brassington of Gloucestershire County Cricket was one of Jacks strongest and earliest mentors in the game of cricket.
    • Understanding the mind and its thought processes is as essential as understanding the physics of cricket.
    • Being a perfectionist can result in being counterproductive.
    • On his first day with England at Lords Jack tried a bit too hard and dropped two catches. Pressure made him lose his focus..  
    • In his latest book Jack expresses some of his experiences in cricket “18 Counties ; A Personal Journey” by painting all the cricket grounds he played while with Gloucester.

     

    BEST MOMENTS

    ‘It was just a really sport orientated household. I just grew up with it so the love of sport came from there.’ - Jack

    ‘There’s something about people being challenged with older siblings and parents in sport.’ – Rob

    ‘He (Andy Brassington) coached me to perform better to help me take his job. How many people would do that? So eventually I replaced him in the team.’ – Jack

    ‘You can be such a perfectionist you end up destroying yourself and you end up destroying the end product.’ – Jack

    ‘It didn’t go according to plan, the first day, but I came out of it with reasonable flying colours.’ – Jack

    ‘When I wrote about playing at Old Trafford, it’s a book of sketches and paintings, but the double page spread where I write about that incident, I’ve not put any sketches, it's just black and white.’ - Jack 



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    https://jackrussell.co.uk

     

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    ABOUT THE HOST

    Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience

    Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches.

    The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.

      

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    VALUABLE RESOURCES

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    VALUABLE RESOURCES

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    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leader-manager-coach-podcast/id1370481271?mt=2

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    https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertryles/?originalSubdomain=uk

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    https://www.robryles.co.uk/

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    "No matter what it is, if it does come overnight with no work, then that's not sustainable." 

    "I remember just bursting into tears going, I can't do that... you'll find your worth when you've got the experience."

    "The future of Truth is very much in our training programs... we have three incredible training programs online." 

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leader-manager-coach-podcast/id1370481271?mt=2

    https://www.robryles.co.uk/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMPYDVzZVnA

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertryles/?originalSubdomain=uk

    GUEST BIO

    Amanda is an eminent and successful businesswoman and expert in the field of customer loyalty.

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    She is also a media celebrity, a keynote speaker and author.

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    She recently suffered the loss of sight in her right eye and subsequently set up her Blind Loyalty Trust to help others who suffer with similar conditions.

    Amanda’s other favourite contribution causes is the amazing Amy Foundation who offer programmes which develop and empower youngsters from challenged and vulnerable communities in South Africa.

    She also has a busy family life in Cape Town South Africa where she lives with her three children and husband Theo.

    Contact:

    Linkedin

    linkedin.com/in/amanda-cromhout-34167b2

    Websites

    truth.co.za 

    amandacromhout.com 

    www.blindloyalty.co.za

    Twitter

    @tweetstruth

    HOST BIO

    Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience

    Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches.

    The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.

    LEARN MORE HERE Football, coach: https://www.patreon.com/robryles

    Leader Manager Coach Podcast
    en-GBDecember 18, 2023

    Furnish Your Life With Truth And Beauty

    Furnish Your Life With Truth And Beauty

    Rob shares a variety of insights and lessons that have stood out to him from his recent readings and experiences. He discusses the importance of furnishing one's life with truth, courage, and beauty, and how these virtues can enhance leadership, management, and coaching.

    Rob also explores the value of learning from defeat and the power of commitment, even in the face of adversity. He delves into the concept of constantly moving from theory to practice to mastery, emphasising the importance of energy, work, and love in living a fulfilling life. 

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • Remember to furnish your life with truth, courage, and beauty. This noble aim can guide leaders, managers, and coaches in their endeavours.

    • There are valuable lessons in defeat, while victory offers only one lesson. Embrace defeat as an opportunity for analysis and growth.

    • The worse you feel, the more committed you become. Emotions should not dictate your level of commitment. Push through challenges and maintain dedication regardless of how you feel.

    • Constantly move from theory to practice to mastery. Seek knowledge and understanding, apply it in practice, and continue to improve until you reach mastery.

    • Be present and focus on the present moment. Avoid getting caught up in past traumas or future worries. Tolerate others but hold yourself to high standards. Limit your thoughts to the present and deal with what is in front of you now.

    BEST MOMENTS

    "Remember to furnish your life with truth, courage, and beauty." 

    "There are a thousand lessons in defeat, but only one in victory."

    "The worse I feel, the more committed I become." 

    "Constantly go from theory to practice to mastery." 

    "Be tolerant with others and strict with yourself. Limit your thoughts to the present and deal with what's in front of you now." 

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leader-manager-coach-podcast/id1370481271?mt=2

    https://www.robryles.co.uk/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMPYDVzZVnA

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertryles/?originalSubdomain=uk

    HOST BIO

    Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience

    Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches.

    The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.

    LEARN MORE HERE Football, coach: https://www.patreon.com/robryles

    Leader Manager Coach Podcast
    en-GBDecember 11, 2023
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