Podcasts and REFERENCES from various Sporting organisations
The Big Breakdown
I joined Kris and Harrison to discuss his research in talent development, and what we can learn about players wants and needs in the talent development process.
The Off Field Rugby Podcast
Why young players drop out of rugby.How you can better understand young players to motivate them.What he found motivated young Australian players.Creating an environment to help your players thrive.How social media could be creating individualism.Why, as a coach, you shouldn’t always copy the prosHow coaches can develop leaders.The importance of connecting with your players as people.When less is more, as a coach.
The Coach’s Road
Chatted current research investigating the personal strivings of elite 17-20 year old Rugby Union athletes. We start by talking about what strivings are, how we can find out what our athletes’ strivings are and how we can utilize that knowledge in our coaching!
Gymnastics AUS
Part of webinar series, looking at and discussing ideas around building effective relationships
Talking Performance
Great chat with Jay Carter around age grade coaching and HP sport; some great questions from Jay and FB Live involved coaches
Sport NI (Curious Coaching Podcast)
Chatted engagement in age grade sport, focusing on athlete practice design and team culture
Mike Quirke Podcast
Chatted with Mike regarding current research, players' engagement and understanding what motivates, engages and drives players' participation in sport
Gold Digger Podcast
Chatted to Matt and examined the implications around my current research findings and look at the broader challenges age grade rugby union faces in preparing our juniors for higher honours. Is the winning at all costs attitude in schools hurting player development and enjoyment? Are juniors too prescribed and losing their ability to be creative at senior level?
Rugby Coaches Weekly
Excellent chat with Dan Cotterall exploring some of my research findings and how to align it to coaching. We discussed how individuals can sit within a team structure, what makes for a happy player in a high-pressured environment and why conversations have different outcomes depending on which position is played.
The Magic Academy Podcast
Awesome to have a chat to Rusty regarding all things coaching, coach development and my research into why young people drop out of rugby
The Amateur Rugby Podcast
Chatted to Tim from Amateur Rugby podcast where we looked into the important issue of participation within rugby union & what findings from my current research may assist to keep age grade players involved & engaged in the game for longer
The Talent Equation
Have a listen to chat with Stuart from The Talent Equation around current research, athlete centred rugby coaching ideas, SDT principles, why dynamic thinking might be at the heart of players centred coaching experiences & discussion around growth mindset
The Sports Coaching Podcast
Was awesome to be invited by Sam Holmshaw and share research into 'Personal Strivings in Rugby Union Elite Youth Players, offering an introduction to the study, and the findings from the research, including discussing the implications for coaching practice based on athletes personal strivings!
Player Development Project
Was great to sit down with Dave Wright and cover a number of topics including athlete motivation, autonomy supportive environments, talent identification and coach behaviour.
Video link at https://playerdevelopmentproject.com/masterclass-discussions/motivation-psychology-with-jonny-mcmurtry/
Beyond the Sidelines
Thanks to the fellas Beyond The Sidelines for the invite to chat age grade sports coaching and Brisbane rugby.
Insightful questions from good blokes driving one of the newest sports podcasts, focusing on AUS sports. 👍
Rugby Coaches Corner
Have a listen to chat with Andy Plimer from Rugby Coaches Corner around research within rugby and coaching ideas for age grade rugby players.
St Joachim’s Catholic Primary School
I have had the privilege of coaching with Jonny for 10 years across multiple grades from school rugby, Under 8’s to Colts Level, 7’s and 15’s, with both boy and girl teams. In that time I have never worked with a more organised, dedicated and enthusiastic coach. His focus has always been on the players, treating them respectfully as individuals and working on ways to help them improve. Jonny’s knowledge is first class and his ability to target skills in drills to improve game play is second to none. I highly recommend Jonny as a mentor, coach and as someone who can be relied on
Daniel Hodge - Assistant Principal - Religious Education
University of Queensland RFC
Jonny’s knowledge of the game (rugby union) is outstanding; however, his ability to relate to the players is what sets him apart from other coaches. He is always organised for sessions and brings a professional attitude to training which the players respond well to.
Jonny was able to pass on a welth of knowledge to Premier and Colts 1 squads and University of QLD RFC recomends Jonny as respected club man and rugby coach.
Cameron Chater - UQRFC General Manager
Rugby Australia
Jonny is an excellent rugby coach that is well organised, skills focused, time efficient, competent across the Junior Gold Man Principles of the game and has an excellent rapport with players of all ages
Adrian Thomspon - National Head Of Talent Management at Rugby Australia
Brisbane Junior Rugby Union
Jonny is a rugby coach that is well organised, skills focused, time efficient, competent across the core principles of the game and has an excellent rapport with players of all ages. His communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent.
Logan Saints RFC
Logan City has no hesitation in recommending Jonny McMurtry as a person and as a coach. His services over the years have proved invaluable. Jonny is a highly respected member of our club with his peers, players and all club committee members.
In a variety of coaching capacities for many years at our club in both Junior and Senior grades, Jonny displayed a player-centred, skills focused approach and has an excellent rapport with players of all ages. His communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent and greatly valued by club and players alike.
Mark Konecny - Senior President, Logan City Rugby Union