Dan Norton: Life After Rugby, Sevens Glory & Lessons from the World’s Leading Try Scorer

Dan Norton – the all-time leading try scorer in World Rugby Sevens and a two-time Olympian – joins Lessons from the Game to share the mindset, habits, and lessons that kept him at the top for over 14 years. 📩 Join Lessons From The Game Community - https://www.skool.com/lessons-from-the-game-7496/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec 📩 Join Coach Ben’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec In this powerful conversation with Gurthro Steenkamp and Ben Pegna , Dan opens up about: The rivalries that pushed him to new heights 🏉 How he stayed consistent, fit, and fast across more than a decade of elite rugby The importance of self-analysis and mental resilience in high performance Insights for young players: scanning, decision-making & becoming a student of the game The transition from rugby to life after sport in Dubai and finding a new identity Chapters 00:00 The Journey of a Rugby Legend 06:00 Mental Resilience in High-Pressure Situations 11:58 The Evolution of Sevens Rugby 18:11 Lessons from the Game: Skills and Strategies 24:04 The Impact of COVID-19 on Rugby Careers 29:51 Transitioning from Player to Coach 35:46 Reflections on Identity and Legacy 42:13 The Future of Sevens Rugby in the UK 48:09 Memorable Moments and Experiences in Rugby 54:01 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Players Whether you’re a player chasing improvement, a coach building teams, or a fan of rugby’s most electric athletes, this episode is packed with lessons on performance, mindset, and resilience . Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcast Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp Follow Ben on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/benpegna