About this episode
In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) sits down with Brian Liebenberg , former French international and creator of the Catch & Think cognitive training method, to explore the one skill modern rugby has forgotten — attention. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Brian breaks down how attention, vision and cognitive load shape decision-making, why players struggle to process information under pressure, and how coaches can simplify learning and improve performance. He also shares stories from the golden era of Stade Français, his transition after injury, rebuilding purpose, and taking cognitive methods into the corporate world. A must-listen for players, coaches, parents, and leaders who want to think faster, play smarter, and perform at a higher level. 00:00 – Goldfish Attention Span & Brain Training 00:51 – Introducing Brian Liebenberg & Catch and Think 03:09 – Did South Africa “Steal” the 2023 World Cup? 05:31 – Why Everyone Loves to Hate the Springboks 07:54 – Inside the Golden Era at Stade Français 12:22 – Culture, Characters & Max Guazzini’s Influence 19:20 – Career-Ending Injury & The Reality of Pro Rugby 23:53 – The Difficult Transition After Rugby 28:38 – The Birth of Catch and Think 35:33 – How Catch and Think Trains the Brain 56:38 – Cognitive Training in the Corporate World 01:03:52 – Productivity vs Busyness: Lessons From Rugby 01:06:15 – Leadership, Communication & High-Performance Teams 01:10:56 – Turning an Idea Into a Business After Rugby 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec