About this episode
It’s not about systems — it’s about players . Alan Zondagh shares the mindset behind decades of coaching success: turning “Dopeys” into internationals . With AB Zondagh, he unpacks the Ball Man concept, the Rugby Speedometer , and the balance between structure and creativity in modern attack. 📩 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 📩 Join Lessons From The Game Community - https://www.skool.com/lessons-from-the-game-7496/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec A must-listen for coaches who want to build smarter, braver, more skillful players — not just patterns. 🎯 Key Takeaways Great coaching = developing better decision-makers The Ball Man model for faster, instinctive attack Why bravery and patience matter in skill acquisition The Speed-Space-Connection framework explained 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