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my Turner won 7 Six Nations Grand Slams and earned 3 World Cup selections as an England international. She then went on to coach at every level of the game, from school rugby to the Premiership men's programme at Harlequins and England u20s.Her approach to developing players looks different from most. And in this episode, she explains exactly why.Amy shares how to use games to build real rugby skills, why training doesn't always have to look like rugby, and how the best coaches build trust and keep players coming back week after week.What we cover:What makes a good coachHow to use games within games to get more reps and better outcomesAmy's 4 go-to games (Fiji Touch, Grenade Touch, Top 14 Touch & Rugby Netball)Why fundamentals matter more than shape at youth levelHow to reward behaviour over talentThe role of sport psychology in becoming a better coachFree IDP Template: https://therugbyinstitute.com/idp-individual-development-plan===========================Connect with us! =============================Tik Tok: ➡︎ @rugbyinstituteInstagram: ➡︎ @rugbyinstituteX: ➡︎ @RugbyInst===========================#therugbyinstitute #rugbycoaching #defencedrills #pasingdrillsOur mission at The Rugby Institute is to support rugby coaches in developing their skills, growing the game, and making a lasting impact on their teams and communities.

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"Build Trust, Keep Training Fun, and Develop Players Who Actually Want to Be There With Amy Turner" is an episode of The Rugby Institute Coaching Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 6 min. Published June 26, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.