Andrew Webster - Coaching The Warriors to Success, Shaun Johnson, Up The Wahs Craze, and more!
Episode Description
Andrew Webster, or “Webby” as he is known to his players had a phenomenal season in 2023 coaching the NZ Warriors to their first NRL semifinal in years. And winning the hearts of the entire nation in the process.
We chat about the strategies used to build a winning team spirit, including a thing called “extreme ownership.” How he balances his full-noise job and family life with a newborn son, the up the wahs movement, the bunker ref, the revival of Shaun Johnson, his viral winning speech for NRL coach of the year and so much more.
This episode offers a look into the mind of a rugby league genius who is shaping the game.
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Brief Summary
Andrew Webster discusses coaching the Warriors, family life, and building a positive team culture while addressing mental health and fan support.
Key points
- Andrew Webster's Podcast Debut. Andrew shares his excitement about being on the podcast and reflects on his coaching journey.
- Coaching Philosophy. Andrew discusses his love for coaching and helping others improve.
- Emotional Speech. Andrew's heartfelt speech includes telling his team he loves them, breaking traditional norms.
- The Importance of Authenticity. Being genuine as a coach is crucial for player trust and performance.
- Building Relationships. Coaches must connect with players to foster a positive environment.
- Coaching with Flair. Allowing players to express themselves leads to better performance.
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Episode highlights
- Andrew Webster's Podcast DebutAndrew shares his excitement about being on the podcast and reflects on his coaching journey.“It's a real sort of punch myself moment.”0:17Jan 21, 2024
- Coaching PhilosophyAndrew discusses his love for coaching and helping others improve.“I always thought I understood the game.”3:11Jan 21, 2024
- Emotional SpeechAndrew's heartfelt speech includes telling his team he loves them, breaking traditional norms.“I love you boys so much.”15:19Jan 21, 2024
- The Importance of AuthenticityBeing genuine as a coach is crucial for player trust and performance.“If it's not authentic, the players read that from a mile away.”19:11Jan 21, 2024
- Building RelationshipsCoaches must connect with players to foster a positive environment.“You have to show you care about them and listen to them.”23:33Jan 21, 2024
- Coaching with FlairAllowing players to express themselves leads to better performance.“Let an artist express themselves; that's the best way to coach brilliance.”31:40Jan 21, 2024
- The No-Brainer DecisionChoosing to coach the Warriors felt like a no-brainer for him.“It was a no-brainer for me.”35:01Jan 21, 2024
- Extreme Ownership ExplainedHe introduces the concept of extreme ownership to his team, emphasizing accountability.“If people made a mistake, I didn’t think there was any ownership around their performance.”49:04Jan 21, 2024
