Gordon Pretorius on Rugby IQ and Smarter Coaching

Why do players train well during the week, then fail to transfer it on Saturday? 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 In this episode, Gordon Pretorius joins The Coach G Show to unpack one of the biggest problems in rugby coaching: players getting overloaded with information and not learning well enough under pressure. Gordon is a coach and university educator based in the Netherlands, and this conversation sits right at the intersection of rugby, learning, performance, and coach development. You’ll hear: Why great training does not always lead to great performance How coaches overload players without realizing it Why chaos and unpredictability matter in rugby training How to improve meetings, learning, and retention What working memory means in a rugby context How players can better remember roles, calls, and key actions Smart ways coaches can use AI to improve planning and feedback This is a practical episode for rugby coaches, players, and anyone trying to build better performance through better learning. Listen, follow, and share with a coach or player who needs this conversation.