Jess Bunyard
@rugbycoachjess.bsky.social
Coach, founder of http://www.coachcarecreate.com Dprof student at Leeds Beckett
Opinions expressed are my own
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Opinions expressed are my own
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Listen to my chat with Ramsey Tomokino who coached Samoa women’s team during the World Cup
Got to be one of my fave episodes!
Episode on Substack, Apple Podcasts and Spotify
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/care-and-r...
Listen to my chat with Ramsey Tomokino who coached Samoa women’s team during the World Cup
Got to be one of my fave episodes!
Episode on Substack, Apple Podcasts and Spotify
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/care-and-r...
Care and respect
Jess speaks to Ramsey Tomokino who coached Manusina, Samoa women's team, during the World Cup.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Listen to my chat with Ramsey Tomokino who coached Samoa women’s team during the World Cup
Got to be one of my fave episodes!
Episode on Substack, Apple Podcasts and Spotify
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/care-and-r...
Listen to my chat with Ramsey Tomokino who coached Samoa women’s team during the World Cup
Got to be one of my fave episodes!
Episode on Substack, Apple Podcasts and Spotify
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/care-and-r...
Reposted by Jess Bunyard
Reposted by Jess Bunyard
Podcast out now!
I’m joined by Bex Attwell who’s doing her PhD working with Matatū Rugby Team
We chat about what it was like working with the team and what her findings might mean for giving players more information about menstrual health
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I’m joined by Bex Attwell who’s doing her PhD working with Matatū Rugby Team
We chat about what it was like working with the team and what her findings might mean for giving players more information about menstrual health
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Hormonal research in practice
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November 4, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Podcast out now!
I’m joined by Bex Attwell who’s doing her PhD working with Matatū Rugby Team
We chat about what it was like working with the team and what her findings might mean for giving players more information about menstrual health
open.spotify.com/episode/4GFa...
I’m joined by Bex Attwell who’s doing her PhD working with Matatū Rugby Team
We chat about what it was like working with the team and what her findings might mean for giving players more information about menstrual health
open.spotify.com/episode/4GFa...
Reposted by Jess Bunyard
Great episode.
New episode out now!
I'm joined by Dan Lycett as we chat coaching girls rugby including: being a Dad and a coach, psychological safety and what 'detail' looks like in his sessions
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I'm joined by Dan Lycett as we chat coaching girls rugby including: being a Dad and a coach, psychological safety and what 'detail' looks like in his sessions
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/create-psy...
Create psychological safety in girls rugby
Jess Bunyard invites Dan Lycett back to chat about coaching girls rugby
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October 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Great episode.
New episode out now!
I'm joined by Dan Lycett as we chat coaching girls rugby including: being a Dad and a coach, psychological safety and what 'detail' looks like in his sessions
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/create-psy...
I'm joined by Dan Lycett as we chat coaching girls rugby including: being a Dad and a coach, psychological safety and what 'detail' looks like in his sessions
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/create-psy...
Create psychological safety in girls rugby
Jess Bunyard invites Dan Lycett back to chat about coaching girls rugby
www.coachcarecreate.com
October 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
New episode out now!
I'm joined by Dan Lycett as we chat coaching girls rugby including: being a Dad and a coach, psychological safety and what 'detail' looks like in his sessions
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/create-psy...
I'm joined by Dan Lycett as we chat coaching girls rugby including: being a Dad and a coach, psychological safety and what 'detail' looks like in his sessions
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/create-psy...
Reposted by Jess Bunyard
“We do need to stop and admire the view, whilst remembering that we’re only halfway up the mountain.” So true. Much to be done to build on what’s been started
September 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
“We do need to stop and admire the view, whilst remembering that we’re only halfway up the mountain.” So true. Much to be done to build on what’s been started
What will be the 2025 effect?
Let’s quickly dive into the legacy of this World Cup
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/the-2025-e...
Let’s quickly dive into the legacy of this World Cup
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/the-2025-e...
The 2025 effect
What will the World Cup mean after 2025 is over?
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September 25, 2025 at 7:24 AM
What will be the 2025 effect?
Let’s quickly dive into the legacy of this World Cup
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/the-2025-e...
Let’s quickly dive into the legacy of this World Cup
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/the-2025-e...
Think about how the layout of your training area can change the game/what rules you and the players can use.
Here’s one simple suggestion:
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/use-the-ha...
Here’s one simple suggestion:
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/use-the-ha...
Use the halfway line: An activity to use at training
A simple device that you can adapt for your team.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Think about how the layout of your training area can change the game/what rules you and the players can use.
Here’s one simple suggestion:
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/use-the-ha...
Here’s one simple suggestion:
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/use-the-ha...
Coaching the coaches
How to develop female coaches and how to foster peer-to-peer
This is what coach education looks like for NSW Waratahs region
Owain Lloyd Roberts shares his work and what he thinks about coach education
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-t...
How to develop female coaches and how to foster peer-to-peer
This is what coach education looks like for NSW Waratahs region
Owain Lloyd Roberts shares his work and what he thinks about coach education
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-t...
Coaching the coaches
Owain Lloyd Roberts is the Coach Development and Education Manager for NSW Rugby Waratahs. He chats about coach development, fostering coach engagement and growing female coaches.
www.coachcarecreate.com
September 15, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Coaching the coaches
How to develop female coaches and how to foster peer-to-peer
This is what coach education looks like for NSW Waratahs region
Owain Lloyd Roberts shares his work and what he thinks about coach education
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-t...
How to develop female coaches and how to foster peer-to-peer
This is what coach education looks like for NSW Waratahs region
Owain Lloyd Roberts shares his work and what he thinks about coach education
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-t...
Thinking about a coaching session?
Consider the emotions players might feel
Here’s how to get started and to think about the ethics
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-e...
Consider the emotions players might feel
Here’s how to get started and to think about the ethics
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-e...
Coaching emotions
Let’s think about the emotions that can be felt during training
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September 12, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Thinking about a coaching session?
Consider the emotions players might feel
Here’s how to get started and to think about the ethics
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-e...
Consider the emotions players might feel
Here’s how to get started and to think about the ethics
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-e...
Out now!
Daniel Lycett shares his thoughts on coaching girls rugby
Plus a game for you to try with your team
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-g...
Daniel Lycett shares his thoughts on coaching girls rugby
Plus a game for you to try with your team
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-g...
Coaching girls rugby for the first time
Dan Lycett is coaching a girls team (including his daughter) this season. He shares his intentions and excitement. Plus a game for you to try at training.
www.coachcarecreate.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Daniel Lycett shares his thoughts on coaching girls rugby
Plus a game for you to try with your team
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-g...
Daniel Lycett shares his thoughts on coaching girls rugby
Plus a game for you to try with your team
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/coaching-g...
Boost your clubs recruitment and retention!
Find out how to market your club/team to max your playing pool and get more people playing rugby
Kelley Bridenbaugh shares how her marketing skills aided her club
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/how-to-boo...
Find out how to market your club/team to max your playing pool and get more people playing rugby
Kelley Bridenbaugh shares how her marketing skills aided her club
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/how-to-boo...
How to boost your club's recruitment through social media
Kelley Bridenbaugh brought her marketing experience into her club. The result was a 300% increase in the player pool. She shares top tips for recruitment and rentention, including using targeted ads.
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August 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Boost your clubs recruitment and retention!
Find out how to market your club/team to max your playing pool and get more people playing rugby
Kelley Bridenbaugh shares how her marketing skills aided her club
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/how-to-boo...
Find out how to market your club/team to max your playing pool and get more people playing rugby
Kelley Bridenbaugh shares how her marketing skills aided her club
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/how-to-boo...
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In this episode of the podcast, I chat to Alice Soper all about the hype and legacy of World Cups.
We discuss the learnings and legacy from the previous World Cup and look ahead to this Summer’s tournament
open.spotify.com/episode/4z8b...
In this episode of the podcast, I chat to Alice Soper all about the hype and legacy of World Cups.
We discuss the learnings and legacy from the previous World Cup and look ahead to this Summer’s tournament
open.spotify.com/episode/4z8b...
World Cup Hype and Legacy
Challenging the Game · Episode
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August 4, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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In this episode of the podcast, I chat to Alice Soper all about the hype and legacy of World Cups.
We discuss the learnings and legacy from the previous World Cup and look ahead to this Summer’s tournament
open.spotify.com/episode/4z8b...
In this episode of the podcast, I chat to Alice Soper all about the hype and legacy of World Cups.
We discuss the learnings and legacy from the previous World Cup and look ahead to this Summer’s tournament
open.spotify.com/episode/4z8b...
Add a bit of chaos into your training session!
Why? Challenge your players to problem solve, scan and communicate effectively
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/team-swap-...
Why? Challenge your players to problem solve, scan and communicate effectively
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/team-swap-...
Team swap game: An activity to use at training
This game works on players' problem solving and communication.
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July 29, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Add a bit of chaos into your training session!
Why? Challenge your players to problem solve, scan and communicate effectively
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/team-swap-...
Why? Challenge your players to problem solve, scan and communicate effectively
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/team-swap-...
Out now!
The next anonymous article.
A researcher working within sport shares their experiences and thoughts on how research and practice could work together
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/power-and-...
The next anonymous article.
A researcher working within sport shares their experiences and thoughts on how research and practice could work together
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/power-and-...
Power and biases: a sports academic shares their story
The next article in a series with anonymous contributors. A reseacher working within sports discusses feeling valued and the value of working together
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July 29, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Out now!
The next anonymous article.
A researcher working within sport shares their experiences and thoughts on how research and practice could work together
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/power-and-...
The next anonymous article.
A researcher working within sport shares their experiences and thoughts on how research and practice could work together
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/power-and-...
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Dr. Anna Stodter from @Carnegie_Sport discusses:
- Coaching contact
- What her coaching sessions feel like
- What her coaching sessions sound like
- Coach education
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/contact-co...
Dr. Anna Stodter from @Carnegie_Sport discusses:
- Coaching contact
- What her coaching sessions feel like
- What her coaching sessions sound like
- Coach education
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/contact-co...
Contact, coaching and coach education
Dr Anna Stodter, Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching within the Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University, explains her work into forming Contact Confident and some coach education tools.
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July 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Dr. Anna Stodter from @Carnegie_Sport discusses:
- Coaching contact
- What her coaching sessions feel like
- What her coaching sessions sound like
- Coach education
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/contact-co...
Dr. Anna Stodter from @Carnegie_Sport discusses:
- Coaching contact
- What her coaching sessions feel like
- What her coaching sessions sound like
- Coach education
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/contact-co...
What is REDs?
How does it affect female athletes?
What can clubs and coaches do? (Including positive language around food and fuelling the body)
Dr Nicky Keay explains:
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/what-is-reds
How does it affect female athletes?
What can clubs and coaches do? (Including positive language around food and fuelling the body)
Dr Nicky Keay explains:
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/what-is-reds
What is REDs?
Relative energy deficiency in sport is a condition of low energy availability. In female athletes, the menstrual cycle can be affected. Dr Nicky Keay, a Sports and Dance Endocrinologist, explains more
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July 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
What is REDs?
How does it affect female athletes?
What can clubs and coaches do? (Including positive language around food and fuelling the body)
Dr Nicky Keay explains:
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/what-is-reds
How does it affect female athletes?
What can clubs and coaches do? (Including positive language around food and fuelling the body)
Dr Nicky Keay explains:
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/what-is-reds
Out now!
New episode of Challenging the Game
I’m joined by Director of @thecsj-sport.bsky.social Leanne Norman
open.spotify.com/episode/5tPl...
New episode of Challenging the Game
I’m joined by Director of @thecsj-sport.bsky.social Leanne Norman
open.spotify.com/episode/5tPl...
Social justice in sport
Challenging the Game · Episode
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July 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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New episode of Challenging the Game
I’m joined by Director of @thecsj-sport.bsky.social Leanne Norman
open.spotify.com/episode/5tPl...
New episode of Challenging the Game
I’m joined by Director of @thecsj-sport.bsky.social Leanne Norman
open.spotify.com/episode/5tPl...
"Sport is currently failing Black girls" This is what the latest research from Women in Sport says
I've gone through the report to think about things from a coach perspective. As coaches we're the first encounter someone may have with sport.
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/sport-is-c...
I've gone through the report to think about things from a coach perspective. As coaches we're the first encounter someone may have with sport.
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/sport-is-c...
"Sport is currently failing Black girls"
Some highlights and recommendations from Women in Sport's latest research. Plus some links for further discussion and education.
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July 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
"Sport is currently failing Black girls" This is what the latest research from Women in Sport says
I've gone through the report to think about things from a coach perspective. As coaches we're the first encounter someone may have with sport.
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/sport-is-c...
I've gone through the report to think about things from a coach perspective. As coaches we're the first encounter someone may have with sport.
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/sport-is-c...
Out next week!
New episode of Challenging the Game with Leanne Norman Director of @thecsj-sport.bsky.social
Subscribe to get the episode dropped into your inbox
Podcast also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
www.coachcarecreate.com
New episode of Challenging the Game with Leanne Norman Director of @thecsj-sport.bsky.social
Subscribe to get the episode dropped into your inbox
Podcast also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
www.coachcarecreate.com
Coaching Care Creativity | Jess Bunyard | Substack
Coaching within rugby, finding your authentic way of coaching and how to be more player-specific. Click to read Coaching Care Creativity, by Jess Bunyard, a Substack publication with hundreds of subsc...
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June 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Out next week!
New episode of Challenging the Game with Leanne Norman Director of @thecsj-sport.bsky.social
Subscribe to get the episode dropped into your inbox
Podcast also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
www.coachcarecreate.com
New episode of Challenging the Game with Leanne Norman Director of @thecsj-sport.bsky.social
Subscribe to get the episode dropped into your inbox
Podcast also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
www.coachcarecreate.com
Out now!
@mrlycett.bsky.social discusses how coach assessment works for his level 3 students
No more traditional coursework
Instead there’s a focus on building a coaching identity
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/reinventin...
@mrlycett.bsky.social discusses how coach assessment works for his level 3 students
No more traditional coursework
Instead there’s a focus on building a coaching identity
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/reinventin...
Reinventing assessment in coach education
Dan Lycett is Head of PE and Sports at St David’s College. In a recent LinkedIn post, he wrote about a different approach to coach assessment. So I wanted to dig deeper and asked Dan to write more.
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June 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Out now!
@mrlycett.bsky.social discusses how coach assessment works for his level 3 students
No more traditional coursework
Instead there’s a focus on building a coaching identity
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/reinventin...
@mrlycett.bsky.social discusses how coach assessment works for his level 3 students
No more traditional coursework
Instead there’s a focus on building a coaching identity
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/reinventin...
I have learnt so much from Crusaders Leadership Programme
The openness from coaching legends is epic and it’s what makes the programme work.
This is why I love it and the community it’s given me
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/learn-with...
The openness from coaching legends is epic and it’s what makes the programme work.
This is why I love it and the community it’s given me
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/learn-with...
Learn with the Crusaders
I've benefitted from the Crusaders Leadership Programme each time I've joined. Let's explore why.
www.coachcarecreate.com
June 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I have learnt so much from Crusaders Leadership Programme
The openness from coaching legends is epic and it’s what makes the programme work.
This is why I love it and the community it’s given me
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/learn-with...
The openness from coaching legends is epic and it’s what makes the programme work.
This is why I love it and the community it’s given me
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/learn-with...
Day 1 at @wisean.bsky.social conference is done! Brain full, looking forward to the sharing and inspirations of day 2!
Today: ACLs, intersectionality, judo/contact confidence within rugby and physical activity with/for South East Asian Muslim women and girls
Today: ACLs, intersectionality, judo/contact confidence within rugby and physical activity with/for South East Asian Muslim women and girls
June 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Day 1 at @wisean.bsky.social conference is done! Brain full, looking forward to the sharing and inspirations of day 2!
Today: ACLs, intersectionality, judo/contact confidence within rugby and physical activity with/for South East Asian Muslim women and girls
Today: ACLs, intersectionality, judo/contact confidence within rugby and physical activity with/for South East Asian Muslim women and girls
Why Sam Colmer doesn’t use the word drill
- Think about language to suit your coaching and the players
- How to build understanding
- Skill games for developing players
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/drill-phob...
- Think about language to suit your coaching and the players
- How to build understanding
- Skill games for developing players
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/drill-phob...
Drill-phobia? Why Sam Colmer doesn't use the word 'drill'.
Gloucester Foundation Phase coach, Sam Colmer explains how he develops skills in players. Including how to build understanding on the journey to building skill.
www.coachcarecreate.com
June 23, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Why Sam Colmer doesn’t use the word drill
- Think about language to suit your coaching and the players
- How to build understanding
- Skill games for developing players
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/drill-phob...
- Think about language to suit your coaching and the players
- How to build understanding
- Skill games for developing players
www.coachcarecreate.com/p/drill-phob...