by nickmccashin | Nov 2, 2022 | Dad Fitness, Habits, Insights & Learnings
Good things come to those who wait. The bartender picks up a clean, curved, harp-embossed glass from under the counter. He smiles back as he lifts it up to the shiny brass tap and black nozzle. Tilting the glass at a 45-degree angle, he releases the tap. Slowly the...
by nickmccashin | Oct 20, 2022 | History, Resilience, Rugby
There was a familiar feel, sound and smell when walking into the rugby changing room after being absent for nearly two years. I made a couple of cameo appearances off the bench two years ago, so it is more like four years away from the game. I had never been in this...
by nickmccashin | Nov 17, 2021 | Habits, Rugby, Transition From Sport
A few months ago I managed to catch up with an old friend and professional rugby player Will Heinz. Heinzy and I played footy together while we were in Christchurch. Speaking from experience Willy has an epic passing game, a great work ethic and an elite fitness...
by nickmccashin | Aug 2, 2021 | Brain Based Coaching, Insights & Learnings, Rugby
Thanks to a great friend and former professional rugby player Toby Freeman for his time, knowledge and insights on his transition in life after sport. Toby is an English Rugby player who has recently made the transition from professional rugby to his new career of...
by nickmccashin | Mar 18, 2021 | Resilience, Running, Ultra Marathon
Finding Resilience In Yourself The pain or initial pain in all honesty started at the 30km mark. The realisation that I was only a little over halfway ignited the mental game that was to be played in the remaining 27km. The voice inside piped up “What are you doing...
