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 | Jan 19, 2021 | Brain Based Coaching, Insights & Learnings, Rugby, Transition From Sport
As I drove up to the testing station it all felt like I was in some kind of movie. There wasn’t as much panic as the movie “I am Legend” but still it felt as though I was playing my part in it. Lockdown had started in March yet the virus had only...
by nickmccashin | Apr 10, 2018 | Rugby, Transition From Sport
When is it time to retire from Rugby? I feel like I have been hit by a truck… Rephrase that, I feel like I have been run over by two trucks. Today I woke up for the fifth time with a broken cheek. (Zygoma or Zygomatic arch). Technically it has been fixed under general...
