The Luca Health Podcast
The Luca Health Podcast
Podcast Description
Go beyond the scoreboard with the Luca Health Podcast. In each episode, we sit down with athletes and professionals to uncover the motivations, values, and pivotal moments that have shaped their journeys — both in sport and in life. These are real conversations about resilience, purpose, and what it takes to strive for excellence. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, educator, or simply a curious listener, this series offers thoughtful insights into the minds of extraordinary people.
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The podcast centers around themes such as resilience, personal growth, and the pursuit of excellence, with episodes dedicating time to exploring the significant experiences that shape athletes' lives. For instance, the episode featuring Finn Smith discusses his transition from a rugby-mad family to his achievement as a standout fly-half, including a reflection on leadership and balancing sports with academics.
Go beyond the scoreboard with the Luca Health Podcast. In each episode, we sit down with athletes and professionals to uncover the motivations, values, and pivotal moments that have shaped their journeys — both in sport and in life. These are real conversations about resilience, purpose, and what it takes to strive for excellence. Whether you’re an athlete, coach, educator, or simply a curious listener, this series offers thoughtful insights into the minds of extraordinary people.
In this episode of The Luca Health Podcast, we sit down with Russell Ernshaw — former England Sevens coach, international performance coach with the RFU, and co-founder of The Magic Academy. From his days at Cambridge to winning the European Cup with Bath, Rusty reflects on the highs and lows of professional rugby, what makes great coaching, and why creativity, decision-making, and joy matter more than ever in sport. It’s a conversation about impact, coaching culture, and how to build environments where people — not just athletes — can truly thrive.
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