In this episode, we sit down with Coach Darryl Suasua to introduce him to the Rugby NorCal community and preview his sessions at the upcoming Rugby Development Summit.
Darryl shares his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of creating environments where team culture develops naturally rather than being dictated. He highlights the value of profiling players and teams to tailor coaching approaches, stressing that knowing players personally helps in building stronger, more cohesive teams.
Listeners will also get a preview of Darryl’s summit content:
Day 1 will focus on framing rugby concepts, assessing teams, and developing game plans.
Day 2 will dive into team environments, culture in practice, and bringing learnings into team runs.
He also explores how coaching styles differ across cultures, from Japan to the Pacific Islands, and why it’s important for coaches to develop player decision-making regardless of background.
Finally, Darryl stresses the importance of networking and continued learning, encouraging coaches to build lasting relationships, share ideas, and connect across different coaching levels.
Key Takeaway: Attendees should come to the Summit prepared with goals and questions, ready to learn, connect, and grow.
🎟️ Early bird registration closes October 1st.