Ben is the Director of Rugby at Ealing Trailfinders and has been involved with the club since their days in London Div 2. He was fly-half and Head Coach during the 2012-13 season when I played my single season for the club.

This interview was recorded August of 2000 and 19 at the always improving home of Ealing Trailfinders - Vallis Way. We covered some fascinating topics: The changes Ben has witnessed whilst climbing the leagues, thoughts on the new law trials and providing a fabulous environment for young players to improve and also get an education in their Academy.

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Geezer and I have crossed paths in rugby circles in almost every capacity as players, coaches, on the same team and on opposite sides.

Now I have been retired for some time, it is with great clarity that I can say that Mike is the best coach I ever had - a superb mixture of incredibly detailed technical appreciation, motivational skills and the ability to create a culture that bred excellence are just some of the reasons why I rate him so highly.

This interview was recorded in August of 2019 and we had an in-depth chat about the achievements and challenges for USA rugby - both the 7’s and the 15-a-side version of the game.

We got into coaching philosophies and Mike shared some genuine coaching knowledge-bombs. If you are a young or new coach then there is some seriously good advice in this episode for you.

And lastly, we talked about Mike’s amateur club - Bromley RFC where three generations of the family Friday are still involved.

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Mike can be contacted on Instagram @mikefriday09, on Twitter @mikefriday09 or LinkedIn - Mike Friday.

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Rugby isn’t black and white - Conor Mullin - #179

My guest this week is Otley RFC player and Mullin Strength and Fitness founder - Conor Mullin.

We talked about:

• Developing late in the Ulster pathway
• Captaining Leeds Beckett University
• Getting selected for Yorkshire u20s
• Playing for a famous club like Otley
• Self-development and his desire for constant learning.
• Building a Strength and Fitness business.

This is an inspirational episode - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Conor Mullin on Instagram - @conormullin8 - https://www.instagram.com/conormullin8/
Mullin Strength and Fitness on Instagram - @mullinstrengthandfitness - https://www.instagram.com/mullinstrengthandfitness/
on Tiktok - @mullinstrengthandfitness - https://www.tiktok.com/@mullinstrengthandfitness
on Facebook - Mullin Strength and Fitness - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092690207418
Website - www.mullinstrengthandfitness.com
Otley RFC - https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/otley

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