Calling in from Los Angeles, rugby icon Dallen Stanford shares his remarkable journey from growing up in South Africa to finding success in the USA as a Rugby Sevens player, international game commentator, rugby ambassador and entrepreneur.

Dallen's passion for the sport led him to the USA, where he played for the national Sevens team and then transitioned into media, using his voice to grow the game. He provides a fascinating glimpse into the rapidly evolving rugby landscape in the USA, sharing his optimism for the future of the men's and women's national teams.

The importance of mental toughness and mindset comes through in personal experiences and insights from Dallen’s coaching work with young players.

Key Links

Dallen Stanford: https://www.instagram.com/dallenstanford/

Rugby Hive: https://www.rugbyhive.com/

Tag X Rugby: https://www.facebook.com/TagXInternational

Avante Cape Brandy: https://avantebrandy.com/

Develop your mental toughness with Mark Zimmerman/On The Mark Coaching: https://otmcoaching.com.au/

Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast Studio https://eastcoaststudio.com.au

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What it takes to go pro, learning from losses, tips for young players, and more.
Current Wallabies fly-half, Ben Donaldson joins the show to talk building confidence, the workload of a pro rugby player, how everyone needs mental skills, building the toughness to push through disappointment, taking inspiration from teammates, and his own personal method of clearing his mind during a game.

On The Mark’s first Wallabies guest, Ben Donaldson, has scored an impressive 53 points in his 7 games as a Wallaby, and has scored 111 points in 13 games so far in his 2024 Super Rugby signing with the Western Force. Ben Donaldson is an electric and exciting player to watch, both in fly-half and fullback.

On The Mark host, Mark Zimmermann is the founder of On The Mark Coaching, co-author of Amazon #1 best seller “Winner’s Mindset,” and experienced high performance coach, helping greats become legends.
Key Links:
Keep up to date with Ben Donaldson: https://www.instagram.com/ben___donaldson/
Develop mental toughness with On The Mark Coaching: https://otmcoaching.com.au/

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Focusing on controllable, building a team-wide support network, combating complacency, and more. Wallaroos flanker and women’s rugby rising star, Piper Duck talks mental skills, the vital importance of coaching, helping young women stay in sports, bouncing back from disappointment, and making sure your mental skills allow your fitness and ability to shine.

Our special guest this episode, Piper Duck, has had an incredibly quick rise through the rugby world, having the honour of representing Australia in the Rugby World Cup at only 21 years old, and is the youngest ever captain of the team.

On The Mark host Mark Zimmermann is the founder of On The Mark Coaching, co-author of Amazon #1 best seller “Winner’s Mindset,” international keynote speaker, and high performance motivational coach in both sport and business.

Key Links:
Follow Piper Duck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piper_rose_duck
Enhance your mental skills with On The Mark coaching: https://otmcoaching.com.au/

Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast Studio

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