Gareth Baber's guest appearances

Gareth Baber

Pacific Beat

Scrum V Rugby

Newswrap

Planet Sport

The Catflap Chats Podcast

The Great Coaches: Leadership & Life

The Natter

Barack Obama

Donald Trump

Nancy Pelosi

Manny Pacquiao

Hillary Clinton

Scott Young

Jacques Burger

Rob Jones

Jeff Sessions

Mike Pompeo

Benedict Cumberbatch

Lowri Morgan

Prince Andrew

Sarah Lee

Steve Bannon

OwlTail

Our Great Coach on this episode is Gareth Baber. Gareth is a Welsh, former rugby player, and now a rugby coach. As a player he represented Oxford University and Pontypriff in their European Shield victory in 2001. He transitioned into coaching in 2008, becoming an Assistant for the Wales Under 20 side, before eventually becoming the Head Coach of Cardiff Blues. In 2013 he became head of Hong Kong men's rugby sevens and also directed the senior men's, women's and youth programs. In 2016 he became the coach of the Fiji Men 7’s, ultimately leading them to 11 tournament victories, including the 2019 World championship and the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the 2nd Olympic medal in the nation’s history. Gareth is a coach who takes great pride and satisfaction in seeing people release their potential. And to achieve this, he focuses on challenging his players and staff to think differently about themselves and the process they are involved in. His is also organized, thoughtful and empowering, and sees himself as being more than just a rugby coach, but rather someone who is also responsible for building the culture that surrounds people both on and off the field. Some of the other key highlights of the interview were Gareth’s thoughts on The importance of mental skills coaches in helping you maintain consistency and focus your attention. And how as a leader he used this to ensure the team embraced accountability. The importance of being able to have self-leadership and put yourself in a position where you are able to fulfil your potential. And how it is the people who are chasing a better version of themselves, who normally go on to place themselves in the best position possible to realise their potential. This was a great conversation, my first with a Welsh coach. And just before we go to the interview, If you're a first time listener, you can check out our archive with of interviews with other great coaches at our website; the greatcoachespodcast.com And while you are there, if you would like to help our podcast, which is fully independent and free from ads, you can follow the link to our Patreon page where we offer exclusive content to our supporters. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com or contact us through our website thegreatcoachespodcast.com

Our Great Coach on this episode is Gareth Baber. Gareth is a Welsh, former rugby player, and now a rugby coach. As a player he represented Oxford University and Pontypriff in their European Shield victory in 2001. He transitioned into coaching in 2008, becoming an Assistant for the Wales Under 20 side, before eventually becoming the Head Coach of Cardiff Blues. In 2013 he became head of Hong Kong men's rugby sevens and also directed the senior men's, women's and youth programs. In 2016 he became the coach of the Fiji Men 7’s, ultimately leading them to 11 tournament victories, including the 2019 World championship and the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the 2nd Olympic medal in the nation’s history. Gareth is a coach who takes great pride and satisfaction in seeing people release their potential. And to achieve this, he focuses on challenging his players and staff to think differently about themselves and the process they are involved in. His is also organized, thoughtful and empowering, and sees himself as being more than just a rugby coach, but rather someone who is also responsible for building the culture that surrounds people both on and off the field. Some of the other key highlights of the interview were Gareth’s thoughts on The importance of mental skills coaches in helping you maintain consistency and focus your attention. And how as a leader he used this to ensure the team embraced accountability. The importance of being able to have self-leadership and put yourself in a position where you are able to fulfil your potential. And how it is the people who are chasing a better version of themselves, who normally go on to place themselves in the best position possible to realise their potential. This was a great conversation, my first with a Welsh coach. And just before we go to the interview, If you're a first time listener, you can check out our archive with of interviews with other great coaches at our website; the <a href="http://greatcoachespodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">greatcoachespodcast.com</a> And while you are there, if you would like to help our podcast, which is fully independent and free from ads, you can follow the link to our Patreon page where we offer exclusive content to our supporters. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at <a href="mailto:thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com">thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com</a> or contact us through our website <a href="http://thegreatcoachespodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thegreatcoachespodcast.com</a>

Fascinating to see Rugby through the eyes of a successful coach. Gareth is currently plying his trade up in Scotland, but previous has coached Fiji 15's, taken Fiji 7s to a World Series win and the Olympics in 2021, and coached Cardiff Rugby, Hong Kong 7s, and more.  Open and honest about the cultures he tries to create, and what he looks for in a team and player.  Thanks always Dragon Signs, Manscaped.com, Tiny Rebel Brewery, Motazone Cwmbran and Whiterose Residential Care Home. 

Fascinating to see Rugby through the eyes of a successful coach. Gareth is currently plying his trade up in Scotland, but previous has coached Fiji 15's, taken Fiji 7s to a World Series win and the Olympics in 2021, and coached Cardiff Rugby, Hong Kong 7s, and more.  Open and honest about the cultures he tries to create, and what he looks for in a team and player.  Thanks always Dragon Signs, <a href="http://Manscaped.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manscaped.com</a>, Tiny Rebel Brewery, Motazone Cwmbran and Whiterose Residential Care Home.

Ep108 - Gareth Baber - Edinburgh Rugby Coach, Fiji Rugby, Fiji 7s 2020 Olympics and World Series 7s winning coach, and more...

Hong Kong's rugby sevens coach, Gareth Baber, says his connections with Hong Kong will remain despite being appointed the new head coach of the Fiji’s sevens team. He says he is pleased with his new job but has mixed emotions. Baber tells Jim Gould how...

“My connections with Hong Kong wil remain”: Gareth Baber