# Are We Coaching Athletes Instead of Footy Players?

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Podcast: [The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast-6141145)
Published: 2026-06-01T03:40:45+00:00
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## Resource

Have we become so obsessed with systems, fitness and structure that we're coaching the football intelligence out of players? Level up your coaching game with Episode 247 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast! Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and a mentor to hundreds of coaches You can follow him @rugbyleaguecoach on socials or just look for Rugby League Coach Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 27-year career Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support .

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