Talking Performance
Talking Performance was a collaboration with Jay Carter & David Galbraith where they had guests on discussed the world and their views with them. Now Jay is flying solo and he interviews a guest to bring their story to the community and share some of their experiences in an effort to help us all grow.
Talking Performance
Episode 176 - Bryce Lawrence - Former International Rugby Referee - Head of Training and Education at NZ Rugby
In this conversation, Bryce Lawrence, a former professional rugby referee, shares insights into his journey from childhood to becoming a top referee. He discusses the influence of his family, particularly his father's legacy in refereeing, and the challenges he faced in his career, including the pressures of officiating at elite levels and during significant matches like the Rugby World Cup. Bryce reflects on the importance of mental skills, the need for support systems, and the evolution of refereeing in the context of modern sports. In this conversation, Bryce Lawrence reflects on his experiences as a rugby referee, particularly focusing on the emotional and mental challenges he faced after a controversial game. He discusses the importance of mental health in sports, the lessons learned from failure, and how these experiences shaped his coaching philosophy and current role in community rugby development.
