105: Simone Ragusi - How to Make the Move From Player to Coach: Mentorship and Growth in Italy and Ireland

Career Clarity with Athletes: A 2ndwind Podcast with Ryan Gonsalves

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What happens when a seasoned rugby player takes on the challenging yet rewarding role of a coach? Join us as we welcome Simone Ragusi, an Italian rugby veteran who has transitioned from player to coach, bringing with him years of experience and enthusiasm. With a career spanning 12 years, including stints in Wales and Ireland's elite Leinster environment, Simone's journey is an impressive tale of resilience, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of personal growth. Hear about his time leading the U18 team at Petrarca Padova to an Italian championship and the lessons he learned about balancing the rigors of playing and coaching at the same time.
Tune in to learn more about:

• Simone's current endeavors
• His childhood rugby moments as a child from a rugby family
• The balance in Ireland between football and rugby as the sixth nation tournament and a football nation as well
• When his focus started shifting from playing to coaching and how managed the conflict that arose with this
• The first step he took when he came to the realization that his playing career would not reach the peak he aimed at
• A sneak peek at the dynamics of sports in Italy, Ireland and England
• What inspired hom to relocate from Italy to Ireland and what he hopes to achieve
• Invaluable insights on how to identify and approach mentors and embrace continuous learning

…and so much more!

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Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simoragu/

X: https://x.com/Simo_RAgusi

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneragusi?

Chapters

1. Transitioning as a Rugby Professional (00:00:00)

2. Transition From Rugby Player to Coach (00:10:36)

3. Building a Career in Rugby (00:27:27)