How sending one email opened a door and set up my career with Isaac Hopkins

How sending one email opened a door and set up my career For Isaac Hopkins, an experienced Strength and Conditioning coach, it started with one bold move—a single email that opened doors to shadowing elite coaches and kickstarted his journey. Today, Isaac is shaping the future of England Touch, preparing athletes for the intense demands of this fast-paced, high-intensity game. From agility to deceleration, he’s redefining performance strategies for a sport that’s growing exponentially. Isaac also works in numerous other areas including schools as well doing is own pHd research. In this episode, you’ll learn: * 🤝 How to network effectively and find mentorship opportunities. * 🏉 Why coaching across sports makes you a better practitioner. * 📊 The essentials of athlete monitoring—what works and what doesn’t. * 🚀 The rise of Touch Rugby and its unique physical demands. * 🧠 How to reflect on mistakes and grow as a coach. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your approach, this episode offers a goldmine of insights for students, coaches, and athletes alike. Key Takeaways 📌 0:00 – The Email That Changed Isaac’s Career Path Forever 📌 3:00 – Why Asking the Right Questions Builds Stronger Connections 📌 7:30 – Adapting Your Coaching Style Across Different Sports 📌 15:00 – What Makes S&C Coaching in Schools So Unique 📌 21:00 – Athlete Monitoring: Simplify, Don’t Overcomplicate 📌 28:00 – Touch Rugby: Preparing Athletes for a Demanding Game 📌 36:00 – Balancing Research and Coaching: Isaac’s PhD Journey 📌 42:00 – What’s Next? Isaac’s Plans to Elevate Touch Rugby Worldwide Links & Resources * Follow Isaac Hopkins on LinkedIn * Check Out Train Touch on Instagram * Upcoming Events: England Touch High-Performance Conference *Subscribe for more inspiring stories and actionable advice. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up to my free newsletter: Be and Elite Coach, Build Elite Athletes for twice a week content designed to help you reach your version of "Elite". Click here to join!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is brought to you by Brendan Chaplin Business Coaching. Brendan guides coaches and service based entrepreneurs to deliver their best work, build a 7 figure lifestyle and performance business and create a life of freedom. To get in touch with Brendan, DM him the word COACH and he will start the conversation on any of the platforms below: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices