The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast · Rugby League Coach

Coach Stories #10 RLC Coach of the Year 2025

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips

Lee Addison reveals Tim Woodhead as the Rugby League Coach of the Year 2025 in a candid early-morning interview.

This episode features host Lee Addison interviewing Tim Woodhead, the 2025 Rugby League Coach of the Year. Addison is the creator of the Rugby League Coach platform, and Woodhead coaches the Keighley Albion Open Age Team. The conversation begins with casual banter about the early recording time in Queensland and the miserable weather in Woodhead's location. The episode centers on Woodhead's nomination and victory for the 2025 Coach of the Year award, initiated by a nomination from his friend "Speedy." Woodhead's Keighley Albion Open Age Team had its application accepted to participate in a new competition. The host reads the full nomination text on air, which details the reasons for Woodhead's recognition. The discussion explores the team's recent journey and the context behind this significant career achievement for Woodhead. A memorable moment is the host's playful warning that the nomination reading will make Woodhead blush. The interview captures the genuine surprise and appreciation Woodhead feels upon receiving this peer-voted honor. Insights include the importance of community and mate-ship in rugby league, as exemplified by the nomination from a friend. The episode highlights how coaching awards often recognize behind-the-scenes dedication beyond just win-loss records. The tone is informal, celebratory, and warmly conversational between two colleagues in the coaching world. The style is interview-based, focusing on personal reflection and professional acknowledgment. This episode is ideal for rugby league coaches and fans interested in personal coaching journeys and community-level recognition. Listeners seeking tactical analysis or on-field strategy might find the content less directly applicable.

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