214: Rugby Training Injury Prevention Nutrition & Power on the Pitch with Georgia Cass
Published on Mar 6, 2025, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:49:52
Published on Mar 6, 2025, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:49:52
In this episode, sports dietitian Lindsey Cortes chats with Georgia Cass, a strength and conditioning coach specializing in womens rugby. They discuss Georgia's introductionto the sport, the fundamentals of rugby and importance of a strength coach, iniury, concussioms, and Georgias development of the Power Pitch Protocol, tailored specifically for female rugby players. Lindsey and Georgia explore injury prevention, the importance of proper neck exercises to reduce concussions, and the role of nutrition for this high-intensity high-power contact sport.
01:19 Meet Georgia Cass: Strength and Conditioning Coach
02:28 Georgia's Journey to Rugby and Coaching
06:32 The Sport of Rugby: An Overview
14:32 Strength and Conditioning for Rugby
19:37 Nutrition and Recovery in Rugby
26:56 The Importance of Nutrition in High-Intensity Sports
27:47 Concussion Risks and Prevention in Rugby
29:14 Strength and Conditioning to Reduce Concussion Risks
32:20 The Role of Omega-3s in Concussion Recovery
36:15 Introducing the Power Pitch Protocol
38:39 Comprehensive Training for Female Rugby Players
43:35 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts
Georgia Cass is a Strength & Conditioning coach, performance coach and Founder of LiftHer Strength. She has been working with female athletes for over 7 years and over the last 2 years has shifted her focus to working with female rugby players specifically.
You can find her on Instagram @lifther_strength and TikTok @liftherstrength
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As a Sports Dietitian for NCAA, professional, and recreational athletes alike, I know how powerful nutrition can be. I also know how quickly a female athlete can fall into the trap of under fueling which severely limits their health. That’s why I’m sharing my knowledge of female-specific nutrition, training, body image, and mindset to help you fuel your body to perform at your highest level. Whether you are looking for a competitive edge with your nutrition training and mindset, or looking to overcome harmful nutrition habits and body acceptance, you’ve come to the right place!