What it takes to go pro, learning from losses, tips for young players, and more.
Current Wallabies fly-half, Ben Donaldson joins the show to talk building confidence, the workload of a pro rugby player, how everyone needs mental skills, building the toughness to push through disappointment, taking inspiration from teammates, and his own personal method of clearing his mind during a game.

On The Mark’s first Wallabies guest, Ben Donaldson, has scored an impressive 53 points in his 7 games as a Wallaby, and has scored 111 points in 13 games so far in his 2024 Super Rugby signing with the Western Force. Ben Donaldson is an electric and exciting player to watch, both in fly-half and fullback.

On The Mark host, Mark Zimmermann is the founder of On The Mark Coaching, co-author of Amazon #1 best seller “Winner’s Mindset,” and experienced high performance coach, helping greats become legends.
Key Links:
Keep up to date with Ben Donaldson: https://www.instagram.com/ben___donaldson/
Develop mental toughness with On The Mark Coaching: https://otmcoaching.com.au/

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Focusing on controllable, building a team-wide support network, combating complacency, and more. Wallaroos flanker and women’s rugby rising star, Piper Duck talks mental skills, the vital importance of coaching, helping young women stay in sports, bouncing back from disappointment, and making sure your mental skills allow your fitness and ability to shine.

Our special guest this episode, Piper Duck, has had an incredibly quick rise through the rugby world, having the honour of representing Australia in the Rugby World Cup at only 21 years old, and is the youngest ever captain of the team.

On The Mark host Mark Zimmermann is the founder of On The Mark Coaching, co-author of Amazon #1 best seller “Winner’s Mindset,” international keynote speaker, and high performance motivational coach in both sport and business.

Key Links:
Follow Piper Duck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piper_rose_duck
Enhance your mental skills with On The Mark coaching: https://otmcoaching.com.au/

Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast Studio

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Moving past disappointment, “next task” mentality, staying mentally tough through injury, and the value of an accountability buddy.

Olympian, captain, and all time leading try scorer of women’s Rugby Sevens Team USA, Naya Tapper shares her strategies for remaining goal oriented, avoiding distraction, figuring out your “why,” and fighting for small wins.

Today’s special guest, Naya Tapper is a USA Rugby great having the honour of representing her nation in the Tokyo Olympics, being the first female player to score 100 trues in USA Rugby history, both captaining and being the all time leading try scorer of the USA national team, and is a dedicated advocate for rugby in the States, having founded the Naya Tapper Scholarship program to drive youth participation in the Great Game.

On The Mark host Mark Zimmermann is the founder of On The Mark Coaching, co-author of Amazon #1 best seller “Winner’s Mindset,” international keynote speaker, and high performance motivational coach in both sport and business.

Key Links:
Check out the Naya Tapper Scholarship: https://www.ombacwallabies.com/nayatapper
Check out everything else Naya Tapper: https://nayatapper.com/
Take your mental game to the next level with On The Mark coaching: https://otmcoaching.com.au/

Podcast produced by Martin Franklin / East Coast Studio

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