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Mack Carson - Getting Contracted to Play Abroad in England
Mack Carson - Getting Contracted to Play Abroad in England
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Oct 24, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Today I chat with Mack Carson, who is a Canadian international, and has been playing in the Allianz Premier 15s for the past couple of seasons, firstly with Bristol and more recently Saracens. I’m currently coaching Mack as she is back in UBC for a semester to finish her degree, before going back to Saracens in January.We chat about what it’s like to play with one of the top teams in the Allianz Premier 15s, which is the most professional women’s league in the world.We also talk about;How she started playing rugby in BC, playing u18s aged 12.How her move to the Allianz Premier 15s came about.Balancing school and playing rugby full time.How the Allianz Premier 15s has moved from amateur to semi-pro.What it’s like playing for Bristol and Saracens.Advice she would give a North American girls thinking of going to England to play.Why it’s more important for women, than men, to balance life outside of rugby.How much women in Canada have to pay to represent their province/country.WXV, the new women’s international global competition.The impact rugby and injuries has on mental health.You can find Mack on instagram @mackcarson11My instagram is The Off Field Rugby Coach @offfieldrugby, any feedback you have or thoughts for the pod, please DM me there, would love to hear them.If you enjoyed the chat please send it to some friends, or share it in a WhatsApp group.Please subscribe/follow the podcast wherever you’re listening.Really appreciate you clicking in, cheers! Get the bonus Podcasts on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Oct 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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