Sep '25 • General discussion
The Uncatchable Dan Norton 🔥
🏉If you're a 7s fan this is a good one!
🔥 This week on Lessons from the Game @Gurthro Steenkamp and I sat down with rugby 7s all-time leading try scorer, the speedster Dan Norton (see some of his tries below 🙌)
His story goes beyond tries and tournaments — it’s about how he built himself into a world-class performer.
Some key takeaways from our conversation:
🏃♂️ Multi-sport upbringing — less instruction, more play, problem-solving, and self-discovery
🧠 Soft skills — learning how to act in a team, communicate, and support teammates
🔍 Self-analysis — when Seabelo Senatla emerged, Dan asked: what’s he doing to score 8–10 tries a tournament? Then adapted his own game to become England’s go-to player
🌊 Flow state & self-regulation — managing energy, stress, and anxiety across 6 matches in a weekend
💡 Transferable lessons — from self-teaching as a kid to developing resilience, reflection, and leadership as a pro especially during Covid
Dan’s honesty about his journey offers huge lessons not only for athletes, but for anyone interested in growth, mindset, and performance.
🎧 Listen here 👉
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-lessons-from-the-game-podcast/id1796716989?i=1000728048377
Spotify:
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The Uncatchable Dan Norton 🔥
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