BITESIZE #50 | Sir Ian McGeechan: Never do anything second rate

What a pleasure it was to welcome Sir Ian McGeechan to the podcast, one of rugby’s most popular and well regarded figures, most notably for being a true legend of the world’s most famous touring team - the British & Irish Lions. 

A PE and Geography teacher by profession, Ian has a great empathy with players, an ability to get the right people around him and is incredibly knowledgeable about the game. In this clip Ian describes the sacrifice his father made that he didn’t know until after he died that taught him the most valuable lesson. 

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**Ian McGeechan: The Sacrifice That Taught Him the Most Valuable Lesson**

In this episode of the High Performance Podcast, Sir Ian McGeechan, a renowned rugby figure and legend of the British & Irish Lions, shares a poignant story about his father's sacrifice that taught him a valuable lesson.

**A Father's Sacrifice:**

McGeechan recalls an incident from his youth when his father, despite financial constraints, gave him five pounds to buy rounds of drinks after a game, ensuring that he could socialize with his teammates. Unbeknownst to McGeechan, his father had to walk to work for the last two days of the week to make up for the money he had given him.

**The Lesson Learned:**

This act of sacrifice instilled in McGeechan a profound sense of motivation and gratitude. He realized that many people had supported him throughout his life, and he felt a responsibility to never do anything second-rate. This realization shaped his approach to teamwork, emphasizing the importance of appreciating the hard work and contributions of others.

**The Importance of Teamwork:**

McGeechan emphasizes the significance of teamwork in rugby, highlighting that the best teams are built on a foundation of mutual respect and appreciation. He believes that players who understand the sacrifices made by their teammates are more likely to work together effectively and achieve success.

**Conclusion:**

McGeechan's story serves as a reminder of the importance of recognizing and appreciating the support and sacrifices made by others. It highlights the power of gratitude in motivating individuals to strive for excellence and achieve their full potential.

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[02:52.840 -> 03:09.200] It sort of came from my own experience of the support I got at different stages in my life as a player and a coach. You know, a father who put five
[03:09.200 -> 03:15.760] pounds in my pocket when I was still at school as an 18-year-old so that I could buy the
[03:15.760 -> 03:24.160] rounds and stand at the bar after a game and still buy a round with everybody else. What
[03:24.160 -> 03:27.640] I didn't know until after he died was he had to walk
[03:27.640 -> 03:29.760] to work the last two days of the week.
[03:29.760 -> 03:34.760] So that motivation is I would never do anything second rate.
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[04:00.280 -> 04:06.560] and that understanding that the best teamwork is appreciating that a lot of hard work goes in
[04:06.560 -> 04:08.000] with a lot of other people.
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