The First Seven Years - Footy Nippers
By: Jimmy Farquhar & Troy Nathan
Language: en
Categories: Business, Entrepreneurship, Sports, Rugby
The First Seven Years - Footy Nippers PodcastThe First Seven Years is the podcast that dives into the science, culture and real-world stories behind early childhood movement and development.Hosted by Jimmy Farquhar and Troy Nathan (Founder of Haka Rugby Global), each episode explores why the early years matter so much — and how play, sport, coaching, Māori culture, and confidence-building experiences shape the adults our kids become.You’ll hear practical insights for parents and coaches, honest conversations about the challenges facing today’s children and the philosophy behind Footy Nippers — a global early-years sporting programme designed to get more chil...
Episodes
Episode 3 - Why Ex-Players Make Great Coaches For Kids
Dec 14, 2025Welcome to Episode 3 of The First Seven Years — the show where we unpack movement, culture, coaching, confidence and child development during the most important stage of life: The First Seven Years.
In this episode, Jimmy Farquhar and Troy Nathan explore why former athletes often make exceptional coaches for young children. They discuss the athlete mindset, the power of mentorship, and how lived sporting experience helps build confidence, trust, and resilience in the early years.
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✔ Why the athlete mindset transl...
Duration: 00:23:48Episode 2 - What's Wrong With Early Years Sport
Dec 07, 2025Welcome to Episode 2 of "The First Seven Years" - the show where we unpack movement, culture, coaching, confidence and child development during the most important stage of life: the first seven years.
In this episode, Jimmy Farquhar and Troy Nathan delve into the challenges facing early years sports. They discuss why movement and culture should come first, the impact of digital distractions and the importance of tailored coaching approaches to foster confidence and social development in young children.
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✔ The necessity of prioritising movement and cult...
Duration: 00:23:53Episode 1 - Why Movement Matters In The First Seven Years
Nov 27, 2025In our very first episode of The First Seven Years, Jimmy Farquhar and Troy Nathan explore why the early years are the most important stage of childhood and why movement and play matter more today than ever.
We dive into the foundations of Footy Nippers, the powerful connection between movement and confidence, the role of Māori culture in building identity and belonging and the growing challenges facing young children in a screen-heavy world.
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Why movement is the strongest predictor of early developmentHow pla... Duration: 00:28:00