The Bench with Jenna and Jon

John Cartwright: Paternal instincts, increased expectation & dealing with injuries

The Bench with Jenna and Jon

Show Notes

Hull FC head coach John Cartwright is the guest on the latest episode of The Bench with Jenna and Jon. John speaks to us about some big family news and how his paternal instincts find their way into his coaching. Plus, with the Black & Whites being tipped as dark horses to do well this season, John talks about the added pressure that brings and how he deals with injuries to some of his top players.

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