Damian's Book

Can You Be Fluent In Success?

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In “Can You Be Fluent In Success?”, Damian McGrath shares the riveting story of his extraordinary journey through the world of international rugby, offering invaluable insights into the essence of success, both on and off the field. This book is more than a memoir; it’s a guide that intertwines the highs and lows of a storied coaching career with universal lessons on leadership, perseverance, and achieving greatness. Damian’s path from playing professional rugby league for Batley to becoming a revered coach across both codes of rugby embodies the spirit of resilience and adaptation. His tenure has spanned the globe, impacting domestic, national, and international teams with his innovative strategies and inspirational leadership.

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A Journey of Milestones

From his early days leading the Reserve team to victory at Batley, to pioneering roles in the Leeds RL Academy and on to influential positions with the London Broncos, Damian’s career highlights his adeptness at fostering talent and crafting winning teams. His international acclaim grew as he contributed significantly to the Great Britain national teams, culminating in a pivotal role at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup.

Transitioning between rugby codes, Damian became an instrumental figure in the England Rugby Union setup, enhancing the skills and defense of the England 7s and ‘A’ teams, alongside his contribution to the Leicester Tigers. His strategic brilliance shone brightly as he led teams to remarkable successes, including historic wins at the Hong Kong 7s and notable medals at the Junior Commonwealth Games and the World Cup.“Can You Be Fluent In Success?” distills Damian’s lifelong experiences and achievements into powerful lessons on overcoming adversity, leading with intention, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Readers will find his narrative rich with strategies applicable not only to sports but to business and personal growth. This book is an essential read for anyone eager to decode the complexities of success, guided by a man who has lived it in every sense. Through Damian McGrath’s eyes, readers will learn that being fluent in success is not just possible—it’s within reach for those who dare to dream big and work hard.

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Book Reviews

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A worthwhile read from an expert well done
Chris Webster
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Articulate to the point Great persona very personable I only knew him as a photographer never mind as a player
Pieche
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I only read autobiographical type books (when not colouring others in) I can honestly say without an inch of bias this is as good as a book I’ve read. Yes, it resonates as the subject matter & a few of the people who have influenced the author, I’ve also been lucky to come into contact with too. The book though is much, much more than a tale of both codes of Rugby. It’s a lesson in life to all of us, about breaking down perceived barriers, being true to yourself, best practice, being open minded, whilst maintaining a moral & professional compass - A non negotiable. But most of all it shows us that no matter what your background is, we all deserve the best for ourselves - whatever your aspiration, this is a book that shows you anything can be achieved if you want it enough & are willing to make the sacrifices. The biggest lessons are the oft forgotten basic fundamentals in life, the importance of saying please & thank you, being honest, giving of your time, taking an interest in others & sharing any success you may be lucky to have along the way. So Damian, you’ll have to throw the ‘imposter syndrome’ in the bin mate. You’ve written a brilliantly engaging, thought provoking & inspiring book. Congratulations! If anyone’s looking for a book which will make you think & offer some self help guidance, I can heartily recommend….
Paul Halloran
Entrepreneur and Business leader
Just getting tucked into the Damian McGrath book this evening. I'm already nodding a lot in agreement and I've just done my first browse through. He thanks Karl Fix in the intro which means a lot and shows how quickly he integrated into the Canadian rugby community. I've been running BC Rugby News for almost 20 years, I've seen the offshore experts come and go, but l've never seen anyone "get it" as quickly as Damian and adapt to the reality of rugby in Canada. It's a theme he mentions early on when discussing how to be a successful coach or leader, "the guiding principles are all there but unless you adapt them to the circumstances you find yourself in, they are meaningless". How true, and vet so many "experts" coming into a new environment fail to do this. I scanned to the back (don't worry I'II read everything in between and saw this excerpt from the Canada 7s team he coached, "His commitment to helping grow not only the 7s program, but also rugby across Canada, is something that has not been seen from an international coach in our Canadian rugby community". True words, and 1 100% agree with their assessment. Damian is one of a kind, and I would love to see him back in Canada running both the 7s and XVs high performance programs. lIl do a more detailed book review on the website when finished but these are my initial thoughts on first browse through.
Mark Bryant
Researcher/ Writer/ Programmer
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