AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Best recovery for preseason - How to drop skinfolds in 4 weeks - When and where to use a foam roller and the raygun - Is running every day bad? - How to improve running efficiency ‎ Have feedback on the show? We really would love to hear from send us your feedback, tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please le...

Highlights for the episode:   ‎ - Macrocycle approach - Linear block approach - Tactical periodization - Funnel periodization - Microcycle approach ‎ Have feedback on the show? We really would love to hear from send us your feedback, tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‎ Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/...

Highlights from the episode:  ‎ - Importance of confidence in dealing with athletes - Why you need the experience to fast-track your coaching career - His role at Core Advantage - How the Metric app they developed helps athletes - Where to download the Metric app ‎ Have feedback on the show? We really would love to hear from send us your feedback, tell us what you love and what you think could be...

Highlights for the episode:  ‎ - Advice and challenges for coaches transitioning from Rugby to AFL - How he tackles neck training in AFL - Difference between the head of strength and power of Rugy and AFL - How he does primer sessions for rugby and footy - How he individualizes his program for a large squad of 40-45 players ‎ Have feedback on the show? We really would love to hear from send us you...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How to prevent hamstring strains - How to do 1.5x body weight bench press - Exercises to improve explosiveness - Can you do a treadmill when you have COVID? - How to get an edge on your recovery plan ‎ Have feedback on the show? We really would love to hear from send us your feedback, tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How to get motivated in preseason - Funnel periodization - Goals of preseason - Jack's favorite workouts for preseason - Injury mitigation ‎ Examples of my favorite workouts are in the show notes, click the link below: https://preparelikeapro.com/pre-season-fitness-routine-guide/ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, l...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why did he shift his plan from physio to physical preparation - How he started at Collingwood FC while having his degree - Mentors and people who helped him in his career - Key relationships within the program for a rehab coordinator role - Methods to build resilience for developing footballers - Fave inspirational quote or life motto ‎ Have feedback on the show? W...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Key pillars of a successful return to play rehab program - How to load specific tissues in a rehab process - Importance of learning functional anatomy - How the rehab technology has evolved over the years - Key traits to prepare you for a rehab coach role ‎ Have feedback on the show? We really would love to hear from send us your feedback, tell us what you love and...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Eager to learn - Build relationships - Show initiative - Attention to detail - Time management ‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards greater fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! ‎ Book a FREE footballer discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2 ‎ H...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Things he would done differently when he started his career - What hard work looks like in athletes - How did he get to contact the heads of football clubs - How he built his network and his mentors - Challenges in his career and what he learned from them - Highlights of his career ‎ Have feedback on the show? We really would love to hear from send us your feedback...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tips to help strength & conditioning coaches find their passion in the fitness industry - The importance of the physical preparation program assisting the football game plan - The similarities and differences between rugby union, league and AFL - The factors to consider when prescribing strength & power sessions before field sessions - The importance of understandi...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How does load monitoring look like for team-based athletes when the budget is not a constraint - Modified RSI and urine gravity testing for load management - Common challenges coaches face when integrating the latest technology into load management strategies and actionable solutions - How sports scientists can make a big impact - Key metrics he likes to look at fo...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Applying the Australian model to programming workouts for 7-foot basketball players - Common processes for getting a full-time contract in elite sport - How does Alex manage his schedule that can have 7 games in 10 days in 6 different cities - The common trend most world-class athletes have - Important skills for S&Cs or physios in rehab roles for long-term injury...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Know your current capacity and maximal aerobic speed - Repeat speed day - Flexibility and mobility - How to take care of joint health - Practice the test that your club does - Mimic your training environment - Have a target and use the running calculator ‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards grea...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Optimizing nutrition for first-year athletes - How to gain muscle mass for athletes - Hydration mistakes for athletes in hotter climates - Main sources of electrolytes - How to prepare for a 2k time trial from a nutrition perspective ‎ Elevate your sports nutrition with Ben Parker, AFL Sports Dietitian from the Gold Coast Suns. Join the workshop on December 17, 202...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Key principles for strategic planning - Tips to unleash the creative side of people - How the environment or setting affects creativity - Favorite strategies to manage squads/groups of different levels - Bill’s advice to communicate effectively in large groups ‎ Have feedback on the show? We really would love to hear from send us your feedback, tell us what you lov...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why did he switch from his physio pathway to strength & conditioning - The importance of being enthusiastic and understanding your role as an intern - Why develop a reflection practice to make the most of your mentor and learnings - The 3 key pillars for the Crow’s athletic development plan - How Josh designs his training programs and session plans ‎ Have feedback...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - His philosophy when creating a program to improve an athlete's max speed and acceleration - Effective strategies to improve athletes' running technique using video analysis - How to simplify your needs analysis process - The importance of coaching correct loading for plyometrics - Jona’s favorite coaching cues for acceleration and max velocity ‎ Have feedback on th...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Considerations for loading in pre-season - Importance of chasing one key area of athletic development each week rather than all of them - Why GPS is not a good measure of training load - How to manifest energy when players are having it tough during their training block - Common mistakes when planning in-season performance work ‎ Have feedback on the show? We reall...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How sprinting, jumping, and lifting are interconnected - Is sprinting speed based on genetics or can be improved by a coach? - Training protocols for improving sprinting speed - The role of explosive power and plyometrics in improving jumping technique - Building a balanced and effective lifting program for athletes ‎ Have feedback on the show? We really would love...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Importance of getting out of your comfort zone - Getting experience in elite sport as a sports psychologist - What it takes to develop a champion's mindset - How to improve your recovery and performance with diaphragmatic breathing - Mental skills athletes can start practicing now to become elite ‎ Have feedback on the show? We really would love to hear from send u...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How coaches adapt to strategy on the fly on game day - Tips to prepare for those striving for the head of high-performance role - Why are emotional intelligence and leadership courses more in demand right now - Importance of cognitive decision-making for coaches and high-performance managers - Team first mentality and why coaches should lead by example ‎ Show notes...

Before Melbourne, Justin worked at Paralympics Australia for 2 years. He also worked as a physiotherapy consultant for TAC, an AIS project lead and High-Performance manager at Essendon Football Club, and a rehabilitation coach at Collingwood Football ClHighlights from the episode: ‎ - Comparing Leadership styles from "people first" to "performance first" - His fave ways to develop himself - The im...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Using the transference approach in gym programs - How the transference approach helps athletes in their mindset and performance - Things to consider when implementing the transference approach - Key pillars that they focus on with the transference approach - How the rotational aspect helps athletes ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/athletic-performance-trai...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Brenton’s four key pillars for returning a footballer to performance - How he upskills himself - Why learning how to work in a team is critical to working in elite sport - How do your biggest learnings come from those you work closest - Developing an earn the right philosophy and how to apply it to rehabilitation ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/sports-reh...