AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Starting where you are and learning the demands of your sport - Why choosing one key preseason focus drives better results - How deep learning and retention actually work in coaching - Teaching technical models that make athletes faster and safer - Training yourself to coach better and understand athlete effort ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to h...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ ✅ How to get your free 2026 AFL preseason program ✅ How choosing one focus area lifts your whole game ✅ Why lower body strength drives contest power ✅ How power training protects the back and boosts speed ✅ What real sprint mechanics look like under pressure ✅ How reactive agility creates separation in tight spaces ‎‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why neck strength ratios may influence concussion risk - How tackle technique and developing neck strength reduce concussion risk - Why anxious athletes may be more vulnerable to concussion - What the 14-day concussion protocol actually looks like - The key supplements that support brain repair during recovery ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to he...

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How an integrated model truly works - Why silos appear and how leaders pull teams back together - Choosing the right number of game model priorities - How preseason and in-season integration actually differ - The unpopular belief about army camps and mental toughness ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and te...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Asking the right questions to read a new team - Using simple check-ins to judge daily readiness - Adapting warmups across sports and time demands - How athlete behavior shapes the real team culture - Balancing tech, feedback, and KPIs in performance programs ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what y...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why adding value first builds real industry connections - How name dropping quietly hurts your long-term credibility - Why preparation makes or breaks conference networking - When training content boosts your brand and when it damages it - The big five networking groups every coach should focus on - Where to start developing strong references early in your career...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why periodization isn’t as complicated as it sounds - Why periodization matters in AFL - Breaking down the key phases of periodization - What a well-structured AFL training week looks like - The biggest in-season mistake that limits performance ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and wh...

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why the fastest players don’t always perform best - How testing reveals true game speed potential - The key to building long-term deceleration ability - Simple rotational drills that boost multidirectional control - How to align speed development with coaching priorities ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback an...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What high-performance managers really look for in S&C coaches - The evolution from injury rehab to holistic reconditioning - Why managing rehab programs builds leadership and collaboration - Building trust and autonomy within a high-performance team - How to break into the AFL as a strength and conditioning coach ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - How S&C coaches are really evaluated in football clubs - How players evaluate your impact and credibility - What the medical team looks for in performance staff - How management evaluates your influence and professionalism - What fellow S&C coaches value when assessing your work ‎‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feed...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why football performance must always come first - The shift from conditioning to game fitness - How to adapt strength and power around football - Common mistakes that derail in-season performance ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjo...

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How better questions transform athlete relationships - Why surfing challenges traditional strength programs - Profiling athletes for speed: lessons from James Wild’s framework - Rib-pelvis connection and the power of hip lock training - Co-designing sessions: how athlete insights reshape coaching ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - The Power of Passion and Skill - Growth Mindset and Consistency - Understanding Player Motivation - Mamba Mentality: Lessons from Kobe Bryant - Leadership and Extreme Ownership ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, plea...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why choosing the right gym center defines your athletes’ progress - How to structure exercises across different training floors - A success story on transforming performance through gymnastic centers - Inside a real sample program that drives elite-level results ‎‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why every injury recovery needs five distinct phases - The frustrating recovery phase and understanding “good vs bad” pain - What the “run before you run” phase really trains in your body - How to measure progress in the reloading phase using real match data - How high intensity actions prepare athletes for real game chaos - The biggest mistake athletes make when r...

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - The role of fear and perception in injury recovery - The most overlooked mistakes in calf and plyometric training - Why calf injuries keep coming back and how to fix them - Using ultrasound to guide calf and Achilles rehab - Measuring tendon strain for smarter, individualized loading ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us you...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What sprint splits can tell you about acceleration and top speed - How slow-motion video exposes hidden movement inefficiencies - Why pushing at “10 out of 10” can actually make you slower - When helping everyone costs your own wellbeing as a coach - Why great coaches are rarely praised for preventing injuries ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to he...

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What is submaximal testing - How Adriano’s 3-minute, 13k/h protocol simplifies monitoring - Pete Cavanagh’s research about Kenyan runners - How sub maximal testing can measure improvement in performance - Tips for coaches to implement an accurate submaximal test ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Inside the high-performance certificate - Breaking down speed development essentials - How jump testing profiles athletes - When athletes jump high but lack quickness - What it means to jump quick and high - When athletes are quick but lack height ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Top three tests every coach need before clearing an athlete to play - Why reactive training with chaos beats traditional rehab methods - The strength markers that determine when athletes can start sprinting - How to monitor athletes after they return to prevent re-injury - Expert resources that will transform your ACL prevention program ‎‎ Do you have feedback on...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What periodization actually means for long-term athlete success - Why the best coaches work with junior athletes, not elite ones - How parents accidentally create or destroy athletic potential - Why we're drowning athletes in useless data and losing coaching instincts - The truth about velocity-based training for strength coaches ‎ Do you have feedback on the show?...

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why mentors shape better coaching decisions - How to identify when an athlete is performance ready - How he measures his technical model - Exercise for hamstring strain - How RTP differs for development athlete’s vs elite professionals ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why qualifications alone won’t get you hired - Fastest pathways into full-time high performance - How long you need at semi-professional level - The must-have academic qualifications today - The career skill I wish I built earlier ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think c...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why aerial ability matters more than you think - The secret behind building rotational power - Turning testing data into smarter training - Getting rep ranges right for real progress - Does training time of day change results? - How long should a workout actually last ‎‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and te...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Understanding what’s critical vs. noise in athlete training - Categorizing athletes: body composition, strength, or speed focus - Shifting speed training to later in sessions for efficiency - Key injury mitigation strategies for rugby players - The importance of testing to track adaptation and progress ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from...