AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What true AFL preparation really looks like - Why modern training demands more than drills - How rehab turned into a rewarding experience - Hard lessons learned from years in the game - Why high care and high challenge create better athletes ‎ People mentioned: ‎ - Darren Burgess - Luke Vella - Anthony Siebold - Michael Dobin - Josh Manual - Rob Jarrett - Paul B...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why running power shapes modern AFL performance - The hidden role of running economy in reducing injuries - Power, speed, and endurance: the three pillars of AFL training - Strength standards every developing footballer should chase - Why compound lifts unlock real speed and agility gains ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us y...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why AFL players need plyometric power - The best way to start young athletes safely - Building from extensive to intensive plyometric work - Using force plates to measure reactivity - Clearing misconceptions about plyometric training ‎‎ 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 th...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How AFL physios own mistakes in rehab decisions - The hidden athlete factors coaches often miss - Key drivers of soft tissue injury reoccurrence in AFL - Accelerated vs conservative return to play in elite sport - Effective communication between coaches and rehab staff ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tel...

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why top organizations thrive on leadership culture - Hitters vs huggers: Finding the coaching style athletes need - How Simon monitors athlete readiness and well-being - Most impactful factors that affect athlete readiness - Why buddy systems uncover the truth behind well-being ‎ People mentioned: ‎ - Craig Bellamy - Frank Ponissi - Neale Daniher - Alicia Molik...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ Progressive overload through time under tension ✅ Progressive overload by tracking tonnage ✅ The missing link between dieticians and muscle growth ✅ How running loads can limit hypertrophy in footballers ✅ The interference effect that kills your gains ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Should you be a generalist or a specialist? - What traits or skills AFL clubs are looking at? - The hidden skill that makes athletes actually listen - Why research can fast-track your coaching career - What happens when coaches train like athletes ‎‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love a...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Turning defence into attack from the backline - Choosing to put in the work on tough days - Footy recovery hacks: nutrition and hydration that deliver results - When elite habits become second nature - In-season footy training and recovery structure for peak performance ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and te...

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why elite champions thrive despite abnormal performance markers - The unforgettable wins that shaped a high-performance career - Rethinking preseason: training backwards from the finals - The key GPS metrics that really matter in elite sport - Why tactical periodisation demands full coaching buy-in ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from y...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why coding and curiosity stood out in a PhD interview - The hidden communication shift from academy to pro sport - Why chasing adaptations beats rigid training methods - Surprising dose-response findings in sprint training research - Smart return-to-play strategies that maintain performance ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why great S&C coaches succeed in three different ways - The “workhorse” coach: how showing up early builds career capital - The leader type: why presence and pressure shape elite teams - The connector: the underrated role that makes high-performance teams click ‎‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us w...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How Mukund landed a pro club role without a footy background - The underrated checklist every S&C coach should follow - When and how to contact AFL clubs for internship roles - Advice to fast-track your coaching career - How to filter the flood of sports science information ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback an...

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why elite athletes never settle for average - How strength training data reshaped the game - Boosting training morale when energy dips - Which mindset is tougher to manage: winning or losing? - How to lead with consistency through tough seasons ‎ 🏉 People mentioned: ‎ - Wayne Bennett - Mal Meninga - Craig Bellamy - Anthony Griffin - Tim Sheens - Billy Slater -...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - When and why to take structured vs unstructured training breaks - How to gradually reintroduce running and gym work - Which strength program fits your athlete profile best - What week 2 of AFL off-season prep should look like - Key progressions in week 3 and 4 conditioning - How week 5 and 6 bridge into full preseason training ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why weekly performance always trumps combine testing - The problem with chasing muscle mass before combine tests - A smarter way to build aerobic capacity in-season - How to unlock max acceleration and velocity for sprint tests - One test-day mistake athletes make that ruins results ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your f...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How to use game-relative data to shape training loads - What tools are powering elite-level sports data today - Three red flag rules to monitor athlete readiness - The baseline equipment every sport scientist should master - Why AI will transform not replace the role of practitioners ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your f...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - When coaches override the return-to-performance plan - The one question Nathan now always asks before big decisions - Can external consultants really improve long-term outcomes? - Why soft skills matter more than structure in performance teams - How emotional intelligence drives better team performance‎ ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Interview questions that uncover team culture - Why asking why the last coach left is critical - What success actually looks like in elite sport roles - How elite HP departments handle feedback and team roles - Inside the roles of elite strength and conditioning teams ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Strength benchmarks every AFL athlete should hit - Why power-to-weight ratio separates elite players - This skipping drill fixes slow ground contact - Not jumping high? It’s a projection benchmark issue - Three explosive lifts to skyrocket your power ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Can you really train to bowl faster? - The secret link between run-up speed and bowling velocity - How to protect fast bowlers from breaking down - How fast bowlers actually train their engine - Elite-level recovery strategies between test matches ‎ 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: ‎ - Advice for new biomechanists starting out - His key pillar as a biomechanist - Why flattening complex athlete data does more harm than good - The GPS metrics that actually matter for performance and injury - The untapped power of SpeedSig and IMUs in pro sport ‏‏‎ ‎ People mentioned: ‏‏‎ ‎ - Darren Burgess - Jason Weber - Kevin Ball - Mark Williams - Anna Meares ‎...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Key lessons from 2023 in strength and conditioning - Is agility the next big trend in elite coaching? - How top coaches stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry - How coaches can stay active and connected in the community - How to cut through data overload and focus on what matters ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your fe...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - The #1 mistake coaches make when using performance data - The most reliable test for max strength revealed - The explosive power benchmark every athlete should hit - Why most force plate testing is misunderstood - How to fix weak ankles and build bulletproof calves ‏‏‎ ‎ People mentioned: ‏‏‎ ‎ - Key force plate metrics AFL coaches should monitor - How to individua...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Where did the five strength domains come from? - Why maximal and fast strength matter most in sport - What is reactive strength and why does it need unique training? - How to choose the right strength metrics for your context - The biggest mistake coaches make with jump testing ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedbac...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why a technical model matters more than drills - Are kinograms useful or just outdated snapshots? - Sprint Movement Assessments (SMAs) - Cutting Movement Assessments (CMAs) - Grouping athletes for smarter rehab and speed training ‎ 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...