AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Launching a successful online coaching business - Transitioning from personal trainer to performance coach - Recovery techniques to manage fatigue post-game - Ideal weekly running mileage before a game - Strategies to boost your vertical jump ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you love and think could be b...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Challenges when switching to different footy positions - How to improve your running explosiveness - AFL training routine and recovery going into gameday - How he learned about the Prepare Like a Pro training program - Benefits of priming before games ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you love and think c...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Key areas to develop on the conditioning side - Benefits of developing an AFL body - Areas to focus on strength and power point of view - Get Better Plan episode on how to safely develop athleticism for junior footballers ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you love and think could be better. And, if you’re...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Advice to new rehab coaches when running a rehab session - Individualizing rehab for athletes - Things to consider when handling specific injuries - Essential technology for rehab programs - Strategies for calf injury rehab ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you love and think could be better. And, if you’...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How psychological factors influence athletic performance - Are soft skills trainable? - How to design practical coaching sessions - Athlete recovery for in-season - Building awareness and doing mental warmup before starting a training session ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you love and think could be b...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Benchmark scores for trapbar deadlift - Benchmark scores for box squat - Force plates for measuring explosiveness - RSI (Reactive Strength Index) for measuring stiffness - Wrestling and tackle technique ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. send us your feedback, and tell us what you love and think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying th...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Strong mentors and influencers who shaped her philosophy today - Effective methods for measuring training load in team-based field athletes - Criteria when adjusting training load for athlete recovery in preseason - Non-negotiables to ensure athletes maintain an elite lifestyle - How to make group presentations engaging and actionable ‎ Have feedback on the show? W...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Importance of psychological safety for constructive conversations - The power of storytelling in leadership and team building - Creating a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement - Impact of changing environment for improving collaboration - Personal growth strategies for your best self ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us you...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What mental fatigue is and how it differs from physical fatigue - How does mental fatigue impact athletic performance - Common signs or symptoms of mental fatigue - Effective strategies to tackle mental fatigue - How personality traits and coping strategies impact an athlete's susceptibility to mental fatigue ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Different athlete profiles for targeted conditioning - Customizing sessions for different groups to optimize speed endurance and aerobic capacity - Minimum time to get a critical speed stimulus for Endurance groups - Importance of low intensity training days - Minimal dose for Endurance profile athletes and how much is too much for Speed profile athletes ‎ Have fee...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Collaboration and goal alignment in high-performance teams - Self-reflection and accountability in leadership - Adapting coaching strategies for athlete development - Fostering engagement and ownership among athletes - Enhancing adaptability and critical thinking in teams ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - 3 research papers on different phases of playing AFL - Anaerobic Endurance Training for AFL - Aerobic Endurance training for AFL - Strength and power drills for AFL - Contest drills for AFL - Plyometric Training for AFL ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. send us your feedback, and tell us what you love and think could be better. And, if y...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Improving your ability to achieve 80-90% of your speed - How to build your aerobic capacity - Effective football ground ball drills in the gym - Drills for shoulder work to improve your fend-off skills - Drills to strengthen your trunk and improve your bracing skills ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - How to get fitter in season - How to get faster in season - Best conditioning prescriptions in the season to maximize fitness - How players can manage fatigue in the season - How does training change from rookies to veterans - Latest in sports science and trends in AFL ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. send us your feedback, and tell us...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Feyenoord Rotterdam’s multi-faceted approach to performance - How a breakfast club accelerates successful player development - Benefits of coordinated-based movement training - How he uses movement analysis and aerobic capacity to measure movement efficiency - The Software he uses for movement analysis ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Best foods to eat before and after a game - Should footballers be counting calories? - Advice to reduce body fat and body weight - Nutrition misconceptions and how she educates athletes - Tips to prevent overhydration and finding the right balance ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. send us your feedback, and tell us what you love and think...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What his in-season schedule look like - Tips to be mentally prepared on game day - Roadblocks that prevent him from playing all games and his advice - Things he would do to recover faster from his niggles - How he overcomes his current challenges in the next six months ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. send us your feedback, and tell us w...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Scorecard criteria to get your first fulltime job in elite sport - Years of experience requirement - First fulltime role - Academic qualifications - Mentorship/Support guidance - Advice to aspiring coaches ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. send us your feedback, and tell us what you love and think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - People who influenced him in elite sports - What discipline should physios start if they want to work in elite sport - Key pillars as a physio working in elite sport - His overarching rehab principles - How he started Sports MAP ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you love and think could be better. And, if...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Traits that distinguish exceptional teams and techniques to bolster mental resilience. - How to onboard new staff and make sure they fit in the team - How he develop his leadership qualities - How sport science technology influence his decision-making and how to leverage it to benefit athletes and coaches - How to manage 'trainwreck' scenarios and balance rapid dec...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How to get a successful internship in an elite club - How to make a good impact and positive influence on athletes - Why starting with the end in mind is key when planning a large group warm-up - Why bucketing athletes into groups can be helpful for athletic development - How does he provide explicit feedback and facilitate implicit learning to players ‎ Have feedb...

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Teach fundamental movement patterns - Teach them how to sprint and the importance of stiffness - How to develop their skills, movement competency - Things to avoid and steer away from - Do Regular strength testing ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. send us your feedback, and tell us what you love and think could be better. And, if you’re...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Should you be lifting weights in-season? - Recovery tips after the game - What you should do the morning of the game - Primer sessions - Pre-game power lift ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you love and think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‎ Feedback: https:/...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Fundamentals of neuromuscular adaptation that coaches and athletes need to understand for conditioning - Using mailbox for athlete recovery and priming for an upcoming game - Technologies he uses for neuromuscular fatigue monitoring. - How does he program the training load if athletes have asymmetry and stiffness - Strategies to identify phenotypes within the squad...

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Common misconceptions for injury mitigation - Tips and advice for increasing player availability in field-based sports - Things he considers when adjusting the training load in his sessions - Exercises for athletes returning from a groin injury - Practical tips parents can apply to mitigate injuries ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us yo...