The Footy Coach Podcast

Episode 145 brings Collingwood's General Manager of List Management Derek Hine to the show. Having been in the role for over 20 years we dive into what the role entails, the challenging decisions on players that need to be made each year, the relationship between the coach and list manager, the process of following players to the draft, players needing to enjoy the life of a footballer and the men...

Private coaching 1on1 or 1on2 can have major benefits to the development of a footballer regardless of whether you are a junior just starting your football journey or an established senior footballer looking to take your game to another level. During this episode Joc takes your through what private coaching is and how it can benefit you as a footballer. What skills you can work on, how it differs...

Episode 143 brings current forwards coach for the Western Bulldogs Football Club and premiership player for Hawthorn Fc Matt Spangher to the show. During this episode we discuss a whole range of topics including forward line set up' and structures and aligning that with players you have, the relationship between offence and defence, AFL coach he admires, common coaching mistakes, key principals fo...

Brett Deledio was selected at pick 1 in the 2004 AFL Draft by the Richmond Football Club. He went on to play 275 AFL games, win 2 Best and Fairest's, 2x All Australian and 2005 Rising Star winner. During this episode we dive into the lead up to the draft, what he did well, his work ethic, key learnings as a young footballer. We discuss his dedication and weekly routine to get the best out of himse...

Tom Rockliff played over 200 games AFL football for both Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Fc. He was an All Australian, 2x Best and Fairest winner with Brisbane, Brisbane Captain 2015-16 and came 5th Brownlow medal in 2013. During this episode we discuss his youth footy with the Murray Bushrangers and key areas of development, pre seasons and developing your game, game day routines, leadership and...

This episode Joc describes how you can do a mid season reveiw of your team. A simple four step process that will give you great insight into your team with the ultimate aim of improving the team and the coaching groups performance in the second half of the year and beyond. Have you done your mid season review?

Episode 139 brings Brett Henderson to the show. He is currently Head of Development and Backline Coach at Port Melbourne FC in the VFL. Prior to this role he spent a number of years at Williamstown FC in a numerous coaching and development roles, he was Head Coach of the Bendigo Pioneers in the (now) Coates Talent League and a number of local coaching positions. During this episode Brett brings gr...

It's time to find more win's in footy. The day's of having only one winner each season, only one team seen as having a successful year needs to change. We need to open up the landscape and celebrate the many other teams who have had a great season. I suggest that the finalist teams (8 in the AFL... or whatever your competition has in local, state, talent competitions) should all be celebrated for...

James Depane is a return guest (previously episode #113) and is the current Futures Head Coach of East Fremantle. During this episode we discuss his learnings, experiences and lessons of coaching this past season in that role. We discuss the importance of players getting experience in multiple roles, covering learning styles of players when coaching, current AFL coach he admires, why having alloca...

Steve Symonds is a return guest to the show (previously Ep#40) and we discuss his new role as a High Performance Coach specialising in Team Performance, Leadership and Team Culture.   Steve was previously the Senior Coach of Collingwood Fc AFLW team between 2019-2023, head coach in SANFL with Norwood Women's team and numerous other positions as coach for over 20 yers in state and local level footb...

Episode 135 brings current Carlton Football Club Development coach Tom Langford to the show. Having previously coached at local level with Waverley Football Club and a Development Coach at Richmond FC VFL team, 'Langers' shares his journey from playing state level football to coaching. We discuss being a playing coach and how to do that effectively, how going back to local level helped accelerate...

Shannah Kennedy is an Executive Coach and strategic life planner who has helping elite performers for over 20 years. During this episode we discuss her expertise on creating plans and direction, her views on elite performance and how to achieve it, confidence vs competence and the relationship between the two, myths and mistakes in relation to elite performance and plenty more! Enjoy

Gavin Brown is a Collingwood great; AFL Hall of Fame Member, Collingwood team of the century,  Captain, 2x All Australian and 3x Best and Fairest winner. He went on to coach at AFL level for Collingwood , Carlton and North Melbourne. He was VFL Coach for Collingwood in 2008.  During this episode we discuss his journey into playing at AFL level, what his junior coaches did well with him, key princi...

Episode 132 brings the current Senior AFLW Coach of Carlton Football Club -  Matthew Buck. Bucky was initially a guest on the show over 2 years ago (episode #61) and it was great to get an in-depth look at his rise to a senior coaching role in the AFLW. We discuss the process to become an AFLW coach, his current program and some of the extra program opportunities an elite program like AFLW can do,...

Episode 131 brings Nick Cox to the show. "Coxy" is the current Head Coach of Dandenong Stingrays in the u18 Coates Talent League competition, a position he has held since 2019. During this conversation we discuss identifying talent and developing it, key principals for better and more consistent footy performance, giving feedback and how to do it, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in tr...

Episode 130 guest is John Deitz, current futures Head Coach and North Queensland Academy manager for the mighty Gold Coast Sun's. During this episode we cover a range of topics including the development plans of young players in Queensland under his watch, how to implement those plans, state of affairs in Queensland and Aussie rules footy, Damien Hardwick and his impact on the Gold Coast Sun's foo...

Natalie Wood join's the show for episode 129, current Senior Coach for Essendon Football Club AFLW team. Formerly assistant coach and Western Bulldogs and Geelong AFLW sides, along with Geelong VFLW Senior Coach.  Natalie had a extinguished playing career with Darebin Falcons and Melbourne Uni including 3x All Australian. During this episode we discuss her transition from playing to coaching, key...

Episode 128 brings the current AFLW Senior Coach of Adelaide Crows and two time Premiership winning coach to the show: Matthew Clark. He also had a decorated AFL career playinig over 250 AFL games with Brisbane Bears, Adelaide Crows, and St Kilda. During this episode we discuss the key's to success in his current coaching role with Adelaide Crows and also his biggest challenges. Matthew outlines h...

During this episode we welcome back Andrew Sturgess (episode #98) and discuss his foray into the AFL coaching world with the Fremantle Dockers FC as a development coach. We discuss his preparation for such a role, what has held him in good stead as he undertakes the role, moving his family interstate to WA, coaching courses, books and documentaries and plenty more! Check it out

During this episode we discuss three things coaches need to do well. They are: 1. Know the game 2. Communication 3. Leadership and motivation

Boris is the current next Gen Academy coach at Essendon Football Club along with Senior Coach at Swinburne University Women's Team.  During this episode we discuss a range of topics from common coaching mistakes, key principals for better and more consistent footy, myths and mistakes in training and an AFL coach he admires.  We also discuss his teachings on how to kick better, time saving tips,  b...

During this episode Joc discusses 10 things a coach should try and cover off and implement between the first session post christmas break and before round 1. Listen to find out the 10!

During this episode Joc discusses how you as a coach can create your teams values in 15minutes! Why it is important to have known values as a team and how you can implement and utilise these values throughout the year and what that could look like for you.

As I record and post this first podcast for 2024, two of the great American Football Coaches retire/resign. Legendary coaches Nick Saban with Alabama University and Bill Belichick with New England Patriots. These two coaches had unprecedented success with Nick Saban 7 time National College Championships and Bill Belichick 6 time super bowl winner. During this episode I discuss what I have learnt f...

We are excited to offer for the first time to footy players the opportunity to take part in our Sunday Footy Sessions and our Private AFL Coaching Sessions!  These are a great opportunity to take your footy games to another level by working closely with Joc on a whole range of footy skills and building your footy knowledge. We will focus on making your strengths as a player stronger, but also buil...