THE MARCUS COPE FITNESS PODCAST

🎙️ Episode: Jake Kelly | From AFL to Life Beyond Footy Former AFL defender Jake Kelly joins The Marcus Cope Fitness Podcast for an honest conversation about his journey through elite football. After playing 168 AFL games across Adelaide and Essendon, Jake opens up about the highs and lows of professional sport, the mindset required to compete at the highest level, and what life looks like after re...

On this episode, Marcus sits down with Kyle Adnam to dive into his basketball journey, the mindset required to compete at the professional level, and life beyond the game. Kyle shares the highs and challenges of becoming a professional athlete, the discipline and consistency needed to perform at an elite level, and the lessons basketball has taught him throughout his career. The conversation also...

Welcome back to another episode on the podcast! Today i am joined by Matt Hodgson who is a former Professional Basketballer and now the Director of People Performance Advisors. We spoke about Matt's journey through his Basketball career, playing in the NBL, overseas and the boomers. Now his post career and what he has achieved since retiring from basketball Lots of take away points, so please...

On today's episode i was joined by Elaine Grigg who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the AFLW. We spoke about her journey, moving from another state, winning premierships, how the AFLW competition is growning and her time at the Bulldogs. Please enjoy. IG-ElaineGrigg

Gee wiz have i got an episode for you today! Also this is the 100th episode, i want to thank all my listeners and the support for the podcast. It's greatly appreciated. Today i am joined by Christan Woodford who is the owner of Woodfords Sports Science, Christan is a highly renewed Strength and Conditioning Coach, he has been in the game for 20 years now. If you want a episode to get you going...

Great to have Georgia on today’s episode, Georgia’s touches on her journey through Basketball and Football.  -How she juggles both sports and what it takes.  -Winning the Championship with the Bendigo Spirit and what that experience was like.  Thanks for your time today Georgia!  Find Georgia at: IG- @Georgiiabooth Find myself at: IG:@m.cope.fitness Website: www.marcuscopefitness.net Facebook:Marc...

First episode of 2025! On today's episode i am joined by Marianna Tolo, who is a professional basketballer. She is currently playing for the Bendigo Sprint in the WNBL. Marianna has had a great journey and today shares her experience as a player and what it takes to play at the highest level. The set backs she has had and winning that bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics. Enjoy the episode.

On today's episode i am joined by Michael Donehue, who is a Mental health advocate ,Public speaker also has a clothing brand company called Journey Apparel. What an episode! The topics myself and Michael cover, we could of spoken about for days, i know we guys will get loads of information from the show. Michales journey's through his mental health, his job as a educator, speaking in front of peop...

Huge episode today! On today's episode i was lucky enough to have Jordan Roughhead on as a guest. Jordan is a former AFL player who played for Western Bulldogs and Collingwood. He is a premiership player with the Western Bulldogs. Jordan is currently the Assistant backline coach at Collingwood. We spoke about his journey in football, 2016 premiership, his coaching position and whats next for h...

Welcome back to today's episode, i am joined by Georgia Bevan who is an Accredited Sports Dietitian. Georgia had some great insights in nutrition for AFL, AFLW and netballers. She works at the Adelaide Football Club, Adelaide AFLW and Adelaide Thunderbirds. Thanks for your time. Find Georgia at: IG -@ eclipsefuel Website- https://mailchi.mp/82a124aa1436/meal-planning-made-easy-guide Linkedln -...

On today's episode i am joined by Cooper Chapman, who was an ex Pro surfer for more than 10 years, Cooper grew up in Narrabeen in New South Wales, Australia. Now Cooper runs his own mental health organisation called the Good Human Factory. Cooper has a great story, Cooper’s interest in mental health was prompted by his father’s bout with depression and the suicide of two family friends. Medita...

On today's episode i am joined by Max Reeves who is a professional Boxer. Max is a Australian Super Middle Weight Champion. We spoke about Max's journey through boxing, how he got into boxing and the passion for it. What a day to day looks like for Max leading up to a fight and pre season. Thanks again for your time Max, enjoy this episode.

On today's episode i am joined by Sabrina Seitz, Sabrina has been involved heavily within the performance/ sporting industry from a young age as she was was an athlete herself and transitioned into the coaching world 5 years ago. Over the past few years Sabrina has dedicated much of my time and undertaken many hours interning and assisting in developing individuals and sporting teams in numero...

On today's episode i am joined by Sean Phillip, who runs The Shaka Project, which is a mental Health Organisation. The project was a side passion project for Sean, that was inspired by my own Mental Health journey that started at the age of 15, and still is part of my life now- 15 years later.  It was a great chat, lots of take away points please enjoy. Find Sean: IG-@theshakeproject Website:h...

On today's episode i am kindly joined by Egan Brooks, who has his own podcast called Timeless Mindset. Egan has a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology. He has a big interest and passion for self-development and mindset and getting the most out of myself and others. He is inspired by his journey to learn more and help others. Enjoy the episode. Find Egan: IG-@timelessmindsett

On today’s episode I am joined by Bradley Dryburgh is a storyteller and incredibly inspiring guy. Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Bradley's story is one of resilience, positivity & perspective.  Loved this chat, enjoy!  Find Bradley at:   Instagram: www.instagram.com/bradleyjdryburgh Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-lot-to-talk-about/id1498761230   Youtube: https://www.yout...

On today's episode i am joined by Sean Baker who is the owner of PEAQPerformance centre in Adelaide. He is a Strength and Conditioning Coach, with lots of experience and knowledge. We spoke about Sean's journey, athlete development, his favourite learning from his career and advice for young coaches. Thanks again Sean. To get in contact with Sean find him at: @s.c.baker @peaqperformance We...

On today's episode i am joined by Justin Crow, who is Head of Human Performance for Melbourne Victory FC. Working in Leadership of Human Performance teams across A-League Men’s, A-League Women’s and MVFC Academy programs. Find Justin: IG-@justincrow Twitter: @justincrow Find myself at: IG:@m.cope.fitness Website: www.marcuscopefitness.net Facebook:Marcus Cope Fitness Linkedln: Marcus Cope Yout...

On today's episode i am joined by Checkers and Will Taylor. The boys from Marmalade and Div 12 Ressies, they are content creators and have there own podcast, instagram and TikTok page. We covered all things how they started in creating content, what has been their favourite, people they have meet and what's next for them. Thanks boys, enjoy the episode. TikTok-@ ⁠marmalade_aus⁠ Instrgram-@...

On today’s episode I am joined by Mark McGrath, who is a Movement & Performance Coach.  Mark has been in the industry for a long time and is full of education and knowledge.  We spoke about Mark’s journey how he started out, great mentors he had, how he uses DNS breathing and exercise, athletes he has worked with.  There was lots to unpack in this episode, I thank Mark for his time and enjoy t...

On today's episode i am joined by Monica Vantiburg who is a P.E/Health teacher and a podcaster. She has your own podcast called thehealthclassesyoumissed, she works in the studio in Melbourne with producey. We spoke about Monica's background, her achievements, her podcast, lesson on health classes for students and parents. Thanks again Monica pleas enjoy! Find Monica at: Instagram: https://www.ins...

Hey guys, welcome back to another episode, today i am joined by Freddy Webb who is an NBL1 Basketball Player. Freddy is currently playing for the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL1 season. We spoke about Freddy's growing up, his journey through basketball to get to where he is today, his college career and his experience in Strength and Conditioning. He was a pleasure to have Freddy on and i thank hi...

On today's episode i am joined by Scott Higgins who was a former professional Australian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. His career saw him play in three different continents, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East. We spoke about Scott's transition from soccer to now working in Australia Borderforce. Playing overseas, advice for young kids playing soccer and what it takes to get to...

On today's episode i am joined by Alex Winwood who is a professional boxer. Alex grew up in Western Australian and is a Indigenous man who's tribe is  Noongar people, it was a pleasure to have Alex on, we spoke about his recent fight, his journey and career so far, advice for young kids, representing Australia at the Olympics and plenty more. Enjoy today's episode.  BOXING ACHIEVEMENTS  CURRENT WB...

Firstly welcome back to another episode on the podcast, today i am joined by a good friend and mentor of mine Matt Obrien. Matt is a strength and conditioning for NT Rep Thunder in the Junior and Senior Program and Head of S/C at Hellenic Athletic Football Club. Matt is full of knowledge and we had plenty of topics to cover from his background to working in team environments, GPS, junior athletes...