AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers
Prepare Like a Pro with Jack Mclean
Welcome to the “AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers" your go-to resource for invaluable insights into the world of elite sports. We're here to empower footballers and high-performance staff with the knowledge and expertise needed to excel in the AFL arena. Prepare to take your game to the next level with our expert guidance.
In this podcast, we tackle a range of burning questions often asked by those striving for excellence in the AFL. From understanding the distance AFL players cover and their training regimen to breaking into elite sports as a strength & conditioning coach and exploring pathways to the AFL, we've got you covered.
Every Monday, we release a new episode that provides updates on upcoming live interviews and fresh insights from AFL players, senior coaches, sports psychologists, strength and conditioning coaches, sports dietitians, and other leading figures in the industry. These experts share their career journeys, success stories, and practical tips for athletes and high-performance staff alike.
Don't miss our weekly live conversations on the Prepare Like a Pro YouTube channel, where you can watch these discussions and get notified about new content. For more resources, freebies, and blog posts, join our newsletter, and stay connected with us on Instagram. Your feedback matters, so let Jack know how we can make our podcasts even better and suggest the topics you'd like us to cover next.
To explore the wealth of information we offer, visit our website at https://preparelikeapro.com/, and if you're ready to take your training to the next level, join our academy membership at https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/. Get ready to prepare like a pro and unlock your full potential in the world of AFL high performance! Also don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@PrepareLikeAPro to get more high performance value!
In this podcast, we tackle a range of burning questions often asked by those striving for excellence in the AFL. From understanding the distance AFL players cover and their training regimen to breaking into elite sports as a strength & conditioning coach and exploring pathways to the AFL, we've got you covered.
Every Monday, we release a new episode that provides updates on upcoming live interviews and fresh insights from AFL players, senior coaches, sports psychologists, strength and conditioning coaches, sports dietitians, and other leading figures in the industry. These experts share their career journeys, success stories, and practical tips for athletes and high-performance staff alike.
Don't miss our weekly live conversations on the Prepare Like a Pro YouTube channel, where you can watch these discussions and get notified about new content. For more resources, freebies, and blog posts, join our newsletter, and stay connected with us on Instagram. Your feedback matters, so let Jack know how we can make our podcasts even better and suggest the topics you'd like us to cover next.
To explore the wealth of information we offer, visit our website at https://preparelikeapro.com/, and if you're ready to take your training to the next level, join our academy membership at https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/. Get ready to prepare like a pro and unlock your full potential in the world of AFL high performance! Also don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@PrepareLikeAPro to get more high performance value!
Episodes
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Apr 4, 2024 • 9min
#bitesize - Football game day preparation - Primer sessions
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
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/football-game-day-preparation-primer-sessions/
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Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 1min
#307 - Dr. Matt Jordan, Player Health & Performance Consultant
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
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/dr-matt-jordan-player-health-performance-consultant/
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Mar 28, 2024 • 11min
#bitesize - Enda King PhD, Head of High Performance and Development at Aspetar
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
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/enda-king-phd-head-of-high-performance-and-development-at-aspetar/
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Mar 24, 2024 • 37min
#306 - Yoshiki Sutherland, AFL Strength & Conditioning Intern at North Melbourne FC
Highlights from the episode:
- Surprises he found in his first job compared to what he learned from uni
- Insights into the application process and the qualities that set him apart.
- Yoshiki shares his path to landing an internship with North Melbourne FC
- Yoshiki's approach to continuous learning and professional development.
- How does he balance hands-on experience with academic knowledge?
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/306-yoshiki-sutherland-afl-strength-conditioning-intern-at-north-melbourne-fc/
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Mar 21, 2024 • 10min
#bitesize - How to improve your physicality on the field
Highlights from the episode:
- Grip strength exercises
- Pulling strength exercises
- Rotational power exercises
- Frontal plane strength exercises with legs
- Practicing your physicality training with the biggest player in your squad
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/improving-physicality-on-field-strategies-athletes/
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Mar 17, 2024 • 24min
#108 - From Intern To Your First Pro Contract
Highlights from the episode:
- How to create valuable relationships during your internship
- Fastest route to get a fulltime contract in pro sport
- How many years in the semi-professional level before going to pro sport roles
- What academic qualifications are needed
- Advice for coaches starting in high-performance sport
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/from-intern-to-your-first-pro-contract/
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Mar 14, 2024 • 9min
#bitesize - How Australian Rule Footballers in Season Gym Program Should Look
Highlights from the episode:
- Tips to structure your footy gym and running session on a Sunday
- What to eat before and after a game
- Tips for a sore foot
- In Season Strength & Power Program
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/how-australian-rule-footballers-in-season-gym-program-should-look/
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Mar 10, 2024 • 13min
#107 - How to Protect Young Athletes from Concussion
Highlights from the episode:
- Tackle technique under fatigue
- Research papers about concussion
- Flexion to extension ratio
- Exposing athletes to chaos
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Mar 7, 2024 • 11min
#bitesize - Nick Murray, Head of Sports Science at Melbourne Football Club
Highlights from the episode:
- Strong influencers and mentors early on in his career
- Online resources that he recommends for sports scientist
- Non-negotiables when doing an internship at an AFL club
- What equipment and staff he would have for a sports department
- His process when deciding which metrics to measure and present
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/nick-murray-head-of-sports-science-at-melbourne-football-club/
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Mar 3, 2024 • 1h
#305 - Peter Burge, High Performance Manager at Hawthorn FC
Highlights from the episode:
- Important qualities for those who want to work in elite sport
- Important cues to recognize that you need a work-life balance
- Role of high performance manager to help with team success
- His key areas of focus for the first year players
- Tips for coaches for them to make a real impact in elite sport
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/peter-burge-high-performance-manager-at-hawthorn-fc/
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