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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Oct 12, 2023 • 5min
#277 - Justin Crow, Head of Human Performance at Melbourne Victory Football Club
Before Melbourne, Justin worked at Paralympics Australia for 2 years. He also worked as a physiotherapy consultant for TAC, an AIS project lead and High-Performance manager at Essendon Football Club, and a rehabilitation coach at Collingwood Football ClHighlights from the episode:
- Comparing Leadership styles from "people first" to "performance first"
- His fave ways to develop himself
- The importance of understanding athlete learning styles for effective coaching
- How does he conduct his meetings and why does he run through the list of players every day
Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/justin-crow-leadership-excellence/
Oct 10, 2023 • 50min
#276 - Jeremy Hickmans, High Performance Manager & Blake Duncan, Athletic Performance Coach
Highlights from the episode:
- Using the transference approach in gym programs
- How the transference approach helps athletes in their mindset and performance
- Things to consider when implementing the transference approach
- Key pillars that they focus on with the transference approach
- How the rotational aspect helps athletes
Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/athletic-performance-training-integration/
Oct 5, 2023 • 6min
#275 - Brenton Egglestone, Head Physiotherapist at North Melbourne Football Club
Highlights from the episode:
- Brenton’s four key pillars for returning a footballer to performance
- How he upskills himself
- Why learning how to work in a team is critical to working in elite sport
- How do your biggest learnings come from those you work closest
- Developing an earn the right philosophy and how to apply it to rehabilitation
Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/sports-rehabilitation-success-expert-tips/
Oct 3, 2023 • 50min
#274 - James Tatham | AIS Performance, Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach
Highlights from the episode:
- Mindfulness practices he learned in Nepal
- His journey and connection to Buddhism
- Exploring the concept of establishing an emotional home base for athletes
- Impact of James's experiences in Nepal on his approach to coaching
- How to improve focus and mindfulness
Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/mastering-mindfulness-transform-focus/
Oct 1, 2023 • 18min
#97 - Senior Football Players Guide to Injury Mitigation & Fitness
Highlights from the episode:
- Timing your run
- Ideal Body Composition
- Look after your general health
- Pilates and yoga
- Have an individual strength program focused on resilience
- Listen to your body
Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards greater fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field!
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Sep 28, 2023 • 7min
#273 - Scott Dickinson, Swimming Gold Coast Hub Manager at Queensland Academy of Sport
Highlights from the episode:
- Why it's important to work in a range of different environments and sports over your career
- Understanding your environment and how to develop strong relationships with your peers
- A year-by-year breakdown leading up to the Olympics
- Best conducive environment for athletes
- How they do rehab in their Olympic team
Sep 26, 2023 • 47min
#272 - Cameron Ferguson, Head of Performance at Gold Coast Titans
Highlights from the episode:
- Tips to thrive under pressure and how they apply to both sports and everyday life
- His favorite coaching tips and resources
- Mindset technique that empowers athletes to stay focused and composed
- His advice for coaches leading a high-performance department
- How he educates athletes to have a high-performance mindset
Sep 24, 2023 • 16min
#96 - Community Football Fitness Off Season Tips with Coach Jack McLean
Highlights from the episode:
- Do at least 2 weeks of unstructured training
- Start light training after 2 weeks
- In 6-8 weeks, increase the frequency of runs and weight sessions
- 4 weeks before pre-season, focus on a 2k time trial
- Set goals for strength & conditioning and football
Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards greater fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field!
Book a FREE footballer discovery call
https://calendly.com/plp2
Sep 21, 2023 • 5min
#271 - Sarah Perkins, AFLW Player at Hawthorn Football Club
Highlights from the episode:
- How Sarah got drafted and how her footy career started
- How does she stay motivated and get better
- How does her VFL schedule and workload look like
- Sarah explains off-feet conditioning and when is it used
- Her recovery routine after a game
Sep 19, 2023 • 37min
#270 - Blair Mills, Performance Director at Toshiba Brave Lupus, Tokyo, Japan
Highlights from the episode:
- Key pillars to create a high-performance environment
- Key areas team field sport athletes should focus on
- How to propel athletes to push their physical boundaries and achieve extraordinary feats
- Significance of tailoring training regimes to individual athletes' strengths, weaknesses, and goals
- Effective recovery strategies that enable athletes to bounce back stronger and minimize the risk of injuries
