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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Dec 13, 2022 • 45min
#190- Nick Kane: Key principles of being a physio in the AFL & Continued development
Nick is the Physiotherapist at Essendon FC and owner of Complete Balance Physiotherapy & Pilates in Maribyrnong & Tullamarine. Holding a Master in Sports Physiotherapy from La Trobe University, he is also the Managing Director of The Sports MAP Network delivering relevant, practical, and evidence-based courses for experienced physiotherapists.
Highlights from the episode:
- People who influenced him in elite sports
- What discipline physios should 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
People mentioned:
- Meirion Jones
- Callan Jones
- Peter Blanch
- Enda King
- Jarrod Wade
- Bruce Connor
- Alex Sakadjian
- Sean Murphy
- Justin Crow
- Conor Daly
- Anthony Hogan
- Jill Cook
- Jurdan Mendiguchia
- David Rundle
- Andrew Wallis
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Dec 11, 2022 • 12min
#57 - My Key takeaways From a Recent Workshop with Bill Knowles
Highlights from the episode:
- Movement is medicine and earning the right to progression
- Respecting injuries are neurophysiological
- Challenging the nervous system with complex movements
- How to increase your sprinting and change in direction efficiency
- Effectiveness of track and field drilling for speed efficiency
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Dec 8, 2022 • 7min
#189 - John Quinn, Exercise Physiologist at GWS Giants
Highlights from the episode:
- How he started in AFL and his career journey
- Difference between a track and field team vs a football team
- Strong influencers on his career
- What he looks for in a developing player and how he knows that player is going somewhere
- How he got buy-in in AFL despite the lack of familiarity initially
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Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 13min
#188 - Pete Burridge, Programming For Speed Development In Pro Sports
Pete Burridge is a First Team Athletic Performance Coach at Bristol Bears Rugby in England. A graduate of Loughborough University, he previously spent time working at Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, Leicester City FC, and at Exeter University, during which time he has trained athletes from a multitude of sports including athletics, golf, lacrosse, and rowing.
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 he provides explicit feedback and facilitates implicit learning to players
People mentioned:
- Tim Gabbett
- Alex Martin
- Andy Shelden
- Shane Lehane
- Daniel Kahneman
- Nick Winkelman
- Dale Cripps
- Ollie Richardson
Connect with Pete
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-burridge-42599a30/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/peteburridge
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Dec 4, 2022 • 14min
#56 - How to Hit a Bench Press PB this Summer
Highlights from the episode:
- Key aspect to improving stiff arms
- Bench Press
- Accessory Lifts
- Powertip for the week
- What I wish I had known 10 years ago
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Dec 1, 2022 • 7min
#187 - Loris Bertolacci, Strength & Conditioning Coach at Shanghai Sports Institute
Highlights from the episode:
- How he started in AFL
- Why Essendon was ahead of its time in the track and field department
- How he gets buy-in for his speed and power program
- Strong influencers in his career
- Traits he noticed with elite athletes
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Nov 29, 2022 • 1h 25min
#186 - Paul Devlin - How to use data to drive decision making in high performance
Paul has over 20 years of experience in almost every layer of the sports industry. Paul spent 10 years as a professional rugby player across Europe before pivoting into high-performance coaching where he managed staff in sports science, sports medicine, and strength and conditioning departments.
Paul has consulted many sports technology companies across the last 10 years and also has extensive executive coaching experience. Paul has an MBA from AGSM in Sydney and is currently studying LLM International Sports Law in Practice at Sheffield University in the UK.
Highlights from the episode:
- What practitioners need to do if they want to work in elite sport
- Why internships must increase intern's employability
- Why athletes and staff need to be obsessed to win
- How to use data to drive decision-making in high performance
- Advice to sport scientists and coaches to filter what metric to measure
People mentioned:
- Darren Burgess
- Dan Baker
- Dan Pfaff
- Martin Hume
- Kelvin Giles
- Alex Natera
- Tim Doyle
- Chris Sterling
- Ashleigh Jones
- Emily Wilson
- Rich Johnson
- Frans Bosch
- Jurgen Klopp
- Jace Delaney
- Lachlan Penfold
- Carmen Colomer
- Craig Bellemy
- Matt Taberner
- Dan Di Pasqua
Connect with Paul
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldevlin81/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldevs
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Nov 27, 2022 • 9min
#55 - AFL Agility Training How to improve your lateral speed
Highlights from the episode:
- Practice your footwork in isolation
- S-bends and zigzag patterns
- Practice in small, sided games
- Pelvic stability and core & trunk work
- Powertip of the week: Don't let fees get in your way
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Nov 24, 2022 • 7min
#185 - Lachlan Wilmot, Co-Founder of Athletes Authority
Highlights from the episode:
- His approach to training for lower back pain
- His mentors and influencers
- His key pillars in developing young athletes
- Mindset traits he notices in elite athletes
- His advice for Achilles tendon that's 80% healed
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Nov 22, 2022 • 46min
#184 - Luke Rooney: The challenges and rewards for setting up a scalable online coaching
Luke is a former professional Rugby Union/League Player and currently the Founder of Rugby Pro Academy. He has a decorated career playing predominantly as a winger, an NRL premiership player for the Penrith Panthers, represented Australia 6 times, and played 5 State of Origin games for New South Wales.
Luke has transitioned well from a pro athlete to coaching working in environments ranging from elite sport, to high school, and now running his own business Rugby Pro Academy, which helps Rugby players turn pro. Located in Melbourne Australia, he is dedicated to providing hands-on training to individuals who are interested in the field of Rugby and dreaming of being a professional.
Highlights from the episode:
- When he started to think about coaching as a career
- Luke's biggest challenges during his pro playing days
- Why he turned a regular personal training business into Rugby Pro Academy
- His biggest learnings from starting up a new business
- How to keep up with social media to market your business
Connect with Luke:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rugbyproacademy/
Website: https://rugbyproacademy.com/
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