James has worked as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach (VFL) for the Carlton Football Club. He was also a Sport Scientist/Strength & Conditioning Coach (VFL) at Essendon Football Club and used to be a basketball coach both in Melbourne and Sydney.
Highlights from the episode:
- Why honing your coaching and communication skills in junior sport is helpful
- How he incorporates elements of basketball and rugby into footy drills
- Valuable tips when doing an internship at AFL or VFL
- Drawbacks of being a perfectionist
- Mistakes that athletes should stop doing for their athletic development
AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers