AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers #178 - Conor Daly, The similarities and differences around preparing AFL to Rugby athletes
Nov 2, 2022
42:25
Conor Daly is the lead Strength & Power Coach at Essendon FC. He is an experienced Irish Strength and Conditioning Coach working in the sports industry and skilled in athlete development, strength coaching, speed & agility, and Olympic lifting. Conor is a strong communicator and professional coach with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) focused in Strength and Conditioning from Edith Cowan University.
Highlights from the episode:
- Tips to help strength & conditioning coaches find their passion in the fitness industry
- The importance of the physical preparation program assisting the football game plan
- The similarities and differences between rugby union, league and AFL
- The factors to consider when prescribing strength & power sessions before field sessions
- The importance of understanding the demands of the game style and how to develop physical qualities to enhance performance and mitigate injuries
People mentioned:
- Blair Mills
- Cameron Ferguson
- Shane Lehane
- Nick Henderson
- Bryce Cavanagh
- Sean Murphy
- Alex Sakadjian
- Nick Kane
- Roy Keane
- Will Snelling
- Matt Guelfi
Connect with Conor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-daly-b4257633/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dalycopter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalesburyy/
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