AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers #166 - Alex Moore The Demands of working as a Strength & Conditioning Coach in the NBA
Sep 20, 2022
55:30
Alex is the High-Performance Manager of the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL. He has almost 20 years of experience in elite sport bringing a background in both strength and conditioning training and exercise physiology. Before the Hawks, he was the Head Strength & Power coach of the North Melbourne Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions. Alex has also worked in the States as a High-performance manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at the US Ski Team.
Highlights from the episode:
- Applying the Australian model to programming workouts for 7-foot basketball players
- Common processes for getting a full-time contract in elite sport
- How Alex manages his schedule that can have 7 games in 10 days in 6 different cities
- The common trend most world-class athletes have
- Important skills for S&Cs or physios in rehab roles for long-term injury
People mentioned:
- Lachlan Penfold
- Aaron Murphy
- Troy Flannigan
- Jonas Segal
- Bill Knowles
- Majak Daw
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