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AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers

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Apr 13, 2025 • 46min

#337 - James Wild – Acceleration Myths vs. Truths: What the Science Really Says

Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ The 4 sprinting styles every coach should know ✅ Why your athlete’s style might be increasing injury risk ✅ Should you change an athlete’s natural running style? ✅ How to profile sprinting technique using the first six steps ✅ How strategy distribution varies across rugby, sprinting, and other sports ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‏‏‎ ‎ Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/james-wild-acceleration-myths-vs-truths-what-the-science-really-says/ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. ‎ Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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Apr 10, 2025 • 5min

#bitesize - Enhancing Strength and Power for AFL Dominance

Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ Trap bar vs straight bar: which lift suits which athlete ✅ When box squats beat deadlifts in sport performance ✅ Body weight strength ratios for bench press ✅ How to assess upper body and grip strength for performance sports ✅ RSI and jump metrics that reveal true explosive potential ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‎ Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ ‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/?p=17109&preview=true ‏‏‎ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! ‏‏‎ ‎ Book a FREE footballer discovery call at https://calendly.com/plp2/15min ‏‏‎ ‎ 🚀 Ready to level up your gaming skills in record time? Join our exclusive Game Speed Coaching Program today! With personalized coaching, you'll unlock your full potential and dominate the competition. ‏‏‎ ‎ 🕒 But hurry we're only accepting 10 participants for this round! Secure your spot now before it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program ‏‏‎ ‎ Don't miss this opportunity to take your speed to the next level. Act fast and start your journey towards becoming the fastest player on game day!
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Apr 7, 2025 • 53min

#336 - Matthew Toohey | Pro Sport to Private Sector Insights on NRL Rehab and High-Performance Teams

Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ Where smart coaches start their careers (and why) ✅ The practice that makes you a better coach and teacher ✅ How early access to tech may hurt young coaches ✅ The overlooked transition phase in return to sport ✅ The rehab mistake that limits long-term athlete growth ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‏‏‎ ‎ Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/matthew-toohey-pro-sport-to-private-sector-insights-on-nrl-rehab-and-high-performance-teams/ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. ‎ Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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Apr 4, 2025 • 6min

#bitesize - Shane McCurry: Wellbeing Strategies for Success in High Performance Sport

Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ Co-designing success by building a scoreboard that genuinely matters ✅ Why clubs must have performance reviews in both good and bad times ✅ Embracing tension as the secret to real team growth ✅ Using authentic storytelling to build deeper connections as a coach ✅ Failing forward and turning setbacks into coaching victories ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‎ Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ ‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/shane-mccurry-wellbeing-strategies-for-success-in-high-performance-sport/ ‏‏‎ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. ‏‏‎ ‎ Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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Mar 31, 2025 • 57min

#335 - Kelly Penfold, Empowering Coaches – The Path to Continuous Development

Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ The skill most coaches ignore early in their career ✅ Simple habit that accelerates coaching growth ✅ How to make knowledge stick backed by brain science ✅ The speed tip that most coaches overlook ✅ Simple practice to level up your coaching ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‏‏‎ ‎ Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/kelly-penfold-empowering-coaches-the-path-to-continuous-development/ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. ‎ Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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Mar 28, 2025 • 5min

#bitesize - 🎙️ How Long Does It Really Take to Go Full-Time in Pro Sport? | AFL Coach Survey Insights

Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ A practical scorecard to measure your career readiness ✅ How many years it took them to land a full-time role ✅ The most common first full-time jobs in elite sport ✅ Which qualifications actually matter ✅ Honest advice they'd give their younger selves ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‎ Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ ‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/how-long-does-it-really-take-to-go-full-time-in-pro-sport-afl-coach-survey-insights/ ‏‏‎ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. ‏‏‎ ‎ Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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Mar 24, 2025 • 22min

#141 - What is an AFL Strength & Conditioning Coach

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ – Physical preparation & body armor – 95% Rule of Sprint Exposure & Injury Prevention – Sleep is the Real Recovery Tool – Long-term athlete development – Summary / Recap ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‎ Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ ‏‏‎ ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/what-is-an-afl-strength-conditioning-coach/ ‏‏‎ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. ‏‏‎ ‎ Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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Mar 21, 2025 • 5min

#bitesize - How Jacob Jenning’s Data Model Predicted Draft Picks with 82% Accuracy!

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How Data Helps Predict Athlete Drafting - Using GPS Data to Optimize Athlete Performance - Essential Tech & Tools for Sports Scientists - Best Ways to Learn Sports Science Tech Skills - Common GPS Tracking Mistakes & How to Fix Them ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‎ Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ ‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/how-jacob-jennings-data-model-predicted-draft-picks-with-82-accuracy/ ‏‏‎ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. ‏‏‎ ‎ Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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Mar 17, 2025 • 15min

#140 - Protect Yourself From Concussions: A Guide for Footballers

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Neck Strength & Concussion Risk in AFL - Tackling Technique & Neck Strength for Injury Prevention - How Athlete Confidence Affects Concussion Risk - Inside the 14-Day Concussion Recovery Protocol - Best Nutrition for Brain Health & Recovery ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‎ Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ ‏‏‎ ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/protect-yourself-from-concussions-a-guide-for-footballers/ ‎‎‎ ‏‏‎ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! ‏‏‎ ‎ Book a FREE footballer discovery call at https://calendly.com/plp2/15min ‏‏‎ ‎ 🚀 Ready to level up your gaming skills in record time? Join our exclusive Game Speed Coaching Program today! With personalized coaching, you'll unlock your full potential and dominate the competition. ‏‏‎ ‎ 🕒 But hurry—we're only accepting 10 participants for this round! Secure your spot now before it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program ‏‏‎ ‎ Don't miss this opportunity to take your speed to the next level. Act fast and start your journey towards becoming the fastest player on game day!
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Mar 14, 2025 • 5min

#bitesize - In-Season Conditioning Tips for AFL Athletes

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Can You Get Fitter In-Season? - Maximizing Speed and Efficiency - Best Conditioning Prescriptions - Managing Fatigue In-Season - Training for Rookies vs. Veterans ‎ Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. ‎ Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ ‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/in-season-conditioning-tips-for-afl-athletes/ ‏‏‎ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. ‏‏‎ ‎ Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min

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