AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers
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.
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Latest episodes
Jan 4, 2024 • 51min
#296 - Top 10 Interviews for 2023
Highlights from the episode:
#10 - Peta Carige, Consultant Performance Sports Dietitian
#9 - David Joyce, High-Performance Coach
#8 - Jacob Jennings, Head of Sport Science at Brisbane Broncos
#7 - Steve Saunders, Science and Medicine Consultant
#6 - Leigh Egger, Head of Performance at Feyenoord Rotterdam
#5 - Nathan Kiely, Rehab and Speed Coach for Brisbane Broncos
#4 - Billy Hulin, Head of Sport Science at Collingwood FC
#3 - Carmen Colomer, Head of Performance at Perth Glory
#2 - Max Gawn, Captain of the Melbourne Football Club
#1 - Frans Bosch, Founder of Frans Bosch Systems
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/afl-high-performance-strategies-podcast/
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Dec 31, 2023 • 21min
#102 - My AFL Season 2024 Draft Top 6 Tips
Highlights from the episode:
- Game weekly performance
- Living an elite lifestyle
- Reputation outside of football
- Combine testing results
- GPS and gameday output
- Injuries and medical history
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/afl-draft-success-blueprint/
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Dec 28, 2023 • 10min
#295 - Is running everyday bad for footballers?
Highlights from the episode:
- Best recovery for preseason
- How to drop skinfolds in 4 weeks
- When and where to use a foam roller and the raygun
- Is running every day bad?
- How to improve running efficiency
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Dec 24, 2023 • 33min
#101 - AFL Periodisation Strategies To Maximise Your Teams Performance
Highlights for the episode:
- Macrocycle approach
- Linear block approach
- Tactical periodization
- Funnel periodization
- Microcycle approach
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Dec 21, 2023 • 11min
#294 - Jacob Tober, Co-founder of MetricVBT
Highlights from the episode:
- Importance of confidence in dealing with athletes
- Why you need the experience to fast-track your coaching career
- His role at Core Advantage
- How the Metric app they developed helps athletes
- Where to download the Metric app
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/maximizing-barbell-velocity-jacob-tober/
Dec 17, 2023 • 55min
#293 - Sam Dodge, Head of Strength & Power at Adelaide Football Club
Highlights for the episode:
- Advice and challenges for coaches transitioning from Rugby to AFL
- How he tackles neck training in AFL
- Difference between the head of strength and power of Rugy and AFL
- How he does primer sessions for rugby and footy
- How he individualizes his program for a large squad of 40-45 players
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/athletic-transitions-adapting-codes/
Dec 14, 2023 • 11min
#292 - How To Get A Competitive Edge This Summer
Highlights from the episode:
- How to prevent hamstring strains
- How to do 1.5x body weight bench press
- Exercises to improve explosiveness
- Can you do a treadmill when you have COVID?
- How to get an edge on your recovery plan
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/?p=13998&preview=true
Dec 10, 2023 • 25min
#100 - How to Maximise your fitness for Pre-Season
Highlights from the episode:
- How to get motivated in preseason
- Funnel periodization
- Goals of preseason
- Jack's favorite workouts for preseason
- Injury mitigation
Examples of my favorite workouts are in the show notes, click the link below: https://preparelikeapro.com/pre-season-fitness-routine-guide/
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Dec 7, 2023 • 12min
#291 - Matthew Ferraro, Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach at Queensland Academy of Sport
Highlights from the episode:
- Why did he shift his plan from physio to physical preparation
- How he started at Collingwood FC while having his degree
- Mentors and people who helped him in his career
- Key relationships within the program for a rehab coordinator role
- Methods to build resilience for developing footballers
- Fave inspirational quote or life motto
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/unlocking-success-strength-conditioning-journey/
Dec 3, 2023 • 50min
#290 - Jackson Dennis, Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach at Fremantle FC
Highlights from the episode:
- Key pillars of a successful return to play rehab program
- How to load specific tissues in a rehab process
- Importance of learning functional anatomy
- How the rehab technology has evolved over the years
- Key traits to prepare you for a rehab coach role
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/athlete-rehab-techniques/
