
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

Sep 3, 2023 • 26min
#93 - 50 Proven Techniques to Make Your AFL Draft Dreams a Reality
Highlights from the episode:
- Skills
- Conditioning
- Professionalism/Preparations
- Elite performance mindset
- Elite lifestyle
- Leadership
- Combine trials or testing
- Life outside of football
- Strength and Power
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Aug 31, 2023 • 6min
#265 - Cooper Murley, Medium Forward at Collingwood Football Club
Highlights from the episode:
- How he managed the motivational slumps of training by himself during the COVID-19 2020 season
- What does his typical training look like and how he manage his workload in the season
- How did he make sure he still developed his running speed & endurance while gaining weight
- What he had to change to put on 6 kilos of muscle in the offseason
- His mental preparation during game week to get his mindset right

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Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 21min
#264 - Frans Bosch, Founder of Frans Bosch Systems
Frans Bosch, Founder of Frans Bosch Systems, discusses the importance of training coordination over isolated strength. They highlight the negative effects of traditional strength training and delve into the concept of attractors and fluctuations in AFL movements. The podcast also covers the prevalence of ACL injuries in various sports like AFL, soccer, and NFL.

Aug 27, 2023 • 21min
#92 - AFL Strength & Power Program
Highlights from the episode:
- Developing general athleticism
- Developing robust and resilient athletes
- Periodization
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Aug 24, 2023 • 7min
#263 - Tim Schmidt, Founder / Head Coach of Kicking Dynamics
Highlights from the episode:
- How to hone your kicking skills
- Program for kids/players with a coordination disorder
- Using games approach for teaching kids kicking fundamentals
- Advice to player rejoining AFL or an academy who has improved his muscle mass and skills
- How to get power without wheeling around to the side

Aug 22, 2023 • 51min
#262 - John Mitchell, Strength & Conditioning Performance Consultant at MFJ Performance
Highlights from the episode:
- Tips and advice for coaches looking to work with a mentor
- Certificates and conferences he recommends for networking
- How to simplify your feedback process
- How to bring energy to your coaching sessions
- The importance of being clear on your coaching philosophy

Aug 20, 2023 • 17min
#91 - Hamstring Resilience Navigating Safe Rehabilitation
Highlights from the episode:
- Get the diagnosis right
- Loading your hamstring
- Maintain as much football load as you can
- Start progressing with your running speed
- Start progressing with your intensity
- Return to playing
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Aug 17, 2023 • 7min
#261 - Dean Filopoulos, Rehabilitation Manager at Collingwood Football Club
Highlights from the episode:
- Dean shares about getting his degree and how he started in VFL
- How he supported himself after high school to go to uni
02:06 The importance of building connections and hands-on experience for S&C coaches
03:01 Things a developing S&C needs to stick long in the system and get a full-time role
04:02 How Dean plans his program for the next year/season
05:18 How to build trust with athletes undergoing rehab

Aug 15, 2023 • 47min
#260 - Brentan Parsons, Strength & Power Coach at Gold Coast Titans
Highlights from the episode:
- Key fundamentals of Strength & Power training that every athlete should be aware of
- How he uses movement screens to individualize his strength and power programs
- His advice for athletes when it comes to setting achievable goals in their Strength & Power training
- How does he address the psychological aspect of training athletes to help them perform at their best
- Top three pieces of advice for athletes who want to optimize their Strength & Power training

Aug 13, 2023 • 23min
#90 - The Science Behind Effective Football Strength & Conditioning
Highlights of the episode:
- Have a supportive team around you
- Be clear of your routine
- Fundamentals of S&C in AFL
- Maintaining enough workload
- Periodizing training cycle for finals
- Elite lifestyle
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