AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers
Prepare Like a Pro with Jack Mclean
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.
Don't miss our weekly live conversations on the Prepare Like a Pro YouTube channel, where you can watch these discussions and get notified about new content. For more resources, freebies, and blog posts, join our newsletter, and stay connected with us on Instagram. Your feedback matters, so let Jack know how we can make our podcasts even better and suggest the topics you'd like us to cover next.
To explore the wealth of information we offer, visit our website at https://preparelikeapro.com/, and if you're ready to take your training to the next level, join our academy membership at https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/. Get ready to prepare like a pro and unlock your full potential in the world of AFL high performance! Also don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@PrepareLikeAPro to get more high performance value!
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.
Don't miss our weekly live conversations on the Prepare Like a Pro YouTube channel, where you can watch these discussions and get notified about new content. For more resources, freebies, and blog posts, join our newsletter, and stay connected with us on Instagram. Your feedback matters, so let Jack know how we can make our podcasts even better and suggest the topics you'd like us to cover next.
To explore the wealth of information we offer, visit our website at https://preparelikeapro.com/, and if you're ready to take your training to the next level, join our academy membership at https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/. Get ready to prepare like a pro and unlock your full potential in the world of AFL high performance! Also don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@PrepareLikeAPro to get more high performance value!
Episodes
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Sep 12, 2023 • 52min
#268 - Claudio Altieri, Head of Performance at Loudoun United FC
Highlights from the episode:
- Tips and advice for coaches looking to work around the world
- The key differences of managing a club pro team compared to a national team
- The importance of training camps at an international level
- Effective strategies when using tactical periodization
- Common mistakes of coaches at the international level
Sep 10, 2023 • 15min
#94 - Crafting Your Professional Brand A Blueprint for Success
Highlights from the episode:
- Developing strong relationships
- Create a LinkedIn Profile
- Network strategies
- Interview Techniques
- Online presence
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Sep 7, 2023 • 7min
#267 - John Pryor, Performance Specialist at Rugby Australia
Highlights from the episode:
- How wrestling experience can help with off-season training for inside game
- Key areas to focus on and running drills he uses for developing athletes
- How he keeps athletes engaged and have fun during his training sessions
- How to make the most of using Frans Bosch's methodology
- How to improve your influence as a strength & conditioning coach
Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 8min
#266 - Ryan Timmins, Senior Lecturer at ACU Brisbane
Highlights from the episode:
- Favorite exercises for mitigating hamstring injuries
- Ryan’s favorite hamstring exercises for improving hamstring fascicle length and eccentric strength
- The importance of AFL athlete’s sprinting regularly
- Trends he has seen of athletes that have a bad run and how to prevent it
- Tips and advice for coaches looking to develop a research-based hamstring program
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
Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards greater fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field!
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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
22 snips
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
