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
Mentioned books
Oct 25, 2022 • 50min
#176 - Ben Serpell, Building Stress Resilience in AFL Athletes
Highlights from the episode:
- Why you need mentors to develop you technically and sponsors to advocate for you
- Doing lifting before running and how it boosts testosterone and energy
- Building emotional resilience in AFL
- What a good primer session for young athletes looks like
- Recovery tips to help athletes mentally and physically recover after a football match
People mentioned:
- Dean Benton
- John Pryor
- Frans Bosch
- Harry Talor
- Scott Murphy
- Paddy Hogben
Connect with Ben
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benserpell/
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Oct 23, 2022 • 24min
#50 - 3 Key tips to a successful Pre-Season
Highlights from the episode:
- Developing buy-in and inspiring athletes
- Learn the game plan and training demands
- Developing resilient athletes and reducing injury
- Tuesday 1pm live chat with Jarrod Wade, High Performance Manager of Collingwood FC
- Wednesday podcast ft. Ben Serpell, Performance Coach at Geelong FC with his topic "Building stress resilience in AFL athletes"
- Thursday 1pm live chat with Phill Moreland with his topic "Key Areas of focus for the Royal Australian Air Force"
- Thursday 2:30pm live chat with Tyson Popplestone where he will share "How to improve your running performance"
- Sunday episode ft. Nine to Five Fitness: Gabe & Louis, “Why you must put yourself out there”
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Oct 22, 2022 • 16min
#175 - Cados: Caden MacDonald, How the 10,000-hour rule applies to building an online brand
Highlights from the episode:
- 10,000-hour rule when building a brand
- Which social media platform you should start
- His big rocks for a successful week
- How he gauges success in his content
- How Cados structure and schedule his content
Connect with Cados
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cados38/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cados38?lang=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CadenMacDonald
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Oct 18, 2022 • 1h 6min
#174 - Scott Dickinson, The difference between working in Pro and Olympic Sports
Scott has worked in multiple Olympic sports, as well as being a part of two different football codes. His career spanning over 20 years, saw him work with the Queensland Academy for Sport where he helped coach many different kinds such as hockey and baseball before moving onto Newcastle Knights' organization.
Since returning to Australia, Scott has worked at both the North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL club and the Victorian Institute of Sport before taking up his current role as National S&C Lead with Swimming Australia.
Highlights from the episode:
- Why it's important to work in a range of different environments and sports over your career
- Understanding your environment and how to develop strong relationships with your peers
- A year-by-year breakdown leading up to the Olympics
- Best conducive environment for athletes
- How they do rehab in their Olympic team
People mentioned:
- Bill Knowles
- Lachlan Penfold
- Kevin Giles
- Suki Hobson
- Emma Mckeon
- Michael Bohl
- Robert Walsh
Connect with Scott
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdicko13/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SDicko1
To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below:
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Oct 16, 2022 • 17min
#49 - Are you a high learner or do you shoot from the hip
Highlights from the episode:
- Do you shoot from the hip or are you a high learner?
- Tuesday 1PM live chat this week with Conor Daly, Strength and Power Coach at Essendon Football Club
- Wednesday podcast ft. Scott Dickinson, where he shares the difference between working in Pro and Olympic Sports
- Thursday live chat with Phill Moreland with his topic “Key Areas of focus for the Royal Australian Air Force”
- Sunday podcast ft. Caden Macdonald “How the 10,000-hour rule applies to building an online brand”
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.
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Oct 15, 2022 • 16min
#173 - Prime Train: Tom Baulch, Why you need to train like an athlete
Highlights from the episode:
- How he decided to create his brand
- What it means to train like an athlete
- Advice to new brands starting out
- How he balances his content with entertainment, education, and promotions.
- Who handles his marketing, programs, athletes, and dealing with brands
Connect with Tom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primetrain/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@primetrain?lang=en
To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below:
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Oct 13, 2022 • 11min
#42 - Offseason Training Do's and Don'ts
Highlights from the episode:
- How to create & run your own podcast
- Setup Process
- Finding Guests
- Templates
- Building an engaged listener base
20:20 Templates to outreach guests
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Oct 11, 2022 • 50min
#172 - David Misson - The Demands of working as a Strength & Conditioning Coach in the NBA
David is the Head of Performance at Sydney Roosters Football Club. He is a highly experienced leader with a 25-year background in high performance and team dynamics. Dave has worked with some of Australia's most respected and successful sporting organizations such as the Australian Cricket Team, the Sydney Swans Football Club and Tennis Australia.
Highlights from the episode:
- Advice to S&Cs to gain opportunities and why developing movement IQ in athletes is important
- Understanding that each athlete will respond differently to the program and knowing when to adjust
- How tactical coaches use GPS to design the program
- His key high-performance processes and systems
- How to develop psychological safety in your environment
People mentioned:
- Paul Roos
- Steve Lawson
- Geoff Marsh
- Errol Alcott
- Ray Mclean
- Steve Waugh
- Andrew Ireland
- Ross Lyon
- Mick Malthouse
Connect with David:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-misson-bb82699b/
To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below:
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Oct 9, 2022 • 18min
#48 - Off Season AFL Recovery how it should differ from in season
Highlights from the episode:
- Common recovery methods
- S&C internship openings for Caulfield Grammar
- Wednesday podcast ft. David Misson, discussing Leadership and culture in High Performance
- Thursday live chats with Ben Serpel, Head Performance Coach at Geelong Football Club
- Sunday collab podcast ft. Prime Train: Tom Baulch
Fuchs, Cas J., et al. "Postexercise cooling impairs muscle protein synthesis rates in recreational athletes." The Journal of Physiology (2019)
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Oct 8, 2022 • 20min
#171 - Shepmates: Miles and Archie Shepherd, why understanding your niche is key to instant success
Highlights from the episode:
- Finding and owning your niche
- Tips to boost engagement in social media
- Importance of keeping your content brand-friendly
- What content do they post for different social platforms
- How they brainstorm for their content creation
Connect with Miles & Archie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miles__shepherd/
https://www.instagram.com/archie__shepherd_/
Shepmates on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQZnm6MSv9KEZNfiPet-Ug
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