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.
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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 13, 2022 • 1h 7min
#164 - Kelvin Giles, Athlete and Strength & Conditioning Coaches Development Pathways
Kelvin is the former Director of Performance at Brisbane Bronco. He is currently the head coach of the Australian Institute of Sport and a UK National T&F Coach. Kelvin has worked in the industry for over 40 years in a range of high-performance environments from athletics, rugby league & union.
Highlights from the episode:
- Kelvin's four key pillars for an effective athlete development program
- The importance of the human element of coaching in elite sport
- How to create a learning environment and influence behavior
- Kelvin's list of world-class coaches and what S&Cs can learn from them
- Why having willpower is important to do difficult things
People mentioned:
- Lachlan Penfold
- John Pryor
- Dean Benton
- Frank Dick
- Ian Ward
- Steve Jackson
- Paul Devlin
- Dan Baker
- Suki Hobson
- Andy Thompson
- Mick Hancock
- Scott Dickinson
- Phil Moreland
- Frank Ponissi
- Charlie Higgins
- Jason Weber
- Jeremy Hickmans
- Anthony Seibold
Connect with Kelvin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelvin-giles-225b9818/
Website: https://www.movementdynamics.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068057063183
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kbgiles
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Sep 12, 2022 • 25min
#163 - Nathan Heaney, Head of Athlete Performance & Development at Xavier College
Highlights from the episode:
- Key considerations for GPS reporting
- Using GPS to periodize a football program
- Common misconceptions by parents and athletes about GPS
- Common mistakes S&C makes when using GPS
- Making more sound decisions on the fly using the process of reflection
Connect with Nathan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconditioningconsultant/
Website: https://runningprogram.com.au/
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Sep 12, 2022 • 15min
#44 - How to improve your high speed running this summer
Highlights from the episode:
- How to improve high-speed running
- Wednesday podcast with Kelvin Giles, Athlete and Coach Development Pathways
- Thursday 1:30pm live chat with Alex Moore, Brisbane Lions
- Bitesize collab episode with Tom van Kalken, Head of Strength and Conditioning at Geelong Grammar
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Sep 10, 2022 • 1h 14min
#162 - Chris Carlisle, Author of Move or Die - Creating a Game Plan from Stuck to Significance
Chris is an experienced performance coach with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. He is skilled in coaching, recruiting, motivational speaking, and leadership. He is also a strong media and communication professional with a Master of Arts.
Highlights from the episode:
- The importance of working out and how strong is enough
- How to embrace chaos in your athletic development program
- Why learning how to work and develop movement skills is critical in developing a high-performance football team
- The importance of consistency in developing trust with your athletes
- Why performance staff must think like a teacher
People mentioned:
- John Stuky
- Gordon Ramsay
- John Boyd
- Randy Poch
- Will Chamberlain
- Russell Wilson
- Jimmy Johnson
- Bill Belichick
- Sean Mcvay
Connect with Chris
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcarlisle/
Website: https://www.thecoachcarlisle.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachcarlisle/
Sep 4, 2022 • 27min
#43 - How to prepare for the AFL draft combine
Highlights from the episode:
- Yoyo test
- Pacing strategy for 2k time trial
- Agility test
- Standing and dynamic jump
- 20-meter test
- Wednesday podcast episode with Chris Carlisle
- Friday live YouTube collab with content creators
- How to avail of our limited-time program offer
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Sep 3, 2022 • 8min
#161 - Tim Gabbett, Load Management - Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio
Highlights from the episode:
- His philosophy with load management to younger athletes
- Is ACWR good for people with chronic pathologies and diseases
- Metrics he used for sporting teams
- Load management for older athletes
- What an S&C should focus more on if a player misses a season
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Sep 1, 2022 • 9min
#40 - Game Day Preparation - Key areas to improving your energy & performance for Game Day
Highlights from the episode:
- Big 3 key areas to improving your energy & performance for Game day
- Physical
- Fuel
- Mindset
- Key Takeaways
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Aug 30, 2022 • 54min
#160 - Brenton Egglestone - Discussing his processes for returning athletes to performance
Brenton is a passionate physiotherapist with a keen interest in the management of elite athletes. He is always looking for innovative strategies to aid injury prevention and improve performance within a team environment. Since 2014, Brenton has worked in elite sport, including the North Melbourne FC, Norwich FC, and Melbourne FC. He is also co-founder of Enhance Sports Performance and Rehabilitation since Dec 2016.
Highlights from the episode:
- Brenton’s four key pillars for returning a footballer to performance
- How he upskills himself
- Why learning how to work in a team is critical to working in elite sport
- How do your biggest learnings come from those you work closest
- Developing an earn the right philosophy and how to apply it to rehabilitation
People mentioned:
- Steve Saunders
- Rob Inness
- Dan Meehan
- Darren Burgess
- Dan James
- Selwyn Griffith
- Nick Murray
- David Regan
- Adam Grant
- David Faye
Connect with Brenton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenton-egglestone-b761b8145/
Website: https://www.enhancesportsphysio.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancesportsperformance/
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Aug 29, 2022 • 18min
#42 - How to peak for football finals
Highlights from the episode:
- How to peak for football finals
- Blogpost about physical preparation
- Monday 9am Live chat with Chris Carlisle, author of Move or Die book and former S&C coach at Sea Hawks
- Wednesday podcast with Brenton Egglestone, Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at Melbourne FC
- Friday 3:30pm live chat with Kelvin Giles, Athlete and Coach Development Pathways
- Sept. 9th, 3pm, Collab interview with social influencers
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Aug 27, 2022 • 6min
#159 - Josh Dunkley, Inside Midfielder for the Western Bulldogs FC
Highlights from the episode:
- Why he started JKLD and how it helps athletes
- His hand-eye coordination drill and routine before a big game
- How Western Bulldogs individualizes an athlete's program
- How much one should focus on his strengths & weaknesses
- Tips to athletes for stress management
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