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
Jul 9, 2022 • 7min
#145 - Damian Carroll, Head of Development for the St.Kilda FC (bite-size)
Highlights from the episode:
- People who influenced him in his career
- How Damian went down the athlete development path
- His strategy for developing players
- What he learned from athletes he worked with who have great careers
- Tips he would advise himself 15 years ago at the start of his career
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Jul 5, 2022 • 16min
#36 - Top 5 tips for running a successful football warm up
Highlights of the episode:
- Factors of a good warm up
- Fun
- Mobility
- Running Technique
- Athletic Development
- State of group & session ahead
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Jul 4, 2022 • 1h 18min
#144 - Danny Kennedy, Founder of DJKfitness
Danny is a qualified personal trainer and strength coach based out of Melbourne, Australia. Throughout his years in the health and fitness industry, he’s worked with clients in person and online, ranging from Olympic athletes, celebrities, fitness models, and social media identities and all people looking to achieve their health and fitness goals.
Highlights from the episode:
- Mentors and influencers who helped him in his career
- Danny’s best tips for networking in your industry
- Why providing consistent free content for your audience is vital for an online coach
- How Danny developed a strong social following
- Advice to grow your audience for business owners starting out
People mentioned:
- Tory Truit
- David Taubman
- Christian Woodford
- Eric Helms
- Layne Norton
- Mitchell Orval
- Michael Klim
- Tim Reid
- Garry Vee
- Nick Cheadle
Connect with Justin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djkfitness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJKFIT/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-kennedy-94233ba0/
DJK fitness website
https://dannykennedyfitness.com/
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Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-144-danny-kennedy/
Jul 2, 2022 • 7min
#143 - Brett Deledio, AFL Player Manager (bite-size)
Highlights from the episode:
- Tips from going to VFL to AFL
- His best 2k time trial he ever ran
- How to get picked up in an AFL club
- His schedule for lower and upper body training
- How he got to player management
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Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-143-brett-deledio/
Jun 27, 2022 • 1h 15min
#142 - Justin Roethlingshoefer, How To Apply HRV with Elite Athletes
Justin has 15+ years as an S&C coach in the NCAA and NHL and is an expert in sports science, sports performance, nutrition, and recovery. Justin is now the Founder and CEO of Own It, a company dedicated to helping elite athletes and teams improve health and performance through the use of physiological data, behavioral science, and expert coaching. He’s also an author of 3 books.
Highlights from the episode:
- How to develop buy-in for HRV
- Duration for a passive read of HRV for developing athletes
- Leading HRV brands he trusts for accurate readings
- How to integrate HRV into a club and how to process the data from HRV
People mentioned:
- Carl Mcfee
- Tina Murray
- Joel Jamison
- Steve Carter
- Todd Durham
- Tony Robbins
- Dan Osulivan
- Mike Fitzgerald
- David Goggins
Connect with Justin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer-ms-7252a766/
https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth/
Own It website
http://ownitsystem.com/
http://ownitapp.com/
Own it workbook https://www.amazon.ca/OWN-Through-Barriers-Master-Relationships/dp/1946702285
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Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-142-justin-roethlingshoefer/
Jun 25, 2022 • 12min
#141 - Ian McKeown, Director of McKeown Performance and High Performance Consultant
Highlights from the episode:
- What made him choose sports science
- Mentors and people who influence him
- Key points he focuses on for athlete development
- Key workouts he recommends for athletes
- How he get buy-in with Copenhagen and Nordic programs to athletes
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Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-141-ian-mckeown/
Jun 20, 2022 • 1h 8min
#140 - Stephen Kelly, High Performance Manager at Sydeny Swans AFLW
Stephen Kelly is the High Performance Manager of Sydney AFLW and head of development for female pathway. Since being at the Swans for the last 10 years, Stephen has had a variety of roles such as PhD Research on (Junior athlete profiling within AFL), Assistant strength and power coach, Assistant conditioning coach, and NEAFL game day conditioning coach. Before Sydney Swans, Stephen worked at the Sydney Roosters as a rehab coach and completed a sports science internship.
Highlights from the episode:
- Ways to accelerate your learning process
- Strategies on how to sell a program to a club
- Things to consider when introducing weights
- Key areas of development for female athletes
People mentioned:
- Damien Austin
- Robb Spurs
- Mark Kilgallon
- Matt Cameron
- Rob Inness
- Shane Lehane
- Paul Roos
Connect with Stephen:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-kelly-7b185481/
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Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-140-stephen-kelly/
Jun 18, 2022 • 7min
#139 - Mark McGrath, AFL Rehabilitation/Movement Coach (bite-size)
Highlights from the episode:
- What is postural stability
- How to improve posture
- Optimum posture for different sports
- How to build posture awareness in young athletes
- How to develop curiosity in athletes
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Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-139-mark-mcgrath/
Jun 13, 2022 • 54min
#138 - Simon Ata, Founder of Simonster
Simonster is a world leader in bodyweight training. Starting gymnastics at an early age, Simon became passionate about mastering control of the body and immersed himself in the world of bodyweight strength training. Expanding his skillset with training in martial arts, circus, and breakdance, his movements and teachings reflect a mixture of knowledge from each of these disciplines.
Highlights from the episode:
- How he started as a physio
- The type of cues he uses when he gives feedback to athletes
- How he does programming
- His favorite movie TV series or books that impacted him
Connect with Simon: https://www.instagram.com/simonsterstrength/
Useful Links:
https://simonsterstrength.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/simonataa
https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/
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Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-138-simon-ata/
Jun 11, 2022 • 9min
#137 - Andrew Lambart, Head Physiotherapist at Hawthorn Football Club (bite-size)
Highlights from the episode:
- How he started as a physio
- Areas in medical performance that developed in his years
- Age an athlete should start doing weights
- Prevention exercises for sore calves
- Massage or cold water therapy for recovery
- Advice for sore knee after running an explosive movement
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