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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Feb 17, 2022 • 22min
#105 - Ben Parker Gold Coast Sports Nutritionist
Ben Parker is a Gold Coast Sports Nutritionist. He started as a chef & nutritionist with the AIS and Australian swim team.
Highlights from the episode:
- Muscle mass and body composition for AFL athletes
- How to educate athletes to gain muscle mass gradually
- His take on clubs that have not done skin folds as a performance metric
- Mistakes he noticed in athletes about body composition
To have Jack answer your questions send us a voice message via this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/PrepareLikeaPro
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We're committed to empowering Australian rules footballers and developing strength and conditioning coaches to best practice physical preparation methods.
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Feb 15, 2022 • 13min
#16 - How to pace for your 2km time trial
Topics we discussed:
- Preseason preparation and timing your run
- Importance of Pacing
- Running targets
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Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 14min
#104 Jacob Tober - Head Of Research And Development at Core Advantage
Jacob is also a Co-Founder of Metric, an app that uses a unique computer vision system and rep-detection algorithm to analyze camera footage from a mobile device and measure barbell velocity.
Highlights from the episode:
- Intro
- Importance of confidence in dealing with athletes
- Why you need experience to fast-track your coaching career
- His role at Core Advantage
- How the Metric app they developed helps athletes
- Where to download the Metric app
People Mentioned:
- Durham Mclnnis
- David Tober
- James Russell
Connect: https://www.instagram.com/vbtcoach/
https://www.instagram.com/metricvbt/
https://www.metric.coach/
To have Jack answer your questions send us a voice message via this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/PrepareLikeaPro
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We're committed to empowering Australian rules footballers and developing strength and conditioning coaches to best practice physical preparation methods.
Follow the Prepare Like a Pro podcast
iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEa
And if you want to get more involved with our community and make a guest appearance on a future episode join our Academy on Patreon.
PLP Academy: https://bit.ly/2TL2Grb
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Feb 13, 2022 • 26min
#23 Four key stresses for Aussie footballer
Highlights from the episode:
- Tuesday Live interview with Gerard Majda of Body Majic
- Thursday 8:30pm Live interview with Robert Aughey, professor and sport scientist as @victoriauniversity
- Tuesday podcast ft. Jacob Tober, Creator & Founder of Metric
- Wednesday Get Better Plan - How to pace for your 2km time trial
- Friday podcast Nutrition for Sports Performance (Bite Size) ft. Ben Parker, Gold Coast Sports Nutritionist
- How to build muscle and weight for AFL player
- Tips to reduce 2kg of weight in 2 months
- Running distance to train to not get tired for the football game
- Powertip of the week
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Feb 10, 2022 • 16min
#103 - Simone Austin Nutrition for Sports Performance (bite-size)
Simone Austin is one of the most recognized AFL sport dietitians in Australia. During this podcast, she discusses the Food Tracker app by Healthy Life.
Highlights from the episode:
- What is the Healthy Life Food Tracker app?
- Simone's role in the app development and where the app sources it's data
- How to use the app
- Where to get the app
- Simone's Eat Like an Athlete book and how to reach her in social media
Instagram: @simone_austin
Facebook: @SimoneAustinDietician
Food Tracker: https://www.healthylife.com.au/healthylife-food-tracker
To have Jack answer your questions send us a voice message via this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/PrepareLikeaPro
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We're committed to empowering Australian rules footballers and developing strength and conditioning coaches to best practice physical preparation methods.
Follow the Prepare Like a Pro podcast
iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEa
And if you want to get more involved with our community and make a guest appearance on a future episode join our Academy on Patreon.
PLP Academy: https://bit.ly/2TL2Grb
Thanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss advertising your brand on the Prepare Like a Pro platform
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Feb 8, 2022 • 10min
#15 - Nutrition, how to best lose body fat without dieting
Topics we discussed:
- Fuel for body
- Food diary
- The Simple Things Checklist
- 5 food groups
- Fuel: the athlete way
If you enjoyed this episode and want the full presentation head to our website for purchase:
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Alternatively, become an Academy member by joining our Patreon page and receive each presentation in full, as well as ad-free podcast RSS, feed both as a perk for supporting the podcast.
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1. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel, click the notification bell 🛎
New videos every Sun/Tue/Fri
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3. For a free 14 day trial on our online strength & conditioning program fill out this link: https://bit.ly/3cLSRj4
Feb 7, 2022 • 56min
#102 - Will Hams Co-Founder of Liminal Wellbeing
Will Hams is the Co-Founder of Liminal Wellbeing and a former AFL player at the Essendon FC.
Highlights from the episode:
- The importance of persistence and working towards what you want
- Influencers who helped with his development
- Practical tips for footballers going through a challenging time whether it from a slump or injuries
- Fondest memories out of his highlights
- What Liminal Wellbeing is
People mentioned:
- Michael Hurley
- James Hird
- Nick Stevens
- James Burn
- Ben Howlett
Connect: https://www.instagram.com/willhams_/
Website: https://www.liminalwellbeing.com.au/
To have Jack answer your questions send us a voice message via this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/PrepareLikeaPro
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We're committed to empowering Australian rules footballers and developing strength and conditioning coaches to best practice physical preparation methods.
Follow the Prepare Like a Pro podcast
iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEa
And if you want to get more involved with our community and make a guest appearance on a future episode join our Academy on Patreon.
PLP Academy: https://bit.ly/2TL2Grb
Thanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss advertising your brand on the Prepare Like a Pro platform
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Feb 6, 2022 • 25min
#22 How to get a competitive edge this summer
Highlights from the episode:
- Insights from interview with Will Hams, Co - Founder of Liminal Wellbeing
- Wednesday Get Better Plan
- Thursday 8:30pm livechat with Luke Meehan
- Bite size podcast ft. Simone Austin
- How to prevent hamstring strains
- How to do 1.5x body weight bench press
- Exercises for explosiveness
- Post-covid, can you do treadmill?
- Getting an edge on your recovery plan
- How to send a voice message question to Jack
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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Feb 3, 2022 • 1h 20min
#101- Kevin Ball Sport Scientist at Victoria University
Before Victoria University, he worked across multiple High Performance sporting teams including Melbourne Football Club, Hawthorn Football Club, Fremantle Football Club, and the Australian Institute of sport.
Highlights from the episode:
- Intro
- Drills to improve a footballer's strength, skill acquisition, and confidence
- Healthy amount of volume of kicks
- Mentors and influencers
- Things he does to build confidence and technique
- What he learned from the best kickers
People mentioned:
- Luke Hodge
- Sam Mitchell
- James Hird
- Joel Selwood
- Tom Hawkins
- Garry Abblett
- David Mundy
- Matthew Pavlich
- Peter Bell
- Aaron Sandilands
- Nathan Chapman
- Jade Rawlings
- Brett Deledio
- Scott West
- Peter Blanche
- Cooper Cronk
- Cameron Smith
- Greg Ingles
- Adam Larkham
- Bohdan Babijczuk
- Chris Connolly
- Eddie Jones
- Craig Bellamy
- John Baker
Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-ball-15399529/
To have Jack answer your questions send us a voice message via this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/PrepareLikeaPro
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We're committed to empowering Australian rules footballers and developing strength and conditioning coaches to best practice physical preparation methods.
Follow the Prepare Like a Pro podcast
iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEa
And if you want to get more involved with our community and make a guest appearance on a future episode join our Academy on Patreon.
PLP Academy: https://bit.ly/2TL2Grb
Thanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss advertising your brand on the Prepare Like a Pro platform
Visit: https://linktr.ee/preparelikeapro
Feb 1, 2022 • 15min
#14 - How to improve your recovery & performance with sleep
Topics we discussed:
- Physical vs Lifestyle
- Why Sleep is Important
- Strategies to Maximize sleep quality
If you enjoyed this episode and want the full presentation head to our website for purchase:
https://preparelikeapro.com/shop/presentations/
Alternatively, become an Academy member by joining our Patreon page and receive each presentation in full, as well as ad-free podcast RSS, feed both as a perk for supporting the podcast.
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1. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel, click the notification bell 🛎
New videos every Sun/Tue/Fri
2. Follow the podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats
3. For a free 14 day trial on our online strength & conditioning program fill out this link: https://bit.ly/3cLSRj4
