AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers

High-Performance ‎ - An osteopath's tips and tricks for developing footballers - From a cultural point of view, important things to focus on when a coach goes into a new club - Pathways to get Bachelor of exercise science degree and how to start working in a sports environment - Advice for footballers doing weights - For strength sessions, movements to focus on if there's limited time to train ‎ Medical/Physio ‎ - Prevention tips for shin splints - How to build rapport, buy-in, and trust when doing rehab with a new athlete - Key equipment to include in the gym for teams with a minimal budget - How often an athlete should try something new before deciding to include it in the training - Do you have to lie to change an athlete's mentality ‎ Coaches ‎ - How to build a player match intensity and how to communicate it to the athlete - How to prepare for AFL football, including the training, recovery, and the mental side - How to unite a team during preseason training - How to get power without wheeling around to the side - How to build your network and mentors ‎ Pysch/Nutrition ‎ - The best way to bulk up for critical mass for developing athletes- - Ideal snacks for athletes who are on the go - Benefits of periodization - Role of nutrition in injury prevention - Advice for dealing with trauma and self-care ‎ Players ‎ - His preparation before a game - How to improve your confidence as a footy player - How to relax before a big game - His favorite recovery and how his training sessions before a game look like - Mindfulness training for a player's mental health ‎ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨 ‎ 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 ‎

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - 100th podcast episode mashup with gems from different AFL athletes, coaches, dieticians, physios, etc. - Wednesday Get Better Plan episode on how to improve your 2K time trial - Thursday 8:30pm live interview with Jacob Tober - Friday podcast episode ft. Kevin Ball - Collab event for nutrition for AFL sports performance - Warmups for AFL training and game day - How to watch the recording of the sports nutrition collab event - Powertip of the week: How to improve physicality in the field ‎ 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. ‎ https://www.patreon.com/Preparelikeapro ‎ 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

Jean-Benoit (JB) Morin is a Full Professor and the Head of the Sports Science and Physical Education Department at the University of Saint-Etienne (France). ‎ He is a member of the Interuniversity Laboratory of Human Movement Biology (LIBM) and an associate researcher with the Sports Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) at Auckland University of Technology. He obtained a Track & Field Coach National Diploma in 1998 and a Ph.D. in Human Locomotion and Performance in 2004. ‎ JB’s field of research is mainly human locomotion and performance, with a specific interest in running biomechanics and maximal power movements (sprint, jumps). He has edited a textbook (Biomechanics of Training and Testing, Springer, 2018) and published over 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - JB's mentors and influencers - Tips to improve max velocity - How JB gives feedback and cues to athletes - Drills to improve hip extension - How he upskills himself ‎ Connect: https://www.instagram.com/jb.morin.1/ ‎ This episode is sponsored by Swift Performance https://swiftperformance.com/ ‎ To stay ahead of the game, you need Swift Performance on your side. ‎ To have Jack answer your questions send us a voice message via this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/PrepareLikeaPro ‎ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨 ‎ 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 ‎

Topics we discussed: - Motivation - Maximal Aerobic Speed - Why we have Aerobic days - Why we have Threshold days 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. https://www.patreon.com/Preparelikeapro 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

Beth Dowling is the Upwey Tecoma Strength & Conditioning PLP Intern. She is also completing her master's in strength & conditioning at La Trobe University. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - People who influenced Beth's career - Advice she got from James Russell - Things she learned from running a pre-Christmas program - How she upskills herself - Highlights that she looked back fondly - Fave life motto ‎ People mentioned: ‎ - James Russell - Nick Meffin - Chloe Dolten ‎ Connect: https://www.instagram.com/beth_ann_dowling/ ‎ Female Athlete Project: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/ ‎ To have Jack answer your questions send us a voice message via this link: https://www.speakpipe.com/PrepareLikeaPro ‎ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨 ‎ 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 ‎‎

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tuesday podcast ft JB Morin, Head of Sports Science at the University of Saint-Etienne - Sponsorship from Swift Performance - Simone Austin, Advanced Sports Dietitian - Wednesday Get Better Plan on Acceleration - Friday podcast ft. Beth Dowling, Upwey Tecoma Strength & Conditioning PLP Intern - Review of Troy Jones, a PLP Academy member - Ben Parker, Gold Coast Sports Nutritionist - Dieticians collab interview - Rebekah Alcock, The Performance Dietitian of the Melbourne FC - Best recovery for preseason - Jess Spendlove, The Dietitian Consultant of the GWS Giants FC - When and where to use foam roller and the raygun - Pip Taylor, Sports Dietitian - Is running every day bad? - Power tip for this week ‎ 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! ‎ Book a FREE footballer discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2

Jacqui Louder is the Sport psychologist of the Collingwood Football Club men’s & women’s program and Melbourne Storm. Before the pies, Jacqui was at the National Institute of Circus Arts and traveled on the National Dirt Bike and Road bike circuits with Motorcycling Australia, North Melbourne FC, practicing out of Olympic Park. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Career path to become a sports psychologist - Tips for aspiring sports psychologists - How she built her rapport and soft skills with the athletes - Tips for an athlete who feels overwhelmed because of a mistake - How she resets a team that lost or won for the next game ‎ Connect: https://www.instagram.com/jacquilouder/ ‎ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨 ‎ 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 ‎

Topics we discussed: - Reflect on 2021 - Sleep Quality Benchmark - Mental Health Benchmark - Nutrition Benchmark - Physical Condition Benchmark 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. https://www.patreon.com/Preparelikeapro 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

Nicholas Ruhl is the Prepare Like a Pro strength & conditioning coach for Caulfield Grammarians FC (Mens). A​ qualified exercise physiologist, he is currently working at Keiser as an exercise scientist. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How he learned to program training & what he learned that was not taught in uni - How to make the most of internships - What he writes down in his sessions - What his typical day looks like as an exercise scientist at Keiser - The difference between Keiser and gym / PT studio - Career highlights and memories that he's proud of ‎ Connect with Nicholas: https://www.instagram.com/ruhls.of.fitness/ ‎ 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨 ‎ 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 ‎

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tuesday podcast episode ft. Nicholas Ruhl, Caulfield Grammarians Strength & Conditioning PLP Intern - Get Better Plan - Help to prepare athletes for the 2022 season - Friday podcast episode ft. Jacquie Louder, The Sports psychologist of the Collingwood Football Club - Thursday, Jack McLean as guest live interview in Marcus Coe podcast - Thursday 8:30 pm livechats with Will Hams - Insights from an interview with Kevin Ball last week - How to improve mobility - How to run quickly and gain muscles for playing footy - What to buy to start athletic development for her daughter at home - Getting fat to look good - Powertip of the week about acceleration - The best way to merge lower body strength prehab to PM footy training - AFL People Podcast ‎ 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! ‎ Book a FREE footballer discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2