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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Jan 13, 2022 • 1h 2min
#95 - Don Scott 300 game player at Hawthorn Football Club
The 300 gamer for Hawthorn, 3-time premiership player 2 as captain, inducted into the AFL hall of fame, the team of the Century Hawthorn FC, and founder of the company operation Payback which was instrumental in preventing Melbourne & hawthorn merging
Highlights from the episode:
- What successful leaders in the team should possess
- How he inspired footballers who looked up to him
- How he condition his mental side before the game
- Don's challenges as a player
- Highlights of his career
- How he helped to prevent Hawthorn FC from merging with Melbourne FC in the '90s
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨
We're committed to empowering Australian rules footballers and developing strength and conditioning coaches to best practice physical preparation methods.
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Jan 11, 2022 • 12min
#11 - Learn how to get fit for football
Topics we discussed:
- Athletic development vs skill development
- GPS Training
- Feel Good Day
- Aerobic/Threshold
- Repeat Speed
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Jan 10, 2022 • 52min
#94 - Pip Taylor High Performance Sports Dietitian
Pip is a former professional athlete and is currently engaged in a leadership position for public service, as well as providing expertise through her consultancy business. She was the former performance sports dietitian at Brisbane Lions.
Highlights from the episode:
- Intro
- Important things that athletes should focus on for their health and longevity in sport
- Things young athletes need to learn in their nutrition journey
- Influencers and mentors in her career
- How she upskills herself
- Pip's fave inspirational quote
- Her work-life pet peeves
More content, advice, and nutrition info can be found over at Pillar Performance www.pillarperformance.com.au
https://instagram.com/pillarperformance
Connect: https://www.instagram.com/piptpip/
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
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEa
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Jan 6, 2022 • 1h 18min
#93 - Matt McGregor AFL Player Association Psychologist
Prior to this role, he worked for Hawthorn FC, Port Adelaide, Western Bulldogs, St.Kilda, Cricket Aus, and Olympic individuals/teams. Matt is an experienced Psychologist with an extensive history of working in the sports industry with individuals, teams, and organizations. He is skilled in Sports Psychology, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Sports Management, Coaching, and Performance Psychology. He has a strong community and social services professional with a Ph.D., Master's degree, and Certificate of Practice in Clinical Neuropsychotherapy focused in Neuropsychotherapy from Medicos.
Highlights from the episode:
- People who influenced him early in his career
- Things footballers need to start practicing for their mental health
- Biggest challenges in his career
- Advice for dealing with trauma and self-care
- Highlights of his career
- Fave movie or TV series that impacted him
People mentioned:
- Phil Hughes
- David Williams
- Lisa Stevens
- Travis Boak
- John Mccarthy
- Hannah Davis
- Shaun Burgoyne
- Mark Anderson
Connect with Matt McGregor on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mcgregor-8b541820/
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
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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.
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Jan 4, 2022 • 18min
#10 - Learn simple coping strategies to help manage stress
Topics we discussed:
- Your Thoughts Matter
- Attitude & Mindset
- 2 Types of Stress
- Common Athletic Traits
- What Happens When Stress is High
If you enjoyed this episode and want the full presentation head to our website for purchase:
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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
Jan 3, 2022 • 1h 38min
#92 - Cameron Falloon Founder and Co CEO of Body Fit Training
Before creating BFT, Cam worked as the rehabilitation coordinator at Geelong Cats, Physical Performance Manager at Western Bulldogs, and High-Performance Manager at Port Adelaide FC.
Highlights from the episode:
- When he started his passion for fitness
- His focus points on his rehabilitation
- His challenges and what he learned
- How he started Body Fit Training
- Fave inspirational quote
People mentioned:
- Paul Chek
- Andrew Russell
- Garry Ablett
- Andrew Rondinelli
- Scott Patterson
- James Merideth
- Joel Mullen
- Bohdan Babijczuk
- Loris Bertolacci
- Luke Meehan
- Kevin Ball
- Robert Aughey
- Andrew Demetriou
- Neale Daniher
- Rodney Eade
- Matthew Thomas
- Daniel Stewart
- Matt Thomas
Connect with Cam:https://www.instagram.com/camfalloon/
Body Fit Training: https://bodyfittraining.com/
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.
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Jan 2, 2022 • 33min
#18 2021 year podcast review & top 10 episodes
Highlights from the episode:
- Top 10 episodes for 2021
- Monday 8:30 pm live chats with Nicholas Ruhl, PLP Strength & Conditioning Coach intern
- Tuesday podcast episode ft. Cameron Falloon, Founder and Co-CEO of Body Fit Training
- Wednesday Get Better Plan episode about Stress and Improving the Athlete's Mental Game
- Friday podcast episode ft. Matt McGregor, AFL Player Association Psychologist
- Tips for gaining muscle mass
- Tips to develop balance
- Advice for back issues from heavy lifting
- Powertip for the week
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Dec 30, 2021 • 1h 16min
#91 - Tim Parham Head Physio at Adelaide FC
Before Adelaide FC Tim worked at a large range of elite sporting teams such as Arsenal, Port Adelaide, and GWS Giants
Highlights from the episode:
- His biggest challenges and what he learned
- How he upskills himself
- What he notes down on athletes during the rehab process
- Do you have to lie to change an athlete's mentality
- How often do athletes stick to the rehab plan 100%
- His pet peeves in work/life
People mentioned:
- Scott Smith
- Jack Hombsch
- Mark Williams
- John Quinn
- Darren Burgess
- Mark Fisher
- Ian Mckeown
- Kevin Sheedy
- Stuart Graham
- Chris Morgan
- Tom Allen
- Sam Wilson
- Lachlan Wilmot
- Nick Walsh
- Arsene Wenger
- Unai Emery
- Travis Boak
- Chad Cornes
- Phill Davis
- Petr Cech
Connect with Tim: https://www.instagram.com/timparham/
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
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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.
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Dec 28, 2021 • 15min
#9 - Prepare Like a Pro Refresher on the big rocks for football preparation
Topics we discussed:
- Mindset: Viktor Frankl, Neurologist & Psychiatrist
- Nutrition: Simone Austin Sports Dietician
- Sleep: Matthew Walker, Profession of Neuroscience & Sleep Expert
- Funnel Periodization
If you enjoyed this episode and want the full presentation head to our website for purchase:
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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
Dec 27, 2021 • 1h 8min
#90 - Josh Growden Founder of The Kicking Consultant
Josh Growden was drafted by the GWS GIANTS. However, a broken leg and two hip operations cut his career short. With a fresh outlook on life, he decided to take up punting with Prokick Australia. Here he earned a scholarship to one of the biggest football colleges in the United States - LSU.
Highlights from the episode:
- Influencers in his junior ranks
- Difference in the US and Aussie footy preparation
- His favorite types of kicks for developing footballers
- How he created The Kicking Consultant
- Tips for kicking on wet weather
- Common mistakes in kicking
People mentioned:
- John Quinn
- Tim Parham
- Mark Williams
- Dylan Shiel
- Adam Treloar
- Jeremy Cameron
- Allan Mconnell
- Phill Davis
- Tom Scully
- Luke Power
- Trent Mckenzie
- Chad Cornes
- Kevin Ball
- Nathan Chapman
Connect with Josh:https://www.instagram.com/thekickingconsultant/
The Kicking Consultant: https://www.thekickingconsultant.com/
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
