AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers
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.
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Latest episodes
Nov 14, 2024 • 5min
#bitesize - Elevating Performance: The Key Pillars of World-Class Training with Blair Mills
Highlights from the episode:
- Influences and Coaching Philosophy
- Challenges and Growth in Elite Sport
- Creating a World Class Training Environment
- Programming and Periodization Strategies
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Nov 11, 2024 • 20min
#132 - Unlock the Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Developing Running Power for Footballers!
Highlights from the episode:
- Transitioning Between Sports: Personal Insights
- High-Performance Certificate Program
- Key Areas of Speed Development
- Profiling Athletes for Optimal Performance
- Strength and Conditioning Strategies
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Don't miss this opportunity to take your speed to the next level. Act fast and start your journey towards becoming the fastest player on game day!
Nov 8, 2024 • 4min
#bitesize - Run Faster: 5 Tips for Hitting a 2km Personal Best
Highlights from the episode:
- Understanding Your Running Type
- Calculating Your Anaerobic Speed Reserve
- Optimal Training Frequency
- Incorporating Variation in Training
- Cross Training as a Substitute
- The Importance of Recovery
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/run-faster-5-tips-for-hitting-a-2km-personal-best/
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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Don't miss this opportunity to take your speed to the next level. Act fast and start your journey towards becoming the fastest player on game day!
Nov 4, 2024 • 21min
#131 - A Year-Round System for Athlete Development and Program Success
Highlights from the episode:
- Transitioning Between Sports: Personal Insights
- High-Performance Certificate Program
- Key Areas of Speed Development
- Profiling Athletes for Optimal Performance
- Strength and Conditioning Strategies
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/a-year-round-system-for-athlete-development-and-program-success/
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Nov 1, 2024 • 4min
#bitesize - Optimizing Your Off-Season from Regeneration to Training Phase
Highlights from the episode:
- Importance of the regeneration phase
- Variation in off-season activities
- Trying wrestling or MMA to improve contest skills
- Running with track athletes to improve speed
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/optimizing-your-off-season-from-regeneration-to-training-phase/
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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🚀 Ready to level up your gaming skills in record time? Join our exclusive Game Speed Coaching Program today! With personalized coaching, you'll unlock your full potential and dominate the competition.
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Don't miss this opportunity to take your speed to the next level. Act fast and start your journey towards becoming the fastest player on game day!
Oct 27, 2024 • 41min
#324 - Anthony Cutrupi Combining S&C and Tactical Training for High Performance
Highlights from the episode:
- Advice for Aspiring S&C Coaches
- Integrating S&C with Tactical Training
- Running Drills and Motivational Psychology
- Using the Broaden-and-Build Theory in Crafting Sessions
- Feedback and Drill Adjustments
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/athletic-performance-enhancement/
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Oct 24, 2024 • 4min
#bitesize - Off-Season AFL Recovery and How it Should Differ From In-Season
Highlights from the episode:
- Why ice bath is bad for off-season
- When to use cryotherapy as a recovery method
- Sauna and other recovery methods for off-season
- Importance of rest days
- Rest and optional activities
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/off-season-afl-recovery-and-how-it-should-differ-from-in-season/
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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🚀 Ready to level up your gaming skills in record time? Join our exclusive Game Speed Coaching Program today! With personalized coaching, you'll unlock your full potential and dominate the competition.
🕒 But hurry—we're only accepting 10 participants for this round! Secure your spot now before it's all gone!
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Don't miss this opportunity to take your speed to the next level. Act fast and start your journey towards becoming the fastest player on game day!
Oct 20, 2024 • 17min
#130 - Muscle Up for Footy Breaking the Myth on Aussie Rules Footballers and Bulking!
Highlights from the episode:
- Tracking and Monitoring Progress
- Progressive Overload for Footballers
- Importance of Nutrition
- Managing Running Volume
- Avoiding the Interference Effect
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/muscle-up-for-footy-breaking-the-myth-on-aussie-rules-footballers-and-bulking/
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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https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
🚀 Ready to level up your gaming skills in record time? Join our exclusive Game Speed Coaching Program today! With personalized coaching, you'll unlock your full potential and dominate the competition.
🕒 But hurry – we're only accepting 10 participants for this round! Secure your spot now before they're all gone!
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Don't miss this opportunity to take your speed to the next level. Act fast and start your journey towards becoming the fastest player on game day!
Oct 17, 2024 • 6min
#bitesize - The Hidden Formula for Lightning-Fast Athletes: Expert Tips from Jonas Dodoo
Highlights from the episode:
- How world-class coaches program their athlete training cycles
- Mastering fundamentals of movement before advancing to sport-specific techniques
- AI technology that Jonas uses for advanced sport video analysis
- Education and evolution over simply seeking buy-in
- How Jonas uses contrasts in training as coaching cues
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/the-hidden-formula-for-lightning-fast-athletes-expert-tips-from-jonas-dodoo/
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Oct 13, 2024 • 49min
#323 - Daniel Cross High-Performance Rehab: The Art of Reconditioning AFL Players
Highlights from the episode:
- Advice to athletes transitioning to high-performance sport
- Stages of reconditioning
- Balancing pressure and care for athletes under rehab
- Daniel’s approach to lazy athletes
- Pet peeve and athlete accountability
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/high-performance-rehab-the-art-of-reconditioning-afl-players-with-daniel-cross/
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