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
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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Oct 11, 2024 • 7min
#bitesize - AFL Draft Combine Preparation and Strategies with Jack McLean
Highlights from the episode:
- Yo-yo test tips and techniques
- 2k time trial strategy
- Agility test preparation
- Standing and dynamic jump testing
- 20-meter sprint tips
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Oct 6, 2024 • 31min
#322 - How the 30-Day Challenge Fast-Tracked Matt Newbold’s Coaching Business
Highlights from the episode:
- Results Matt achieved by the end of 30 days
- Client acquisition and managing time
- Monitoring leads and sales
- Goals for the business for the next 3 months
- Matt’s strategy for content creation
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Oct 4, 2024 • 5min
#bitesize - Understanding Body Mechanics: Frans Bosch's Approach to Training
Highlights from the episode:
- Training Coordination vs. Isolated Strength
- Understanding Muscle Slack and Athletic Performance
- Balancing Strength and Speed in Rugby Training
- The Role of Attractors and Fluctuators in Sports
- The Importance of Flexibility in Athletic Performance
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Sep 29, 2024 • 54min
#321 - Dean Ritchie Mastering High Performance: Secrets of Concurrent Training
Highlights from the episode:
- What is concurrent training and why it’s crucial for AFL athletes
- How to balance between resistance and endurance training for AFL players
- Programming differences between combat sports vs. AFL
- Maximizing post activation potentiation in same day concurrent training
- Systematic models in UFC training
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Sep 26, 2024 • 6min
#bitesize - Balancing People Skills and Technical Skills in High-Performance Sport with Julian Jones
Highlights from the episode:
- Balancing people skills and technical skills for coaches
- Profiling tools and what Julian use in his team
- How to phrase your proposals to get buy-in from athletes
- Tools he use to visualize movements to athletes
- Julian’s process in recruitment and management strategies
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Sep 22, 2024 • 25min
#129 - No Quick Tan, No Quick Gains: The Truth About Building Strength & Fitness
Highlights from the episode:
- Regeneration and gradual build-up phase
- Overview of different gym programs
- Adding running sessions to the program
- More sessions and new drills as we near preseason
- Monitoring progress and adjusting training targets
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Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/no-quick-tan-no-quick-gains-the-truth-about-building-strength-fitness/
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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!
Sep 19, 2024 • 5min
#bitesize - Tailoring Jim Wendler Program for Footballers and Maximizing Cold Water Immersion
Highlights from the episode:
- 3 benefits of cold water immersion for athlete recovery
- Optimal temperature and duration for cold water immersion
- Q&A: Drills and techniques to improve acceleration
- Q&A: Home equipment recommendations for footballers
- Power Tip: Jim Wendler 5/3/1 program tailored for footballers
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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 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!
Sep 15, 2024 • 12min
#128 - Ace That Coaching Interview - 10 Must-Ask Questions to Land Your Dream Job
Highlights from the episode:
- Tip #1: Measuring Success
- Tip #3: Understanding Role Vacancy
- Tip #7: Coaching Staff Involvement
- Tip #9: Managing Conflict
- Tip #10: Decision Timetable
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Sep 12, 2024 • 5min
#bitesize - Expert Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes with Ben Parker
Highlights from the episode:
- Developing a boy's body into a man's body through nutrition
- Practical nutrition strategies to gain muscle mass
- How climate impacts sweat rate and hydration
- Electrolytes sources and how much you need
- Nutrition preparation for a 2K Time Trial
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