#178 - Conor Daly, The similarities and differences around preparing AFL to Rugby athletes

Conor Daly is the lead Strength & Power Coach at Essendon FC. He is an experienced Irish Strength and Conditioning Coach working in the sports industry and skilled in athlete development, strength coaching, speed & agility, and Olympic lifting. Conor is a strong communicator and professional coach with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) focused in Strength and Conditioning from Edith Cowan University. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tips to help strength & conditioning coaches find their passion in the fitness industry - The importance of the physical preparation program assisting the football game plan - The similarities and differences between rugby union, league and AFL - The factors to consider when prescribing strength & power sessions before field sessions - The importance of understanding the demands of the game style and how to develop physical qualities to enhance performance and mitigate injuries ‎ People mentioned: ‎ - Blair Mills - Cameron Ferguson - Shane Lehane - Nick Henderson - Bryce Cavanagh - Sean Murphy - Alex Sakadjian - Nick Kane - Roy Keane - Will Snelling - Matt Guelfi ‎ Connect with Conor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-daly-b4257633/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dalycopter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalesburyy/ ‎ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/ ‎ Follow the Prepare Like a Pro podcast ‎ iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast ‎ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEa ‎ 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