PODCAST · health
AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers
by 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
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#367 - Ebonie Rio on Neuro Tags, Phantom Pain, and the Real Reason Athletes Stay Injured
🔑 Highlights from the episode: - How Ebonie's passion for pain started during her PhD - What a neuro tag actually is and why it matters - When pain starts behaving like a phobia - The resources Ebonie trusts in complex pain cases - Phantom limb pain and what it reveals about the brain People mentioned: - Lorimer Moseley - Jill Cook - Craig Purdam - Will Morgan - David Butler Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/ebonie-rio-on-neuro-tags-phantom-pain-and-the-real-reason-athletes-stay-injured/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#167 - Jack McLean’s Strength Plan That Turned Rookies Into AFL Stars
Highlights from the episode: - What parents often get wrong about AFL readiness - The truth about strength training for junior footballers - The most common overtraining mistake in junior sport - How to manage load during growth spurts and busy seasons - What recruiters actually notice in developing players Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/jack-mcleans-strength-plan-that-turned-rookies-into-afl-stars/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#366 - Michael MacPherson: How BFR Went From the Rehab Room to the Elite Performance Stage
🔑 Highlights from the episode: - What blood flow restriction training actually does to muscle - How to calculate limb occlusion pressure correctly - Why BFR pressure should be adjusted for the individual - The reason BFR pairs so well with plyometrics - How long continuous occlusion should last per session Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/michael-macpherson-how-bfr-went-from-the-rehab-room-to-the-elite-performance-stage/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#166 - Maximize Speed and Power: Plyometric Progression Tips from Jack McLean
Highlights from the episode: - What coaches miss before starting high-intensity plyos - How to progress plyometrics across different athlete levels - The mistake social media is pushing coaches toward - The missing ingredient that transfers gym work to speed - What to prioritise when time and equipment are limited Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/maximize-speed-and-power-plyometric-progression-tips-from-jack-mclean/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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Dean Filopoulos: A Modern Approach to Accelerated ACL Rehabilitation
🔑 Highlights from the episode: - Why reconditioning beats rehab as a framework - How the functional milestone approach gets staff aligned - What triple hop strategy reveals that distance never will - Why work capacity matters more than minimum dose - How data should inform your decisions, not govern them Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/dean-filopoulos-a-modern-approach-to-accelerated-acl-rehabilitation/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#165 - AFL Training: What Does a Typical In-Season Week Look Like
Highlights from the episode: - The recovery rule most AFL players swear by - The number one recovery method clubs often overlook - How to get quality strength work in early in the week - A simple mental model for structuring your training week - How to tell a real data signal from noise Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/afl-training-what-does-a-typical-in-season-week-look-like/ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! Book a FREE footballer discovery call at 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 it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program 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!
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#bitesize - From Intern to Pro: The Skills, Habits and Mindset That Get You Hired in Elite Sport
Highlights from the episode: - Why specializing too early can hurt your S&C career - What AFL clubs quietly screen for that most coaches miss - The soft skill that matters more than any certification - Why training hard and competing makes you a more credible coach - Free scorecard to measure your hireability right now Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/from-intern-to-pro-the-skills-habits-and-mindset-that-get-you-hired-in-elite-sport/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#365 - Tim McGrath 2.0 - Shaping Player Health Strategy in the NFL
🔑 Highlights from the episode: - How an Australian sports scientist landed a role inside an NFL franchise through word of mouth - What a player welfare survey ranking of 32nd out of 32 told Tim about where to start - The language barrier nobody warned him about when moving from Australia to the NFL - Why bigger budgets and bigger departments create their own set of problems - Why Tim trusts conversation over jump monitoring for reading player readiness Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/tim-mcgrath-2-0-shaping-player-health-strategy-in-the-nfl/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - Thomas Dos'Santos: The Hidden Biomechanics That Predict ACL Tears Before They Happen
Highlights from the episode: - Why Knee Valgus and Trunk Control Matter for Performance & Safety - How Bad Movement Patterns Lead to Tissue Fatigue Over Time - How to Screen Movement: 2D Analysis Explained - A Better Rehab Philosophy: Starting with Deceleration - The Book That Changed How We Think About Skill Cal Newport Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/thomas-dossantos-the-hidden-biomechanics-that-predict-acl-tears-before-they-happen/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#164 - What AFL Clubs Look For in Performance Staff
Highlights from the episode: - The scorecard that reveals exactly where you stand against the competition - The one coaching trait clubs are quietly judging you on before you even know it - Why most people think they communicate well and why they're wrong - The decision-making secret that separates good staff from great ones - Why waiting for problems to hit is already costing you - The skill that's quietly becoming the biggest differentiator in high performance Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/what-afl-clubs-look-for-in-performance-staff/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - The 3 Coach Archetypes That Make an Impact
Highlights from the episode: - The Workhorse - The Leader - The Connector Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: preparelikeapro.com/the-explosivene…d-afl-athletes/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call calendly.com/plp2/15min
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Dean Filopoulos - Foot & Ankle Complex and Return to Play
🔑 Highlights from the episode: - Phase 1: Early rehab foundations - Phase 2: Building conditioning - Phase 3: Progressing football loads - Phase 4: Return to play setup - Weekly outline Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/dean-filopoulos-foot-ankle-complex-and-return-to-play/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - 5 Game-Changing Tips to Dominate the AFL Combine
Highlights from the episode: - Tip #1: The weight room trap that kills your combine scores - Tip #2: Why your aerobic training might be sabotaging you - Tip #3: The acceleration secret most players overlook - Tip #4: The pacing strategy that separates top performers - Tip #5: The mindset shift for combine day Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/5-game-changing-tips-to-dominate-the-afl-combine/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call at 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 it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program 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!
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#364 - Dan Lawson: From Physio to Performance Manager in Elite Rugby League
🔑 Highlights from the episode: - The hidden details that determine whether training runs smoothly - Why medical knowledge can be a major advantage in high performance - The courses and skills that actually helped career progression - The unusual communication training that improved leadership - The overlooked factors that help reduce soft tissue injuries Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/dan-lawson-from-physio-to-performance-manager-in-elite-rugby-league/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - Jack Milligan on The Adaptation-Based Model Behind Rugby Strength Programs
Highlights from the episode: - The adaptation-based philosophy behind rugby strength programs - How elite teams individualise strength training for players - What to do when coaches want a player to improve speed - The strength qualities behind defensive agility and deceleration - What great S&C coaches actually focus on during gym sessions Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/jack-milligan-on-the-adaptation-based-model-behind-rugby-strength-programs/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#163 - Want to Work in Pro Sport? Here’s What It Takes to Be a Strength Conditioning Coach
Highlights from the episode: - The scorecard roadmap for breaking into high-performance sport - The 5-year path from grassroots to pro opportunities - The employability mistake that quietly ruins your reputation - Preseason vs in-season: what your week actually looks like - The traits that separate good S&C coaches from great ones Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/want-to-work-in-pro-sport-heres-what-it-takes-to-be-a-strength-conditioning-coach/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - The Explosiveness Standards Separating Community, State, and AFL Athletes
Highlights from the episode: - The lower body strength benchmarks for AFL, state, and community athletes - The power-to-weight ratio that defines elite explosiveness - How to reduce ground contact time and move faster - Building projection and vertical force for bigger jumps - What to program when CMJ scores fall below standard Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: preparelikeapro.com/the-explosivene…d-afl-athletes/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#363 - Rich Johnston Reveals The Future of AI in Pro Sports
🔑 Highlights from the episode: - How AI is already being used in high-performance sport - The privacy problem coaches can’t ignore with athlete data - Why Copilot is becoming a game-changer for staff workflow - The rise of Agentic AI and your future performance assistant - Why total distance misses the mark in AFL and rugby league Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/rich-johnston-reveals-the-future-of-ai-in-pro-sports/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - Jon Clarke: The Mindset Shift That Eliminates Game Day Anxiety
Highlights from the episode: - Why self-awareness is the first pillar of mindfulness - The fastest way to feel breathing change your mindset - How athletes can work with fear of opinions and selection - Why preparation can reduce performance anxiety - The best resources for breathing, mindset, and courage Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/jon-clarke-the-mindset-shift-that-eliminates-game-day-anxiety/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#162 - The 5 High-Performance Trends That Will Shape 2026
Highlights from the episode: - Why these five trends matter in 2026 - Tactical periodisation: when football helps and when it limits output - 3D motion and AI tools to quantify how athletes move - Movement profiling: SMAS, decel mechanics, GPS, and AI testing - Individualisation: why 20% of athletes need different solutions Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/the-5-high-performance-trends-that-will-shape-2026/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - Developing A Technical Model For Faster Field Athletes
Highlights from the episode: - Build a technical model for acceleration and max velocity - Why kinograms still work and what movement bias tells us - SMAS markers that reveal efficiency and hamstring risk - How SMAS scoring turns mechanics into coachable priorities - Bucketing a squad using sprint mechanics plus force and strength tests Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/developing-a-technical-model-for-faster-field-athletes/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#362 - Eliza Morrison Shares Tips for Women Working in High Performance Sport
🔑 Highlights from the episode: - Turning being different into an advantage - Let opportunities guide your career path - Why trying roles helps you find your fit - The key skills to become a performance analyst - How to earn trust with elite athletes Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/eliza-morrison-shares-tips-for-women-working-in-high-performance-sport/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - Danny Lum: The Isometric Training Rules Coaches Miss
Highlights from the episode: - What is an isometric and why it matters - How to introduce isometrics and choose joint angles - Tendon stiffness, injury risk, and why strength should start earlier - Pairing isometrics with plyometrics for better sprint and jump transfer - How young is too young and which isometrics to start with Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/isometric-training-rules-coaches-miss/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#161 - Train Smarter, Not Harder: Jack McLean on AFL Strength Training Myths
Highlights from the episode: - Why most sports science doesn’t transfer to performance - What actually drives game speed - Why agility is about decision making, not drills - How power training really carries over to football - Understanding force vectors and movement direction - Managing soreness, intent, and athlete buy-in Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/train-smarter-not-harder-jack-mclean-on-afl-strength-training-myths/ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! Book a FREE footballer discovery call at 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 it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program 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!
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#bitesize - Optimizing vs Maximizing Athlete Development In Season
Highlights from the episode: - Optimizing versus maximizing athlete development in season - The maintenance mindset versus accelerated growth programs - How to spot overreaching versus thriving athletes - Practical ways to test and monitor program effectiveness - Recovery differences between optimize and maximize groups Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/optimizing-vs-maximizing-athlete-development-in-season/ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! Book a FREE footballer discovery call at 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 it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program 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!
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#361 - Boo Schexnayder on Speed Training That Actually Transfers to the Field
🔑 Highlights from the episode: - Why coaches misunderstand speed in team sports - How movement diversity drives coordination and mobility - The mindset traits of consistently elite performers - How to structure sprinting, plyometrics, and lifting - The non-negotiables for speed, power, and tissue load Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/boo-schexnayder-on-speed-training-that-actually-transfers-to-the-field/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#360 - Kieren Morgan on Parra Perform Shaping Elite Care with the Wider Game
🔑 Highlights from the episode: - Why Parra Perform exists and the problem it aims to solve - What a Parra Perform event actually looks like - 2026 Parra Perform event topics - Integrating the athlete perspective into practitioner learning - Skills practitioners expect to harness at Parra Perform Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/kieren-morgan-on-parra-perform-shaping-elite-care-with-the-wider-game/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#160 - Top 5 Pre-Season Tips Every AFL Player Should Follow
Highlights from the episode: - Why knowing your strengths should shape your entire preseason - Balancing strengths and limiters in a demanding AFL game - The biggest preseason mistake that turns players into numbers - Using benchmarks and match simulation to drive real progress - How mindset and reflection separate good and great preseasons Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/top-5-pre-season-tips-every-afl-player-should-follow/ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! Book a FREE footballer discovery call at 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 it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program 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!
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#bitesize - Balin Cupples on Movement Efficiency, Synchronisation, and What Elite Teams Do Differently
Highlights from the episode: - Why movement efficiency must be game-specific - How video analysis improves movement and decision-making - Re-engaging athletes during high-pressure preseason blocks - Finding the balance between athlete ownership and staff control - Developing leaders through experience, education, and exposure Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/balin-cupples-on-movement-efficiency-synchronisation-and-what-elite-teams-do-differently/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#359 - Greg King on Translating Football Periodisation Across Sporting Codes
🔑 Highlights from the episode: - Which periodization models transfer across football codes - Using player feedback to judge if training is working - Recovery, loading, and tapering in a seven-day week - Go-to books and resources for mastering periodization - Why periodization must match the coach’s playing style 🙌People Mentioned: - Darren Burgess - Ange Postecoglou - Ian Mckeown - Kevin Musket - Damian Roden - Martin Buchheit Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/greg-king-on-translating-football-periodisation-across-sporting-codes/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - Which Strength And Conditioning Role Fits You Best
Highlights from the episode: - The four key strength and conditioning roles in team sports - What makes a great assistant strength and conditioning coach - Skills needed to succeed in reconditioning and rehab roles - How elite strength and power coaches engage large squads - Career mistakes coaches make and how to avoid them Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/which-strength-and-conditioning-role-fits-you-best/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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2025 Top 5 Monthly Update Podcast Episodes
Highlights from the episode: - Top 5 EP133 - Back on Track: Master The Art of Reconditioning - Top 4 EP145 - Optimize vs Maximize - Top 3 EP143 - Strength Tips For Dominating This Season - Top 2 EP148 - Top 5 AFL Combine Tips - Top 1 EP146 - Developing Your Technical Model Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you love, and think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/2025-top-5-monthly-update-podcast-episodes/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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2025 Top 10 Most Listened AFL High Performance Episodes
Highlights from the episode: - Top 1 Ep#313 Simon Harries - Exclusive Insights on Running Rehab Success - Top 2 Ep#354 Simon Jones - Why Top Speed Isn’t the Holy Grail - Top 3 Ep#347 Brett Smith - Tactical Periodisation for Field Sports Explained - Top 4 Ep#331 Derek Hansen - Enhancing Speed and Efficiency for Athletes - Top 5 Ep#349 Jared Hoare - How to Maximise Players’ Physical Prep Training - Top 6 Ep#340 Jon Clarke - The Power of Mindfulness in High Performance Sports - Top 7 Ep#332 Ted Rath - Living Beyond Comfort Turning Struggles Into Strength - Top 8 Ep#342 Dr. Thomas Dos’Santos - Unlocking MultiDirectional Speed - Top 9 Ep#337 James Wild - Acceleration Myths vs Truths What the Science Really Says - Top 10 Ep#350 Tom Tombleson - Bridging the Gap From Injury to Performance Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you love and think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/2025-top-10-most-listened-afl-high-performance-episodes/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#159 - AFL Agility Made Easy For Youth Footballers
Highlights from the episode: - Agility vs change in direction - Deceleration and acceleration mechanics that matter - Using plyometrics to improve game reactivity - Why single-leg strength drives better change of direction - Mobility as a key factor in chaotic game situations - Developing the footy brain - My favorite reactive agility drills Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/afl-agility-made-easy-for-youth-footballers/ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! Book a FREE footballer discovery call at 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 it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program 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!
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#bitesize - James Wild Explains How Acceleration Style Impacts Injury Risk in Athletes
Highlights from the episode: - Understanding the four whole body acceleration strategies - How bounders and striders differ in flight and contact time - Spinners and bouncers and their unique step rates - Injury risks linked to different acceleration strategies - Assessing technique and supporting athletes safely Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/james-wild-explains-how-acceleration-style-impacts-injury-risk-in-athletes/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#358 - Emily Smith On Optimizing Foot Function for High-Performance Athletes
Highlights from the episode: - Solving footwear limitations with adaptable orthotic design - Why foot spring and first toe drive matter for speed and power - Are modern boots helping or hurting athlete foot mechanics - The real trade-offs of carbon-plated shoes for performance - Training foot intrinsics to build a stronger spring system Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/emily-smith-on-optimizing-foot-function-for-high-performance-athletes/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - Strength Maintenance Versus Performance Across The Season
Highlights from the episode: - Why strength maintenance alone can fail late in the season - Using athlete profiles to guide strength and injury risk - Programming strength for athletes over 30 with long training history - Microdosing strength and power without weekend fatigue - Strength prescriptions for athletes who want more speed Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/strength-maintenance-versus-performance-across-the-season/ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! Book a FREE footballer discovery call at 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 it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program 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!
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#158 - How S&C Coaches Upskill Despite A Busy Schedule
Highlights from the episode: - Why time-efficient upskilling matters at every career stage - Using micro learning to improve daily as a coach - How morning routines create space for consistent learning - Choosing online courses that actually transfer to your role - Building a focused development funnel that improves impact Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/how-sc-coaches-upskill-despite-a-busy-schedule/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - Matthew Toohey Shares Pro Sport To Private Sector Rehab Insights
Highlights from the episode: - What young strength coaches should focus on first - Why private sector coaching accelerates development - Technology access and the risk of losing coaching instinct - Return to play vs return to performance explained - Common rehab and reconditioning mistakes coaches make Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/matthew-toohey-shares-pro-sport-to-private-sector-rehab-insights/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#357 - Davie Gray: Why Mindset Comes Before Metrics in Elite Performance
👉 Highlights from the episode: - Why some performers handle pressure better than others - How stress mindsets shape performance under pressure - Embedding learn, challenge, and win mindsets into coaching - Simple tools to build self-awareness and focus - The real signs of low psychological safety in teams Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/davie-gray-why-mindset-comes-before-metrics-in-elite-performance/ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! Book a FREE footballer discovery call at 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 it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program 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!
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#bitesize - The Role of an AFL Strength & Conditioning Coach
Highlights from the episode: - Why body armor and physical resilience matter - Sports science and velocity data for smarter load management - Influencing athlete lifestyle and recovery habits - Individualisation and collaboration for long-term development - Difference between personal trainer and strength conditioning coach Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/the-role-of-an-afl-strength-conditioning-coach/ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! Book a FREE footballer discovery call at 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 it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program 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!
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#356 - Josh Ruddy Discusses from Data to Decision: How Sport Science Drives AFL Success
👉 Highlights from the episode: - Why coding is becoming essential in sports science - The tech an elite AFL club would prioritise with unlimited resources - The key non-negotiables for reducing soft tissue injuries - How fascicle length guides smarter program decisions - How AI is transforming reporting and decision making 🙌People Mentioned: - Daren Burgess - Ryan Timmins - Stu Cormack - Dave Regan - Matt Inness - David Opar Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/josh-ruddy-discusses-from-data-to-decision-how-sport-science-drives-afl-success/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize – Kelly Penfold on The Core Skills That Shape Great Coaches
Highlights from the episode: - Starting where you are and learning the demands of your sport - Why choosing one key preseason focus drives better results - How deep learning and retention actually work in coaching - Teaching technical models that make athletes faster and safer - Training yourself to coach better and understand athlete effort Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/kelly-penfold-on-the-core-skills-that-shape-great-coaches/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#157 – The Complete Blueprint to Build Your AFL Body
Highlights from the episode: ✅ How to get your free 2026 AFL preseason program ✅ How choosing one focus area lifts your whole game ✅ Why lower body strength drives contest power ✅ How power training protects the back and boosts speed ✅ What real sprint mechanics look like under pressure ✅ How reactive agility creates separation in tight spaces Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/the-complete-blueprint-to-build-your-afl-body/ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! Book a FREE footballer discovery call at 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 it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program 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!
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#bitesize - Why Footballers Get Concussions: The Hidden Factors Coaches Overlook
Highlights from the episode: - Why neck strength ratios may influence concussion risk - How tackle technique and developing neck strength reduce concussion risk - Why anxious athletes may be more vulnerable to concussion - What the 14-day concussion protocol actually looks like - The key supplements that support brain repair during recovery Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/why-footballers-get-concussions-the-hidden-factors-coaches-overlook/ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! Book a FREE footballer discovery call at 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 it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program 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!
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#355 - Ryan Clayton: Breaking Silos & Driving Team Success
👉 Highlights from the episode: - How an integrated model truly works - Why silos appear and how leaders pull teams back together - Choosing the right number of game model priorities - How preseason and in-season integration actually differ - The unpopular belief about army camps and mental toughness Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/ryan-clayton-breaking-silos-driving-team-success/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - Chris Miller’s Insights From Training Elite Athletes in the NBA and Ski Teams
Highlights from the episode: - Asking the right questions to read a new team - Using simple check-ins to judge daily readiness - Adapting warmups across sports and time demands - How athlete behavior shapes the real team culture - Balancing tech, feedback, and KPIs in performance programs Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/chris-millers-insights-from-training-elite-athletes-in-the-nba-and-ski-teams/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#156 - How S&C Coaches Build Real Industry Connections and Mistakes to Avoid
Highlights from the episode: - Why adding value first builds real industry connections - How name dropping quietly hurts your long-term credibility - Why preparation makes or breaks conference networking - When training content boosts your brand and when it damages it - The big five networking groups every coach should focus on - Where to start developing strong references early in your career Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/how-sc-coaches-build-real-industry-connections-and-mistakes-to-avoid/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#bitesize - Mastering AFL Periodization for Optimal Season Performance
Highlights from the episode: - Why periodization isn’t as complicated as it sounds - Why periodization matters in AFL - Breaking down the key phases of periodization - What a well-structured AFL training week looks like - The biggest in-season mistake that limits performance Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/mastering-afl-periodization-for-optimal-season-performance/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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#354 - Simon Jones on Game Speed – Why Top Speed Isn’t the Holy Grail
👉 Highlights from the episode: - Why the fastest players don’t always perform best - How testing reveals true game speed potential - The key to building long-term deceleration ability - Simple rotational drills that boost multidirectional control - How to align speed development with coaching priorities Do you have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from you. Send us your feedback and tell us what you love and what you think could be better. And, if you’re enjoying the show, please leave us a review. Feedback: https://preparelikeapro.com/contact/ Review: https://link.chtbl.com/PLPlivechats/ Show notes: https://preparelikeapro.com/simon-jones-on-game-speed-why-top-speed-isnt-the-holy-grail/ Are you ready to enhance your coaching? Uncover the strategies to build a thriving online platform, liberating yourself from the time-for-money constraints while pursuing a career as an AFL S&C coach. Book a FREE coaches discovery call https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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
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