AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers

AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers

Author: Prepare Like a Pro with Jack Mclean Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Jack McLean from Prepare Like a Pro, AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers digs into the practical, often unspoken details of building elite Australian Rules footballers. This isn't about generic fitness advice; it's a focused conversation for those directly involved in the craft, whether you're a coach designing programs or a player executing them. Each episode addresses the specific, pressing questions that arise in gyms and on training grounds, breaking down the science and strategy behind peak athletic performance. You'll hear discussions on conditioning methods, injury mitigation, strength application for the field, and how to tailor preparation for the unique demands of the AFL. The aim is to move beyond theory and into actionable knowledge, providing a clear edge in a highly competitive environment. Tune in for a straightforward exchange of ideas that cuts to the core of what it takes to develop, sustain, and enhance football performance at the highest level. This podcast serves as a dedicated space for deepening your understanding of the physical side of the game, one rep and one session at a time.
Episodes
Dean Filopoulos:  A Modern Approach to Accelerated ACL Rehabilitation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:05
🔑 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…
#165 - AFL Training: What Does a Typical In-Season Week Look Like [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:53
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 stru…
#365 - Tim McGrath 2.0 - Shaping Player Health Strategy in the NFL [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:07
🔑 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 - T…
#164 - What AFL Clubs Look For in Performance Staff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:41
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…
#bitesize - The 3 Coach Archetypes That Make an Impact [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:59
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…
Dean Filopoulos - Foot & Ankle Complex and Return to Play [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:56
🔑 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 sh…
#bitesize - 5 Game-Changing Tips to Dominate the AFL Combine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:13
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 #…