#163 - Want to Work in Pro Sport? Here’s What It Takes to Be a Strength Conditioning Coach

#163 - Want to Work in Pro Sport? Here’s What It Takes to Be a Strength Conditioning Coach

Author: Prepare Like a Pro with Jack Mclean March 1, 2026 Duration: 16:18
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

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers
Podcast Episodes
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 #…
#363 - Rich Johnston Reveals The Future of AI in Pro Sports [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:50
🔑 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 ris…
#162 - The 5 High-Performance Trends That Will Shape 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:09
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:…
#bitesize - Developing A Technical Model For Faster Field Athletes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:42
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 sc…