#358 - Emily Smith On Optimizing Foot Function for High-Performance Athletes

#358 - Emily Smith On Optimizing Foot Function for High-Performance Athletes

Author: Prepare Like a Pro with Jack Mclean December 28, 2025 Duration: 53:23
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

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.
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