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
#147 - How to Use Microdosing to Program for AFL Strength & Power [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:26
Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Strength benchmarks every AFL athlete should hit - Why power-to-weight ratio separates elite players - This skipping drill fixes slow ground contact - Not jumping high? It’s a projection…
#344 - Alec Buttfield on Tracking the Margins: Performance Insights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:23
Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Advice for new biomechanists starting out - His key pillar as a biomechanist - Why flattening complex athlete data does more harm than good - The GPS metrics that actually matter for perf…
#bitesize - What’s Next in Elite Coaching: Trends Shaping the Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:20
Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Key lessons from 2023 in strength and conditioning - Is agility the next big trend in elite coaching? - How top coaches stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry - How coaches can stay ac…
#146 - Developing Your Technical Model for Field Athletes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:11
Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why a technical model matters more than drills - Are kinograms useful or just outdated snapshots? - Sprint Movement Assessments (SMAs) - Cutting Movement Assessments (CMAs) - Grouping at…