#bitesize - From Intern to Pro: The Skills, Habits and Mindset That Get You Hired in Elite Sport

#bitesize - From Intern to Pro: The Skills, Habits and Mindset That Get You Hired in Elite Sport

Author: Prepare Like a Pro with Jack Mclean April 2, 2026 Duration: 5:40
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

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
#150 - From Intern to Pro: Your Path to Making an Impact in Pro Sport [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:19
Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Should you be a generalist or a specialist? - What traits or skills AFL clubs are looking at? - The hidden skill that makes athletes actually listen - Why research can fast-track your co…
#148 - Top 5 2025 AFL Combine Tips You Need to Know [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:30
Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why weekly performance always trumps combine testing - The problem with chasing muscle mass before combine tests - A smarter way to build aerobic capacity in-season - How to unlock max a…