#bitesize - Greg Haff on The Truth About Periodization and Athlete Development

#bitesize - Greg Haff on The Truth About Periodization and Athlete Development

Author: Prepare Like a Pro with Jack Mclean September 25, 2025 Duration: 6:10
Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What periodization actually means for long-term athlete success - Why the best coaches work with junior athletes, not elite ones - How parents accidentally create or destroy athletic potential - Why we're drowning athletes in useless data and losing coaching instincts - The truth about velocity-based training for strength coaches ‎ 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/greg-haff-on-the-truth-about-periodization-and-athlete-development/ ‏‏‎ ‎ 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
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Duration: 3:51
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#152 - Stronger, Faster, Harder: The Power of AFL Full Body Workouts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:39
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#151 - AFL Plyometric Program Tips for Young Footballers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:28
Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why AFL players need plyometric power - The best way to start young athletes safely - Building from extensive to intensive plyometric work - Using force plates to measure reactivity - Cl…
#bitesize - James Grierson on AFL Rehab and Return-to-Play Strategies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:15
Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How AFL physios own mistakes in rehab decisions - The hidden athlete factors coaches often miss - Key drivers of soft tissue injury reoccurrence in AFL - Accelerated vs conservative retur…
#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…