Podcast
AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers
Hosted by Prepare Like a Pro with Jack Mclean · EN
Welcome to the “AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers" your go-to resource for invaluable insights into the world of elite sports. We're here to empower footballers and high-performance staff with the knowledge and expertise needed to excel in the AFL arena. Prepare to take your game to the next level with our expert guidance.
In this podcast, we tackle a range of burning questions often asked by those striving for excellence in the AFL. From understanding the distance AFL players cover and their training regimen to breaking into elite sports as a strength & conditioning coach and exploring pathways to the AFL, we've got you covered.
Every Monday, we release a new episode that provides updates on upcoming live interviews and fresh insights from AFL players, senior coaches, sports psychologists, strength and conditioning coaches, sports dietitians, and other leading figures in the industry. These experts share their career journeys, success stories, and practical tips for athletes and high-performance staff alike.
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#172 - Why Most AFL Return-to-Play Programs Fall Short
1w ago00:22:28Tap to summarizeHighlights from the episode: - The checklist that proves an athlete is actually ready - Designing for the worst-case scenario and why it matters - The overload trap of introducing too many stressors at once - The 4-to-6-week rule that stops you from wasting time in the gym - The two biggest mistakes coaches make during rehab 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/why-most-afl-return-to-play-programs-fall-short/ 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 at https://calendly.com/plp2/15min 🚀 Ready to level up your gaming skills in record time? Join our exclusive Game Speed Coaching Program today! With personalized coaching, you'll unlock your full potential and dominate the competition. 🕒 But hurry we're only accepting 10 participants for this round! Secure your spot now before it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program Don't miss this opportunity to take your speed to the next level. Act fast and start your journey towards becoming the fastest player on game day!
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Dan Ramsden on High-Performance Concussion Framework
2w ago00:11:11Tap to summarize🔑 Highlights from the episode: - Is neck strength testing actually failing to predict concussions? - The rapid maneuver that instantly stops player dizziness - The hidden danger of prescribed heart rates post-concussion - The swivel chair trick that isolates the cause of dizziness - Is a previous concussion the real reason behind ACL tears? 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/dan-ramsden-on-high-performance-concussion-framework/ 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
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#171 - What Sets Great S&C Coaches Apart: Jack McLean Shares 3 Game-Changing Insights
3w ago00:16:25Tap to summarizeHighlights from the episode: - Coaching the athlete versus just following the program - The hidden danger of over-individualizing athlete programs - Why chasing the newest gym trends may hinder your foundations - Why copying methods from your old club can backfire - Why the word "maintaining" is destroying your athletes' performance potential 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/the-ultimate-technical-model-for-field-athletes-step-by-step-guide/ 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
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#370 - Ben Rosenblatt on High‑Performance Principles Applied to Business Operations
Jun 2800:47:28Tap to summarize🔑 Highlights from the episode: - The mindset shift that defines world-class leadership - The meeting habit missing from most sporting environments - Why people resist change even when it helps them - How a crystal ball helps coaches predict injuries - The World Cup moment that sparked 292 Performance 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/ben-rosenblatt-on-high-performance-principles-applied-to-business-operations/ 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
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#170 - The Ultimate Technical Model for Field Athletes Step‑by‑Step Guide
Jun 2100:10:49Tap to summarizeHighlights from the episode: - Can you actually alter your kinematics to change how you move? - What a 7-year professional rugby study revealed about movement - Is your unique acceleration strategy causing soft tissue injuries? - The ultimate test of lower body strength that athletes can't cheat - Why individualising movement beats changing technique every time 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/the-ultimate-technical-model-for-field-athletes-step-by-step-guide/ 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 at https://calendly.com/plp2/15min 🚀 Ready to level up your gaming skills in record time? Join our exclusive Game Speed Coaching Program today! With personalized coaching, you'll unlock your full potential and dominate the competition. 🕒 But hurry we're only accepting 10 participants for this round! Secure your spot now before it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program Don't miss this opportunity to take your speed to the next level. Act fast and start your journey towards becoming the fastest player on game day!
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#369 - Chris Bramah on Hamstrings, Rehab, and the S-MAS System
Jun 1400:58:57Tap to summarize🔑 Highlights from the episode: - Is MRI technology the real reason we're seeing more injuries - How an impossible Premier League request birthed the S-MAS model - Why "protective medicine" might actually be failing our athletes - The hidden danger of plyometrics after heavy endurance training - Why rescanning injuries before returning to sport might be a waste 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/chris-bramah-on-hamstrings-rehab-and-the-s-mas-system/ 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
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#169 - AFL In-Season Strength: Why You Must Optimise, Not Maximise
Jun 700:22:18Tap to summarizeHighlights from the episode: - The best approach to getting drafted - Managing a limited pre-season due to injury - How to build fitness during the season - Transitioning from country to city footy - Injury mitigation and realistic recovery timelines 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/afl-in-season-strength-why-you-must-optimise-not-maximise/ 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 at https://calendly.com/plp2/15min 🚀 Ready to level up your gaming skills in record time? Join our exclusive Game Speed Coaching Program today! With personalized coaching, you'll unlock your full potential and dominate the competition. 🕒 But hurry we're only accepting 10 participants for this round! Secure your spot now before it's all gone! Click here to join and reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/game-speed-coaching-program Don't miss this opportunity to take your speed to the next level. Act fast and start your journey towards becoming the fastest player on game day!
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#368 - Nick Poulos on Complex Training and Load Monitoring
May 3101:07:56Tap to summarize🔑 Highlights from the episode: - Complex vs contrast training explained - Best tests to monitor post-game recovery - When athletes just can't complete standard testing - Why consistency matters more than perfect conditions - How to identify at-risk athletes using workload data 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/nick-poulos-on-complex-training-and-load-monitoring/ 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
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Dean Filopoulos on Building Resilient Hamstrings
May 2400:08:13Tap to summarize🔑 Highlights from the episode: - The most common hamstring injury mechanism in AFL - The four phases of hamstring reconditioning explained - How collaboration between physios and S&C shapes outcomes - Why exercise selection is the wrong question to ask - What the Nordic versus K-box study actually found 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/dean-filopoulos-on-building-resilient-hamstrings/ 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
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#168 - Top 5 Skills Every Strength Coach Needs to Work in High Performance Sport
May 1700:17:52Tap to summarizeHighlights from the episode: - The one communication skill elite environments demand most - Why trust has to come before honest conversations - How to make better decisions when everything changes mid-session - What managing pressure in elite sport actually looks like - Why self-awareness might be the most underrated quality in coaching 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/top-5-skills-every-strength-coach-needs-to-work-in-high-performance-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 https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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