#356 - Josh Ruddy Discusses from Data to Decision: How Sport Science Drives AFL Success
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Highlights from the episode: - Why coding is becoming essential in sports science - The te...
#bitesize – Kelly Penfold on The Core Skills That Shape Great Coaches
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Starting where you are and learning the demands of your sport ...
#157 – The Complete Blueprint to Build Your AFL Body
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ How to get your free 2026 AFL preseason program ✅ How cho...
#bitesize - Why Footballers Get Concussions: The Hidden Factors Coaches Overlook
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why neck strength ratios may influence concussion risk ✅ How...
#355 - Ryan Clayton: Breaking Silos & Driving Team Success
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Highlights from the episode: ✅ How an integrated model truly works ✅ Why silos appear ...
#bitesize - Chris Miller’s Insights From Training Elite Athletes in the NBA and Ski Teams
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Asking the right questions to read a new team ✅ Using simple...
#156 - How S&C Coaches Build Real Industry Connections and Mistakes to Avoid
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why adding value first builds real industry connections ✅...
#bitesize - Mastering AFL Periodization for Optimal Season Performance
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why periodization isn’t as complicated as it sounds ✅ Why ...
#354 - Simon Jones on Game Speed – Why Top Speed Isn’t the Holy Grail
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why the fastest players don’t always perform best ✅ H...
#bitesize - How Alex Sakadjian Rose from Rehab Coach to Head of High Performance
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ What high-performance managers really look for in S&C coaches ...
#155 - S&C Coaches: How Are We Measured?
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ How S&C coaches are really evaluated in football clubs ✅ ...
#bitesize - The Truth About Lifting Every Day in AFL: How to Prioritize Football Performance
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why football performance must always come first ✅ The shift ...
#353 - Spencer Goggin: From Gym to Game Speed Programming
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Highlights from the episode: ✅ How better questions transform athlete relationships ✅ ...
#bitesize - Ted Rath Shares How the Growth Mindset and Mamba Mentality Drive Success
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ The Power of Passion and Skill ✅ Growth Mindset and Consiste...
#154 - Gymnastics Centre: The Secret to Developing Explosive Power
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why choosing the right gym center defines your athletes’ ...
#bitesize - The 5 Phases of Return to Running Performance Post-Injury
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why every injury recovery needs five distinct phases ✅ The f...
#352 - Colin Griffin: From Achilles and Calf Injury to Reconditioning and Peak Lower-Leg Performance
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Highlights from the episode: ✅ The role of fear and perception in injury recovery ✅ Th...
#bitesize - Derek Hansen, Sprint Coach and Return-to-Play Specialist
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ What sprint splits can tell you about acceleration and top spe...
#351 - Adriano Arguedas Soley Reveals Smarter RTP Solutions with Submaximal Testing
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Highlights from the episode: ✅ What is submaximal testing ✅ How Adriano’s 3-minute, ...
#bitesize - Effective Approach to Athlete Profiling and Speed Development
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Inside the high-performance certificate ✅ Breaking down spee...
#153 - What Coaches Often Miss About ACL Injury Prevention
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Top three tests every coach need before clearing an athlete...
#bitesize - Greg Haff on The Truth About Periodization and Athlete Development
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ What periodization actually means for long-term athlete succes...
#350 - Tom Tombleson on High Performance Reconditioning
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why mentors shape better coaching decisions ✅ How to id...
#bitesize - How to Land Your First Full Time Contract in Pro Sport
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why qualifications alone won’t get you hired ✅ Fastest pat...
#152 - Stronger, Faster, Harder: The Power of AFL Full Body Workouts
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why aerial ability matters more than you think ✅ The secr...
#bitesize - Tim Mosey on Training Priorities, Speed Efficiency, and Injury Prevention
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Understanding what’s critical vs. noise in athlete training ...
#349 - Jared Hoare on Beyond the Generalized Warm-Up – How to Maximise Players’ Physical Prep Training
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Highlights from the episode: ✅ What true AFL preparation really looks like ✅ Why moder...
#bitesize - Running Power in AFL: The Hidden Key to Speed, Strength & Endurance
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why running power shapes modern AFL performance ✅ The hidden...
#151 - AFL Plyometric Program Tips for Young Footballers
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why AFL players need plyometric power ✅ The best way to s...
#bitesize - James Grierson on AFL Rehab and Return-to-Play Strategies
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ How AFL physios own mistakes in rehab decisions ✅ The hidden...
#348 - Simon Kearney on Beyond the Training Load: What Work and Life Stress Mean for Athlete Readiness
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why top organizations thrive on leadership culture ✅ Hi...
#bitesize - Bulking Myths in Footy: The Science Behind Muscle Growth and Performance
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Progressive overload through time under tension ✅ Progressiv...
#150 - From Intern to Pro: Your Path to Making an Impact in Pro Sport
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Should you be a generalist or a specialist? ✅ What traits...
#bitesize - Angus Littlefield’s In-Season Footy Training, Recovery Hacks, and Gameday Mindset
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Turning defence into attack from the backline ✅ Choosing to ...
#347 - Brett Smith on Tactical Periodisation for Field Sports Explained
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why elite champions thrive despite abnormal performance m...
#bitesize - Andrew Murphy: Coaching Insights from Academy Roots to Pro Sport
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why coding and curiosity stood out in a PhD interview ✅ The ...
#149 - 3 Ways Strength & Conditioning Coaches Can Make an Impact in Their Role
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why great S&C coaches succeed in three different ways ✅ T...
#bitesize - Mukund Sivakumar: From Cricket to AFL – How He Landed a Pro Club Internship
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ How Mukund landed a pro club role without a footy background ✅...
#346 - Alex Corvo, Behind the Whistle: Evolving Rugby League Performance from the Gym to the Game
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
👉 Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why elite athletes never settle for average ✅ How stren...
#bitesize - The Off-Season Blueprint: AFL Strength, Fitness & Recovery Done Right
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ When and why to take structured vs unstructured training break...
#148 - Top 5 2025 AFL Combine Tips You Need to Know
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why weekly performance always trumps combine testing ✅ Th...
#bitesize - Matt Whitaker on Turning Data into Decisions in Elite Sport
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ How to use game-relative data to shape training loads ✅ What...
#345 - Nathan Pickworth on Integrating Performance and Medical Systems: Decision-Making Under Pressure in Professional Sport
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ When coaches override the return-to-performance plan ✅ The o...
#bitesize - Ace That Coaching Interview: 10 Must-Ask Questions to Land Your Dream Job Landscape
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Interview questions that uncover team culture ✅ Why asking w...
#147 - How to Use Microdosing to Program for AFL Strength & Power
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Strength benchmarks every AFL athlete should hit ✅ Why po...
#bitesize - Ross Herridge on the Science of Pace Bowling: Speed, Injury, and Recovery
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Can you really train to bowl faster? ✅ The secret link betwe...
#344 - Alec Buttfield on Tracking the Margins: Performance Insights
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Advice for new biomechanists starting out ✅ His key pillar a...
#bitesize - What’s Next in Elite Coaching: Trends Shaping the Future
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Key lessons from 2023 in strength and conditioning ✅ Is ag...
#343 - Paul Comfort on Force Plate Testing – How to Use Data to Drive Training Decisions
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ The #1 mistake coaches make when using performance data ✅ Th...
#bitesize - Lachlan James on The 5 Strength Qualities Every Coach Needs to Train Smarter
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Where did the five strength domains come from? ✅ Why maximal...
#146 - Developing Your Technical Model for Field Athletes
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why a technical model matters more than drills ✅ Are kino...
#bitesize - Anthony Cutrupi on Integrating S&C with Tactical and Technical Training
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why integrating physical and tactical training unlocks real pe...
#342 - Dr. Thomas Dos’Santos on Unlocking MultiDirectional Speed
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ When does ACL rehab become performance prep? ✅ How trunk con...
#145 - Optimise vs Maximise: The AFL Strength Battle You're Overlooking
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Optimize or maximize: what's best for in-season gains? ✅ ...
#341 - Jack Milligan on the 3 Key Adaptations That Shape Preseason Strength Programming
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ The three training adaptations every coach should master ✅ W...
#bitesize - Daniel Cross on The Hidden Science of Reconditioning Elite Athletes
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why cookie-cutter rehab doesn't work ✅ How elite coaches sta...
#144 - What role do you need to take on most: Reconditioning, Strength, or Conditioning Coach?
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Four roles every elite sports team needs to succeed ✅ Why...
#bitesize - Dean Ritchie on How Concurrent Training Builds Better Athletes
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why every athlete needs concurrent training ✅ Why combat ath...
#340 - Jon Clarke | From Stress to Success: Power of Mindfulness in High-Performance Sports
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Jon’s Advice for Aspiring Coaches ✅ The Importance of Mind...
#bitesize - 5 Game-Changing AFL Training Tips Every Coach and Parent Should Know
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Why technique is the #1 priority in Aussie rules training ✅ ...
#143 - Strength Tips for Dominating This AFL Season
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Should athletes lift heavy during the season? ✅ Microdosi...
#bitesize - Georgia Bevan Reveals Pro Nutrition Tips for AFL Game Day Success
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Game day nutrition strategy for AFL athletes ✅ Nutrition tip...
#339 - Danny Lum on Isometric Strength Secrets to Improve Running Performance
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ What is isometric training? ✅ The secret to hypertrophy usin...
#bitesize - The Best AFL Fitness Training Methods & Exercises
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Physical and technical demands in AFL: Key research insights ...
#142 - Plyo Training for Athletes: Surfaces, Safety & Smarter Progressions
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ What real plyometrics look like ✅ The hidden phase that b...
#bitesize - Sophia Nimphius on the Hidden Causes of ACL Injuries Coaches Often Miss
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Non-contact ACL risks in modern sport ✅ Fatigue myths and mo...
#338 - Balin Cupples | The Role of High-Performance Coach in a Team Sport Perspective
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ The one thing young coaches forget to do ✅ How to measure a ...
#bitesize - Are you a true strength & conditioning coach or just using the title?
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ The course that gives coaches an unfair edge ✅ Are you reall...
#337 - James Wild – Acceleration Myths vs. Truths: What the Science Really Says
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ The 4 sprinting styles every coach should know ✅ Why your at...
#bitesize - Enhancing Strength and Power for AFL Dominance
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Trap bar vs straight bar: which lift suits which athlete ✅ W...
#336 - Matthew Toohey | Pro Sport to Private Sector Insights on NRL Rehab and High-Performance Teams
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Where smart coaches start their careers (and why) ✅ The prac...
#bitesize - Shane McCurry: Wellbeing Strategies for Success in High Performance Sport
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ Co-designing success by building a scoreboard that genuinely m...
#335 - Kelly Penfold, Empowering Coaches – The Path to Continuous Development
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ The skill most coaches ignore early in their career ✅ Simple...
#bitesize - 🎙️ How Long Does It Really Take to Go Full-Time in Pro Sport? | AFL Coach Survey Insights
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: ✅ A practical scorecard to measure your career readiness ✅ How...
#141 - What is an AFL Strength & Conditioning Coach
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: – Physical preparation & body armor – 95% Rule of Sprint Ex...
#bitesize - How Jacob Jenning’s Data Model Predicted Draft Picks with 82% Accuracy!
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - How Data Helps Predict Athlete Drafting - Using GPS Data to Opti...
#140 - Protect Yourself From Concussions: A Guide for Footballers
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Neck Strength & Concussion Risk in AFL - Tackling Technique &...
#bitesize - In-Season Conditioning Tips for AFL Athletes
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Can You Get Fitter In-Season? - Maximizing Speed and Efficienc...
#334 - Chris Miller: Shaping Athletes from the NBA and U.S. Ski Team
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - 3 Hidden Currencies You Gain from Internships - How to Spot the ...
#bitesize - Navigating the Career Ladder in AFL Strength & Conditioning
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - What’s trending in high-performance coaching? - Why working ...
#139 - AFL Periodization Strategies to Maximize Your Season
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Understanding Periodization in AFL - Medical Model vs Perform...
#bitesize - Phil Graham-Smith on Biomechanics, ForceDecks, and the Future of Athlete Testing
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - The Birth of ForceDecks - Importance of Needs Analysis in Testin...
#333 - Alex Sakadjian, Head of Performance at St Kilda Football Club
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - How to Land Your First Full-Time Strength & Conditioning Job - H...
#bitesize - Preventing Concussions in Young AFL Footballers: Techniques and Training
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Tackle Technique and Anxiety Management - Neck Strength and Test...
#138 - Lifting Weights Every Day, Here’s What Aussie Footballers Should Know
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Prioritizing Football Performance - Preseason Conditionin...
#bitesize - 50 Tips to Get Drafted in AFL
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Fundamentals and Game Analysis - Conditioning and Athleticism - ...
#332 - Ted Rath – NFL Strength & Conditioning Coach and Author of Beyond Comfort
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Career Reflection & Advice - Growth Mindset & Consistency - Unde...
#bitesize - Daniel Jones on Training NBA vs. AFL Athletes & Data-Driven Coaching
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Adjusting Coaching Philosophy in New Environments - Key Differe...
#137 - 2025 Strength & Conditioning Trends What to Watch For
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - The Rise of Sports Science in Athlete Performance - The Retur...
#bitesize - Achieve Your Personal Best: 7 Advanced Tips for a Faster 2K Time Trial
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Know Your Current Capacity - Importance of Repeat Speed Day - Fl...
#bitesize - Gareth Sandford on Mastering Speed Endurance and Critical Speed for AFL Athletes
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Defining Speed Endurance and Maximal Aerobic Speed - Understand...
#331 - Derek Hansen - Enhancing Speed and Efficiency for Athletes
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Testing and Profiling Athletes - Improving Athlete Efficiency - ...
#136 - 5 Tips to Maximising the 2025 Summer
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - How Pre-Season Training Predicts Game-Day Success - How to T...
#bitesize - Proven AFL Strength & Conditioning Strategies to Elevate Your Game
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Why Energy Systems Matter for AFL Players - How to Run Efficient...
Top 10 Get Better Plan Episodes of 2024
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - How we rank them - 10 - EP119 - 10 LinkedIn Secrets Every Streng...
#330 - Greg Haff - Optimizing Long-Term Athlete Development Through Periodization
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - What is Periodization? - Why junior coaching is more important f...
Top 10 Podcast Episodes of 2024
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - How we rank them - Top 10 - Debunking the misconception of "Suga...
#135 - Back on Track: Master the Art of Returning to Running Post Injury
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Sport-Specific Rehab Priorities - Testing and Metrics for Reh...
#329 - Tim Mosey Building Elite Performance: Strength & Conditioning
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - Understanding what’s critical vs. noise in athlete training -...
#bitesize - Proven Ways to Excel in Your AFL Internship
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Highlights from the episode: - How does curiosity help you shine on day one - How to earn tru...