Alex is the High-Performance Manager of the Illawarra Hawks in the NBL. He has almost 20 years of experience in elite sport bringing a background in both strength and conditioning training and exercise physiology. Before the Hawks, he was the Head Strength & Power coach of the North Melbourne Kangaroos and Brisbane Lions. Alex has also worked in the States as a High-performance manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at the US Ski Team. Highlights from the episode: - Applying the Australian model to programming workouts for 7-foot basketball players - Common processes for getting a full-time contract in elite sport - How Alex manages his schedule that can have 7 games in 10 days in 6 different cities - The common trend most world-class athletes have - Important skills for S&Cs or physios in rehab roles for long-term injury ‎ People mentioned: ‎ - Lachlan Penfold - Aaron Murphy - Troy Flannigan - Jonas Segal - Bill Knowles - Majak Daw Upcoming Prepare Like a Pro live events: How to Guide to Launching Your Podcast Thu 3:00 pm, 29 Sept 2022 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-step-by-step-guide-start-a-podcast-tickets-422315395717 AFL Off-Season Strength & Conditioning Training Program: Thu 4:00 pm, 29 Sept 2022 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/afl-off-season-strength-conditioning-training-program-tickets-422319247237 ‎ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeaproacademy.com.au/ ‎ Follow the Prepare Like a Pro podcast ‎ iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast ‎ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEa ‎ Thanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss advertising your brand on the Prepare Like a Pro platform

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