AFL Performance Tips for Strength & Conditioning Coaches & Footballers

#161 - Tim Gabbett, Load Management - Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - His philosophy with load management to younger athletes - Is ACWR good for people with chronic pathologies and dis...

#40 - Game Day Preparation - Key areas to improving your energy & performance for Game Day

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: - Big 3 key areas to improving your energy & performance for Game day - Physical - Fuel - Mindset - Key Takeaways To jo...

#160 - Brenton Egglestone - Discussing his processes for returning athletes to performance

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brenton is a passionate physiotherapist with a keen interest in the management of elite athletes. He is always looking for innovative strategies to ai...

#42 - How to peak for football finals

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: - How to peak for football finals - Blogpost about physical preparation - Monday 9am Live chat with Chris Carlisle, aut...

#159 - Josh Dunkley, Inside Midfielder for the Western Bulldogs FC

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why he started JKLD and how it helps athletes - His hand-eye coordination drill and routine before a big game - H...

#158 - Tim McGrath, Founder of Pitch Ready

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tim is a Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with over 15 years of full-time experience in professional sport and nearly 20 years in clinical practice...

#41 - What is an AFL flush run

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Wednesday podcast with Tim McGrath, a knee specialist and Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, PhD - Live chats with...

#157 - Marco Bello, Head of Development for the Adelaide FC

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Things that influenced his coaching philosophy - Area he's seen the most growth or change in the AFL industry - Wh...

#156 - Ibrahim Kerem, Head Physiotherapist of Manchester United Football Club Women's First team

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ibby also works closely with the Men’s First team and Academy. He has a special interest in performance rehabilitation and ACL injuries in professio...

#40 - How many hours do AFL train during a typical in season week

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Academy Membership dashboard walkthrough - This week's workout programming - Chris Carlisle live interview on Mond...

#155 - David Watts, Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach at Queensland Academy of Sport

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What does he focus on for new athletes or draft picks in terms of strength & conditioning - Things he considers t...

#154 - Samantha McLeod, Sport Psychologist at Richmond Tigers Football Club

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha is the Managing Director of The SAM Centre. She is a Clinical Health Psychologist and a Sport and Exercise Psychologist. Samantha has 30 year...

#39 - How far do AFL players run in a typical game?

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tuesday podcast episode with Samantha Mcleod, sports psychologist at Richmond Tigers Football Club - Wednesday blo...

#153 - Harry Sheezel, 2022 AFL Draft Prospect

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Harry is one of the most recognized upcoming AFL players in the 2022 draft. Not only an elite football player, he loves hanging out with his family an...

#152 - Justin Crow, Head of Human Performance at Melbourne Victory

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before Melbourne, Justin worked at Paralympics Australia for 2 years. He also worked as a physiotherapy consultant for TAC, AIS project lead and High-...

#151 - John Pryor, Performance Specialist at Rugby Australia

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

John is the Founder of Speed Power Play. Download the app if you haven’t already. He is also the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Suntory Rugb...

#39 - Catapult Software Review for strength & conditioning coaches

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the presentation: - What is Catapult Software - Pros of Catapult Software - Cons of Catapult Software - Application to Individuals and ...

#150 - Matthew Pell, Catapult Senior Applied Sport Scientist

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before working with Catapult, Matt worked at North Melbourne FC as a Rehab Coordinator / Strength & Conditioning Coach. He’s also a Strength and Con...

#149 - Dylan Moore, Speed Forward for The Hawthorn Football Club (bite-size)

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How athletics training helped him during his footy draft year - Type of athletics training he did - Things he focu...

#38 - Our Favourite strength exercises to imporive your Fend off

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the presentation: - Bent Arm Drills - Straight Arm Drills - Rotational Power Drills - Anti Rotation Drills To join our Coaches Academy...

#148 - Valeri Stoimenov, Head of Strength & Conditioning at Bendigo Senior High School

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before Bendigo, Valeri was the head of strength and conditioning at Melbourne Hawthorn and Essendon FC as well as being part of China's physical prepa...

#147 - Torin Baker, Carlton College of Sport & Academy Pathway Coach (bite-size)

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why teaching skills is important for coaches - Torin’s key focus when developing footballers - Heights for good ...

#37 - Post Game Recovery Methods to Increase Performance and Prevent Injuries

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the episode: - Goal of Sports Science - Sports Science with GPS - Sport Science with SRPE - Fatigue - Load Management To join our Coac...

#146 - Shane Lehane, Athletic Performance Coach at Sydney Swans FC

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before the Swans, he worked as a Strength & Conditioning at Leicester Tigers, Melbourne Rebels, and Rugby Australia (Wallabies) with over a decade of ...

#145 - Damian Carroll, Head of Development for the St.Kilda FC (bite-size)

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - People who influenced him in his career - How Damian went down the athlete development path - His strategy for dev...

#36 - Top 5 tips for running a successful football warm up

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the episode: - Factors of a good warm up - Fun - Mobility - Running Technique - Athletic Development - State of group & session ahead ...

#144 - Danny Kennedy, Founder of DJKfitness

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Danny is a qualified personal trainer and strength coach based out of Melbourne, Australia. Throughout his years in the health and fitness industry, h...

#143 - Brett Deledio, AFL Player Manager (bite-size)

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tips from going to VFL to AFL - His best 2k time trial he ever ran - How to get picked up in an AFL club - His sch...

#142 - Justin Roethlingshoefer, How To Apply HRV with Elite Athletes

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin has 15+ years as an S&C coach in the NCAA and NHL and is an expert in sports science, sports performance, nutrition, and recovery. Justin is no...

#141 - Ian McKeown, Director of McKeown Performance and High Performance Consultant

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What made him choose sports science - Mentors and people who influence him - Key points he focuses on for athlete ...

#140 - Stephen Kelly, High Performance Manager at Sydeny Swans AFLW

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Kelly is the High Performance Manager of Sydney AFLW and head of development for female pathway. Since being at the Swans for the last 10 year...

#139 - Mark McGrath, AFL Rehabilitation/Movement Coach (bite-size)

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What is postural stability - How to improve posture - Optimum posture for different sports - How to build posture ...

#138 - Simon Ata, Founder of Simonster

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simonster is a world leader in bodyweight training. Starting gymnastics at an early age, Simon became passionate about mastering control of the body a...

#137 - Andrew Lambart, Head Physiotherapist at Hawthorn Football Club (bite-size)

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How he started as a physio - Areas in medical performance that developed in his years - Age an athlete should star...

#136 - Mitch Greaves, Co-owner of Melbourne Fit Performance (bite-size)

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why are speed, agility, and quickness important for AFLW players - Favorite ways to improve efficiency with runnin...

#135 - Steve Moore, Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Carlton Football Club (bite-size)

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Applying a full-time approach in a part-time training program - Importance of what topics get covered and actioned...

#134 - Liv Knowles, High Performance Manager at Hawthorn Football Club (bite-size)

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How a menstrual cycle works - How the cycle affects training - How often to monitor menstrual cycle and app she re...

#38 - The Best Tips For Caffeine On Gameday

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Best caffeine source on game day - How much caffeine to take - Benefits of caffeine on performance based on sci...

#133 - Ben Frith, High-Performance Manager at St. Kilda Football Club (bite-size)

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Periodizing recovery - Recovery methods for pre-season - How much time to dedicate to recovery post-game - Transit...

#30 - Strength Training to Improve Australian Rule footballers physicality on the field

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the presentation: - Grip Strength - Pulling Strength - Legs - Whole Body Strength To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link...

#132 - Ben Stanley, Founder of Enhanced Football (bite-size)

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the episode: ‎ - When to start different types of kicking techniques - Is the kicking technique different for girls and boys - Key pi...

#37 - Pre and Post Game Recovery

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How to improve your mobility and preparation for football - Pre and Post Game Recovery ‎ To join our Coaches Ac...

#131 - Jordan Sellar, High Performance Manager at Adelaide Football Club (bite-size)

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Key considerations for designing a training schedule for professional programs - Best ways to start your needs ana...

#29 - The biggest 3 running technique mistakes we see in footballers and how to correct them

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the presentation: - Ankle/foot complex - Hips - Torso/Head To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://academy...

#130 - Michael Crichton, Founder of Team MFP

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having completed his Masters of Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning), Mike has been fortunate enough to work at many elite organizations in Aust...

#36 - How Footballers can add inches to your vertical jump!

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How to launch your successful coaching business in 30 days - Powertip: how to increase inches in your vertical jum...

#129 - Josh Growden, Founder of The Kicking Consultant (bite-size)

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - His favorite drills for athletes - When to incorporate kicking skills into a young athlete training schedule - Wha...

#28 - The top 5 best things to do if you want to improve your acceleration!

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the presentation: - Mobility - Coordination - Myth of Triple Extension in Elite Sprinting - Strength - Speed To join our Coaches Acade...

#128 - Chris Perkin, Director of West Coast Health & Performance

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris has over 20 years of experience working at the highest clinical level, offering expert opinions to various state & national athletes. West Coast...

#35 - Can online coaching make money?

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Can online coaching make money - How the AFL is played and the biggest grounds in the league ‎ To join our Coac...

#127 - Sean Baker, Founder of PEAQ Performance (bite-size)

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Key constraints when designing a program - How he does screening for movements - How he individualizes his program...

#27 - End of year reflection and why you need to know your values and strengths

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the presentation: - Reflect on 2021 - Knowing your self - Knowing your strengths - Knowing your values To join our Coaches Academy wai...

#126 - Nathan Chapman, Founder of Pro Kick Australia (bite-size)

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why it's still important to have face-to-face mentors for footy clubs - How difficult it is to teach punting to f...

#34 - How to train like a AFL speed forward + defender

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How to manage your remote team for your coaching business - Powertip of the week: How to train like an AFL speed ...

#125 - Michael Crichton, Founder of Melbourne Fitness & Performance (bite-size)

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tips for parents of junior athletes - Actionable things parents can do for their kids - Experience with working wi...

#26 - Our philosophy to the Christmas program and why footballers need a body composition focus

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the presentation: - Development program - Gainers program - Maintainers program - Reduce program To join our Coaches Academy waitlist,...

#124 - Justin Dougherty, Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at Sydney Swans

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Justin is an APA titled sports & exercise physiotherapist. He has worked in the A-league as a physiotherapist for over 10 years and is passionate abou...

#33 - How I used Jim Windler program for footballers

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Cold water immersion for athlete recovery - Jim Windler program for footballers ‎ To join our Coaches Academy w...

#123 - Mark Williams, Head of Development at Melbourne FC (bite-size)

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the episode: ‎ - Why a 15-minute kicking session is a must for footy clubs - Decision-making drill for 1 person - Common mistakes he ...

#25 - The key to optimal recovery, the pros and cons of certain recovery methods.

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the episode: - Understanding your body & mind - Recovery Scoring System - Selecting your Recovery - Measuring tools To join our Coache...

#122 - Ben Stanley, Founder of Enhanced Football

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Enhanced football helps Aussie rules footballers. Improve your skill level and AFL performance with an online kicking analysis or private coaching!! ‎...

#32 - My Best 5 Tips For Those Running Their Own Small Online Business

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - 5 Tips for those running small online business - Powertip of the week: midfielder tips - Prepare Like A Pro Academ...

#121 - Christian Woodford, Owner/Director of Woodford Sport Science Consulting (bite-size)

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the episode: ‎ - His strategy from a brand awareness point of view - Why delegating the backend side of the business helps with time ...

#24 - Why sprinting is critical for Australian Rules football

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the presentation: - Speed & ground reaction forces - Muscles for speed training - Max Velocity - Measuring tools for speed training We...

#120 - Sean Baker, Founder of Peaq Performance Center

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is a strength and conditioning coach who has over a decade in the industry. He holds a master's degree and Level 2 ASCA Accreditation, has worked...

#31 - TeamBuildr Review

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Pros and cons of TeamBuildr - Powertip of the week: Core trunk stability on exercises ‎ To join our Coaches Ac...

#119 - Tim Schleiger, Director of The Sports Clinic of Melbourne (bite-size)

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the episode: ‎ - Tips for S&C coaches who struggle to connect with their medical teammates - How Tim mediates his S&C and medical tea...

#23 - How to use objective data to measure your power development

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the presentation: - Velocity Based Training - Power development - Lower Body Normative Data - Upper Body Normative Data - Measuring Too...

#118 - Chris Perkin, Director of West Coast Health & High Performance (bite-size)

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the episode: ‎ - Best technology for assessing symmetry - How important is communication for athlete buy-in of technology - What thei...

#30 - How to Train Like an AFL Key Position Player

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tuesday podcast ft. Chris Perkin, Director of Westcoast Health & High Performance (Bite Size episode) - How to us...

#117 - Durham McInnis, Founder of Core Advantage (bite-size)

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Ways to increase the surface area of luck as an athlete or coach - Activities or processes to develop your awarene...

#22 - Why you need to surf the force velocity curve

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the presentation: - Surf the F:V wave - Rest period - Fundamental exercises for footballers - Strength & Power training If you enjoy...

#116 - Daniel Cherny, Sport Journalist at CODE

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel worked as a sportswriter for The Age and a freelancer for various digital media companies. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - When he sta...

#29 - How Australian Rule Footballers in Season Gym Program Should Look

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Footy tips for the week - Tuesday podcast ft. Daniel Cherny, Sport Journalist for CODE - Wednesday Get better Pla...

#115 - Lachlan Wilmot, Co-founder of Athlete Authority (bite-size)

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this bite-size episode, Lachlan discusses the pros and cons of managing a facility for athletes. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Pros and ...

#21 - Want to increase your understanding of your body?

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the presentation: - Recap on not focusing on quick wins - Reintroducing weight training - Understanding load management If you enjo...

#114 - Darryl Griffiths, Founder & CEO of KODA Nutrition

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before founding KODA, Darryl was a firefighter and is the Author of Sweat. Think. Go Faster. ‎ Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How to find out ...

#28 - AFL Warm-Ups, How to Run One

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How to get our free 1-month program and consultation - Tuesday podcast ft. Darryl Griffiths, Founder & CEO of KODA...

#113 - Jarrad Kay, Founder of The Sixth Principle & Speed Project (bite-size)

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Circumstances you can adjust the training program for an athlete - How to integrate athletes with track and field d...

#20 - Why Strength & Conditioning Coaches must create their own Job Keeper

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the presentation: 00:00 Why we need to develop our own job keeper 00:42 What would you do tomorrow if you were fired today 01:18 The ...

#112 - Aaron Kellett, The Physical Performance Coach at Men's Cricket Australia

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron has almost 20 years of experience in elite sport bringing a background in both strength and conditioning and sport science. Before his current r...

#27 - How Your Week Should Look Like For AFL Game of Football

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tuesday podcast ft. Aaron Kellett, Physical Performance Coach at Men's Cricket Australia - Wednesday GBP why must ...

#111 - Pip Taylor, Sports Dietitian Consultant | Nutrition for Sports Performance (bite-size)

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pip is a former professional athlete and is currently engaged in a leadership position for public service, as well as providing expertise through her ...

#19 - Mobility how to improve it and why it may be the missing link

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the presentation: - Mobility - Bruce Lee's quote about mobility - Lifestyle that reduces mobility If you enjoyed this episode and w...

#110 - ​​Robert Aughey, Professor at Victoria University, self employed cycling coach

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob is an expert in the design, monitoring, and interpretation of training and training load in athletes built over two decades as an applied sport sc...

#26 - Why you should create your own recovery toolbox

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tuesday podcast ft. Robert Aughey, Sport scientist/Coach at Track and Professor of Sport Science at Victoria Unive...

#109 - Rebekah Alcock, Consultant to Western United FC | Nutrition for Sports Performance

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Rebekah discusses how nutrition can help in rehab and return to performance. Rebekah has worked at the Melbourne Rebels, Melbourne St...

#18 - The Mindset you need to reach your potential

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: - Leadership and the Resilience Project - Perspective - Confidence & Mindset If you enjoyed this episode and want to mo...

#108 - Gerard Majda, Founder of Body Majic

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Body Majic accelerated his online presence by starring on the Love Island TV show, as well as his online coaching, and personal training business. He ...

#25 - Football Game Day Preparation - Prime sessions

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tuesday podcast ft. Gerard Majda, Founder of Bodymajic - Wednesday Get Better Plan - Thursday livechat with Aaron ...

#107 - Jess Spendlove Nutrition for Sports Performance (bite-size)

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jess Spendlove is the Co-Founder of the Health Performance Collective In this bite-size episode, she talks about nutrition for game day. ‎ Highligh...

#17 - Why you need to avoid easy quick wins and work hard to win big later

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: - Recap on pacing for the 2k time trial - Importance of focusing on hard work and not on quick wins - Programming Update...

#106 - Luke Meehan - Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Richmond Tigers Football Club

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Luke is currently a strength & conditioning coach at Richmond Tigers Football Club. Before his role at the Tigers, he worked at Western Bulldogs and G...

#24 How footballers can improve their power performance

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Sean Baker, Founder of @Peaq Performance Centre - Tuesday podcast ft. Luke Meehan, Strength & Conditioning Coach a...

#105 - Ben Parker Gold Coast Sports Nutritionist

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Parker is a Gold Coast Sports Nutritionist. He started as a chef & nutritionist with the AIS and Australian swim team. ‎ Highlights from the ep...

#16 - How to pace for your 2km time trial

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Topics we discussed: - Preseason preparation and timing your run - Importance of Pacing - Running targets If you enjoyed this episode and want the f...

#104 Jacob Tober - Head Of Research And Development at Core Advantage

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jacob is also a Co-Founder of Metric, an app that uses a unique computer vision system and rep-detection algorithm to analyze camera footage from a mo...

#23 Four key stresses for Aussie footballer

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Tuesday Live interview with Gerard Majda of Body Majic - Thursday 8:30pm Live interview with Robert Aughey, profes...

#103 - Simone Austin Nutrition for Sports Performance (bite-size)

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simone Austin is one of the most recognized AFL sport dietitians in Australia. During this podcast, she discusses the Food Tracker app by Healthy Life...

#15 - Nutrition, how to best lose body fat without dieting

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Topics we discussed: - Fuel for body - Food diary - The Simple Things Checklist - 5 food groups - Fuel: the athlete way If you enjoyed this episode ...