Highlights from the episode: ‎ - The four key strength and conditioning roles in team sports - What makes a great assistant strength and conditioning coach - Skills needed to succeed in reconditioning and rehab roles - How elite strength and power coaches engage large squads - Career mistakes coaches make and how to avoid them ‎ 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/which-strength-and-conditioning-role-fits-you-best/ ‎ 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

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Top 5 EP133 - Back on Track: Master The Art of Reconditioning - Top 4 EP145 - Optimize vs Maximize - Top 3 EP143 - Strength Tips For Dominating This Season - Top 2 EP148 - Top 5 AFL Combine Tips - Top 1 EP146 - Developing Your Technical Model ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you love, and 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/2025-top-5-monthly-update-podcast-episodes/ ‎ 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

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Top 1 Ep#313 Simon Harries - Exclusive Insights on Running Rehab Success - Top 2 Ep#354 Simon Jones - Why Top Speed Isn’t the Holy Grail - Top 3 Ep#347 Brett Smith - Tactical Periodisation for Field Sports Explained - Top 4 Ep#331 Derek Hansen - Enhancing Speed and Efficiency for Athletes - Top 5 Ep#349 Jared Hoare - How to Maximise Players’ Physical Prep Training - Top 6 Ep#340 Jon Clarke - The Power of Mindfulness in High Performance Sports - Top 7 Ep#332 Ted Rath - Living Beyond Comfort Turning Struggles Into Strength - Top 8 Ep#342 Dr. Thomas Dos’Santos - Unlocking MultiDirectional Speed - Top 9 Ep#337 James Wild - Acceleration Myths vs Truths What the Science Really Says - Top 10 Ep#350 Tom Tombleson - Bridging the Gap From Injury to Performance ‎ Have feedback on the show? We would love to hear from send us your feedback and tell us what you love and 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/2025-top-10-most-listened-afl-high-performance-episodes/ ‎ 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

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Agility vs change in direction - Deceleration and acceleration mechanics that matter - Using plyometrics to improve game reactivity - Why single-leg strength drives better change of direction - Mobility as a key factor in chaotic game situations - Developing the footy brain - My favorite reactive agility drills ‎‎ 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-agility-made-easy-for-youth-footballers/ ‏‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! Book a FREE footballer 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!

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Understanding the four whole body acceleration strategies - How bounders and striders differ in flight and contact time - Spinners and bouncers and their unique step rates - Injury risks linked to different acceleration strategies - Assessing technique and supporting athletes safely ‎ 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/james-wild-explains-how-acceleration-style-impacts-injury-risk-in-athletes/ ‏‏‎ ‎ 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

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Solving footwear limitations with adaptable orthotic design - Why foot spring and first toe drive matter for speed and power - Are modern boots helping or hurting athlete foot mechanics - The real trade-offs of carbon-plated shoes for performance - Training foot intrinsics to build a stronger spring system ‎ 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/emily-smith-on-optimizing-foot-function-for-high-performance-athletes/ ‏‏‎ ‎ 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

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why strength maintenance alone can fail late in the season - Using athlete profiles to guide strength and injury risk - Programming strength for athletes over 30 with long training history - Microdosing strength and power without weekend fatigue - Strength prescriptions for athletes who want more speed ‎ 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/strength-maintenance-versus-performance-across-the-season/ ‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! ‎ Book a FREE footballer 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!

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why time-efficient upskilling matters at every career stage - Using micro learning to improve daily as a coach - How morning routines create space for consistent learning - Choosing online courses that actually transfer to your role - Building a focused development funnel that improves impact ‎‎ 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/how-sc-coaches-upskill-despite-a-busy-schedule/ ‏‎ 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

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - What young strength coaches should focus on first - Why private sector coaching accelerates development - Technology access and the risk of losing coaching instinct - Return to play vs return to performance explained - Common rehab and reconditioning mistakes coaches make ‎ 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/matthew-toohey-shares-pro-sport-to-private-sector-rehab-insights/ ‏‏‎ ‎ 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

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why some performers handle pressure better than others - How stress mindsets shape performance under pressure - Embedding learn, challenge, and win mindsets into coaching - Simple tools to build self-awareness and focus - The real signs of low psychological safety in teams ‎ 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/davie-gray-why-mindset-comes-before-metrics-in-elite-performance/ ‏‏‎ ‎‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! ‎‏‏‎ ‎ Book a FREE footballer 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!

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why body armor and physical resilience matter - Sports science and velocity data for smarter load management - Influencing athlete lifestyle and recovery habits - Individualisation and collaboration for long-term development - Difference between personal trainer and strength conditioning coach ‎ 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-role-of-an-afl-strength-conditioning-coach/ ‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! ‎ Book a FREE footballer 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!

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why coding is becoming essential in sports science - The tech an elite AFL club would prioritise with unlimited resources - The key non-negotiables for reducing soft tissue injuries - How fascicle length guides smarter program decisions - How AI is transforming reporting and decision making ‎ 🙌People Mentioned: ‎ - Daren Burgess - Ryan Timmins - Stu Cormack - Dave Regan - Matt Inness - David Opar ‎ 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/josh-ruddy-discusses-from-data-to-decision-how-sport-science-drives-afl-success/ ‏‏‎ ‎‎ 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

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Starting where you are and learning the demands of your sport - Why choosing one key preseason focus drives better results - How deep learning and retention actually work in coaching - Teaching technical models that make athletes faster and safer - Training yourself to coach better and understand athlete effort ‎ 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/kelly-penfold-on-the-core-skills-that-shape-great-coaches/ ‏‏‎ ‎ 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

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ ✅ How to get your free 2026 AFL preseason program ✅ How choosing one focus area lifts your whole game ✅ Why lower body strength drives contest power ✅ How power training protects the back and boosts speed ✅ What real sprint mechanics look like under pressure ✅ How reactive agility creates separation in tight spaces ‎‎ 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-complete-blueprint-to-build-your-afl-body/ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! ‎ Book a FREE footballer 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!

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why neck strength ratios may influence concussion risk - How tackle technique and developing neck strength reduce concussion risk - Why anxious athletes may be more vulnerable to concussion - What the 14-day concussion protocol actually looks like - The key supplements that support brain repair during recovery ‎ 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-footballers-get-concussions-the-hidden-factors-coaches-overlook/ ‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ Are you ready to enhance your game? Our program is designed to propel footballers, like yourself, towards more excellent fitness, speed, and strength, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dominate on the field! ‎ Book a FREE footballer 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!

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - How an integrated model truly works - Why silos appear and how leaders pull teams back together - Choosing the right number of game model priorities - How preseason and in-season integration actually differ - The unpopular belief about army camps and mental toughness ‎ 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/ryan-clayton-breaking-silos-driving-team-success/ ‏‏‎ ‎‎ 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

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Asking the right questions to read a new team - Using simple check-ins to judge daily readiness - Adapting warmups across sports and time demands - How athlete behavior shapes the real team culture - Balancing tech, feedback, and KPIs in performance programs ‎ 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-millers-insights-from-training-elite-athletes-in-the-nba-and-ski-teams/ ‏‏‎ ‎ 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

Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ - Why adding value first builds real industry connections - How name dropping quietly hurts your long-term credibility - Why preparation makes or breaks conference networking - When training content boosts your brand and when it damages it - The big five networking groups every coach should focus on - Where to start developing strong references early in your career ‎‎ 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/how-sc-coaches-build-real-industry-connections-and-mistakes-to-avoid/ ‎ 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

Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why periodization isn’t as complicated as it sounds - Why periodization matters in AFL - Breaking down the key phases of periodization - What a well-structured AFL training week looks like - The biggest in-season mistake that limits 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/mastering-afl-periodization-for-optimal-season-performance/ ‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ 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

👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ - Why the fastest players don’t always perform best - How testing reveals true game speed potential - The key to building long-term deceleration ability - Simple rotational drills that boost multidirectional control - How to align speed development with coaching priorities ‎ 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/simon-jones-on-game-speed-why-top-speed-isnt-the-holy-grail/ ‏‏‎ ‎‎ 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