AFL Elite Tips for High Performance Coaches & Footballers

Having completed his Masters of Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning), Mike has been fortunate enough to work at many elite organizations in Australia and abroad including Melbourne Storm, AIS, VIS, Melbourne Demons, Essendon FC, and Shanghai Sports Institute. Highlights of the episode: - How he balances his masters degree, trying different things and building his career - Tips for interview preparation - How to develop your professional network - His key pillars when he train athletes at MFP People Mentioned: - Rob Jackson - Warren Young - Stu Cormack - John Quinn - Alex Corvo Connect with Mike https://www.instagram.com/coachmike_mfp/ Useful links: https://www.teammfp.com.au/athletic-performance-testing https://www.instagram.com/melbfitperformance/ Join our waitlist : https://preparelikeapro.com/academy/ Swift Supplements: Save 15% off Coupon code: PREPLIKEAPRO https://swifthighperformance.com.au/ Swift Performance: https://swiftperformance.com/ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://academypreparelikeapro.com.au/ Follow 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 Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-130-michael-crichton/

Highlights of the episode: - How to launch your successful coaching business in 30 days - Powertip: how to increase inches in your vertical jump To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://academypreparelikeapro.com.au/ Follow 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

Highlights of the episode: - His favorite drills for athletes - When to incorporate kicking skills on a young athletes training schedule - What his kicking program for senior athletes looks like - Where to find The Kicking Consultant TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekickingconsultant Website: https://www.thekickingconsultant.com/ Coupon code save 20%: PLP To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://academypreparelikeapro.com.au/ Follow 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 Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-129-josh-growden/

Highlights of the presentation: - Mobility - Coordination - Myth of Triple Extension in Elite Sprinting - Strength - Speed To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://academypreparelikeapro.com.au/ Follow 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

Chris has over 20 years of experience working at the highest clinical level, offering expert opinions to various state & national athletes. West Coast Health is proud to be a partner of the West Coast Eagles Football Club providing them with Physiotherapist and Injury management services for the AFL WAFL team as well. Highlights of the episode: - How Chris develops his crafts and skills - Who are his usual clients and athletes he works with - How he got his job at West Coast - His fave movie People Mentioned: - Noel McRoberts - James Crawford - Pete O'Sullivan - Steve Hooker - Matt Priddis - Paul Tucker - Steve Allan - Mick Hughes - Neale Daniher - Judith Thompson - Nick Kane - Paul Burgess - Tim Gabett Connect with Chris https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-perkin-61996238/ Useful links: https://www.instagram.com/westcoasthealth_hp/ https://www.westcoasthealth.com.au/ https://swifthighperformance.com.au/ Swift Supplements 15% off Coupon code: PREPLIKEAPRO To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://academypreparelikeapro.com.au/ Follow 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 Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-128-chris-perkin/

Highlights of the episode: - Can online coaching make money - How the AFL is played and the biggest grounds in the league To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://academypreparelikeapro.com.au/ Follow 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

Highlights of the episode: - Key constraints when designing a program - How he does screening for movements - How he individualizes his programs - His big learnings from running a facility - How we can reach PEAQ Performance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peaqperformance/ Website: https://www.peaq.com.au/ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://academypreparelikeapro.com.au/ Follow 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 Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-127-sean-baker/

Highlights of the presentation: - Reflect on 2021 - Knowing your self - Knowing your strengths - Knowing your values To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://academypreparelikeapro.com.au/ Follow 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

Highlights of the episode: - Why it's still important to have face to face mentors for footy clubs - How difficult it is to teach punting to footballers - How much distance you can do with punting - Tips to kick long Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prokickaustralia/ Website: https://prokickaustralia.com/ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://academypreparelikeapro.com.au/ Follow 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 Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-126-nathan-chapman/

Highlights of the episode: - How to manage your remote team for your coaching business - Powertip of the week: How to train like an AFL speed forward + defender To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://academypreparelikeapro.com.au/ Follow 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

Highlights of the episode: - Tips for parents of junior athletes - Actionable things parents can do for their kids - Experience with working with parents as a coach - His key pillars when developing junior athletes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmike_mfp/ Website: https://www.teammfp.com.au/ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeapro.com/academy/ Follow 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 Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-125-michael-crichton/

Highlights of the presentation: - Development program - Gainers program - Maintainers program - Reduce program To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeapro.com/academy/ Follow 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

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 about all things in sports medicine and high performance. Highlights of the episode: - Advice to physios in making the most of their mentors and resources - Difference between rehab role and clinic role that physios may be surprised about - His philosophy in communicating with athletes in rehab - How to boost confidence of players post rehab People Mentioned: - Robert Dingle - Craig Purdum - Jill Cook - Damian Raper - Rob Inness - Shane Lehane - John Longmire Connect with Justin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-dougherty-185a0739/ To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeapro.com/academy/ Follow 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 Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-124-justin-dougherty/

Highlights of the episode: - Cold water immersion for athlete recovery - Jim Windler program for footballers To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeapro.com/academy/ Follow 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

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 has seen with footballers - Drills he give athletes after he gave them feedback YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqLn6TslJwdR70ojbTXAUQ/ Website: https://www.sherrin.com.au/training/skill/precision.html Coupon code save 20%: TKC20 To join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below: https://preparelikeapro.com/academy/ Follow 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 Episode Transcript: https://preparelikeapro.com/episode-123-mark-williams/