AFL Elite Tips for High Performance Coaches & Footballers

Highlights from the episode: - Training themes - The energy of the group - The balance between work and time away from the club - Importance of offsite sessions

Highlights from the episode: - Nutrition advice for developing footballers - Where to find Dom's recipes that people can follow - Benefits of periodization - Mentors and influencers who shaped Dom’s career - When and what an athlete should eat during a game - Eating window time before or after the game to not feel sick

Key Topic: A guide to speed development for NRL athletes Highlights from the episode: - Secrets behind maximizing speed potential in NRL athletes - How Nathan sets position-specific strength targets to optimize athletes' roles on the field - Common mistakes athletes do when improving speed - What a successful speed session looks like - Supplementary exercises for injured athletes to prepare them for sprinting on their comeback People Mentioned:  - Roger Farber - David Boyle - Sam Kennedy - Graeme Morris - Nathan Parnham - Ross Herridge - Dave Ballard - Dean Benton - Jonas Tawiah Dodoo

Highlights of the episode: - Have a theme from a marketing point of view - Have a consistent schedule - Involve the community and provide free value - Collaboration - Retention

Highlights of the episode: - How Nik discovered his passion in sports - How he smashed his interview and landed his first job - People who influenced his career - The language barrier and Nik's work challenges in China - What basketball opportunities for S&C in Australia look like - What Nik believes it takes to be a successful athlete or S&C coach

Highlights of the episode: - What mental fatigue is and how it differs from physical fatigue - How does mental fatigue impact athletic performance - Common signs or symptoms of mental fatigue - Effective strategies to tackle mental fatigue - How personality traits and coping strategies impact an athlete's susceptibility to mental fatigue

Highlights of the episode: - Start preseason in January - Complete 80% of your training sessions - Rest every 8 to 10 weeks - First session should be a flush run - Hamstring strengthening and lengthening

Highlights of the episode: - How he met Loris Bertolacci - How to get the most of your internship - People who influenced his career - How his philosophy change on how a footballer should prepare for a game - His life motto

Key Topic: How to periodize for different energy needs depending on the sport and athletes Highlights of the episode: - What is periodization and how it relates to nutrition for athletes - Nutrition difference between endurance athletes and power athletes - Common mistakes athletes make when it comes to their nutrition - Best recovery foods and supplements for athletes - Adjusting athlete's nutrition plan during competition season versus off-season

Highlights of the episode: - Midfielder position training - Inside mid position training - Midforward and speed defender position training - Key forward and ruckman training

Highlights of the episode: - How he started footy and people who influenced him - How Jacob managed to still perform during the challenging COVID interrupted football season of 2020 - What his best footy playstyle looks like - His key focus during offseason or preseason - His gym work routine for the week

Highlights of the episode: - His advice for people who don't upskill themselves and stay in their comfort zone - Performance facilities and tech they use in defense - What their periodized annual plan looks like - How they do rehab in defense - Fit For Life philosophy and injury mitigation

Highlights of the episode: - Get a surplus of your caloric intake - Eat plenty of protein - Lift Heavy - Get enough rest and sleep - Hire a strength and conditioning coach

Highlights of the episode: - Matt's top tips for developing strength & conditioning coaches wanting to gain work experience in elite sport - Matt explains the use of tactical periodization in AFL - Successful methods he used to get buy-in for athletes who don't like the gym - His favorite acceleration drills for athletes - Tips and tricks to deliver a clear message during a presentation

Key Topic: How to continue to maximise athletic development while managing a condensed schedule. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Scott Smith, the renowned strength and conditioning Coach at Melbourne Victory join us as our special guest. Scott is a highly respected figure in the sports industry, with over 15 years of experience in strength and conditioning coaching. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the sporting world, helping them to achieve their fitness goals and reach the peak of their performance. In this episode, Scott shares his expertise on what it takes to build and maintain a successful fitness program for professional athletes. He talks about the importance of tailoring training programs to individual needs, managing injuries, and the role of nutrition in supporting athletic performance. Whether you are an aspiring athlete, fitness enthusiast, or simply curious about the world of sports and fitness, this podcast episode is a must-listen. So join us as we dive deep into the world of strength and conditioning with Scott Smith. Highlights from the episode: - How to manage in season fatigue  - Tips and advice for coaches managing a group of athletes going through a condensed schedule - Post game training sessions for those that aren’t playing - Tips for athletes managing fatigue or low motivation in season - Favourite recovery methods for players after a game People Mentioned:  - Justin Crow - Tony Popovic - Adam Waterson - Karl Dodd - Craig Duncan - Benjamin Vasco - Jayden Anderson Connect with Scott Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-smith-0448b754/z