If I was 16yo and playing AFL was my dream this is what I would do now! It starts with setting the goal and identifying your strengths and having the right mindset for success. From there is is all about building those skills, game knowledge, fitness, recovery habits, nutrition and hydration. It also includes being a great person, leader, teammate and getting advantages where you can! For all those young players out there who dream of playing AFL, check this out.

During this episode Joc discusses seven things you need to consider before starting to coach for the first time. They include: Why do you want to coach; Your football experience; Time commitments; Head Coach or assistant; Team demographics; Club support and people; Coaching ambitions
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EP166 Joc discusses B.H.A.G. (BIG HAIRY AUDACIOUS GOALS). The term originated from Jim Collins author of 'Good to Great' and 'Built to last'. Having a big long term goal (5-10+ years) was a key difference from his research into 'great' companies compared to just 'good' companies. In this episode Joc discusses how this can be applied to a Football Team and an individual player or coach. There are a number of reasons why you should have BHAG and during this chat Joc discusses those reasons and how it can give you as a coach, player or your team the edge year after year. Check it out

Todd Goldstein joins the show for episode 165. Currently in his 19th AFL season, played 335 games AFL footy, Best and Fairest, All Australian and the AFL record holder for most hit outs (Over 10,000)!
During this chat we discuss the role of the ruckman, ruck craft, his longevity and what an average week looks like, his draft year and the lead up, basketball and how it helped his footy, Key principals for better and more consistent footy, myths and mistakes in training, a successful AFL coach and why, a player who exceeded expectations and why, mindset on game-day and much more!

Neil Balme joins the show for episode 164. A 2x Premiership player for Richmond Fc, former Head Coach Melbourne Fc and legendary footy boss of Geelong and Richmond Fc during their recent premiership dynasties.
During this conversation 'Balmy' gives his insights on what it takes to lead a football department, foundation blocks of great teams, building belief amongst a team, who he sees as a successful coach today and why, player leadership, building culture, list management, favourite books and plenty more!! A must listen episode! Check it out

David Buttifant joins us as our guest for episode 163. Former High Performance Manager for Collingwood, Carlton and North Melbourne in the AFL, he is currently the Director of 'Resilience Builders' and the 'Keen Edge Team'. During this episode we discuss the keys to a great relationship between a High Performance manager of the club and the Head Coach; High performance for youth athletes; the future of high performance; investing in yourself as a player with extra coaching; how AFL soft cap has stalled innovation; overseas player training camps and their benefits; book recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

TFC Player Membership is for players who want to take their games to another level. The Membership offers tailored feedback specific to your development needs, so you’re not just practicing—you’re making progress with every session. When you join the Player Membership you will get access to all the very best of TFC. Including: Private Coaching sessions with Joc, Fundamental Skill Video Analysis and a Weekly structured skill session designed by Joc.
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This episodes guest is Chris O'Connor who has coached at Norwood Fc in SANFL and South Fremantle in WAFL among a number of coaching roles. During this episode we dive into the coaching world of today, in particular high level coaches who have not played AFL vs coaches who have played AFL. We discuss the AFL draft age and whether that is the ideal age or could it be better to draft players at a later age. We also look into his coaching principals, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires, training and drills and plenty more!