Episodes

  • #348 - Simon Kearney on Beyond the Training Load: What Work and Life Stress Mean for Athlete Readiness

    #348 - Simon Kearney on Beyond the Training Load: What Work and Life Stress Mean for Athlete Readiness
    Aug 24 2025
    👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ Why top organizations thrive on leadership culture ✅ Hitters vs huggers: Finding the coaching style athletes need ✅ How Simon monitors athlete readiness and well-being ✅ Most impactful factors that affect athlete readiness ✅ Why buddy systems uncover the truth behind well-being ‎ People mentioned: ‎ – Craig Bellamy – Frank Ponissi – Neale Daniher – Alicia Molik – Gerry Ryan – Paul Ford – Alan Richardson – Mick Malthouse – Paul Francis ‎ 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-kearney-on-beyond-the-training-load-what-work-and-life-stress-mean-for-athlete-readiness/ ‏‏‎ ‎‎ 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
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    49 mins
  • #bitesize - Bulking Myths in Footy: The Science Behind Muscle Growth and Performance

    #bitesize - Bulking Myths in Footy: The Science Behind Muscle Growth and Performance
    Aug 21 2025
    Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ Progressive overload through time under tension ✅ Progressive overload by tracking tonnage ✅ The missing link between dieticians and muscle growth ✅ How running loads can limit hypertrophy in footballers ✅ The interference effect that kills your gains ‎ 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/bulking-myths-in-footy-the-science-behind-muscle-growth-and-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!
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    5 mins
  • #150 - From Intern to Pro: Your Path to Making an Impact in Pro Sport

    #150 - From Intern to Pro: Your Path to Making an Impact in Pro Sport
    Aug 17 2025
    Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ ✅ Should you be a generalist or a specialist? ✅ What traits or skills AFL clubs are looking at? ✅ The hidden skill that makes athletes actually listen ✅ Why research can fast-track your coaching career ✅ What happens when coaches train like athletes ‎‎ Link to Scorecard: https://preparelikeapro.com/pro-sport-scorecard/‎‎ ‎‎ 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/from-intern-to-pro-your-path-to-making-an-impact-in-pro-sport/ ‎ 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
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    14 mins
  • #bitesize - Angus Littlefield’s In-Season Footy Training, Recovery Hacks, and Gameday Mindset

    #bitesize - Angus Littlefield’s In-Season Footy Training, Recovery Hacks, and Gameday Mindset
    Aug 14 2025
    Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ Turning defence into attack from the backline ✅ Choosing to put in the work on tough days ✅ Footy recovery hacks: nutrition and hydration that deliver results ✅ When elite habits become second nature ✅ In-season footy training and recovery structure for peak 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/angus-littlefields-in-season-footy-training-recovery-hacks-and-gameday-mindset/ ‏‏‎ ‎ 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! ‎‎‏‏‎ ‎ https://calendly.com/plp2/15min
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    5 mins
  • #347 - Brett Smith on Tactical Periodisation for Field Sports Explained

    #347 - Brett Smith on Tactical Periodisation for Field Sports Explained
    Aug 10 2025
    👉 Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ Why elite champions thrive despite abnormal performance markers ✅ The unforgettable wins that shaped a high-performance career ✅ Rethinking preseason: training backwards from the finals ✅ The key GPS metrics that really matter in elite sport ✅ Why tactical periodisation demands full coaching buy-in ‎ 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/brett-smith-on-tactical-periodisation-for-field-sports-explained/ ‏‏‎ ‎‎ 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
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    45 mins
  • #bitesize - Andrew Murphy: Coaching Insights from Academy Roots to Pro Sport

    #bitesize - Andrew Murphy: Coaching Insights from Academy Roots to Pro Sport
    Aug 7 2025
    Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ Why coding and curiosity stood out in a PhD interview ✅ The hidden communication shift from academy to pro sport ✅ Why chasing adaptations beats rigid training methods ✅ Surprising dose-response findings in sprint training research ✅ Smart return-to-play strategies that maintain 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/andrew-murphy-coaching-insights-from-academy-roots-to-pro-sport/ ‏‏‎ ‎ 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
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    6 mins
  • #149 - 3 Ways Strength & Conditioning Coaches Can Make an Impact in Their Role

    #149 - 3 Ways Strength & Conditioning Coaches Can Make an Impact in Their Role
    Aug 3 2025
    Highlights from the episode: ‎‎ ✅ Why great S&C coaches succeed in three different ways ✅ The “workhorse” coach: how showing up early builds career capital ✅ The leader type: why presence and pressure shape elite teams ✅ The connector: the underrated role that makes high-performance teams click ‎‎ 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/3-ways-strength-conditioning-coaches-can-make-an-impact-in-their-role/ ‎ 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
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    9 mins
  • #bitesize - Mukund Sivakumar: From Cricket to AFL – How He Landed a Pro Club Internship

    #bitesize - Mukund Sivakumar: From Cricket to AFL – How He Landed a Pro Club Internship
    Jul 31 2025
    Highlights from the episode: ‎ ✅ How Mukund landed a pro club role without a footy background ✅ The underrated checklist every S&C coach should follow ✅ When and how to contact AFL clubs for internship roles ✅ Advice to fast-track your coaching career ✅ How to filter the flood of sports science information ‎ 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/mukund-sivakumar-from-cricket-to-afl-how-he-landed-a-pro-club-internship/ ‏‏‎ ‎ 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
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    6 mins