The Footy Coach Podcast

Episode 190: #190 Brenton Sanderson: What coaching in AFL looks like, Crows, Cats and more.

Joc — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:00:15 +0000

Episode 190 is a repost episode with Brenton Sanderson (EP 72) who is the former Senior Coach of Adelaide Football Club, assistant coach at Collingwood Fc and Geelong Cats during their three premiership years (2007, 2009, 2011) along with a number of other coaching roles including local level. He played over 200 games of AFL footy and during this episode we discussed what it looks like to be a current AFL coach, his key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training, AFL coach he admires, book recommendations and plenty more. Check it out!

Episode 189: #189 Craig McRae: What it takes to win

Joc — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:47:44 +0000

Craig McRae is episode 189 guest which is a repeat episode (Episode 22)on the show to dive back into his key learnings and advice for coaches and players. The current Premiership winning coach of the Collingwood Football Club, 'fly' takes you through his coaching principals that guide his decisions, comparing the dynasties from Brisbane Lions 01-04 with Richmond 2017-20 and what made them great, common coaching mistakes in coaching, myths and mistakes in training, coaches he admires and why, book recommendations and plenty more. Check it out!

Episode 188: #188 Taylor Whitford: Developing your players

Joc — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:07:21 +0000

Episode 188 brings Melbourne Football Club Head of Development Taylor Whitford to the show. During this episode we discuss the development of players and his key focus areas. Principals for better and more consistent football, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires and why, player who exceeded expectations and how they did it, book recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 187: #187 Easy to use Pre Game Coach address plan

Joc — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:06:25 +0000

Follow an easy to use pre game coach address plan to hit the right points to get your team to play its best.
Key ares include:
- Line up, rotations and match ups
- Playing conditions
- Game Themes and stories
- Process with the 3 modes of play
and more!

Check it out

Episode 186: #186 Learnings from a 300km bike ride

Joc — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:32:20 +0000

This episode Joc discusses his recent experience riding 300km over two days and the key learnings he took out of it that can be applied for coaches and players.
Check it out.

For those interested, the route was:
Day 1: (137km)
Geelong to Queenscliffe
-Ferry
Sorrento to Stoney Point.
-Ferry
Cowes
Wonthaggie
Inverloch

Day 2. (163km)
Inverloch to
Buffalo
Fish Creek
Foster
Welshpool
Alberton
Yarram
Woodside
Longford - FINISH!

Episode 185: #185 Craig Starcevich: How to have sustained team success

Joc — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:50:17 +0000

Craig Starcevich is the guest for episode 185 on The Footy Coach Podcast. Current senior coach of the Brisbane Lions AFLW team and 2x premiership coach (6x Grand Finalist!). He played 177 games for Collingwood Fc and Brisbane Bears, including the 1990 AFL premiership with the mighty pies. During this episode he shares his insights on what it takes to achieve sustained success for a footy team, how he views player development, what makes great assistant coaches, successful coaches he admires and why, a player who exceeded expectation and how they did it, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 184: #184 How to run a great preseason footy camp

Joc — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:02:49 +0000

This episode Joc discusses what a great preseason footy camp could look like for you. Key elements you need to have within your footy camp, common mistakes that you should avoid, a camp plan you could follow and much more. A key question Joc would have you ask yourself is, 'does this make us a better footy club?" when deciding what to include within your footy camp. Listen to find out more.

Episode 183: #183 First meeting address by the Senior Coach of the Tasmanian Football Club

Joc — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:37:06 +0000

Episode 183 is Joc presenting his first speech he would give to the Tasmanian Football Club if he was the Senior Coach.
Key focus is not structures, systems, player personnel, playing styles... it is all about setting a broader Vision and Team Values for the whole team and players to individually strive to live out.
Enjoy.
Just note, "Language Warning" for this episode.

Episode 182: #182 Never lose sight of the fundamentals

Joc — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:13:25 +0000

Joc discusses the need to focus on the fundamentals: Kicking, handballing, marking, groundballs etc Why it is integral to your development and progression as a player and as a coach with your team. It does not matter how good your game plan is with strutures and system if your players cannot hit a 20m kick consistently or a 5m handball. Check it out to hear more.

Episode 181: #181 3 things players need to nail this Christmas break to have their best season yet!

Joc — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 02:55:52 +0000

Joc discusses 3 things players (u16 and above) need to nail this Christmas break to be ready to have their best footy seasons!

3 areas include:
- Training
- Mentally recharging and reloading
- Nutrition and hydration

Check it out to find out more

Episode 180: #180 Thank you 2025, Let's Go 2026

Joc — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:59:53 +0000

With the new year underway we just wanted to pass on our thanks to those who made 2025 possible for TFC and we look forward to what 2026 will bring!

Check it out!

Episode 179: #179 Victorian Footy Draft Camp

Joc — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 03:54:27 +0000

This Victorian Draft Training Camp is built for rising footy talent aged 14–18. Train in a genuine elite environment alongside other top players and sharpen your skills, fitness, and footy IQ for the season ahead.

Across the camp you’ll experience what it’s like to live like a professional footballer—complete with filming and analysis, elite coaching, skill development, game understanding, and strength and conditioning.

Open to boys and girls born in 2008–2011 who are chasing high-performance footy pathways, from AFL and VFL dreams to representative programs. Aspiring elite players from anywhere in Australia are welcome.

Episode 178: #178 Damian Truslove: Coaching triangle - Performance, learning and fun.

Joc — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 23:47:03 +0000

Newly appointed Carlton Fc VFL Head Coach and AFL Development Coach Damian Truslove is the guest for this episode. He has also held coaching roles at AFL level with GWS along with being Head Coach of their VFL team and Sydney Fc VFL team. During this episode we discuss his new role and first things he is looking to implement, key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, list decisions and evaluating players, identifying trends in games, AFL coach he admires, myths and mistakes in training, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Check it out.

Episode 177: #177 Adam Marcon: North Melbourne VFL Head Coach

Joc — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 02:13:31 +0000

Episode 177 guest is Adam Marcon, newly appointed North Melbourne VFL Head Coach. For the past two season he was a development coach with North Melbourne AFL side which he will continue alongside his new VFL role. Prior to this he has coached as an assistant at AFLW and VFL. He has also coached senior local footy. His playing career included a season with Richmond AFL side, he was also captain and spent a number of years with Williamson Fc in the VFL.

During this episode we discuss a range of topics including key principals for better and more consistent footy, opposition analysis and focus points, leadership, key players vs role players, game day stats, AFL coach he admires and why, myths and mistakes in training, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more. Check it out

Episode 176: #176 Offseason and Private Coaching - A time to level up

Joc — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:22:44 +0000

During this episode Joc discusses the offseason (the period between your last game of the season and the first official preseason session e.g. Sep - Nov) and how you can use this time to become better and level up your skills as a footballer. Check it out

Episode 175: #175 10 ways to build confidence within your football team

Joc — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:31:12 +0000

During this episode Joc discusses ways to improve the confidence within your footy team.

They include:
1. Set clear and achievable goals
2. Positive reinforcement & feedback
3. Build the connection amongst your team
4. Master fundamentals through quality repetition
5. Focus on individual strengths/weapons
6. Build Mental toughness and utilise visualisation
7. Celebrate effort
8. Consistent and competent coaching
9. Track and show progress
10. Create controlled adversity in training

Episode 174: #174 What a great footy captain is

Joc — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:28:01 +0000

This episode Joc discusses what he sees as a great captain at a football club. He covers such things as club alignment, culture driver and living out the club values. A captain who is the fabric of the club and embodies what other players aspire to be. If your looking to pick a captain this upcoming season as a coach or evaluate your current leader this episode is worth a listen.

Episode 173: #173 How do you and your team stack up against your club values?

Joc — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 03:32:39 +0000

Todays episode Joc discusses the need to have values as a football club. Having set values at your club drives and guides behaviour, helps attack the 'right' people and helps avoid clashes with agenda's between key stakeholders within your footy club. During this episode Joc discusses a possible check list for you as a coach (or player) with regards to your clubs values and where you stack up against them. Check it out

Episode 172: #172 Kicking technique tips

Joc — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 02:54:48 +0000

Kicking is the most fundamental skill playing Australian Rules Football. For you to progress and improve your game kicking is at the forefront of that. No matter what age or level you are at you should be always looking to progress your kicking skill.
During this episode Joc discusses what he likes to see with a good kick and how it can improve you. Check it out

Episode 171: #171 5 footy mistakes killing your progress

Joc — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 04:33:02 +0000

During this episode Joc discusses 5 mistakes that can kill your progress as a footballer, they include:
Inconsistency
Complacency
Neglecting fundamentals
Avoiding feedback
Injuries
Check out the episode to find out more!

Episode 170: #170 Lewis Johnson: Making the transition from an AFL player into the 'real world'.

Joc — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:49:20 +0000

Lewis Johnson joins the show for episode 170. Former first round draft pick for the Sydney Swans (pick 12) and Adelaide Football Club player, we discuss his experiences in AFL football, his transition into life post AFL football and his current coaching role in the SANFL with Woodville West Torrens.
Lewis gives great insight into the challenge of making the transition into the 'real world' and gives great advice and shares key learnings that he has had with regards to his own career and financial decisions. He explains some of the pitfalls that can cause financial stress and how to avoid them.
We also discuss things that set him up to get drafted, AFL coaches and their influence on him and much more. Enjoy

Episode 169: #169 Jamie Cassidy-McNamara: Coaching a standalone VFL Club

Joc — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 04:39:13 +0000

This episode features guest Jamie Cassidy-McNamara, current Head Coach of the Coburn Lions in the VFL. During this chat we discuss a whole range of aspects of coaching including skill acquisition and the importance of planning your sessions, training skills that translate into the games, setting standards and expectations, key focus when starting a head coaching role at a new club, key principals to better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, who he sees as a successful AFL coach and why, book recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 168: #168 If I was 16yo and playing AFL footy was my dream, this is what I would do

Joc — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:54:53 +0000

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.

Episode 167: #167 7 Things to consider before you start coaching

Joc — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:40:02 +0000

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
Check it out to find out more

Episode 166: #166 B.H.A.G. and why they are important

Joc — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 05:56:40 +0000

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

Episode 165: #165 Todd Goldstein: Ruck craft

Joc — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:51:40 +0000

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!

Episode 164: #164 Neil Balme: What it takes to be a Footy Boss

Joc — Fri, 30 May 2025 06:24:00 +0000

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

Episode 163: #163 David Buttifant: Improve your teams high performance program

Joc — Mon, 05 May 2025 04:41:30 +0000

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

Episode 162: #162 Player Membership - Now Available!

Joc — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:23:10 +0000

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.
This is for players aged 8-17yo male and female. Whether your new to the game and want to build your skills and confidence; An established player who wants to maximise your potential as a footballer; Or an elite player with AFL/VFL aspirations.
TFC Player Membership will fulfil all your development needs.
Supercharge your footy skill development and elevate your game by joining The Footy Coach Players Membership today! Available now!

Episode 161: #161 Chris O'Connor: Non AFL ex playing coaches, draft age and more!

Joc — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 02:13:38 +0000

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!

Episode 160: #160 Cameron Ling: Hard work, leadership and how to be a tagger

Joc — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:17:46 +0000

Cameron Ling is the guest for episode 160; Three Time Premiership Player, Premiership Captain, All Australian, Best and Fairest winner among many of his football achievements. We dive into a whole range of topics including his development years with the Geelong Falcons and what helped set him up for AFL success, how he trained, leadership and how he approached being captain, Bomber Thompson influence, balancing offence and defence as a tagger, keys to better and more consistent football, book and documentary recommendations and a heap more! Check it out!

Episode 159: #159 Jade Rawlings: Know yourself and have a vision

Joc — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:39:05 +0000

Episode 159 guest is Jade Rawlings. Current backline coach for the Fremantle Football Club. He was previously the Senior Coach of Norwood, winning the SANFL Premiership in 2022. He has also coached with North Melbourne, Melbourne, Brisbane and Richmond Football Club. Prior to coaching he played 148 games for Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Football Clubs. During this chat we discuss his transition from playing to coaching and from being an assistant to becoming a Senior Coach. 'Twig' outlines the changes that have occurred in coaching over his time, coaches he admires and why, common coaching mistakes, and a heap more! Have a listen!

Episode 158: Jarrad Donders: Live the life of your dreams

Joc — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:31:21 +0000

Episode 158 features the current Easter Rangers u18 Girls Head Coach Jarrad Donders to the show. During this episode we discuss a whole range of coaching topics including team culture and how to create and sustain it, pre game speeches, over coaching and players retaining information, importance of player fundamental development over game structures and systems, mentors and AFL coach he admires, favourite drills and a heap more! Check it out

Episode 157: #157 Michael Ericson: Preseason insights and the importance of effort and attitude

Joc — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 09:27:52 +0000

Episode 157 guest is the current Hawthorn VFLW Head Coach Michael Ericson. During this episode we discuss a whole range aspects of coaching including his objectives during preseason games and keys to a good preseason, players seeking extra resources, his key principals for better or more consistent footy, myths and mistakes in training, AFLW coach he admires, book and doco recommendations and plenty more.

Episode 156: #156 Chris Muratore: Coaching VFL, AFLW and Senior Local Football - at the same time!

Joc — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:53:53 +0000

Episode 156 guest is Chris Muratore. He is the Richmond Football Club VFL backline coach, AFLW assistant coach and Senior Coach of Parkside Football Club - undertaking all three roles simultaneously!
During this episode we dive into what it requires coaching in multiple programs, coaching backline and traits of good players, kicking technique, common coaching mistakes, key principals of better and more consistent footy, game day routine, successful AFL coach and why, myths and mistakes in training and a whole heap more! Have a listen and enjoy!

Episode 155: #155 Tom Cashin: Player development, importance of good people, Pies and more

Joc — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:54:39 +0000

Episode 155 brings Tom Cashin to the show, current VFLW Head Coach of Collingwood Football Club. During this episode we cover a lot of ground from developing players, what successful seasons look like at VFL level, importance of having good people in your program, AFL coach who he see's as successful (former guest...), book recommendations and a heap more. Check it out!!

Episode 154: #154 New Year - What are you doing to become a better coach?

Joc — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:49:17 +0000

2025 is in full swing as we record this episode and we ask the question, what are you doing to get better as a coach this year?

Episode 153: #153 Tyson Popplestone: Become a great running footy team

Joc — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:41:41 +0000

Episode 153 we welcome back Tyson Popplestone, former National level distance runner and founder of Relaxed Running. During this episode we discuss how you can become a better runner via better technique, what great running mindset looks like, better recovery and avoiding injuries, training advice and tips, offseason sessions and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 152: #152 Hamish Ogilvie: Recruiting for your team

Joc — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:14:21 +0000

Episode 152 we feature Hamish Oligvie as our guest. He is the current National Recruiting Manager for the mighty Adelaide Crows Football Club and has been for the past 18 years. During this episode we discuss his role, what it entails and the challenging parts of it along with the best parts. We discuss his principals for selecting players and how he views potential recruits and whether they would be a good fit for his team. Hamish explains the relationship between head coaches and recruitment and how that functions, the myths and mistakes in recruiting, draft age and whether he would change it and why, book recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 151: #151 Belichick 6 coaching lessons (Inspired from his Biography 'Belichick' by Ian O'Connor)

Joc — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 13:37:16 +0000

Upon recently reading Bill Belichick's biography book by Ian O'Connor (which I loved) I share 6 coaching lessons that I took away and share them here. They include: 1. Work ethic 2. List decisions 3. List build and team culture 4. Game planning to win 5. Motivational talks 6. Testing coaching and team staff.
Check it out (and the book too!)

Episode 150: #150 Chris Whelan: Lessons from a first time coach

Joc — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:05:05 +0000

This episode we get first time coach Chris Whelan on the show to discuss his learnings from this past season. Coaching the U14's at Langwarrin FC, Chris shares things he didn't know prior to coaching and how that can help you, myths and mistakes of a first time coach, common coaching mistakes, things first time coaches have to do, outside the box things that a coach needs to be aware of and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 149: #149 OFF SEASON Recommendations - Coaches

Joc — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:48:06 +0000

Episode 149 we continue our off season recommendation series, this time discussing coaches. Tune in and find out what we recommend you do as a coach to keep elevating our game and make next season your best one yet.

Episode 148: #148 OFF SEASON Recommendations - PLAYERS - U10 to U14's

Joc — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:52:12 +0000

During this episode Joc discusses his four recommendations for junior players during the offseason:
1. Play a complimentary sport
2. Keep a footy in your hands
3. Get extra coaching - Footy Camps, Private Coaching
4. Don't overdo it

Take a listen to hear these recommendations explained and why they are important.

Episode 147: #147 Michael Swann: List Management and Recruiting

Joc — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:02:58 +0000

Michael Swann is the current List and Recruiting Manager of the mighty Brisbane Lions in the AFLW. Brisbane won the AFLW Premiership in 2023 and during this chat we discuss his role around list management and what it takes in the AFLW right now. We cover what the process is post season regarding list management decisions, relationship between Senior Coach and List Manager, what a typical week looks like for him, player payments being made public, book recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 146: #146 OFF SEASON Recommendations - PLAYERS - U16 to Senior's

Joc — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:37:12 +0000

Episode 146 we discuss the off season (September - November). Usually a 6 to 12 week span that starts after your last game of the season and finishes when your pre season starts. During this episode we look at a number of key things you can do (and not do) that will set you up for your best season yet next year. Listen to this episode to find out what these key things are!

Episode 145: #145 Derek Hine: Building a Premiership list

Joc — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 04:12:58 +0000

Episode 145 brings Collingwood's General Manager of List Management Derek Hine to the show. Having been in the role for over 20 years we dive into what the role entails, the challenging decisions on players that need to be made each year, the relationship between the coach and list manager, the process of following players to the draft, players needing to enjoy the life of a footballer and the mental pressures that the highest level requires and much more! Check it out

Episode 144: #144 Private Coaching and how it can make you a better player

Joc — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 05:04:21 +0000

Private coaching 1on1 or 1on2 can have major benefits to the development of a footballer regardless of whether you are a junior just starting your football journey or an established senior footballer looking to take your game to another level. During this episode Joc takes your through what private coaching is and how it can benefit you as a footballer. What skills you can work on, how it differs from the coaching you get within your team and why it is becoming so popular today. Check it out

Episode 143: #143 Matt Spangher: Coaching forwards

Joc — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:46:02 +0000

Episode 143 brings current forwards coach for the Western Bulldogs Football Club and premiership player for Hawthorn Fc Matt Spangher to the show. During this episode we discuss a whole range of topics including forward line set up' and structures and aligning that with players you have, the relationship between offence and defence, AFL coach he admires, common coaching mistakes, key principals for better and more consistent footy, myths and mistakes in training and much more! Check it out

Episode 142: #142 Brett Deledio: #1 pick was just the starting point

Joc — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:58:41 +0000

Brett Deledio was selected at pick 1 in the 2004 AFL Draft by the Richmond Football Club. He went on to play 275 AFL games, win 2 Best and Fairest's, 2x All Australian and 2005 Rising Star winner. During this episode we dive into the lead up to the draft, what he did well, his work ethic, key learnings as a young footballer. We discuss his dedication and weekly routine to get the best out of himself that he sustained throughout his career, leadership lessons and his key learning's, myths and mistakes in training, AFL player and coach he admires and why. We also find out the player he saw as exceeding their talent and how they did it, book recommendations and plenty more!

Episode 141: Tom Rockliff: Building and sustaining an AFL playing career

Joc — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:13:42 +0000

Tom Rockliff played over 200 games AFL football for both Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Fc. He was an All Australian, 2x Best and Fairest winner with Brisbane, Brisbane Captain 2015-16 and came 5th Brownlow medal in 2013. During this episode we discuss his youth footy with the Murray Bushrangers and key areas of development, pre seasons and developing your game, game day routines, leadership and lessons as a captain, AFL coach he admires, AFL player he admires, a player who exceeded expectations and how they did it, favourite books and plenty more. Enjoy

Episode 140: #140 How to do a mid season review

Joc — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 03:42:20 +0000

This episode Joc describes how you can do a mid season reveiw of your team. A simple four step process that will give you great insight into your team with the ultimate aim of improving the team and the coaching groups performance in the second half of the year and beyond. Have you done your mid season review?

Episode 139: #139 Brett Henderson: Head of Development

Joc — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:02:26 +0000

Episode 139 brings Brett Henderson to the show. He is currently Head of Development and Backline Coach at Port Melbourne FC in the VFL. Prior to this role he spent a number of years at Williamstown FC in a numerous coaching and development roles, he was Head Coach of the Bendigo Pioneers in the (now) Coates Talent League and a number of local coaching positions. During this episode Brett brings great perspective from this vast experience and the continual evolving of the coaching role. We discuss his key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires and why, player who exceeded expectations and how they did it, myths and mistakes in training, favourite drills and what Head of Development role entails. Enjoy

Episode 138: #138 Celebrate the 8 (It's time to find more wins in footy)

Joc — Fri, 24 May 2024 04:19:22 +0000

It's time to find more win's in footy. The day's of having only one winner each season, only one team seen as having a successful year needs to change. We need to open up the landscape and celebrate the many other teams who have had a great season. I suggest that the finalist teams (8 in the AFL... or whatever your competition has in local, state, talent competitions) should all be celebrated for great seasons. Times are changing, it's 2024 and after hearing that this is a legitimate discussion at AFL house and the need to find more things to celebrate. I have put together my simple suggestion about enhancing what is already in front of us - finalist teams. Have a listen, would love to hear your thoughts.

Episode 137: #137 James Depane: Learnings and lessons coaching elite youth programs

Joc — Mon, 20 May 2024 03:30:34 +0000

James Depane is a return guest (previously episode #113) and is the current Futures Head Coach of East Fremantle. During this episode we discuss his learnings, experiences and lessons of coaching this past season in that role. We discuss the importance of players getting experience in multiple roles, covering learning styles of players when coaching, current AFL coach he admires, why having allocated breaks during the season as a coach is important, giving feedback to players and how to do it and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 136: #136 Steve Symonds: Leadership, Team Culture and High Performing Teams

Joc — Fri, 10 May 2024 05:05:28 +0000

Steve Symonds is a return guest to the show (previously Ep#40) and we discuss his new role as a High Performance Coach specialising in Team Performance, Leadership and Team Culture.
Steve was previously the Senior Coach of Collingwood Fc AFLW team between 2019-2023, head coach in SANFL with Norwood Women's team and numerous other positions as coach for over 20 yers in state and local level football. We discuss who he views as a great leader, teams that he admires, team culture and how that relates to such things as list decisions, coaching specialisation and what the future may look like, identifying your strengths and weaknesses as a coach and how to do that and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 135: Tom Langford: Accelerate your coaching journey at local level

Joc — Fri, 03 May 2024 04:01:06 +0000

Episode 135 brings current Carlton Football Club Development coach Tom Langford to the show. Having previously coached at local level with Waverley Football Club and a Development Coach at Richmond FC VFL team, 'Langers' shares his journey from playing state level football to coaching. We discuss being a playing coach and how to do that effectively, how going back to local level helped accelerate his coaching journey, a AFL coach he admires and why, key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, favourite drills and much more! Check it out

Episode 134: #134 Shannah Kennedy: 10 year plans, peak performance and improving your confidence

Joc — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:52:13 +0000

Shannah Kennedy is an Executive Coach and strategic life planner who has helping elite performers for over 20 years. During this episode we discuss her expertise on creating plans and direction, her views on elite performance and how to achieve it, confidence vs competence and the relationship between the two, myths and mistakes in relation to elite performance and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 133: #133 Gavin Brown: Collingwood Legend, AFL Coach, Leadership and High Performing teams

Joc — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 02:21:11 +0000

Gavin Brown is a Collingwood great; AFL Hall of Fame Member, Collingwood team of the century, Captain, 2x All Australian and 3x Best and Fairest winner. He went on to coach at AFL level for Collingwood , Carlton and North Melbourne. He was VFL Coach for Collingwood in 2008.
During this episode we discuss his journey into playing at AFL level, what his junior coaches did well with him, key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, game-day routines, AFL coach he admires, books and documentary recommendations.
We also get his insights into Leadership and High Performing teams which he is currently focusing on with his business 'TeamFirst'.

Episode 132: #132 Matthew Buck: Stepping up to a Senior AFLW Coaching Role

Joc — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:46:55 +0000

Episode 132 brings the current Senior AFLW Coach of Carlton Football Club - Matthew Buck. Bucky was initially a guest on the show over 2 years ago (episode #61) and it was great to get an in-depth look at his rise to a senior coaching role in the AFLW. We discuss the process to become an AFLW coach, his current program and some of the extra program opportunities an elite program like AFLW can do, biggest learnings over the past 2 years, leadership groups, mentors and much more. Enjoy

Episode 131: #131 Nick Cox: Developing talent

Joc — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:13:14 +0000

Episode 131 brings Nick Cox to the show. "Coxy" is the current Head Coach of Dandenong Stingrays in the u18 Coates Talent League competition, a position he has held since 2019. During this conversation we discuss identifying talent and developing it, key principals for better and more consistent footy performance, giving feedback and how to do it, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training, AFL coach he admires and why and much more! Check it out

Episode 130: #130 John Deitz: Gold Coast Suns and developing players

Joc — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:23:31 +0000

Episode 130 guest is John Deitz, current futures Head Coach and North Queensland Academy manager for the mighty Gold Coast Sun's. During this episode we cover a range of topics including the development plans of young players in Queensland under his watch, how to implement those plans, state of affairs in Queensland and Aussie rules footy, Damien Hardwick and his impact on the Gold Coast Sun's football club. We also get his favourite books and documentary recommendations, myths and mistakes in training and plenty more. Check it out

Episode 129: #129 Natalie Wood: Bombers Senior AFLW Coach

Joc — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:30:27 +0000

Natalie Wood join's the show for episode 129, current Senior Coach for Essendon Football Club AFLW team. Formerly assistant coach and Western Bulldogs and Geelong AFLW sides, along with Geelong VFLW Senior Coach.
Natalie had a extinguished playing career with Darebin Falcons and Melbourne Uni including 3x All Australian. During this episode we discuss her transition from playing to coaching, key principals for better and more consistent football, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach she admires, player who exceeded expectations and plenty more!

Episode 128: #128 Matthew Clark: Elite AFL ruckman to AFLW premiership winning coach

Joc — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:27:51 +0000

Episode 128 brings the current AFLW Senior Coach of Adelaide Crows and two time Premiership winning coach to the show: Matthew Clark. He also had a decorated AFL career playinig over 250 AFL games with Brisbane Bears, Adelaide Crows, and St Kilda. During this episode we discuss the key's to success in his current coaching role with Adelaide Crows and also his biggest challenges. Matthew outlines his thoughts on leadership and how to pick leadership groups and captains, ruck coaching advice, key principals for better and more consistent football, AFL coach he admires, myths and mistakes in training, book recommendations and plenty more. Check it out

Episode 127: #127 Andrew Sturgess: Making the transition into AFL level coaching

Joc — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 23:45:25 +0000

During this episode we welcome back Andrew Sturgess (episode #98) and discuss his foray into the AFL coaching world with the Fremantle Dockers FC as a development coach. We discuss his preparation for such a role, what has held him in good stead as he undertakes the role, moving his family interstate to WA, coaching courses, books and documentaries and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 126: #125 3 key things all great footy coaches do well

Joc — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:05:00 +0000

During this episode we discuss three things coaches need to do well.
They are:
1. Know the game
2. Communication
3. Leadership and motivation

Episode 125: #126 Boris Todorovic: Kick better and coaching time saving tips

Joc — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:10:34 +0000

Boris is the current next Gen Academy coach at Essendon Football Club along with Senior Coach at Swinburne University Women's Team. During this episode we discuss a range of topics from common coaching mistakes, key principals for better and more consistent footy, myths and mistakes in training and an AFL coach he admires. We also discuss his teachings on how to kick better, time saving tips, books recommendations and plenty more!

Episode 124: #124 10 things coaches need to do between frist session post christmas and round 1.

Joc — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:41:03 +0000

During this episode Joc discusses 10 things a coach should try and cover off and implement between the first session post christmas break and before round 1. Listen to find out the 10!

Episode 123: #123 How to build your team values in 15minutes

Joc — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 02:16:05 +0000

During this episode Joc discusses how you as a coach can create your teams values in 15minutes!
Why it is important to have known values as a team and how you can implement and utilise these values throughout the year and what that could look like for you.

Episode 122: #122 Coach learnings from legendary coaches Bill Belichick and Nick Saban

Joc — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:12:18 +0000

As I record and post this first podcast for 2024, two of the great American Football Coaches retire/resign. Legendary coaches Nick Saban with Alabama University and Bill Belichick with New England Patriots. These two coaches had unprecedented success with Nick Saban 7 time National College Championships and Bill Belichick 6 time super bowl winner. During this episode I discuss what I have learnt from watching, reading and listening to what these two coaches did. Mantra's like 'Do you job' and 'trust the process' to knowing that 'success is not a continuum' and that there are 'No Secrets'. Check out this episode to hear my learnings and how they apply your coaching of the great Australian game. Enjoy and welcome to a new year!

Episode 121: Sunday Footy Sessions and Private AFL Coaching - Now Available!

Joc — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:35:03 +0000

We are excited to offer for the first time to footy players the opportunity to take part in our Sunday Footy Sessions and our Private AFL Coaching Sessions!
These are a great opportunity to take your footy games to another level by working closely with Joc on a whole range of footy skills and building your footy knowledge. We will focus on making your strengths as a player stronger, but also building on areas of your game that need improvement. These sessions have not been available in the past and have limited spots available so get in quick if you want to secure your spots today!

Episode 120: #120 10 key's to a great christmas break period for players

Joc — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 03:03:02 +0000

During this episode Joc describes the 10 things to do and not to do this Christmas break.
1. Train with Footy's
2. Do not overtrain
3. Don't do nothing
4. PB this Christmas break
5. Conditioning & weights is key focus
6. Take a break and reflect on first part of preseason
7. Have quality time with family and friends
8. Educate yourself - one thing
9. Keep an eye on Round 1
10. Stay present and enjoy

Episode 119: #119 Tyson Popplestone: Tailored pre season running, injury prevention, 2km TT's and more

Joc — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 04:59:18 +0000

We welcome back Tyson Popplestone to the show (Previously Ep #5, #58, #100) to discuss pre season running programs and the importance of having them tailored to your specific needs. We discuss injury prevention strategies that is a part of a runners program and how that can help footballers stay on the oval longer. We chat everybody's favourite preseason measuring stick and that is the 2km TT and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 118: #118 Anthony Koutoufides: I can. I will. You just watch me

Joc — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 22:45:39 +0000

Australian Football Hall of Famer Anthony Koutoufides joins the show for episode 118. A Carlton Football Club legend, he was a premiership player in 1995, AFLMVP in 2000, 2x All Australian, 2x Best and Fairest winner, Carlton Captain and plenty more! We cover a lot during this conversation from his early football years and how athletics helped his footy, the turning point in his AFL career that made him a champion of the game, we discuss year 2000 and how he achieved his best season, we cover his coaches David Parkin and Wayne Brittain, a player who exceeded expectations and how they did it and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 117: #117 James Tsitas: Missing his draft year to getting drafted 8 years later!

Joc — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:20:35 +0000

James Tsitas is a current Gold Coast Suns Player heading into his 3rd season. He was drafted in the 2021 pre season draft which was 8 years after he missed his first draft in 2013. During those eight years he played for North Ballarat, Geelong VFL, and Woodville West Torrens. It included winning the best and fairest in 2017 and won the Magarey medal in 2021 for SANFL league medal. During this conversation we chat about what held him back from getting drafted early in his career and how he overcome that. We discuss his ambition to play AFL and how he managed that during those years he wasn't getting picked up in the draft. James also let us know the key principals for better and more consistent performer, a coach he saw as successful and why, myths and mistakes in training, a player who exceeded expectations, game day routine, book recommendations and plenty more. Check it out

Episode 116: #116 Get better next season. Invest in your coaching

Joc — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 03:38:45 +0000

What are you doing this offseason and preseason to get better as a coach? How can you get better? What resources are there for you as a coach to get better? Why do we always ask players to do extra and work on their craft but not always coaches? Why it is important to invest in your coaching.
During this episode Joc answers these questions and takes a look into why it's important to continually get better as a coach. Enjoy

Episode 115: #115 How to be an effective Development Coach

Joc — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 03:49:24 +0000

During this episode Joc discusses the things to do and not to do as a development coach. Having spent the last 2 years in a Development Coaching role with the Geelong Falcons in the Coates Talent League, Joc has come up with the insights and learnings and shared them with you on this episode. Key areas of discussion are pre training, training sessions during the week, what game-day looks like for Development Coach, post game tasks and taking opportunities to step up. If you are looking to step into coaching for the first time a development coaching role is perfect or if you are looking to step up a level it is the place to start from. Enjoy

Episode 114: #114 Jackson Kornberg: Building your coaching group

Joc — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 05:18:11 +0000

Jackson Kornberg is the newly appointed Head Coach of the Frankston Dolphins Football Club in the VFL. Previously, he has been Development Coach with Gold Coast Suns in AFL and their VFL Head Coach. He coached both the boys and girls teams for Sandringham Dragons in the Coates Talent League in 2021. During this episode we discuss how he hires assistant coaches and key features to get right, pre season training plans, pre season camps, recruitment, AFL coach he admires, a player who exceeded expectations and how, key principals for better and more consistent footy, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more!

Episode 113: James Depane: Key pillars for developing players

Joc — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 02:23:19 +0000

James Depane is the current futures coach for East Fremantle in the WAFL. He previously held roles as line coach in East Fremantle Colts team and coached at community level. During this episode we discuss the key pillars of development and what his key focuses are, key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires and why, a player who exceeded expectations, documentary recommendations and plenty more!

Episode 112: #112 Nathan Boyd: Gippy Power, end of season exit interviews and plenty more!

Joc — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 05:01:57 +0000

Nathan Boyd is the current Head Coach of The Gippsland Power Football Club U18 Girls program. He has previously coached senior local football with Hallam Fc and an assistant coach at Williamstown VFLW. During this episode we discuss his key principals for better and more consistent football, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training, favourite drills, how he goes about conducting exit interviews at the end of a season and plenty more! Check it out!

Episode 111: #111 Rohan Connolly: AFL Coaching evolution over the past 30 years

Joc — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 01:39:19 +0000

Rohan Connolly is the owner and writer for footyology.com.au and former Senior Football Writer for The Age for over 30 years! During this episode we discuss the evolution of coaching at AFL level from the 1990's with Leigh Matthews and Kevin Sheedy's to what it is today with the likes of Craig McRae. We discuss the final 6 coaches in the 2023 final series and who Rohan thinks is coaching best, a AFL coach he as always admired, letting go of the coaching ego, coaching panels rather than just Senior Coaches and plenty more!

Episode 110: #110 Matt Dowling: How to thrive as a development coach

Joc — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 03:50:01 +0000

Episode 110 brings Matt Dowling to the show. He is currently a Development Coach at the Werribee Football Club in the VFL and is only in his mid 20's. During this episode we discuss his key principals for better and more consistent footy, how to thrive in a development coaching role and what that looks like, AFL coach he admires and why, myths and mistakes in training, common coaching mistakes, book and documentary recommendations and much more!

Episode 109: #109 Josh Moore: Developing the next AFLW players

Joc — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:39:14 +0000

Josh Moore is the current u18 Girls Head Coach for the Dandenong Stingrays in the Coates Talent League. He is also an assistant coach in Vic Country u18 girls and previously has coached senior local footy for Rye Football club. During this episode we discussed the biggest challenges of coaching u18 age group, what an effective coaches box looks like, myths and mistakes in training, key principals to better and more consistent football, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more!

Episode 108: Mark Brown: Developing players to be the best they can be

Joc — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 01:23:38 +0000

Episode 108 is with Mark Brown, Head Coach of the Murray Bushrangers in the Coates Talent League. During this episode we discuss how he coaches in the Coates Talent League and what he aims to achieve, key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires, a player who exceeded expectations, book recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 107: Adam Read: Becoming an AFL Coach, Nat Fyfe and the Dockers

Joc — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 03:21:27 +0000

Adam Read has spent the last 16 years with the Fremantle Football Club. Starting out as a recruiter in 2007 in SA to his current position as a Development Coach, we discuss his journey and the progression he has made to becoming a coach at AFL level and how he did it. We speak about his key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes he see's, AFL coach he admires, a player who exceed expectations, Nat Fyfe's journey to superstardom, book and doco recommendations (there are a few!) and plenty more. Check it out

Episode 106: Jake Bridges: Choosing your leadership group and creating great team culture

Joc — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 23:53:17 +0000

Jake Bridges is a Facilitator and Partner with Leading Teams, who develop high performing teams and leaders for over 25 years. During this conversation we discuss why great team culture is important, keys to a high performing team and how to achieve that, how to choose your team captains and leadership groups, common coaching mistakes, a player who exceeded expectations (he won 4 premierships!), AFL coach he admires, book recommendations and plenty more! Check it out!

Episode 105: Nathan Bassett: Helping players be the best version of themselves

Joc — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:51:21 +0000

Tickets now available for Gold Coast Coaches Footy Camp, to find out more and/or book your place check out www.thefootycoach.com.au/gccoachesfootycamp

Nathan Bassett is a current assistant coach with the Port Adelaide Football Club, prior to this role he was an assistant at Essendon Football Club. He began his coaching journey as the Senior Coach of Norwood Football Club in the SANFL and won two premierships in 2012 and 2013. He played 215 games for the Adelaide Crows in the AFL from 1998 to 2008 including All Australian Honours in 2006. During this conversation we discuss what his key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires, a player who exceeded expectations, what his working week looks like as an assistant coach, books and documentary recommendations and more! Check it out

Episode 104: Kyle Emley: Coaching and growing the game in NSW.

Joc — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 02:38:46 +0000

Kyle Emley is the current Assistant Coach with GWS VFL team and also holds the role of Alternate Formats Project Manager NSW/ACT for the AFL. During this conversation we discuss the game's growth in NSW, what it is like coaching in a non traditional AFL State. We get his insights on how he goes about his coaching from key principals to better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 103: Nick Rutley: Importance of coaching your own team

Joc — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 03:52:50 +0000

Nick Rutley is the current Forwards Coach and Head of Development at the Williamstown Football Club in the VFL. Having had numerous roles previously across local senior football, Coates Talent League and AFLW Nick brings great experience and knowledge to the show. During the conversation we discuss the importance of coaching your own team and the development that brings to your coaching, common coaching mistakes, key principals to better and more consistent footy, myths and mistakes in training, AFL coach he admires, players who have exceeded expectations and how, favourite books and documentaries and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 102: Local Series: Mark Stewart - 600 Games

Joc — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 11:08:31 +0000

For episode 102 we get local legend Mark Stewart of the Corio Football Club who recently played his 600th game! At 50 years old and a teacher he has barely missed a game for over 30 years of senior football for a few local clubs and also stints with Geelong Reserves and West Adelaide in SANFL.
During this conversation we discuss his 600th game, his journey to this point and some of the great stories and memories he has of his record breaking career. Enjoy

Episode 101: Trent Dennis-Lane: Mature age draftee to elite coaching

Joc — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:04:32 +0000

Episode 101 brings Trent Dennis-Lane to the guest chair, current Regional Development coach with the Western Jets. We discuss his playing career as a mature age draftee in 2009 with the Sydney Swans, small forward craft, key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires, myths and mistakes in training, book and documentary recommendations and pleny more! Check it out

Episode 100: Joc: My Story

Joc — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:04:11 +0000

To celebrate episode 100 of the podcast Joc is in the guest chair and tells his story so far, how he got into coaching and how The Footy Coach began. We invited previous guest (#58)Tyson Popplestone to be the host. We hope you enjoy!

Episode 99: AJ Ballantyne: Netball Coaching v Footy Coaching

Joc — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 05:00:28 +0000

Episode 99 is with AJ Ballantyne, Head Coach of the Hawks Netball Club in the Victorian Netball League. During this episode we discuss the differences between coaching netball compared to coaching football. We get insights into how he develop's his team and players, key principals for better and more consistent performance. Coaches he admires and why, a team that exceeded expectations and how they did it, common coaching mistakes and plenty more!

Episode 98: Andrew Sturgess: Creating a safe environment for peak performance

Joc — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 01:50:05 +0000

Episode 98 brings the current Calder Cannons Head Coach Andrew Sturgess to the show. During this episode we discuss his coaching techniques and philosophy and how he aims to coach at his best. Evidence based coaching practices, creating a safe environment, his form of meditation, pre game routines, common coaching mistakes, 3 AFL coaches he admires, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Check it out!

Episode 97: It does't matter if you haven't played AFL.

Joc — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 06:01:21 +0000

Josh Gabelich is a reporter for afl.com.au and recently wrote the article "Doesn't matter if you have played. The change in modern day coaching". This article explores the current AFL coaching landscape and that having played AFL is not a requirement to coach at the top level as demonstrated by the 24 current non AFL playing coaches, including senior AFL coach with Chris Fagan. During this conversation we chat about commonalities amongst these current 24 coaches and the pathways they took. We discuss other sports and great coaches like Greg Popovic in NBA and Bill Belichick in the NFL as examples of coaches who didn't play at the elite level. Josh gives advice on what aspiring non AFL playing coaches should do to give themselves every chance to coach at AFL level. Plus plenty more!

Episode 96: 6 simple leadership tips for players

Joc — Tue, 30 May 2023 02:09:41 +0000

In this episode I discuss 6 leadership tips for players which are as follows: 1. Don't seperate yourself from the team 2. Be what you would want to see in a leader 3. Take Responsibility 4. Live your teams values 5. Embrace challenging conversations 6. Seek constant feedback.

Check it out!

Episode 95: Zane Littlejohn: Be true to yourself as a coach

Joc — Tue, 23 May 2023 03:17:30 +0000

This weeks guest is Zane Littlejohn, the current Head Coach of the Box Hill hawks in the mens VFL competition. During this episode we discuss common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training, AFL coach he admires, a player who exceeded expectations and how, game day routine, favourite books and doco's and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 94: School Holiday Footy Camps recap

Joc — Thu, 04 May 2023 06:42:21 +0000

With the fun finished for another period of school holiday footy camps, we discuss how they went and what you can expect to do if you join in next time!

Episode 93: Steve Grace: Coaching AFL and Coaching School Footy

Joc — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 06:33:22 +0000

Steve Grace is the current Head of Footy at Caulfield Grammar in Melbourne. He previously was an assistant coach at the Western Bulldogs and Collingwood football Clubs. He started out his AFL coaching journey with Fremantle football Club as development coach. He was senior coach at Oakleigh Chargers for three seasons prior to entering the AFL. During this chat we discuss his current role and how he manages large number of participants and teams. We discuss his key principals for better and more consistent footy and common coaching mistakes. The discussion also covers an AFL coach he admires, myths and mistakes in training, coaching time savers, books and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 92: Darren Reeves: Glenelg Fc Senior Coach

Joc — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:38:14 +0000

Darren Reeves is the newly appointed Senior Coach of Glenelg FC in SANFL. He previously was Head of Development at North Adelaide Fc, Head Coach NT Thunder, Central districts Reserves and U18's coach and community club experience prior to that. During this episode we discuss his thoughts on midfield roles and what is required to do them well, key principals to better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admire and why, a player who exceeded expectations and how, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 91: Josh Jenkins: How he was rookie drafted, Kirby Smart, Chris Scott, Cats premiership and plenty more!

Joc — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 01:09:21 +0000

Josh Jenkins played 149 AFL games and kicked 296 goals as a rookie drafted mature age recruit in 2010. He is now a development ruck coach at the mighty Geelong Football Club helping them to a premiership in 2022.
During this episode we discuss his journey to get drafted and how he made that happen, we discuss his current role at the cats and what makes the Geelong Football Club special. We discuss Chris Scott and what makes him great, an AFL player who exceeded expectations and how they did it, myths and mistakes in training, key principals to better and more consistent footy, documentary recommendations, Kirby Smart, Dallas Cowboys and plenty more.

Episode 90: Tami Roos: How meditation can help your coaching

Joc — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 02:07:24 +0000

Episode 90 I am pleased to have on Tami Roo's, meditation expert to discuss how mediation can help you in your coaching and playing but also in your everyday life. During this episode we cover how she got into meditation and the benefits she experienced to then teaching and facilitating meditation sessions. She has worked with a number of AFL clubs including Melbourne Fc, Carlton Fc, Sydney Fc and also the AFL coaches association. Enjoy

Episode 89: Aaron Greaves: Coaching and performance manager

Joc — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:22:14 +0000

Aaron Greaves is the current Coaching and Performance Manager at the Carlton Football Club. For the past 10 years he has held numerous roles at Carlton, Port Adelaide and Melbourne Football Clubs from a Development Midfield/Ruck Coach to Head of player and football development. He also did some work with the AFL umpires department.
During this episode we discuss his current role and what it involves, common coaching mistakes, AFL Coaches he admires, myths and mistakes in training, player who exceeded expectations, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 88: 4 Easy things to boost and help sustain your coaching performance

Joc — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:31:07 +0000

During this episode we discuss 4 easy things to do that will boost and help sustain your coaching performance: Sleep, nutrition, hydration and Meditation.
Listen to this episode to find out how and why they will help your coaching.

Episode 87: 5 simple steps to kicking a drop punt

Joc — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 04:02:39 +0000

In this episode I walk you through the 5 simple steps to kicking a drop punt. This is ideal if you are coaching juniors or players who are yet to master a consistent drop punt kick.
The 5 steps are:
1. Ball Grip
2. Body position
3. Eyes
4. Ball drop
5. Kicking foot

Listen to this episode to hear those 5 steps explained in detail.

Episode 86: Sam Durdin: Getting a second AFL playing life

Joc — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 10:33:27 +0000

Sam Durdin currently play's for the Carlton Football Club and this is his second chance at AFL level. After being a highly touted frist round draft pick in 2014 (pick 16 overall) to the North Melbourne Fc, he was delisted in 2020 after playing 22 games over those 6 seasons. During this episode we discuss his journey, his time with Glenelg Fc after his stint with North Melbourne which ultimately got him back into the AFL with Carlton Fc. We look into his training, what he thinks good coaches achieve, common playing mistakes, key insights to playing key back and plenty more. Check it out

Episode 85: 6 football components to nail this Christmas New Year break

Joc — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 08:25:04 +0000

With the Christmas/New Year holiday break in full swing (it is now the 8th January as I am writing this) and we are away from our footy clubs. I thought it would be a great chance to give some tips on how players can tackle this period and set themselves up for 'success' (I am not just talking winning games). So check out this episode to find out my 6 components to get right this break.
Enjoy

Episode 84: Top 10 coaching lessons of 2022

Joc — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:26:12 +0000

In this episode I reflect on the top 10 lessons I learn't in 2022. Check it out

Episode 83: 3 simple steps to make this your best football season yet

Joc — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 03:02:46 +0000

During this episode I share the 3 simple steps to make this your best season yet! Check it out

Episode 82: The War of Art (Coaching Footy)

Joc — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 09:09:56 +0000

In this episode I discuss a 'Must Read' book that I have finally checked out called 'The War of Art' by Steven Pressfield.
The focus of the book is about doing the work that you were meant to do. To do that kind of work you will face a lot of resistance and it is about pushing back against that and doing it anyway becasue that is who you were meant to be. During this episode I discuss my key take aways from it and how it apply's to coaching and playing footy.
Have a listen and make sure you grab a copy of the book and check it out! You won't regret it.

Episode 81: Paul Griffiths: Coaching midfield

Joc — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 11:43:08 +0000

Paul Griffiths is the current midfield coach for the 2022 Sandringham Dragrons premiers in the NAB League boys competition. Prior to this he has done stints as VFLW Head Coach for Carlton and AFLW line coach, VFL line coach for premiership winning Richmond Tigers (Under Craig McRae) and was a line coaching for Gary Ayres at Port Melbourne. He has also coached extensively at the community level.
During this episode we discuss how he coaches the midfield line group, coaches he admires, a player how exceeded expectations and how, common coaching mistakes, favourite drills, myths and mistakes in training and much more! Check it out!

Episode 80: Strength and Conditioning Series: Jack McLean

Joc — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:29:03 +0000

Jack McLean join's us as a guest this episode as part of our strength and conditioning series. He is the current Strength and Rehab coach at Melbourne Football Club and is the founder of Prepare like a Pro. During this episode we discuss strength and condition for local clubs and youth players, common mistakes with stregth and conditioning programs, a player who exceeded expectations on their athletic and fitness levels and how, book's and documentary recommendations and plenty more. Check it out!

Episode 79: Jhye Clark and Ted Clohesy: AFL Draft prospects for 2022

Joc — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 10:18:00 +0000

For the first time we have 2 players on the show discussing their respective journeys to the draft. Geelong Falcons 2022 Captain Jhye Clark from Leopold/Queenscliffe Fc and Geelong Falcons Vice Captain Ted Clohesy from St Josephs Fc. Jhye was an All Australian U18 representative, won the MVP for Vic Coutry and also played in the U18 National Championship against Vic Metro. Jhye was the Best and Fairest winner for the Geelong Falcons this year. Ted was a Vic Country player and played in the U18 National Championship Grand Final and finished top 5 in the Best and Fairest at Geelong Falcons, even after an injury caused him to miss a few games. Ted also won the Coaches award and Players award for the Geelong Falcons in 2022.
During this episode we discuss their early days of getting into footy and who they credit with teaching them their basic footy skills. We get their advice for junior players and key focus areas, what their training schedules look like, a successful AFL player they admire and why, what good leadership looks like to them, myths and mistakes in training and plenty more!
Check it out

Episode 78: Christina Polatajko: USA Coaching Study Tour, Coaching Courses and Coaching Update

Joc — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:28:30 +0000

Our first repeat guest, Christina Polatajko comes back onto the show for the second time (previous EP.46 'How to coach when your team is the underdog'). During this episode we discuss her recent USA Coaching Study Tour and all the amazing insights she gained and key learnings. We also discuss the coaching courses she has undertaken in recent times and discuss her jump up to the AFLW coaching ranks as a development coach for this 2022 season with St Kilda. Enjoy

Episode 77: Why junior players need to play all positions

Joc — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:13:14 +0000

Junior development of players is a key focus for junior football coaches. To ensure your junior players get developed having them play across all three line groups is paramount. In this episode I discuss why winning is important but not everything, why your 'best players' need to play multiple positions, why your inexperienced players will thrive in new roles, how you can implement these position rotations on game day and overall why it is so important. Check it out

Episode 76: The Footy Coach Membership - New season

Joc — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 02:49:25 +0000

With the offseason is full swing, new coaching roles becoming available and your attention headed towards the new season I thought it would be a great chance to discuss how we can help your coaching with our Membership: An online resource for footy coaches to make your coaching easier and better. Have a listen and check it out!

Episode 75: Why focusing on habits is better than goals

Joc — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 08:12:11 +0000

In this episode I discuss the idea of focusing on your habits and how that can manifest what you want to become more than focusing on your goals/outcomes. When attaching your identity with traits that are aligned with your goals/outcomes and creating habits that reflect those traits is where great results occur. Check this episode out for more.

Episode 74: Liam Cavanagh: Building a women's footy program

Joc — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 04:08:22 +0000

Liam Cavanagh is the current head coach of the Coburg women's football team. He started this role in 2021 and in 2022 took them all the way to a Grand final. During this chat we discuss the building of his football team and the key things he did well and got right that allowed it to flourish. We discussed his key principals for better and more consistent football, AFL coach he admires, myths and mistakes in training, favourite drills and plenty more. Check it out

Episode 73: Graeme O'Connor: A tribute to his life lessons

Joc — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:45:25 +0000

Graeme O'Connor is my dad and he recently passed away on 4/9/22. As a family we will all deeply miss him.
For this episode I wanted to share some of his favourite life lessons and saying's that he would constantly drill into my siblings and I along with all the people who worked with him. I hope these lessons can help all those who listen to this episode to achieve new heights.
Thanks

Episode 72: Brenton Sanderson: 200 gamer to Senior AFL Coach

Joc — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 23:22:12 +0000

Brenton Sanderson played over 200 AFL games and was the Senior AFL coach of the Adelaide Football Club. He also was an assistant coach winning 3 premierships with Geelong Cats in 07,09 and 2011. During this episode we discuss a whole range of topics to what an average week looks like for a AFL coach, AFL coach he admires, common coaching mistakes, what made Geelong triple premiership team great, myths and mistakes in training and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 71: Paul Dunn: Northern Bullants and coaching footy

Joc — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 04:31:26 +0000

Paul Dunn is the current Assistant defensive coach at the Northern Bullants in the VFL. Prior to this he coached at community level with Northern Saints and Greenvale, he was an developement coach with Coburg Fc and general assistant coach at Essendon VFL football clubs. During this episode we discuss his journey and key learnings, key principals for better and more consistent footy, AFL coach he admires, AFL player who he felt exceeded expectations and the learnings from that, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training, favourite drills, book recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 70: Daniel O'Keefe: How to maximise player development

Joc — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 01:05:59 +0000

Daniel O'Keefe is the current Senior Coach of the Carlton VFL team. Prior to this role he was an assistant coach in VFL at both Carlton and Geelong. He spent 2 years as the Geelong Falcons Head Coach including winning the 2017 premiership. During this episode we dive into what it takes to get the best out of your young players, key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires, 2 favourite drills, myths and mistakes in training and much more. Check it out!

Episode 69: Alan Richardson: Melbourne Football Club and bringing the best out of people

Joc — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:34:25 +0000

Alan Richardson is the current GM of Football Performance at the reigning premiers in the AFL the Melbourne Demons Football Club.
Previously, he was the Senior Coach of the St Kilda Football Club from 2014 to 2019. He has been an AFL assistant coach at Essendon, Port Adelaide, Carlton, Collingwood and Western Bulldogs Football Clubs. Alan AFL playing career included 114 games at the Collingwood Fc.
During this episode we discuss key reasons behind him playing at the elite AFL level and what he did well as a junior that set him up for success. Key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, player who exceeded expectations, AFL coach he admires, myths and mistakes in training and much more! Check it out!

Episode 68: Sebastian Spagnuolo: CEO of a footy club

Joc — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:37:31 +0000

Sebastian is the current CEO of the Coburg Football Club in the VFL and has been since 2017. During this chat we discuss a whole range of things associated with the role including what it entails, building a sucessful club culture, recruiting staff, hiring coaches, what prepared him well for the role, successful CEO and AFL club he admires, and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 67: Dan Jordan: Better goal kicking and telling jokes to improve performance

Joc — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 01:59:16 +0000

Dan Jordan is the current coach at Darley FC in the Ballarat League, having previously being with Essendon Football Club for 7 years and during that time he held a number of coaching positions including VFL head coach and assistant coach AFL team. Dan spent his playing days with East point kicking over 700 goals at average over 6 a game.
During this chat we discuss goal kicking and how to improve it, successful coaches he admires, myths and mistakes in training, key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes and much more. Check it out

Episode 66: Dale Bower: 20 years of coaching insights

Joc — Mon, 30 May 2022 20:58:01 +0000

Dale Bower has spent over 20 years coaching at a number of community and state level clubs including Williamstown and Box Hill Hawks Fc. He is the current coach of the University Blacks in Melbourne and during this episode we discuss a whole range of coaching topics including how to improve your kicking and why it is important, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training, his key principals for better and more consistent footy, AFL coach he sees as successful and why and much more! Check it out

Episode 65: Dale Tapping: Enjoy your coaching journey

Joc — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 02:58:36 +0000

Dale Tapping is currently an assistant coach with the Essendon Football Club. Prior to this he was an assistant coach at the Brisbane Lions and Collingwood Football Clubs. He has coached at the elite U18 competition and local level. During this episode we discuss his coaching journey and the importance of taking your time developing as a coach, the challenges he faced as he stepped up the level in which he coached, myths and mistakes in training, AFL coaches he admires, key principals to better and more consistent footy, book and doco recommendations and plenty more!! Enjoy

Episode 64: Sean Wellman: Bombers and playing defence

Joc — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:09:48 +0000

Sean Wellman is a 2x All Australian defender and premiership player for the bombers in 2000. Having played over 200 games of AFL and coached at 3 AFL clubs in Melbourne, Western Bulldogs and Essendon fc. During this episode we discuss how to play great team defence, key things to get right as a defender, coaching principals, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 63: 5 Things NOT to do while coaching junior football

Joc — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:40:26 +0000

In this episode I discuss the 5 things NOT to do while coaching junior football. Listen to this episode to not fall into these traps and help you become a better junior football coach today! Enjoy

Episode 62: Michael Hartley: Playing key back.

Joc — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 03:54:24 +0000

Michael Hartley played 8 seasons in the AFL with Collingwood, Essendon and Hawthorn. During this episode we dive deep into playing a key back position and how to do it well including what makes a forward hard to beat. We discuss the captains and coaches he played with and under and also a player who exceeded his expectations and how they did it! We discuss training, common mistakes of young players and plenty more!! Enjoy

Episode 61: Mathew Buck: Forwards and inside mids

Joc — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 05:11:01 +0000

Mat Buck is the current assistant coach at Carltons VFL team. He was previously a development coach at Werribee Fc in the VFL and has coached a number of years as a senior coach and assistant coach with South Warrnambool and Koriot Football Clubs. During this episode we discuss in depth forward line play and roles of key position players and small forwards. We also discuss stoppages and inside midfielders and how to best go about it. Kicking technique, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training, AFL coaches Mat admires, book and podcast recommendations and plenty more is discussed! Enjoy

Episode 60: Jeff Andrews: Coaching and list management

Joc — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 04:15:02 +0000

Jeff Andrews is the current Director of coaching and list management at Williamstown Fc in the VFL. He has previously been the senior coach in SANFL with Central Districts, senior assistant at Werribee Fc, coached at community level with Macedon Fc and started his coaching with Calder Cannons. Within this episode we discuss his role particular the list management side of things, his key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, training myths and mistakes, senior AFL coach he admires, favourite drills and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 59: Winning in 2022

Joc — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:54:57 +0000

With the new year kicking off and new resolutions a plenty it's that time of year to have a look ahead to the coming footy season and discuss a few things to keep you at your best in 2022. Some key points discussed are around not getting distracted with external noise, keeping your focus on what you can control, goal setting, process vs outcome goals, key features of good goal setting and plenty more! I hope this kicks your year off on the right foot to make it your best one yet. Lets gooo!

Episode 58: Tyson Popplestone: 2Km TT's, recovery and other stories

Joc — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 04:50:12 +0000

It's second time on the show for Tyson Popplestone who was an elite runner and now helps footballers improve their running abilities. During this show we chat about a broad range of topics including 2Km time trials and rookie mistakes to avoid, to recovery steps post training to other random stories and elements of high performance. I hope you enjoy this chat.

Episode 57: School Holiday Football Camps

Joc — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 19:14:21 +0000

In the january school holidays we are putting on 2 Day Football Camps for junior players aged 9-14 both boys and girls. We are doing these camps in 3 locations: Geelong, Melbourne and Sale Gippsland.
For more information and/or to book please visit www.thefootycoach.com.au/camps

Hopefully see you there!

Episode 56: Jarrad Wright: Coaching and playing in the SANFL

Joc — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 05:44:00 +0000

Jarrad Wright is the current senior coach of the South Adelaide Football Club in the SANFL. He previously coached Woodville West Torrens reserves teams to back to back premierships in 2013/14 and has led a community level football club with Henley Sharks to a flag in 2017. As a player he was picked 35th in the 2001 national draft by the Brisbane Lions Football Club before playing in the SANFL with South Adelaide and Woodville West Torrens. During this chat we discuss his junior playing days and what led him to get drafted, Leigh Mathews and the culture at the Brisbane Lions in 2002/03, common coaching mistakes, coach he admires, myths and mistakes in training, a player who exceeded expectations and much more! Enjoy

Episode 55: Tom Perrett: Key habits of good players

Joc — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 04:19:07 +0000

Tom Perrett is the current assistant coach at Werribee Football Club in the VFL competition. He previously was a senior assistant with the Western Jets in the elite U18 Competition and was an assistant with Vic Metro in 2019. He has also coached at community level football including as senior coach at East Geelong. During this chat we discuss what key habits of good young players look like and key building blocks for success. We also discuss common coaching mistakes, Melbourne Football Clubs recent success (he has been a life long suffering fan..) Key principals for better and more consistent footy, a player who exceeded expectations, top time saving tip, myths and mistakes in training, book recommendations and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 54: Dale Robinson: VFLW Head Coach

Joc — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:07:22 +0000

Dale Robinson is the current VFLW Head coach for the Southern Saints Football Club and development coach for the St Kilda AFLW team. Prior to becoming the VFLW head coach she was an assistant coach in the VFLW Team. During this episode we discuss her coaching journey and how she progressed through the coaching ranks, key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, best coaching time saving tip, AFL coach she admires, myths and mistakes in training and a whole heap more! Check it out!

Episode 53: 10 Reasons why you should coach footy

Joc — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 04:20:05 +0000

Coaching footy is an incredible role to have. Find out the 10 reason why you should coach footy!

Episode 52: Scott Borlace: Developing your players and team

Joc — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 05:22:48 +0000

Scott Borlace is currently Head of Development at the Brisbane Lions Football Club. He was the academy and development coach prior to this role with the lions which followed a stint in the SANFL with Norwood Fc as a midfield coach. He played 10 years in the SANFL with Norwood. During this episode we discuss what are the keys to success in a head of development role and how it can be applied to local footy clubs. He discusses his key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires (outside of Chris Fagan who comes up a lot with this question!), a player who exceeded expectations, favourite books and doco's and a heap more! Enjoy

Episode 51: Rob Harding: How to analyse your opposition

Joc — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:20:49 +0000

Rob Harding has spent over 10 years in the AFL with a strong focus spent on analysing the opposition and how to strategise accordingly. In this episode we dive deep into how community coaches can benefit from analysing your opposition and how to do it. We also discuss AFL coaches he has worked with and one that he particularly admires and why, a player how he sees exceeded expectations and how, common coaching mistakes to avoid, myths and mistakes in training and plenty more! Enjoy!

Episode 50: Jake Batchelor: Building strong relationships with your players

Joc — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 21:22:14 +0000

Jake Batchelor is the current Senior coach of the Sandringham Zebra's in the VFL and has been a part of the St Kilda Football club since 2019 as an assistant coach. He played 83 games with the mighty Richmond Football Club between 2010 and 2017. During this chat we discuss how he would handle a team loss like what happened in the recent preliminary finals, myths and mistakes in training, common coaching mistakes, key principals for better and more consistent footy, AFL coach he admires and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 49: Adam Skrobalak: Coaching local footy to coaching in the AFL

Joc — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:06:58 +0000

Adam Skrobalak has spent the past 7 years as an assistant coach at the St Kilda Football Club, prior to this he coached at NAB U18 elite level with the Western Jets and VFL with Port Melbourne prior to that. Adam has also coached extensively at local level with East Geelong and Torquay Fc’s. During this episode we cover many area's of coaching from myths and mistakes in training, key principals to better and more consistent performance, book and documentary recommendations, common coaching mistakes, AFL coaches he admires and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 48: Paul Corrigan: Coaching elite junior talent

Joc — Sun, 05 Sep 2021 09:22:16 +0000

Paul Corrigan is the current Head Coach of the Geelong Falcons in the elite NAB U18 competition. Prior to this he spent 6 years as an AFL assistant coach at the Essendon Football Club. He began his coaching journey in the community leagues, most notably with South Barwon Fc where he was a playing coach. Paul also played at the elite level with 53 games at the mighty Geelong Football Club between 1997 and 2001. During this chat we discuss all thing elite junior talent and how to structure a program to get the best out of them, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training, a player who exceeded expectations in the AFL and how they did it and a heap more! Enjoy

Episode 47: Craig McRae: Lions, Tigers and now the PIES! (REPOST episode)

Joc — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:31:55 +0000

The soon to be confirmed new Senior Coach of the mighty Collingwood Football Club, we thought Craig McRae's episode on The Footy Coach Podcast deserved a re listen. Well done Craig!

Craig McRae played during the Brisbane Lions 3-peat and was an assistant coach during the recent Richmond Tigers dynasty of 3 premierships in 4 years. During this chat, we dissect the similarities between both teams, what made them great and who he thinks was the better team! With 195 games and 232 goals as a player and 14 years coaching in the AFL system, there is a huge amount of takeaways, insights and great stories of his footy journey. We discuss his coaching principals, coaches he admires, story telling for teams, what makes a great captain, book recommendations and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 46: Christina Polatajko: How to coach when your team is the underdog

Joc — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 03:57:31 +0000

Christina Polatajko is currently an assistant coach with Hawthorn Fc VFLW team. She is also AFL academy head coach at Diamond Valley College. In this episode we discuss her key principals for better and more consistent footy, what her average week looks like and game day coaching routines, how she handles being the underdog in a game, AFL coaches she admires, a VFL player she believes has exceeded expectations and how they did it. We also get her favourite drills, book recommendations and plenty more!! Enjoy

Episode 45: Guy Morphet: Playing local footy, coaching local footy, coaching in the VFL

Joc — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 01:45:18 +0000

Guy Morphett is the current assistant coach with the VFL Geelong Cats which he is done since 2020. Prior this he spent 6 years coaching local footy with Euroa, Yay and Leopold Football Clubs. He also played over 200 games of local footy for Euroa in the Goulburn Valley league.
During this episode we discuss what prepared him best to make the transition of coaching local footy to coaching in the VFL and anything he may do differently. We also discuss what an average week looks like for him now, favourite drills, myths and mistakes in training, favourite books and doco's and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 44: Jimmy House: Coaching local footy to coaching in the VFL

Joc — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:59:50 +0000

Jimmy House is an assistant coach with the Sandringham Football club in the VFL competition. He has previous coached at community level and throughout this chat we discuss his coaching journey and the key learning's along the way. Other discussion points are his key principals for better and more consistent football, common coaching mistakes, AFL coach he admires, myths and mistakes in training, favourite drills and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 43: How to build your football Team's Culture

Joc — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 03:22:50 +0000

Find out the 4 basic steps to develop your teams culture! Building your teams culture is so crucial to the success of your team and club. Great culture promotes such things as excellence in performance, enjoyment and an inclusive environment for all to take part. Many of the great football clubs we admire at AFL level to community level have great culture and they work at it consistently! In this episode, I take you through the 4 basic steps of developing your teams culture to something you are proud of. Having spent years working in this area I am stoked to chat about it on this podcast. I have previously worked and presented at such organisations as Mercedes Benz, Homesglen Institute, numerous schools and sporting associations. Enjoy

Episode 42: Michael Barlow: Playing to coaching

Joc — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 01:45:50 +0000

Michael Barlow played 141 games for the Fremantle Dockers and Gold Coast Football Clubs. Mick is now the head coach at the Werribee Football Club where he was drafted as a player back in 2010. In this episode we cover a whole range of topics from his playing days and how he approached entereing into the AFL. Key principals for better and more consistant performance, myths and mistakes in training, AFL coaches he admires and why. We also get documentary recommendations and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 41: Richie Vandenberg: Hawks, Captain, Clarko and more!

Joc — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:03:29 +0000

Richie Vandenberg played 145 games for the Hawthorn Fc and was captain between 2005-07. In this episode we cover a whole range of topics from advice he would give to a captain, what his junior coaches did well with him, Clarko and what makes him a great coach, myths and mistakes in training, a player who exceeded expectations and plenty more! Enjoy

#40 Steve Symonds: AFLW and the Pies

Joc — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 04:19:59 +0000

Steve Symonds is the current AFLW coach for the Collingwood Fc. He has come from 15-20 years coaching at state level in south australia and local coaching prior to that. In this episode we discuss his journey and key learnings along the way. Training, coaching mistakes and the explosion of womens footy among many things. Enjoy!

#39 Ted Richards: Focus on what matters with your footy

Joc — Sun, 30 May 2021 03:58:29 +0000

Ted Richards is an All Australian defender and Premiership player with the mighty Sydney Swans. He played 261 games for Sydney and Essendon Football Clubs where his career in the AFL began. This episode, we discuss the contrast between when he was 20 and at Essendon struggling to keep his spot in the team to when he was 30 and achieved a premiership medallion. There is plenty of great insights into how he got best out of himself. We also discuss the great players he played with (Hird, Lloyd, Goodes, Franklin to name a few..) and how they went about their football that made them great. We also discuss the legendary coaches he played under (Sheedy, Roos and Longmire) and the common traits they shared. This is a must listen, check it out!!

#38 Matthew Allan: How to improve your ruck work

Joc — Sat, 22 May 2021 03:23:48 +0000

Matthew Allan played 161 games for the Carlton and Essendon Football clubs. He is a best and fairest winner, All Australian and one to the best ruckman in his era.
During this episode we cover his footy days as a junior and what helped him progress through the ranks, how he prepared for games and the training he did. We discuss coaches he played under (Parkin and Sheedy to name a couple..) and his key principals for better and more consistant footy and plenty more! Enjoy

#37 Rhett McLennan: Coaching elite junior talent

Joc — Mon, 17 May 2021 06:42:56 +0000

Rhett McLennan is the current Gippsland Power coach which features in the elite U18 state competition in Victoria. In this episode we discuss the building blocks for coaching talented juniors, key principals for better and more consistant performance, myths and mistakes in training, his favourite drills and plenty more!! Enjoy

#36 Shane Woewodin: How to be a better midfielder

Joc — Mon, 10 May 2021 05:29:21 +0000

Shane Woewodin won the brownlow medal in 2000. He played 200 games, 2 grand final appearances and has gone onto be an AFL assistant coach and senior coach in WAFL.
In this episode we discuss midfield craft and what it takes to be a successful midfielder. What junior coaches did well with him growing up, key principals for better and more consistent, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training and plenty more! Check it out!

#35 Mathew Stokes: Small forward craft

Joc — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:11:39 +0000

Mathew Stokes is a 2 time premiership player with the mighty Geelong Cats in 2007 and 2011. He played 200 games and kicked over 200 goals. In this episode we discuss small forwards and how to execute that role well. A player he saw who exceeded expectations, myths and mistakes in training, Bomber Thompson and Chris Scott and what made them great coaches and plenty more! Enjoy

#34 Paul Dimattina: Bulldogs, Chris Grant and coaching local footy

Joc — Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:59:00 +0000

Paul Dimattina played 131 games for the mighty Western (Footscray) Bulldogs between 1995 and 2003. He has gone onto coaching local footy with Bentleigh Fc and a number of junior footy teams. This episode we cover a whole range of things including key principals of better and more consistent footy, coaching mistakes, a player he felt exceeded expectations (title of this episode gives a clue..), myths and mistakes in training, favourite books and plenty more! Enjoy

#33 Dennis Armfield: Insights from playing 10 years in the AFL to coaching local footy

Joc — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 05:39:55 +0000

Dennis Armfield played 145 games for the Carlton Football Club and kicked 75 goals. He was drafted as a mature age player at nearly 21 years old having played rugby union until he was 17. In this episode Dennis shares how he transitioned football codes and made it to the elite AFL level. We discuss the coaches he played under including Brett Ratten, Mick Malthouse and what made them a great coach. Also have discussions around the transition from been a player to now a coach with Park Orchards Fc, myths and mistakes in training, books and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Enjoy

Episode 32: #32 Local Series - Travis Agg South Barwon Fc

Joc — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 04:40:01 +0000

Travis Agg is the coaching director at the South Barwon Football Club. In this local legend series episode we discuss the the ins and out of coaching local footy, how some of the best local coaches he has worked with went about it (Dale Amos to name one), myths and mistakes in training, common coaching mistakes and couple insights on Tom Stewart and his journey from playing for South Barwon to been an All Australian defender with Geelong Cats. Enjoy

The Footy Coach Membership - Find out what's inside it?

Joc — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 01:17:50 +0000

I am excited to announce The Footy Coach Membership is Now Available!!

By joining The Footy Coach membership, you will instantly get access to numerous videos, skills and drills, bonus insights and favourite drills from the AFL’s best, access to exclusive membership forums and invitations to special meet ups with other members. Put simply, you will become a better coach, save time and enjoy coaching footy more.

To find out more and/or join simply go to www.thefootycoach.com.au/membership

I hope to see you inside the members area soon.
Cheers
Joc

#31 Josh Fraser: Insights from the former No.1 draft pick to coaching in the AFL

Joc — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:56:13 +0000

Josh Fraser was the number 1 draft pick in the 1999 draft where we played over 200 games for the Collingwood Football Club and the Gold Coast Suns. Since 2014 he has been a coach in the AFL with the Gold Coast Suns and moved to the Carlton Football Club in 2016 to be a development coach and is the current coach of the Northern Bullants Fc. This episode we cover a lot of ground including his junior footy and how that set him up to be the #1 Pick. His coaching principals for better and more consistant performance, myths and mistakes in training, who he sees as a successful coach, a player that exceeded expectations and how they did it, favourite books and doco's and plenty more! Enjoy

#30 John Buchanan: Elite coaching insights from the former Australian Cricket Head Coach.

Joc — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 03:47:31 +0000

John Buchanan was the head coach of the Australian Cricket team during its most dominant era which included world record 16 test wins in a row, 21 ODI wins in a row, 2 world cup victories and a 70% winning percentage across all forms of cricket.
In this episode we dive into his key principals for better and more consistant performance, what made Steve Waugh and Ricky Pointing great leaders and players (couple good stories here too..), Justin Langer and his progression to be the current Head Coach of the Australian Cricket Team. We also cover things like coaching mistakes, training myths, key foundations for successful team, book recommendations and more. Enjoy

Episode 29: #29 Local Series - Rob Popplestone Traralgon Fc

Joc — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 03:53:41 +0000

Another installment of our local legend series brings us Rob Popplestone. ‘Poppy’ played the majority of his local footy with the Traralgon Football Club in Gippsland followed by a stint in the SANFL. We discuss what it was like in the 80’s playing lcoal footy, the atmosphere, bringing the towns together for game day and how he went about it. There is a strong link to SA footy and his experience their in the SANFL and the great players of that era. Best part of the chat is just hearing some great stories and yarns about those days and poppy knows how to tell them well. Enjoy

#28 Strength and Conditioning Series: John Quinn

Joc — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 02:27:41 +0000

John Quinn was Essendon Fc high performance manager between 1998-2008 (which included the 2000 premiership). He has since been the Sports and Science Manager at GWS, the director of GWS academy, he is a clinical exercise physiologist and a current track and field coach with olympic athletes. He was also an olympic track and field coach at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
In this episode we discuss:
- preseason programs
- myths and mistakes for strength and conditioning
- Pre game routines
- in season training loads
- injury prevention
- identifying athletic talent
- must read books
And more! Enjoy

#27 Craig Hutchison: Business and Footy

Joc — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:01:01 +0000

This weeks guest is not the usual footy guest we get on here, but he has had a huge impact on footy. He has hosted a number of high profile shows including Footy Classified and The Footy Show, owner of SEN radio, CEO of croc media and more!
We recorded this episode a while back as part of my Leadership and High Performing Teams business podcast. I chat with him about how he goes about it, how he managed to climb the business ranks and become a central figure in the great game we love in Australian Rules Football. Enjoy

#26 Brendon Lade: Ruck insights, taking down the mighty lions and overcoming setbacks.

Joc — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 06:24:48 +0000

Brendon Lade is a Premiership player, 2x All Australian and best and fairest winner at the Port Adelaide Football Club. He has been an AFL assistant coach at Richmond Fc, Port Adelaide Fc and St Kilda Fc where he currently is the forward line and team offence coach. Throughout this episode we dive into his coaching principals, insights into training, how his team brought down the mighty lions in 2004, overcoming major setbacks and a heap more! Plenty in here to help your coaching and playing! Enjoy

#25 Paul Barnard: 2000 Bombers, Sheedy and aiming high

Joc — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 04:14:11 +0000

Paul Barnard was a part of the 2000 bomber team that is regarded by many as having the greatest single season of any AFL team. A season average winning margin of 51 points, 24 wins, only 1 loss and a ten goal winning grand final margin saw this team reached heights not seen before or since. Paul Barnard kicked 4 goals for the bombers in the grand final.
This episode we dive deep into that great team and its key traits, we discuss Kevin Sheedy and his coaching. We discuss how Paul got into the AFL as 21yo and how he got the best out of himself. As a local coach for the Essendon Doutta Stars we discuss his pre game routines, his keys to better and more consistent football, preseason focus, myths and mistakes of local coaches and a heap more. Enjoy

#24 Jared Rivers: AFL coaching and playing insights applied to community football

Joc — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 07:24:04 +0000

Jared Rivers played 194 games of AFL football for both Melbourne (03-12) and Geelong Fc (13-15). In 2004, he was the AFL rising star winner. Post football he was an assistant coach at Collingwood Fc and coached their VFL side between 2017-2019. In 2020, he was an assistant coach at North Melbourne before moving on to be the Head Coach at Collegians Fc in the VAFA. In this episode, we get great insights from a coach who has coached in the AFL and now has first hand experience back in community football. We cover a whole range of things from his junior days in SA and how he managed to get drafted, coaches he admires, coaching mistakes, key principals for better and more consistent football, books and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Enjoy

#23 Craig McRae: Lions, Tigers and how they did it

Joc — Sun, 29 Nov 2020 03:49:39 +0000

Craig McRae played during the Brisbane Lions 3-peat and was an assistant coach during the recent Richmond Tigers dynasty of 3 premierships in 4 years. During this chat, we dissect the similarities between both teams, what made them great and who he thinks was the better team!
With 195 games and 232 goals as a player and 14 years coaching in the AFL system, there is a huge amount of takeaways, insights and great stories of his footy journey. We discuss his coaching principals, coaches he admires, story telling for teams, what makes a great captain, book recommendations and plenty more! Enjoy

#22 Paul Roos: How to have a great team defence

Joc — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 02:23:52 +0000

Paul Roos in an AFL legend, with a playing and coaching career not matched by many. His playing accolades include 7x All Australians, 5x Best and Fairest for Fitzroy, Fitzroy Team of the Century and the Leigh Mathews MVP award in 1986. As a Coach, he broke a 72 year flag drought by coaching the Swans to the Premiership in 2005, which he then followed up with a Grand Final appearance in 2006. He also had a coaching stint at the Melbourne Demons from 2014 to 2016.

This episode is full of great insights and tips for both coaches and players to implement into your game. We have an in depth chat about Roosy’s thoughts on defence and what makes a great defender, defence non-negotiables, his pre game routine, key principals to better and more consistent footy, coaches he admires, preseason training thoughts, favourite drills and skills, book recommendations and heaps more! An absolute must listen. Enjoy

Episode 21: #21 Local Series - Harmit Singh

Joc — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:45:31 +0000

Harmit Singh is our 3rd edition to our local legend series - local coaches giving us their insights on how they went about it, what worked for them and how we can adopt these insights into our own coaching. Harmit was Vermont Fc head coach from 2017 to 2020 winning the 2018 and 2019 flags. He was also an assistant coach in AFLW with Collingwood prior to that.
This episode we discuss his passion for been a local footy coach, key traits of good coaches, training myths, preseason thoughts, book recommendations and more! Enjoy

#20 John Barker: How to improve your stoppages

Joc — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 05:39:43 +0000

John Barker is the current Stoppages Coach for the Carlton Football club, and has been at the club as an Assistant Coach since 2011. In 2015, he was the interim Senior Coach for half the season. Prior to this, he had coaching stints at St Kilda and Hawthorn. He played 168 games for both Fitzroy and Hawthorn and kicked 127 goals.
In this episode, we have an in-depth chat about stoppages and how you can improve your teams performance in that area. We also discuss his views on how to produce better and more consistent footy, coaches he admires, favourite drills, book recommendations and a stack more. Enjoy
NOTE: Apologies, there are a couple instances of audio issues in the 2nd half.

#19 Mick McGuane: Insights on coaching and how to improve your football

Joc — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 05:20:53 +0000

Mick McGuane is a premiership player for the Collingwood Fc in 1990,2x Best and fairest winner, All Australian and represented Victoria 4 times. He currently coaches Keilor Fc and has won 3 flags with them. This episode we dive into his coaching and playing days and his insights on a whole range of topics including key principals for better and more consistent footy, coaches he admires, common coaching mistakes, favourite drills, book recommendations and a heap more! Enjoy

#18 Lisa Alexander: Former Australian Diamonds Head Coach on how to create a high performing team

Joc — Sun, 18 Oct 2020 06:06:34 +0000

Lisa Alexander is the former Australian Diamonds Head Coach, a position which she held for a decade. Her winning record of over 81% is outstanding, including a World Cup victory in 2015 and a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
We discuss in this episode key behaviours of successful coaches, common coaching mistakes, how to maximise assistant coaches, key principals for better and more consistent team performance and plenty more!
Lisa has publicly noted her desire to be the first female Senior Coach in the AFL men's competition.
Enjoy.

#17 Jacob Surjan: Talking defence, how to play on Cyril and Eddie, Roosters and more!

Joc — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:22:03 +0000

Jacob Surjan (Surj) is the current Senior Coach at North Adelaide Football Club who are in the SANFL Grand Final this coming weekend Sunday 18th October!
He played 121games for Port Adelaide, was Vice Captain in 2010 and was an assistant coach at Port Adelaide from 2012 to 2017. We discuss his views on playing defence, how to play as a small defender against the likes of Cyril Rioli and Eddie Betts, training advice, coaching mistakes, coaches he admires and a heap more! Enjoy

#16 Mark Neeld: Training recommendations, coaching principals, Swanny, Mick and more!

Joc — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 07:12:15 +0000

Mark Neeld is the former Senior Coach of the Melbourne Football Club. He was an assistant coach at Essendon Fc and Collingwood Fc (including the 2010 flag). He had local beginnings with Ocean Grove Fc winning 4 flags in a row from 2000-2003. He played 74 AFL games of footy with Geelong and Richmond football clubs.
This episode we dive into training myths and mistakes, coaches he views as successful, key principals for better and more consistent footy, players exceeding expectations, books and doco's and a heap more! Enjoy
Note: Apologies, back up audio used later in episode.

#15 Dale Amos on choosing your captain, Bomber, a player he viewed who exceeded expectations and more!

Joc — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 07:38:36 +0000

Dale Amos is the current assistant coach at the Carlton Fc. He started his senior coaching with South Barwon Fc in the Geelong Football League where his team won 3 flags in a row from 2005-07 before joining the Geelong cats in 2008. As an assistant coach at the cats he was involved in the 09 and 11 premiership winning teams. During this episode we discuss his views and insights on all things training, favourite drills, choosing captains, coaches he viewed as successful, how failure has shaped his coaching, common coaching mistakes, player who he viewed has exceeded expectations and a heap more! Enjoy

Episode 14: #14 Local Series - Luke Morgan - How to be a successful player/coach

Joc — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:09:31 +0000

Second episode of the local legend series brings us Luke Morgan who has recently been the player/coach at Wangaratta and Benella Football Clubs in Ovens & Murray Football league and Goulburn Valley football league respectively. Prior to these coaching roles, he played 3 seasons at the Northern Bullants in the VFL, and played in a couple grand finals during that time. He was also a co captain for the Murray Bushrangers and took part in the 07 GF in the elite U18 competition here in Victoria. This episode we dive into what it takes to be successful as a player coach, keys to having a successful community club, how to deal with a range of different individuals who make up your team, training plans, favourite drills and plenty more! Great to get a first hand look at what it takes a community level and Luke gives us another great look at it within this chat. Enjoy

#13 Damian Carroll: How the hawthorn dynasty came about, clarko, training myths and more!

Joc — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 02:24:24 +0000

Damian Carroll has spent the past 10 years at the Hawthorn Football club. He was an assistant coach during the 2014 and 2015 premierships, VFL premiership coach in 2013, and most recently Head of Development. He has also coached at Gippsland Power in the elite TAC cup under 18 competition, and as a player coach for Bon Beach Fc at local level. As a player he had a long and successful VFL career winning 3 premiership with Springvale and made the VFL team of the decade in the 90's. With this vast experience at a range of footy levels he gives listeners a unique insight into what it takes to be a successful coach and player. We discuss his coaching principals, coaching mistakes, training methods, favourite drills, mentors, what factors made the hawks dynasty occur and a lot more! Enjoy

#12 Anthony Rocca: How to improve your long goal kicking, training, drills and more.

Joc — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 22:59:30 +0000

Collingwood legend Anthony Rocca played 242 Games and kicked 415 goals and joins us for this episode. For a decade he was the go to player in the pies forward line and had a legendary long kick that was almost unrivalled. In this episode we dive into how you can coach and improve your long goal kicking and set shots. His favourite training drills, principals for better footy and improvement, how he would approach taking over a new team and more! Lots of takeaways from this episode to implement into your own team and game. Enjoy

#11 Tim Clarke on coaching

Joc — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 08:46:38 +0000

Tim Clarke is the current Gold Coast assistant coach, prior to this role he was assistant coach at the Carlton Fc and Richmond Football club under Damien Hardwick.
So much to take away from a current assistant coach in the AFL ranks, his coaching principals for better footy, training methods, mentors, things to avoid as a coach and much more! Plenty to implement into your own coaching and club. Enjoy

Episode 10: #10 Local Series - Dave Farrell - South Barwon Fc

Joc — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 06:05:12 +0000

Dave Farrell is the senior coach at the South Barwon Fc in the Geelong Football League. This is the first of our local legend episodes where we will chat with high level community coaches and gain their insights into coaching and what it takes to be successful at a community level. Dave has extensive coaching experience with a couple of stints at the Geelong Falcons in the TAC cup competition along with coaching roles at Leopold and St Albans football clubs.
Coaching principals, training methods, favourite drills and skills are all a part of this episode. Enjoy

#9 Mick Malthouse: Great leadership and producing Great Teams

Joc — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 04:53:17 +0000

Mick Malthouse coaching career is legendary: He is the AFL games record holder for games coached with 718, won 3 premierships, coached at four AFL clubs and also was a premiership player with the Richmond Tigers in 1980. He has done it all.
This episode he shares his insights into great leaders and producing high performing teams. How he achieved success and so much more! Plenty here to takeaway and implement into your teams and clubs! This episode we are also joined by David Buttifant. This is a must listen episode for all coaches and players. Enjoy

#8 Heath Black: Mental Health and Footy

Joc — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:04:37 +0000

Having gone through a number of mental health issues and incidents through his 192 games playing AFL football for St Kilda and Fremantle FC, Heath Black was diagnosed with Bipolar type 2 and adult ADHD type 6 in 2011. From that point on he has dedicated himself to helping others with mental illness and has become a beacon of light for many. Mental heath is at the forefront for the football community during difficult times, particularly when you don't have your footy club support like it has in been in years gone by due to Covid-19. I hope this episode with Heath can give you some tools, strategies and tips as a coach and player to help you through these tough times.

#7 Tim Ferguson: Leading Teams

Joc — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 00:00:20 +0000

Tim Ferguson is a facilitator at Leading teams. This episode we discuss great leadership and what it looks like, how to improve the performance of your team and build the right culture and more! Plenty of great advice and insights to implement into your club and improve your football team! Enjoy

#6 Gary Ayres: Coaching principals and how to perform in big games

Joc — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 10:55:21 +0000

Gary Ayres is a 5 time premiership player, 3 time All Australian and Best and Fairest winner.
His Coached over 10 years in the AFL at the Geelong Fc and Adelaide Fc. In 1995 he coached the Geelong Fc to the grand final.
Since 2008 he has been the Head coach at Port Melbourne Fc, where he has won 2 premierships, including a perfect season in 2011 winning all 21 games.
Areas of discussion include how to perform in big games, key coaching principals for better and more consistent football, recommended coaching resources and his 3 favourite coaching drills.
You're guaranteed to improve your coaching by listening to this. Enjoy

#5 Tyson Popplestone: How to become an elite runner this season

Joc — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 09:35:22 +0000

Tyson is an expert running coach, having competed at national level for a number of years as an elite distance runner including competing at the world university cross country. He has combined his passion for running with football to help players run better and more consistently throughout the season. This episode our discussion includes; running myths and mistakes of current coaches and players, training programs during preseason, in season and finals; Key principals to train by.
This episode will the first step towards better footy running.
Enjoy

#4 David Buttifant: Achieving peak performance, building resilience, nutrition, fitness and more!

Joc — Sun, 05 Jul 2020 10:08:27 +0000

David Buttifant is one of the guru's of football performance in the AFL. His 11 seasons at the Collingwood FC where they featured in 4 GF's and won the 2010 premiership is testament to his success. He also had stints at North Melbourne Fc and Carlton Fc. In 2000 he was a part of the Sydney Olympics with the Australian swim team. In this episode we cover a range of topics including players achieving peak performance, building reliance, gaining awareness, nutrition, fitness and more! Plenty to apply to your own football team. Enjoy

#3 Gary Buckenara on recruiting, playing and more

Joc — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 23:23:48 +0000

Gary Buckenara is a 4time Premiership player for the Hawthorn FC and also a part of their Team of the Century. This episode we dive deep into his playing days, the years he spend as the recruiting manager for the Hawthorn Fc during their dynasty period of 08,13-15 premierships and the type of players he looked for to achieve that success. So many lessons to take from this episode and apply to your own club and team. Enjoy

#2 Simon Madden - Football leadership and team success

Joc — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 06:24:30 +0000

2x Premierships, Norm Smith, 3x All Australian, 4x Best and Fairest, 378 games, 575 Goals and a member of the Essendon's Team of the Century.

This episode we share Simon's insights into his success. What makes a good leader, how to produce a high performing team and so much more. Enjoy

Ep #1 Brian Royal on footy coaching

Joc — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:52:38 +0000

Western Bulldogs Team of the Century player, 7 time victorian team representative, All Australian and Best and fairest winner, he did it all as a player. He then went onto have a very success coaching career which included assistant coaching stints at Richmond, Melbourne, North Melbourne, St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs. This episode, Brian shares so many insights into coaching and what makes a good coach. Lessons he learnt from Mick Malthouse and advice for community coaches across the country. Enjoy

Introduction

Joc — Sun, 07 Jun 2020 11:48:25 +0000

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