Highlights of the episode:
- Work – tracking distance using GPS
- Response to work using questionnaire and HRV measurements
- Tracking athlete performance
- Exercise Selection episode from Blood Flow Restriction podcast
The Science Behind Physical Preparation for AFL
• Strength and Conditioning for AFL is used to enhance the physical conditioning of Australian Football League (AFL) athletes, helping them develop strength, power, endurance, and agility.
• It is important for coaches to understand the scientific principles behind its application and how those principles apply specifically to AFL training.
• Technology such as GPS, wellness questionnaires, and HRV (Heart Rate Variability) measurements can track athlete performance in order to create effective Strength and Conditioning programs tailored to each individual athlete.
• For successful Strength and Conditioning programs for AFL players, coaches must have a strong foundation in sport science.
Strength and Conditioning for AFL is a discipline that combines sports science and high performance to improve the physical conditioning of Australian Football League (AFL) athletes. It is an important part of enhancing an athlete’s potential on the field, as it helps them develop strength, power, endurance, and agility.
To ensure successful Strength and Conditioning programs are designed for AFL players, the science behind their design must be understood. This includes tracking distance run for high speed and volume using GPS technology, measuring response to work using wellness questionnaires or HRV (Heart Rate Variability) measurements, and tracking athlete game day performance through data collection sessions.
Strength and Conditioning coaches must also understand how to apply sport science principles to enable athletes to reach their peak physical performance safely and effectively. By utilizing sports science, coaches can ensure that the right conditioning program is implemented for each individual athlete in order to maximize their performance on the field.
Strength and Conditioning programs designed for AFL players must be specific to the demands of this high-level sport. Therefore, Strength and Conditioning coaches must have a deep understanding of both the scientific principles behind its application as well as how it applies specifically to AFL training. With this knowledge, coaches can create effective conditioning programs that will help AFL athletes achieve their athletic goals.
The effectiveness of Strength and Conditioning for AFL relies heavily on its scientific basis – making sure that coaches have a solid foundation in sport science when developing these programs is essential for optimal performance. By applying the science of Strength and Conditioning to AFL, coaches can create successful conditioning programs that will help athletes reach their peak physical potential in a safe and efficient manner.
Jack McLean is the founder of Prepare Like a Pro. He loves coaching people so that they can reach their personal/professional goals and become the best that they can possibly be. He is currently the Strength & Rehab Coach of Melbourne Football Club and has worked as Strength & Conditioning Coach at Hawthorn Football Club. Jack is a Level 3 Australian Strength & Conditioning Association and Professional Coach and a Level 1 Australian Weightlifting Federation Coach.
