#143 – Strength Tips for Dominating This AFL Season

In-Season AFL Power Strategy

In-Season Strength Maintenance

To dominate the AFL season, maintaining strength is essential. An effective In-Season AFL Power Strategy involves thinking like strength coaches and using low-volume, high-intensity training to preserve power without accumulating unnecessary fatigue. This In-Season AFL Power Strategy keeps players physically prepared week after week.

Speed Development

Moreover, developing explosive speed is crucial. Incorporate sprint drills and plyometrics into your program to enhance on-field acceleration and agility. These exercises mimic the rapid bursts of speed needed in AFL, helping players outperform their opponents.

Recovery Protocols

In addition, recovery can’t be overlooked. Proper sleep, solid nutrition, and active recovery methods like light movement and contrast therapy are key. These strategies ensure your body remains fresh, resilient, and ready for the next contest.

Individualized Training Plans

Furthermore, one-size-fits-all training rarely works in elite sport. Tailor each program to the athlete’s position, injury history, and workload. This personalization boosts both performance and longevity.

Monitoring Workload

Finally, managing workload throughout the season is vital. Use tools like GPS, RPE (rate of perceived exertion), and wellness questionnaires to strike the right balance between training and recovery.

In this episode, we break down the science and real-world strategies behind in-season strength maintenance, speed development, and injury prevention for field sport athletes like footballers, rugby players, and soccer pros. You’ll learn about microdosing strength training, how to balance power vs. fatigue, and why velocity-based training is becoming a must-have in high performance sport.

Perfect for coaches, sport scientists, and S&C professionals who want to upgrade their in-season programming.

Highlights of the episode:

  • Should athletes lift heavy during the season?
  • Microdosing strength: The secret to staying powerful without fatigue
  • Why lifting heavy might not make you faster
  • The most common gym mistake sport coaches still make
  • Eccentrics, isometrics, and injury-proofing your athletes

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Jack McLean

Jack McLean is the founder of Prepare Like a Pro and a passionate coach dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal and professional goals. He is the Senior Athletic Performance Coach at the Parramatta Eels, specializing in speed development, agility, and return-to-play strategies. Jack has previously worked as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Hawthorn FC and as Strength & Rehab Coach at Melbourne FC. He holds a Master’s in Applied Sport Science and is a Level 3 ASCA-accredited coach.

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