Why you need to prepare like a pro if you want to make it to the AFL

How to Prepare Like an AFL Player

If you want to play professional Australian rules football, you need to prepare like a pro. This 8-week training plan will help you develop the speed, strength, and stamina you need to compete at the highest level. With three strength training workouts and three speed/energy systems development sessions per week, this program is designed to get you football ready. You’ll need access to weights for the strength training workouts and a football oval or park for the speed and conditioning elements. So if you’re serious about making it to the AFL, start preparing like a pro today.

Week 1:
3x Total Body Strength Training Workouts + 2x Speed/Energy Systems Development Sessions

Week 2:
3x Total Body Strength Training Workouts + 2x Speed/Energy Systems Development Sessions

Week 3:
3x Strength Training Workouts + 3x Speed/Energy Systems Development Sessions

Week 4:
3x Strength Training Workouts + 4x Speed/Energy Systems Development Sessions

Week 5:
3x Strength Training Workouts + 4x Speed/Energy Systems Development Sessions

Week 6:
4x Strength Training Workouts Workouts + 3x Speed/Energy Systems Development Sessions

Week 7:
4x Strength Training Workouts Workouts + 3x Speed/Energy Systems Development Sessions

Week 8:
3x Strength Training Workouts + 4x Speed/Energy Systems Development Sessions

Professional athletes didn’t get to where they are by accident; they put in the hard work and dedication required to hone their skills and perfect their craft. If you want to make it to the AFL, you need to prepare like a pro. This 12-week training plan will help get you on the path to success. So what are you waiting for?

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Jack McLean, founder of Prepare Like a Pro, smiling and holding a red football.

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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