Loris Bertolacci

Speed development in Australian Rules Football

Today’s podcast is with Jarrod Egan. He has worked in many roles in AFL and other elite sports. Jarrod was a sprinter when young and since then he has had a wealth of experience in Elite Sport and Australian Rules Football in Speed Development. This chat is about developing speed and acceleration in the context of all the fitness attributes required to play Australian Rules Football. 

Physical Development in an Under 18 Australian Rules Football Club

I am chatting with Sean Potter, the High Performance Manager at Calder Cannons which is an Under 18 Australian Rules club. We chat about topics such as maturation, draft age, private schools and other developmental needs for AFL. 

Fitness needs at a local Australian Rules Football Club

I am chatting with Paul Bacash who is the fitness adviser for the West Preston Lakeside Football Club, a local club in the Northern League in Melbourne. They have won the last 2 premierships and this chat explores the realities of fitness preparation for a team at local semi professional level.

Insight into Women's Australian Rules Football with Lauren Spark

Lauren Spark plays in the AFLW Australian Rules Football National Competition. She was an elite Beach Volleyball Player before playing AFLW. She also is a teacher. I wanted to get an insight into Women's Australian Rules Football, in particular about the fitness, conditioning and injury prevention aspects. 

Long Term Player Development in Australian Rules Football

The AFL Draft is open to players after they have played in an Under 18 competition. Modelled off the US NBA & NFL drafts but obviously there majority of players are in their 20’s, mature and proven. This podcast discusses the maturational issues, training needs and even social aspects of a young AFL draft. It is my opinion this causes a “trickle down” effect on development, especially after Under 14 where talent ID seems to really start.