The Footy Coach Podcast

During this episode Joc takes you through a what the post season break should look like for elite footballers aged 15+ and why the post season break matters. This is the 3-6 weeks post your last game of the season. Listen to find out more.

Chris Beaty is the current Dietitian for the Werribee Football Club in the VFL. During this episode we cover a whole range of things relating to nutrition and hydration that is going to help footballers including: Hydration game-day and postgame, Optimal hydration for a player, how nutrition and hydration helps with recovery, myths and mistakes with nutrition/hydration, basic principals elite players should live by and much more. Check it out

Ep 202 guest is current Brisbane Lions AFLW Academy Coach Sophia Ikosidekas. During this episode we go in depth on how she works with young players to develop thier game and the key foundations of player development. We also discuss her current role and what it entails, coach she admires and why, a player who exceeded expectations and how they did it, and much more!

Episode 201 Joc discusses why it takes many seasons to be play your best footy . Areas of discussion include: - The pressure to be good now - Development timeline is longer than you think -Stop comparing your chapter 2 with someone else's chapter 10 - What actually improves over multiple years - Danger in chasing short term goals - Importance of building a foundation - Focus on each year - Setbacks are a part of the timeline - Parents need to understand these things "Your biggest advantage might not be how good you are today. It might be how committed you are to being better 5 years from now"

200 episodes complete, over 6 years since we started!! Big thanks to all our guests, listeners and all those who have helped with this podcast. This week's episode Joc discusses the difference between Good and Great Players. This includes such things as: 1. Consistency 2. Coachable 3. Competitiveness 4. Footy IQ 5. Preparation 6. Responding to failure 7. Work Ethic 8. Discipline 9. Team 1st 10. Growth Mindset Have a listen to find out more!

What to know what makes a great footy captain? During this episode Joc will discuss the role of a captain and the 5 key pillars to being a great footy captain. They Include: Lead by example Build Relationships Communicate clearly Handle pressure Put the team first We also cover during this episode what great captains do not do and things that you can do now as a player to set you up in the future if you are striving to be captain one day. Check it out.

Why do some teams consistently out perform others. Why do some clubs seem to produce great players year after year. Culture is not a slogan, team values printed on a wall, or a motivational poster....Culture is the behaviours your team accepts, encourages and repeats. During this episode TFC Head Coach Joc takes you through: - 10 habits of winning cultures - Culture killers - Coaches biggest mistake - Advice for - Players, Coaches and Parents Check it out!

It happens to all of us. A bad game. A poor performance. During this episode Joc gives his advice on how to respond in the best way possible. It includes: What to do (and not do) in the first 2 hours post game The process - 24-48 hours post game and what needs to take place The way forward - 24hours after the game until the next one and things to focus on and execute Check it out.

Success always leaves clues if you look closely. Check out 10 habits of elite footy players: 1. Take Ownership 2. Train with purpose 3. Master the fundamentals 4. Love feedback 5. Watch football differently 6. Stay consistent 7. Look after their body 8. Handle setbacks well 9. Do extra's 10. Compete Listen to find out more!

Episode 195 is a repost episode (Ep#69) with the current General Manager of Football at Melbourne Football Club Alan Richardson. Having previously held the Senior Coaching role at St Kida Fc, numerous assistant coaching roles in the AFL and played 114 games for the Collingwood Fc he gives a great oversight on what elite level performance looks like and how he went about achieving it. We discuss his key principals for better and more consistent performance, common coaching mistakes, myths and mistakes in training, leading a football program and plenty more. Check it out!

Gavin Mahony joins us for this episode, a facilitator and partner with Leading Teams. Gavin is the third time we have had a member of leading teams on the podcast with Tim Ferguson (#7) and Jake Bridges (#8) on the show previously. During this episode we discuss a whole range areas around Leadership, Culture and high performing teams. We discuss what it takes to turn a culture around, keys to a high performing team, what great leadership looks like, myths and mistakes in leadership, a leader Gavin admires and why, why empowering players can help drive your team performance, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Check it out!

In this episode Joc discusses ways parents can help support their young footballer (discussion targeting the 8-14yo age bracket) on their footbal journeys. There are numerous pitfalls and traps that parents can easily fall into that will have a negative impact on their child's experience and Joc shares some tips and practical advice to allow your young footballer to thrive. Key discussion points include: - What it means to 'thrive' - The car ride home matters - Focus on effort, not outcome - Let coaches coach - Help build independence - Handling setbacks properly - Multi-sport & balance Something to ponder...."Are we helping kids enjoy the journey?" and "Are we building confidence or pressure?" A simple message to parents is always be their biggest fan.

Episode 192 Joc discusses 5 focus areas for players and teams which will help put you on the path to success for the second half of the season. These include: 1. Staying committed to continual improvement 2. Doubling down on team first mindset 3. Master the recovery process 4. Build momentum through consistency 5. Embrace the hard part of the season Listen to find out more!

Episode 191 features Matthew Skubis, who most recently served as an AFLW Assistant Coach with St Kilda FC. His coaching journey has also included roles with Western Bulldogs AFLW, Carlton AFLW, and the Brisbane Lions Girls Academy. In this episode, we explore Matthew’s coaching journey and dive into a wide range of coaching topics including team defence, common coaching mistakes, key principles for creating better and more consistent footy, training myths and wasted time, AFL-level coaches he admires, players who exceeded expectations and why, along with his book and documentary recommendations. A practical and insightful conversation packed with valuable lessons for coaches at every level. Check it out!

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!

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 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

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

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!

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