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This podcast is for footy coaches across Australia and beyond to be used as a resource to make your footy coaching a success whether you are just starting or have been coaching for years. Enjoy
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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 playand 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-FerrySorrento to Stoney Point.-FerryCowesWonthaggieInverlochDay 2. (163km)Inverloch to BuffaloFish CreekFosterWelshpoolAlbertonYarramWoodsideLongford - 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
This episode Joc discusses what a great preseason footy camp could look like for you. Key elements you need to have within your footy camp, common mistakes that you should avoid, a camp plan you could follow and much more. A key question Joc would have you ask yourself is, 'does this make us a better footy club?" when deciding what to include within your footy camp. Listen to find out more.
Episode 183 is Joc presenting his first speech he would give to the Tasmanian Football Club if he was the Senior Coach. Key focus is not structures, systems, player personnel, playing styles... it is all about setting a broader Vision and Team Values for the whole team and players to individually strive to live out. Enjoy.Just note, "Language Warning" for this episode.
Joc discusses the need to focus on the fundamentals: Kicking, handballing, marking, groundballs etc Why it is integral to your development and progression as a player and as a coach with your team. It does not matter how good your game plan is with strutures and system if your players cannot hit a 20m kick consistently or a 5m handball. Check it out to hear more.
Joc discusses 3 things players (u16 and above) need to nail this Christmas break to be ready to have their best footy seasons!3 areas include:- Training - Mentally recharging and reloading- Nutrition and hydrationCheck it out to find out more
With the new year underway we just wanted to pass on our thanks to those who made 2025 possible for TFC and we look forward to what 2026 will bring!Check it out!
This Victorian Draft Training Camp is built for rising footy talent aged 14–18. Train in a genuine elite environment alongside other top players and sharpen your skills, fitness, and footy IQ for the season ahead.Across the camp you’ll experience what it’s like to live like a professional footballer—complete with filming and analysis, elite coaching, skill development, game understanding, and strength and conditioning.Open to boys and girls born in 2008–2011 who are chasing high-performance footy pathways, from AFL and VFL dreams to representative programs. Aspiring elite players from anywhere in Australia are welcome.
Newly appointed Carlton Fc VFL Head Coach and AFL Development Coach Damian Truslove is the guest for this episode. He has also held coaching roles at AFL level with GWS along with being Head Coach of their VFL team and Sydney Fc VFL team. During this episode we discuss his new role and first things he is looking to implement, key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, list decisions and evaluating players, identifying trends in games, AFL coach he admires, myths and mistakes in training, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Check it out.
Episode 177 guest is Adam Marcon, newly appointed North Melbourne VFL Head Coach. For the past two season he was a development coach with North Melbourne AFL side which he will continue alongside his new VFL role. Prior to this he has coached as an assistant at AFLW and VFL. He has also coached senior local footy. His playing career included a season with Richmond AFL side, he was also captain and spent a number of years with Williamson Fc in the VFL. During this episode we discuss a range of topics including key principals for better and more consistent footy, opposition analysis and focus points, leadership, key players vs role players, game day stats, AFL coach he admires and why, myths and mistakes in training, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more. Check it out
During this episode Joc discusses the offseason (the period between your last game of the season and the first official preseason session e.g. Sep - Nov) and how you can use this time to become better and level up your skills as a footballer. Check it out
During this episode Joc discusses ways to improve the confidence within your footy team. They include: 1. Set clear and achievable goals2. Positive reinforcement & feedback3. Build the connection amongst your team4. Master fundamentals through quality repetition 5. Focus on individual strengths/weapons6. Build Mental toughness and utilise visualisation7. Celebrate effort8. Consistent and competent coaching9. Track and show progress10. Create controlled adversity in training
This episode Joc discusses what he sees as a great captain at a football club. He covers such things as club alignment, culture driver and living out the club values. A captain who is the fabric of the club and embodies what other players aspire to be. If your looking to pick a captain this upcoming season as a coach or evaluate your current leader this episode is worth a listen.
Todays episode Joc discusses the need to have values as a football club. Having set values at your club drives and guides behaviour, helps attack the 'right' people and helps avoid clashes with agenda's between key stakeholders within your footy club. During this episode Joc discusses a possible check list for you as a coach (or player) with regards to your clubs values and where you stack up against them. Check it out
Kicking is the most fundamental skill playing Australian Rules Football. For you to progress and improve your game kicking is at the forefront of that. No matter what age or level you are at you should be always looking to progress your kicking skill. During this episode Joc discusses what he likes to see with a good kick and how it can improve you. Check it out
During this episode Joc discusses 5 mistakes that can kill your progress as a footballer, they include:InconsistencyComplacencyNeglecting fundamentalsAvoiding feedbackInjuriesCheck out the episode to find out more!
Lewis Johnson joins the show for episode 170. Former first round draft pick for the Sydney Swans (pick 12) and Adelaide Football Club player, we discuss his experiences in AFL football, his transition into life post AFL football and his current coaching role in the SANFL with Woodville West Torrens.Lewis gives great insight into the challenge of making the transition into the 'real world' and gives great advice and shares key learnings that he has had with regards to his own career and financial decisions. He explains some of the pitfalls that can cause financial stress and how to avoid them. We also discuss things that set him up to get drafted, AFL coaches and their influence on him and much more. Enjoy
This episode features guest Jamie Cassidy-McNamara, current Head Coach of the Coburn Lions in the VFL. During this chat we discuss a whole range of aspects of coaching including skill acquisition and the importance of planning your sessions, training skills that translate into the games, setting standards and expectations, key focus when starting a head coaching role at a new club, key principals to better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, who he sees as a successful AFL coach and why, book recommendations and plenty more! Check it out
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