AFL Max Mentors

Alicia Eva, current Captain of GWS AFLW team, current development coach of GWS (NEAFL) team,  and All-Australian AFLW player discusses the importance of building rapport with your players so you can challenge them, with Max Mentors host, James Podsiadly.From coaching at a very young age to playing AFLW professionally and now coaching senior men, Eva has seen footy from the inside out. Utilizing her knowledge and insights gained through her undergraduate degree in psychology paired with her footy experiences, Eva discusses getting the best out of your players.Tune in to hear Alicia’s unique story and pathway to elite level playing and coaching. Her journey has learnings for all coaches. Want to join the live webinars? Visit aflmax.com.au/max-mentors-online/ to learn more. 

Tarkyn Lockyer, current NAB AFL Academy Head Coach, shares his experiences with host James Podsiadly, around coaching fundamentals to youth players.Lockyer played over 200 games at Collingwood. After retiring in 2010 he moved on to a range of coaching roles, including Head of Collingwood's Academy and is the current NAB AFL Academy Head Coach. Tune in to hear Tarkyn share his invaluable insights and how you can apply them at a grassroots level.Want to join the live webinars? Visit https://aflmax.com.au/max-mentors-online/ to register.

David Rath, Head of Football Program, at St Kilda Football Club, discusses the history of coaching, with host James Podsiadly.Renowned for his scientific approach to skill development and background in biomechanics, Rath has developed ground-breaking kicking programs, played an integral role in the game's development and scored many other achievements along the way.Working at the AIS, the AFL and various AFL clubs, Rath will share his experiences and knowledge on how the game and coaching styles have evolved - plus how they will continue to do so.Tune in to hear the coaching Guru himself share he's invaluable insights and how you can apply them at a grassroots level.  Want to join the live webinars? Visit aflmax.com.au to register. 

Listen in to Daniel Harford, the current Senior Coach for Carlton AFLW team and former Hawthorn and Carlton player will share his experiences and advice. This episode Harf shares key tips and insights around;Facing your fears head-on and how to instil this in your players - RUN TO THE ROAR!Players need to believe they are good enough to succeed - and how to get them thereThe importance of building relationships within a club and how to realistically manage thatHosted by James Podsiadly, tune in to hear Harf's undeniable passion for footy and coaching and how you can apply this at a grassroots level. 

Part B - James Podsiadly interviews Don Pyke, ex- Adelaide Crows Senior Coach. Pyke a two-time premiership player, with an extensive coaching career across a range of clubs, levels and roles, including Senior Coach at the Adelaide Crows, shares some of his most valuable coaching insights - in particular the importance of Unity. Tune in to Part B of the conversation with Don Pyke. Hear Don's Quick 61.   Can you recommend 1 book that our coaches could read now?2.   Is there a short YouTube/TED talk clip that our coaches can watch that might get them to think differently about coaching?3.   Podcast?4.   1 Coaching Point about teaching Ground Balls?5.   One game you play with players that’s not footy? Why?6.   Your most important value?

James Podsiadly interviews Don Pyke, ex- Adelaide Crows Senior Coach. Pyke a two-time premiership player, with an extensive coaching career across a range of clubs, levels and roles, including Senior Coach at the Adelaide Crows, shares some of his most valuable coaching insights - in particular the importance of Unity. Tune in to Part A of the conversation with Don Pyke. 

James Podsiadly interviews Heath Younie (current Development Manager and SANFL Coach at the Adelaide Crows) about his coaching journey and some of the tools he uses to educate players.Heath answers the following questions during the interview:Why did you choose footy when you were a kid? Or was it another sport? – Interesting storyWhat made you happy when you played footy?How did you learn the best when you played? How do you teach 45 different players?How has being a dad helped your coaching?What does “winning” look like in coaching?How do you put yourself in the “players shoes”? What’s the one thing that every coaching/sporting/ football environment needs to have to get the best out of people?If you were coaching a community football team (junior or senior), what would be your top 3 priorities? Are they different to the elite?Forwards are often the most talented in the side but also the most selfish. Do you have any advice on coaching selfish players who talk team but play selfish?The Quick 61.   Can you recommend 1 book that our coaches could read now?2.   Is there a short YouTube/TED talk clip that our coaches can watch that might get them to think differently about coaching?3.   Podcast?4.   1 Coaching Point about teaching Ground Balls?5.   One game you play with players that’s not footy? Why?6.   Your most important value?