2025 is in full swing as we record this episode and we ask the question, what are you doing to get better as a coach this year? 

Episode 153 we welcome back Tyson Popplestone, former National level distance runner and founder of Relaxed Running. During this episode we discuss how you can become a better runner via better technique, what great running mindset looks like, better recovery and avoiding injuries, training advice and tips, offseason sessions and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 152 we feature Hamish Oligvie as our guest. He is the current National Recruiting Manager for the mighty Adelaide Crows Football Club and has been for the past 18 years. During this episode we discuss his role, what it entails and the challenging parts of it along with the best parts. We discuss his principals for selecting players and how he views potential recruits and whether they would be a good fit for his team. Hamish explains the relationship between head coaches and recruitment and how that functions, the myths and mistakes in recruiting, draft age and whether he would change it and why, book recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

Upon recently reading Bill Belichick's biography book by Ian O'Connor (which I loved) I share 6 coaching lessons that I took away and share them here. They include: 1. Work ethic 2. List decisions 3. List build and team culture 4. Game planning to win 5. Motivational talks 6. Testing coaching and team staff.Check it out (and the book too!)

This episode we get first time coach Chris Whelan on the show to discuss his learnings from this past season. Coaching the U14's at Langwarrin FC, Chris shares things he didn't know prior to coaching and how that can help you, myths and mistakes of a first time coach, common coaching mistakes, things first time coaches have to do, outside the box things that a coach needs to be aware of and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 149 we continue our off season recommendation series, this time discussing coaches. Tune in and find out what we recommend you do as a coach to keep elevating our game and make next season your best one yet.

During this episode Joc discusses his four recommendations for junior players during the offseason:1. Play a complimentary sport2. Keep a footy in your hands3. Get extra coaching - Footy Camps, Private Coaching4. Don't overdo itTake a listen to hear these recommendations explained and why they are important. 

Michael Swann is the current List and Recruiting Manager of the mighty Brisbane Lions in the AFLW. Brisbane won the AFLW Premiership in 2023 and during this chat we discuss his role around list management and what it takes in the AFLW right now. We cover what the process is post season regarding list management decisions, relationship between Senior Coach and List Manager, what a typical week looks like for him, player payments being made public, book recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

Episode 146 we discuss the off season (September - November). Usually a 6 to 12 week span that starts after your last game of the season and finishes when your pre season starts. During this episode we look at a number of key things you can do (and not do) that will set you up for your best season yet next year. Listen to this episode to find out what these key things are!

Episode 145 brings Collingwood's General Manager of List Management Derek Hine to the show. Having been in the role for over 20 years we dive into what the role entails, the challenging decisions on players that need to be made each year, the relationship between the coach and list manager, the process of following players to the draft, players needing to enjoy the life of a footballer and the mental pressures that the highest level requires and much more! Check it out