#96 - Nicholas Ruhl The PLP Strength & Conditioning Coach for Caulfield Grammarians FC
Channel: High Performance Content for AFL Staff & Athletes
Date: 2022-01-17

Nicholas Ruhl is the Prepare Like a Pro strength & conditioning coach for Caulfield Grammarians FC (Mens). A​ qualified exercise physiologist, he is currently working at Keiser as an exercise scientist.

Highlights from the episode:
 
00:10  How did he learn to program training & what did he learn that was not taught in uni
00:55  How to make the most of internships
01:55  What he writes down in his sessions
02:45  What his typical day looks like as an exercise scientist at Keiser
03:40  The difference between Keiser and gym / PT studio
04:21  Career highlights and memories that he's proud of

The video features an interview with Nicholas Ruhl, the PLP Strength & Conditioning Coach for Caulfield Grammarians FC. Nicholas learned programming and coaching through practice and experimentation, gaining valuable insights not obtained from the university. Working closely with Nick Burton, a high-performance manager for the under-16s, provided Nicholas with significant coaching knowledge. Nicholas emphasizes the importance of being a sponge and absorbing knowledge during internships and early coaching experiences. He believes in educating players about the benefits of training rather than using it as a punishment, to enhance player buy-in and motivation.

Connect with Nicholas:  https://www.instagram.com/ruhls.of.fitness/