#208 - Vaughn Steward, Caulfield Grammarian's Senior Men PLP Junior Coach
Channel: High Performance Content for AFL Staff & Athletes
Date: 2023-02-14

Highlights from the episode:

00:00 Common mistakes he notices while working with athletes and how to avoid him
01:19 Topics he recommends and advice for coaches planning to take their masters
02:23 Books he recommends to athletes or coaches
03:08 Warm-up drills for athletes who don't have access to S&C coaches in their club
04:08 His key focus when doing a group strength session

Coach's insights on common mistakes in working with athletes, emphasizing neglect of basic recovery (rehydrate, replenish, rest) for trendy methods like massage and gadgets. Importance of load monitoring in masters' studies for balancing athlete recovery and training stimulus, especially at elite levels with tight competition schedules. Recommended books: "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey, "Harley Habits for Teens," "Bruce Lee Alive" by Matthew Polly, and "The Road Less Traveled" by Scott Peck. Warm-up strategy using RAMP: Raise (heart rate, body temp, respiration), Activation (specific joint movements to engage muscles), Mobilization, and Potentiation (dynamic movements related to the main session). Coach's approach to group strength sessions: Begin with simple full-body workouts, pair experienced with less experienced athletes for mutual support, and progress to more complex and intense exercises under supervision.

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