#87 - Jordan Love Strength & Conditioning Coach Caulfield Grammarians FC
Channel: High Performance Content for AFL Staff & Athletes
Date: 2021-12-16

Highlights from the episode:

00:00  How his passion for S&C started
01:13  How he got into Geelong Falcons
02:14  The importance of experience for a developing S&C coach
03:30  What he learned from living with professional elite athletes
04:39  How he made connections to his mentors
05:50  Challenges in his career and what he learned

The speaker discovered a passion for strength and conditioning around the age of 14 or 15, finding solace in the gym during difficult times. Initially, the speaker wanted to become a physiotherapist due to family influences in the medical field, but by the age of 19, they became drawn to strength and conditioning. The speaker gained experience at Geelong Falcons through a connection with a friend who played there, starting with three nights a week of recovery sessions. The speaker emphasizes the value of gaining early experience in the industry and highlights the importance of communication skills, regardless of where one starts. The speaker lives with elite professional athletes, including James Walpole, Will Day, and Harrison Pepper, and learns about the dedication and routines required to be an elite athlete. They particularly value insights gained during the off-season.

People mentioned:

- James Worpel
- Will Day
- Harrison Pepper
- Harrison Jones
- Dan Pfaff
- Luke Boyd

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