The Footy Coach Podcast

If I was 16yo and playing AFL was my dream this is what I would do now! It starts with setting the goal and identifying your strengths and having the right mindset for success. From there is is all about building those skills, game knowledge, fitness, recovery habits, nutrition and hydration. It also includes being a great person, leader, teammate and getting advantages where you can! For all those young players out there ...

EP166 Joc discusses B.H.A.G. (BIG HAIRY AUDACIOUS GOALS). The term originated from Jim Collins author of 'Good to Great' and 'Built to last'. Having a big long term goal (5-10+ years) was a key difference from his research into 'great' companies compared to just 'good' companies. In this episode Joc discusses how this can be applied to a Football Team and an individual player or coach. There are a number of reasons why you...

Todd Goldstein joins the show for episode 165. Currently in his 19th AFL season, played 335 games AFL footy, Best and Fairest, All Australian and the AFL record holder for most hit outs (Over 10,000)!
During this chat we discuss the role of the ruckman, ruck craft, his longevity and what an average week looks like, his draft year and the lead up, basketball and how it helped his footy, Key principals for better and more...

Neil Balme joins the show for episode 164. A 2x Premiership player for Richmond Fc, former Head Coach Melbourne Fc and legendary footy boss of Geelong and Richmond Fc during their recent premiership dynasties. 
During this conversation 'Balmy' gives his insights on what it takes to lead a football department, foundation blocks of great teams, building belief amongst a team, who he sees as a successful coach today and wh...

David Buttifant joins us as our guest for episode 163. Former High Performance Manager for Collingwood, Carlton and North Melbourne in the AFL,  he is currently the Director of 'Resilience Builders' and the 'Keen Edge Team'. During this episode we discuss the keys to a great relationship between a High Performance manager of the club and the Head Coach; High performance for youth athletes; the future of high performance; i...

Player Membership is for players who want to take their games to another level. The Membership offers tailored feedback specific to your development needs, so you’re not just practicing—you’re making progress with every session. When you join the Player Membership you will get access to all the very best of TFC. Including: Private Coaching sessions with Joc, Fundamental Skill Video Analysis and a Weekly structured skill se...

This episodes guest is Chris O'Connor who has coached at Norwood Fc in SANFL and South Fremantle in WAFL among a number of coaching roles. During this episode we dive into the coaching world of today, in particular high level coaches who have not played AFL vs coaches who have played AFL. We discuss the AFL draft age and whether that is the ideal age or could it be better to draft players at a later age. We also look into ...

Cameron Ling is the guest for episode 160; Three Time Premiership Player, Premiership Captain, All Australian, Best and Fairest winner among many of his football achievements. We dive into a whole range of topics including his development years with the Geelong Falcons and what helped set him up for AFL success, how he trained, leadership and how he approached being captain, Bomber Thompson influence, balancing offence and...

Episode 159 guest is Jade Rawlings. Current backline coach for the Fremantle Football Club. He was previously the Senior Coach of Norwood, winning the SANFL Premiership in 2022. He has also coached with North Melbourne, Melbourne, Brisbane and Richmond Football Club. Prior to coaching he played 148 games for Hawthorn, Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne Football Clubs. During this chat we discuss his transition from playi...

Episode 158 features the current Easter Rangers u18 Girls Head Coach Jarrad Donders to the show. During this episode we discuss a whole range of coaching topics including team culture and how to create and sustain it, pre game speeches, over coaching and players retaining information, importance of player fundamental development over game structures and systems, mentors and AFL coach he admires, favourite drills and a heap...

Episode 156 guest is Chris Muratore. He is the Richmond Football Club VFL backline coach, AFLW assistant coach and Senior Coach of Parkside Football Club - undertaking all three roles simultaneously!
During this episode we dive into what it requires coaching in multiple programs, coaching backline and traits of good players, kicking technique, common coaching mistakes, key principals of better and more consistent footy,...

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 tea...

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