Athletes Authority ON AIR

Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 190 "Methods We've Pinched, Tweaked, and Made Our Own"

In this episode Lachlan and Alex reunite for an unfiltered dive into the coaching methods they've pinched, tweaked and refined over the years. They explore how a solid framework allows endless flexibility in applying both borrowed and homegrown methods. The duo unpacks key principles behind their approach, real-world coaching hacks, lessons from international soccer, and the art of adapting within unpredictable training environments. Whether you're a coach or a curious athlete, this episode is packed with actionable insights and candid wisdom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 189 "Solo Sessions: Why you don’t need to match sport intensities"

In this bite-sized Solo Session, Lachlan dives into some hot topics around team sport training, performance, and the importance of meeting athletes where they are. He discusses the misconception that every exercise must replicate the sport itself and explains why this can lead to overloading athletes or, worse, injuries. Lachlan also explores the concept of training progression and how small, controlled changes are essential for long-term development, while still being mindful of the individual needs of each athlete. If you're a coach looking to build smarter, more effective training programs that prioritise athlete health and performance, this quick but packed session is a must-listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 188 "What It Really Takes: Muay Thai Prep, Pain & Performance"

What It Really Takes: Muay Thai Prep, Pain & Performance In this episode, S&C coach Anthony Sams sits down with two of his elite Muay Thai athletes—Deren Chen, the current NSW Welterweight WBC Champion, and Ibrahim Abou Saleh, former national champion and multi-title holder who’s represented Australia at the Olympics—for a raw, behind-the-scenes look at life in and out of the ring. From fight prep and cutting weight to building explosive strength and managing recovery, the boys talk through what really gives them an edge in competition. You’ll hear why conditioning might be the most underrated weapon, how their training changes throughout a fight camp, and the real difference between “just lifting weights” and sport-specific performance. Plus, there’s plenty of banter, fight-day rituals (yes, showering and haircuts included), and candid thoughts on the gaps most fighters still have in their physical prep. Whether you’re a fighter, coach, or just curious about what goes into elite-level Muay Thai, this episode is a must-listen. ------------------------------------------------------------ 👉 Want to take your fight training to the next level? Check out our S&C programs at athletesauthority.com.au/athlete-development See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 187 "ACL Injury: From Pain to Performance"

In this laid-back but info-packed chat, Lachie and Kalen dive into all things ACL rehab. From surgical graft options to the shift from traditional ACL physio, focused on just getting out of pain, to a full performance-based approach that takes athletes all the way back onto the field. You'll also get insights into the psychology behind pain, what the deal is with non-operative ACL options, and exactly when and how athletes can start pre-running exercises and eccentric loading for the best recovery possible. Plus, Kalen shares insights into the framework he uses to structure rehab, keep athletes motivated, and build the strength and confidence they need to get back in action. If you're a physio, performance coach, or anyone involved with athletes, this episode is a must-listen. Want to elevate your ACL rehab approach further? Check out Athletes Authority’s ACL Mentorship Program—get the exact framework you need to master ACL rehab from early-stage management to elite performance. 👉 athletesauthority.education/acl-mentorship See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 186 "How Elite Athletes Stay Sharp, Fresh and Ready to Perform"

In this episode, Lachlan sits down with our expert physio team—Kalen, Head of Rehab, John and Joe, Senior Physiotherapists—to dive into the crucial role recovery plays in athlete performance. They answer the questions submitted around key recovery strategies, injury prevention, 'prehab', and the power of collaboration between coaches and physiotherapists to enhance outcomes. Whether you're an athlete, coach or physio, this episode is packed with insights to help you optimise your training and rehab processes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 185 "Unlocking the Secrets of Sports Science with Adam Wylie"

In this episode, Lachlan chats with Adam Wylie, Athletes Authority’s resident sports scientist, who has earned cult hero status within the team. Adam takes us through his journey from intern to full-time role and offers valuable insights into the evolving role of sports scientists. He discusses the blend of art and science in the profession, key skills for aspiring sports scientists, and practical advice for S&Cs navigating data and technology. Plus, Adam shares exciting details about his upcoming mentorship program aimed at helping coaches level up their skills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 184 "Do Team Sport Athletes Get Any Faster?"

In this week's episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR, @performancecoach_wilmot, @coach_waktkins, and @strengthcoach_berg take a dive deep into the world of speed training in team sports. The coaches break down the critical question: Do team sport athletes actually get any faster over their sporting careers? They explore speed-momentum and its pivotal role in team sport performance. Packed with expert insights and real-world perspectives, this episode is a must-listen for coaches, athletes, and performance professionals looking to understand the complexities of speed development in team sport environments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 183 "So You're In Preseason... Now What?

In this weeks episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR, @coach_watkins and @performancecoach_wilmot sit down to talk all things pre-season. With coach Watkins kicking off his new role with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, we hear the specifics of what he has been planning and setting up for this upcoming pre-season to be across a large range of teams and athletes within their elite pathways program. Coach Wilmot adds in context to how that looks across a range of sports in the professional setting. A great listen for anyone involved in a pre-season in semi-pro or professional sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 182 - ASCA: The Ins & Outs of the Governing Body

In this episode, Lachy pulls back the curtain on ASCA, the Governing Body of Strength & Conditioning Coaches in Australia, from his vantage point as a Representative on the Board. The boys discuss the latest conference, the challenges of governance, how it's addressing the 'unpaid volunteer crisis', ASCAs strategic priorities, and how it intends to move the interests of the industry forward. If you're a part of the S&C industry, then this is one you won't want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 181 - "We're Back" featuring Karl, Lachlan and Tom

The boys from Athletes Authority are back and going straight for the jugular by addressing the elephant's in the room — why they took a break, what they've been focusing on as a company, and what’s next for the brand. Get back up to speed with what the boys are doing and where the company is going (plus some valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way). Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 180 - Approaching Injury Trends In Sport & The Rise Of The Modern Athlete w/ Lachlan Wilmot

Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 180 with co-owner Lachlan Wilmot and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we discuss the current injury trends in the NRL, how to approach specific injury sites, trends vs accidents, how the modern day athlete approaches training games plus a whole lot more. We’d love to hear you thoughts! Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority Ep. 179 - Aaron Sculli - iPerform Lab & Athletic Development Coach Newcastle Knights | Creating A Business On Performance Profiling & The Shift Of Professional Athletes NRL

Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 179 with host Jordi Taylor. Today’s guest is Aaron Sculli, founder of iPerform Lab and Athletic Performance Coach Newcastle Knights. In this episode, Aaron shares his new business venture in iPerform Lab, where the inspiration came from and what services he delivers, the testing profiling he uses with the athletes, reflects on his “textbook” career progression as a coach, the benefits of learning in different environments, some of the biggest changes in NRL over the past 10 years, the advancement of Sports Science as a whole, the spike of unusual injuries in the NRL this season plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athletes. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 178 - Durham McInnis | Core Advantage & Metric VBT. "Getting Fired Was The Best Thing Of My Career!"

Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 178 with host Jordi Taylor. Today’s guest is Durham McInnis, founder of Core Advantage and co-founder of Metric VBT. In this episode, Durham shares a snapshot of what the past 25 years has been like for himself - both from a pro sport and private sector perspective, what made him open Core Advantage in 1999, some key lessons and learnings, his first crack in pro sport, his specialisation in basketball - in particular women’s basketball, working with NBA players, how to focus key intensive training blocks and the launch into the tech space with Metric VBT plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athletes. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 177 - Dealing With The Dilemmas Of Returning Athletes Early In-Season & Non Compliant Athletes w/ Lachlan Wilmot

Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 177 with co-owner Lachlan Wilmot and host Jordi Taylor. This episode we discuss returning players back early in the year, dealing with coaches/ player management and decision making and keeping athletes on track with their training as the season starts. We’d love to hear you thoughts! Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 176 - Juy Lumsden - The Latest In Concussion Management & RTP Guidelines

Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 176 with host Jordi Taylor. Today’s guest is Juy Lumsden, co-owner of Pivot Sports Performance, and rehab coach with the Western Bulldogs AFLW team, previously with Richmond Tigers. In this episode, Juy chats around his time in pro sport, specifically in the AFLW, some of his key takeaways/ lessons, what he plans to implement at the Bulldogs this coming up season, how and why he chose to merge his previous business with his new business partner, what it means to his team being away in pro sport, some of the unexpected things that popped up during the merger, how he got into the concussion and head knock space, some of the latest research and guidelines around concussions including training and nutrition protocols, how the new guidelines will be implemented in local sport plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athlete wanting to learn more about the concussion management space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 175 - Tayla Cannon - Carving A Career As An Online Physiotherapist

Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 175 with host Jordi Taylor. Today’s guest is Tayla Cannon founder of Athletic Rebuild - an online physiotherapy company treating clients all around the world. In this episode, Tayla chats around how and why she ended up in Texas, how her online business started, breaking limiting beliefs around her lifestyle and work schedule, success of her system, where the future of physiotherapy is going with technology plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athlete wanting to learn more about the online coaching space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 174 - Meer Awny - Coaching Australia's Biggest Combat Stars & What Is Intrapreneurship (The Route Very Few Coaches Think To Take In Their Careers)

Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 174 with host Jordi Taylor. Today’s guest is Meer Awny, founder of Ethos Performance and co-founder of Overwatch Media. Ethos Performance specialises in combat sport athletes and has worked with some of the biggest athletes in the world including George Kambosos, Tai Tuavasa, Tyson Pedro to name a few In this episode, Meer chats around his time on the Mark Bouris podcast, the sliding doors trip to the US with Loren Landow, pre Ethos performance and subletting spaces to work with athletes, Intrapreneurship and what that means in the S&C world, opening Ethos Performance, how he landed his first big name athletes, creating staff and culture, his training philosophies for combat athletes plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and athlete wanting to learn more about the combat space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Athletes Authority ON AIR | From The Vault | Max Schmarzo - Plyometric Training, Athlete Centred Coaching & Finding Your Niche

From the Vault takes us back through some of our favourite episodes which is episode 79 with host Jordi Taylor & Tom Watkins. Today’s guest is Max Schmarzo, the Founder of Strong By Science, Founder Upper Echelon Nutrition and Edge U online learning platform. In this episode, Max discusses how he has managed to carve out a niche on social media, how he has built his personal brand, learnings that he wished he knew earlier in setting up multiple businesses, his plyometric classification and implementation, common mistakes made by coaches and athletes with plyometric training, the origins of S&C and where the industry may trend in the future plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for athletes, coaches and business owners wanting a unique insight to an industry leaders thought processes. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Athletes Authority ON AIR | Ep. 173 - Joseph Coyne - Special Strength Exercises For Sprinters & Using Data To Solve Performance Problems

Today’s episode of Athletes Authority ON AIR is episode 173 with host Jordi Taylor. Today’s guest is Joseph Coyne, formerly at EXOS China Chinese Olympic Committee, Track & Field, UFC China and currently at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar and Bond University Swimming. In this episode, Joesph chats around how he got his first start in China, some of the unique challenges that working in a foreign country, his time at EXOS, learning from leading track and field coaches with the Chinese team, the use of specialised exercises with track and jumping athletes, the difference between performance data and problem solving data, touches on his presentation at the upcoming Iron Edge Speed & Power Summit plus a whole lot more. This episode has plenty of incredible insights for coaches and allied health owners wanting to understand more around testing and performance in the speed space. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Athletes Authority ON AIR | From The Vault | The Big Off-Season QnA w/ Lachlan Wilmot

From the Vault takes us back through some of our favourite episodes which is episode 100 with host Jordi Taylor & Lachlan Wilmot. In this episode we discuss everything to do with off-season, how athletes and coaches can best prepare and make use of the time. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! Instagram: @athletesauthority See more of what we do: https://athletesauthority.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.