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Highlights of the episode:- What is postural stability- How to improve posture- Optimum posture for different sports- How to build posture awareness to young athletes- How to develop curiosity in athletesTo join our Coaches Academy waitlist, visit the link below:https://academypreparelikeapro.com.au/Follow Prepare Like a Pro podcastiTunes: https://bit.ly/PlppodcastSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEaThanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss advertising your brand on the prepare like a pro platformEpisode Transcript:

Pip is a former professional athlete and is currently engaged in a leadership position for public service, as well as providing expertise through her consultancy business. She was the former performance sports dietitian at Brisbane Lions. Topics we discussed:- Important things that athletes should focus on for their health and longevity in sport- Things young athletes need to learn in their nutrition journey- Influencers and mentors in her career- How she upskills herself- Pip's fave inspirational quote- Her work life pet peevesConnect: https://www.instagram.com/piptpip/

Rebekah has also worked at the Melbourne Rebels, Melbourne storm, and the ACT Brumbies. She has completed her PHD on the topic of nutrition support for connective tissues in athletes at the Australian Institute of Sport, and currently consults to Western United Football Club, and is also consulting to the emerging athletes program at Latrobe University (LEAP).  In the new year, Rebekah is due to start at Latrobe University full time as a lecturer and researcher in sports nutrition, and will continue to develop the performance nutrition program for LEAP.Topics we discussed:- Timing to prevent injury- Role of nutrition for injury prevention- Recommended collagen intake for athletes- Food choices to get collagen- Protein intake post-training- Resources on healthy eating and nutritionPeople mentioned:- Max Gawn- Emily Meehan- Dominique Condo- Ben Serpell- Greg Shaw- Louis Burke- John Moors- Ricardo CostaConnect Instagram: Rebekah Alcock: https://www.instagram.com/bek.alcock.dietitian/If you like the show, please show your support by subscribing to the podcast we are on YouTube, iTunes and Spotify. To access the full episode head to our YouTube channel: Prepare Like A Prohttps://www.youtube.com/preparelikeapro

Welcome back to the Prepare like a pro Live chats show, tonight we have Dr. Dominique (Dom) Condo. She is an Accredited Sports Dietitian and lecturer in Sports Nutrition at Deakin University. She consults Geelong Cats Football Club (AFL) and the Deakin Melbourne Boomers (WNBL), having extensive experience working with both junior and elite athletes offering nutritional support and advice.Topics we discussed:- Nutrition advice for developing footballers- Where we can find Dom's recipes that people can follow- Benefits for periodization- Mentors and influencers who shaped Dom’s career- When and what an athlete should eat during a game- Eating window time before or after game to not feel sickPeople mentioned:- Anthony Mead- Brad Albert- Steve Hocking Connect https://www.instagram.com/dr_dom_condo/Book a online 1 on 1 with Dom: https://www.dr-dom.com.au/

Emily Meehan is the Senior Sports Dietitian of the Collingwood FC. She is also Collingwood AFLW and Magpies netball and consults to the Malaysian Track cycling team (currently in Tokyo).Prior to the Pies, Emily worked with the Western Bulldogs FC and Melbourne Victory and completed her PhD on nutrition and high-performance sport. Emily is also the vice chair of the AFL Sport Dietitians Australia group.Topics we discussed:- Emily's advice to her past self when she was starting as a dietician- Her advice to newly hired dieticians on how to educate a club or team- Her strategies when working with elite athletes - Emily's approach to developing athletes who want to bulk up- Ideal snacks for athletes who are on the go- How she helps in improving an athlete's nutritionConnect with Emily: https://www.instagram.com/emmeehan_sportsdietitian/𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨We're committed to empowering Australian rules footballers and developing strength and conditioning coaches to best practice physical preparation methods.Follow Prepare Like a Pro podcastiTunes: https://bit.ly/PlppodcastSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEaAnd if you want to get more involved with our community and make a guest appearance on a future episode join our Academy on Patreon.PLP academy: https://bit.ly/2TL2GrbThanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss advertising your brand on the prepare like a pro platformVisit: https://linktr.ee/preparelikeapro

Jess Spendlove is the Dietitian Consultant of the GWS Giants FC for the last 8 seasons. Across the last 9 years Jess has also worked with Giants Netball, Giants AFLW, Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney Kings, Cronulla Sharks and NSW Waratahs, totalling more than 30 seasons in professional sport. Jess has a masters of nutrition/dietetics and bachelor of science (nutrition) and is the co-founder of nutrition consultancy business Health and Performance Collective which is all about working with motivated people to help them live and perform at their best.People mentioned:- Brett Deledio- David Joyce- John Quinn- Lachlan Wilmot- Simon Harries - Nick Poulos - Helen o’connor - Wayne Campbell - Josh Kelly- Adam Teloar - Jeremy Cameron Connect with Jess: https://www.instagram.com/jess_spendlove_dietitian/Podcast: https://player.whooshkaa.com/shows/my-millennial-healthWebsite: https://www.jessicaspendlove.com/Topics we discussed:- Jess explains about periodizing your nutrition- How to use caffeine for the long season and how much to take- How Jess upskills herself and hone her craft- The best way to bulk up for critical mass for developing athletes- Advice for athletes using supplements- Difference in nutrition advice for male and female AFL players𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨We're committed to empowering Australian rules footballers and developing strength and conditioning coaches to best practice physical preparation methods. Follow Prepare Like a Pro podcast iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEaAnd if you want to get more involved with our community and make a guest appearance on a future episode join our Academy on Patreon. PLP academy: https://bit.ly/2TL2Grb Thanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss advertising your brand on the prepare like a pro platform  Visit: https://linktr.ee/preparelikeapro

Ben Parker discusses his journey into the field of sports nutrition, starting as a chef & nutritionist with the AIS and Australian swim team.Topics discussed in this episode:- Importance of working hard and trying things on yourself first ie nutrition manipulation for body composition - Why whole foods are important for health, performance and career longevity.- Tips and tricks to optimise recovery and gain critical mass.- Why vegetables are so important and how elite athletes like Novak Djokovic eat clean, unprocessed foods.- Why setting up your eating ‘environment’ in your kitchen or football club is so important for nutritional success.- Ben’s role at the Gold Coast Suns and with competition/training camps. People mentioned:- Garry Slater- Novak Djokavic- Garry AblettWatch an intro about Ben:  https://youtu.be/9b0uYGlCRlkConnect with Ben:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparkernutrition/𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨We're committed to empowering Australian rules footballers and developing strength and conditioning coaches to best practice physical preparation methods. Follow Prepare Like a Pro podcast iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEaSubscribe to our YouTube channel to watch these live chats, our next guest is:Jacob Vanrooyen  And if you want to get more involved with our community and make a guest appearance on a future episode join our Academy on Patreon. PLP academy: https://bit.ly/2TL2Grb Thanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss advertising your brand on the prepare like a pro platform

Simone Austin Is one of the most recognized AFL sport Dietitian in Australia. During this podcast she discusses her love for food and how she goes about nutrition for football preparation. Topics discussed in this episode:- Importance of learning how to cook 5 meals- The importance of having plenty of colour from real food ingredients- Why dieting isn’t the best for athletes- Supplements and how to go about selecting the right one  - The importance of fruit & vegetables 
 People mentioned:- Luke Breust - Andrew Russell- Anthony FernonBook an appointment with Simone: https://www.simoneaustin.com.auConnect with Simone: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simone_austin/𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨We're committed to empowering Australian rules footballers and developing strength and conditioning coaches to best practice physical preparation methods. Follow Prepare Like a Pro podcast iTunes: https://bit.ly/Plppodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zrwJEaSubscribe to our YouTube channel to watch these live chats, our next guest is:Ben Parker And if you want to get more involved with our community and make a guest appearance on a future episode join our Academy on Patreon. PLP academy: https://bit.ly/2TL2Grb Thanks for tuning in and be sure to contact us for any inquiries or to discuss advertising your brand on the prepare like a pro platform

In Episode 11 of the Prepare Like A Pro Podcast, In this episode we speak with Nick Green! The sports dietitian for Boxhill Hawks and consultant for Bupa. - Nick career journey from why he chose to study dietetics to working at Bupa and the VFL system - His upbringing and how he approached his development living in Tasmania - How much he loves the helping others whether it be for sports performance or improving your well-being - His tips for footballers wanting to gain muscle or reduce body fat - Why what you eat is so important for recovery - Tips and tricks for developing Dietitian’s wanting to work in elite sport People mentioned:- Simone Austin- Daniel Napoli- Sean Murphy - Chris Newman - Max Bailey - Luke Boyd Definitely check this chat out we dive into some topics any footy fan, footballer or staff member needs to hear. Connect with Nick Instagram: https://instagram.com/n.green.aus?utm_medium=copy_linkWe host FREE live events every week!🖖🏻  Friday night an interview at 8.30pm (AEST)✨ Sunday weekly Q&A and webinar at 6pm (AEST)If you want to reach your football potential than you need to, start training Like a Pro with our🤩 Prepare Like a Pro Online Program! This program has everything you need to take your game to the next level!💪🏼 To join for a free trial, visit the link below:https://preparelikeapro.com/free-program/Thanks for watching and to never miss a episode, make sure to Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   https://youtube.com/c/PrepareLikeAPro#nickgreen #Boxhillhawksfc #preparelikeapro #plplivechats #podcast #melbournestrengthcoach #melbournestrengthandconditioning