In Episode 48 of the Prepare Like A Pro Podcast, I am speaking with Darren Burgess, the High-Performance Manager at Melbourne FC. Before Melbourne. Darren was the Director of Performance at Arsenal FC, High-Performance Manager at Port Adelaide Football Club, Head of Conditioning at Liverpool FC, and Head of Fitness at the Football Federation of Australia.
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Highlights from the episode:
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- Darren’s strength and conditioning journey from the start to now
- His learnings from working in the English Premier League
- His role at Melbourne and how he manages AFL players to perform each week
- Why small-sided games are so effective in developing athletic qualities like agility & mobility 
- Darren’s passion for high performance, physical preparation, and how he continues to learn and develop his craft
- The importance of having an individualized strength & conditioning program for working on an athlete’s strengths whilst managing past injuries
- What has worked and hasn’t throughout his career
- How he values technique and posture when it comes to running and gym movements for young developing footballers
- His approach to preparing AFL footballers and how important lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition, and mindset
- In-season recovery tips and tricks
- Tips for developing footballers and staff wanting to reach the highest level, including the importance of skill development and building resilience. 
- Darren's excitement for the Melbourne Football Club and 2021 and why he loves working for the club
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People mentioned:
 
- John Marsden
- Anthony Crea
- Greg Matthews
- Simon Casomolo 
- Tim Cahill 
- Lucas Neill 
- Gavin Wanganeen
- Fernando Torres
- Mesut Ozil 
- Lachie Williams 
- David Watts
- Selwyn Griffith 
- David Regan 
- Brett Nicholsten  
- Daniel James
- Rebeka Alcock
- Peter Brukner
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Darrren Burgess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dburgess25/
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#48 - Darren Burgess AFL  High Performance Manager for the Melbourne FC

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Highlights from the episode:
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- How he started as a physio
- The type of cues he uses when he gives feedback to athletes
- How he does programming
- His favorite movie TV series or books that impacted him
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#48 - Darren Burgess AFL High Performance Manager for the Melbourne FC

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