Jarrod has also worked at Geelong FC, Kangaroos, Port Adelaide FC, and Adelaide FC in a range of different Strength and Conditioning roles. An experienced business owner and Sports Performance coach, he is skilled in Sport Science, Athletic Training, Biomechanics, Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Rehabilitation. Jarrod is also a strong professional who graduated from The University of Ballarat with Honours in Biomechanics.
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Highlights from the episode:
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- What he would have done differently when he started his career
- People who have influenced his career
- Drills for running techniques
- How he upskills himself
- Important things when developing relationships with athletes
- Using GPS metrics for injury prevention
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People mentioned: 
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- Andrew Russell 
- Loris Bertolacci
- Neil Craig
- Chris Dennis
- Cameron Falloon
- Warren Young
- Michael Poulton
- Mark Thompson
- Trevor Farr
- David King
- Anthony Stevens 
- Glenn Archer
- Denis Pagen
- Chris Dennis
- Dean Laidley 
- Robbie Gray
- Charlie Walsh
- Dean Benton
- Darren Burgess
- Stuart Graham
- Andrew Rondinelli
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Connect with Jarrod: https://www.instagram.com/jegan_athletic/
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#79 - Jarrod Egan The Head of Athletic Performance and Development Director of Athletics

Simonster is a world leader in bodyweight training. Starting gymnastics at an early age, Simon became passionate about mastering control of the body and immersed himself in the world of bodyweight strength training. Expanding his skillset with training in martial arts, circus, and breakdance, his movements and teachings reflect a mixture of knowledge from each of these disciplines.
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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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Connect with Simon: https://www.instagram.com/simonsterstrength/
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https://www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/
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#138  - Simon Ata, Founder of Simonster

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#79 - Jarrod Egan The Head of Athletic Performance and Development Director of Athletics

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