Dean has worked at the Pies for the last 9 years in a. range of different roles from VFL high-performance manager to assisting the strength & conditioning program. Before working at Collingwood he completed his master's degree and worked across several Nab League football teams.

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Highlights from the episode:

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- Dean shares about getting his degree and how he started in VFL

- How he supported himself after high school to go to uni

- The importance of building connections and hands-on experience for S&C coaches

- Things a developing S&C needs to stick long in the system and get full-time role

- How Dean plans his program for the next year/season

- How to build trust in athletes undergoing rehab

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People mentioned:

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- Stuart Cormack

- Steven Lester

- Luke Addy

- Jack Kelly

- Dan Pfaff

- Kevin White

- David Opar

- Ryan Timmins

- David Butterfield

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Connect with Dean: https://www.instagram.com/deanfilop/

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