This episode Joc discusses his recent experience riding 300km over two days and the key learnings he took out of it that can be applied for coaches and players. 
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For those interested, the route was:
Day 1: (137km)
Geelong to Queenscliffe
-Ferry
Sorrento to Stoney Point.
-Ferry
Cowes
Wonthaggie
Inverloch

Day 2. (163km)
Inverloch to 
Buffalo
Fish Creek
Foster
Welshpool
Alberton
Yarram
Woodside
Longford - FINISH!

Craig Starcevich is the guest for episode 185 on The Footy Coach Podcast. Current senior coach of the Brisbane Lions AFLW team and 2x premiership coach (6x Grand Finalist!). He played 177 games for Collingwood Fc and Brisbane Bears, including the 1990 AFL premiership with the mighty pies.  During this episode he shares his insights on what it takes to achieve sustained success for a footy team, how he views player development, what makes great assistant coaches, successful coaches he admires and why, a player who exceeded expectation and how they did it, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Check it out

This episode Joc discusses what a great preseason footy camp could look like for you. Key elements you need to have within your footy camp, common mistakes that you should avoid, a camp plan you could follow and much more. A key question Joc would have you ask yourself is, 'does this make us a better footy club?" when deciding what to include within your footy camp. Listen to find out more.

Episode 183 is Joc presenting his first speech he would give to the Tasmanian Football Club if he was the Senior Coach. 
Key focus is not structures, systems, player personnel, playing styles... it is all about setting a broader Vision and Team Values for the whole team and players to individually strive to live out. 
Enjoy.
Just note, "Language Warning" for this episode.

Joc discusses the need to focus on the fundamentals: Kicking, handballing, marking, groundballs etc Why it is integral to your development and progression as a player and as a coach with your team. It does not matter how good your game plan is with strutures and system if your players cannot hit a 20m kick consistently or a 5m handball. Check it out to hear more.

Joc discusses 3 things players (u16 and above) need to nail this Christmas break to be ready to have their best footy seasons!

3 areas include:
- Training 
- Mentally recharging and reloading
- Nutrition and hydration

Check it out to find out more

With the new year underway we just wanted to pass on our thanks to those who made 2025 possible for TFC and we look forward to what 2026 will bring!

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This Victorian Draft Training Camp is built for rising footy talent aged 14–18. Train in a genuine elite environment alongside other top players and sharpen your skills, fitness, and footy IQ for the season ahead.

Across the camp you’ll experience what it’s like to live like a professional footballer—complete with filming and analysis, elite coaching, skill development, game understanding, and strength and conditioning.

Open to boys and girls born in 2008–2011 who are chasing high-performance footy pathways, from AFL and VFL dreams to representative programs. Aspiring elite players from anywhere in Australia are welcome.

Newly appointed Carlton Fc VFL Head Coach and AFL Development Coach Damian Truslove is the guest for this episode. He has also held coaching roles at AFL level with GWS along with being Head Coach of their VFL team and Sydney Fc VFL team. During this episode we discuss his new role and first things he is looking to implement, key principals for better and more consistent footy, common coaching mistakes, list decisions and evaluating players, identifying trends in games, AFL coach he admires, myths and mistakes in training, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more! Check it out. 

Episode 177 guest is Adam Marcon, newly appointed North Melbourne VFL Head Coach. For the past two season he was a development coach with North Melbourne AFL side which he will continue alongside his new VFL role. Prior to this he has coached as an assistant at AFLW and VFL. He has also coached senior local footy. His playing career included a season with Richmond AFL side, he was also captain and spent a number of years with Williamson Fc in the VFL.  

During this episode we discuss a range of topics including key principals for better and more consistent footy, opposition analysis and focus points, leadership, key players vs role players, game day stats, AFL coach he admires and why, myths and mistakes in training, book and documentary recommendations and plenty more. Check it out