Ian McKeown is the Head of High Performance at AFL club, Port Adelaide. And he wouldn't be in this sought-after role in the industry if it wasn't for his commitment to building relationships and not settling for anything less than his career dreams. 

Ian shares his story, along with:

• His background in strength and conditioning
• The role he plays at Port Adelaide
• His approach to athlete development, strength and power
• Trends in training
• How he continues learning

And much more!

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The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports collaborates with teams to give every decision maker the tools to interpret complex data. Follow them on Instagram, LinkedIn or visit them at luminsports.com.

Hosted by Ben Tripodi and Jack Shephard.

Produced by Apiro Media.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports empowers data-driven decision makers by visualising complex data that gives leaders the information they need to elevate athlete performance wellbeing. Trusted by elite sport organisations, armed forces and colleges – Arc is an affordable and customisable solution that connects teams in one central software hub.

To learn more head to luminsports.com or follow at @luminsports

Heading into the summer of tennis in Australia, things are about to get busy for Tom Mabon. 

Recently promoted to the senior role of physical performance coach (professional men's) at Tennis Australia, it's Tom's responsibility to make sure Australia's best male tennis players are in peak condition for the Australian Open and the tennis season ahead.

Tom talks about the 'cut throat' world of strength and conditioning, where he was turned down for countless internships before finally getting a foot in the door - leaving a high paid insurance position in Sydney for an unpaid role with Tennis SA in Adelaide. But the risk would pay off - five years later, Tom is now running the physical performance program.

Tom shares his story along with fascinating insights into the high performance world of tennis. 

To make sure you don’t miss an interview, subscribe to The High Performance Project on your favourite podcast player.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports collaborates with teams to give every decision maker the tools to interpret complex data. Follow them on Instagram, LinkedIn or visit them at luminsports.com.

Hosted by Ben Tripodi and Jack Shephard.

Produced by Apiro Media.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports empowers data-driven decision makers by visualising complex data that gives leaders the information they need to elevate athlete performance wellbeing. Trusted by elite sport organisations, armed forces and colleges – Arc is an affordable and customisable solution that connects teams in one central software hub.

To learn more head to luminsports.com or follow at @luminsports

Chris Spinks' passion for sports science has evolved into developing people, teams and organisations from many angles.

He's worked with high performing athletes and organisations across a number of sports, and has a unique understanding of what it takes to be successful in elite sport.

Currently he’s a senior strength and conditioning coach at NSW Institute of Sport and runs a consultancy business in leadership and team development. He has previously been in charge of programs for four AFL clubs.

Chris talks about:

• Finding the ultimate balance with athletic development
• Key differences between teams in elite sport
• Managing relationships
• Coaching philosophies, culture and performance
• Much more!

To make sure you don’t miss an interview, subscribe to The High Performance Project on your favourite podcast player.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports collaborates with teams to give every decision maker the tools to interpret complex data. Follow them on Instagram, LinkedIn or visit them at luminsports.com.

Hosted by Ben Tripodi and Jack Shephard.

Produced by Apiro Media.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports empowers data-driven decision makers by visualising complex data that gives leaders the information they need to elevate athlete performance wellbeing. Trusted by elite sport organisations, armed forces and colleges – Arc is an affordable and customisable solution that connects teams in one central software hub.

To learn more head to luminsports.com or follow at @luminsports

Many dream of working in sports science with an elite team or club, but how do you get there?

Jarryd Wallace, sports science coordinator with the AFL’s Adelaide Crows, talks about his pathway.

Jarryd found his dream job after navigating the highly competitive university environment, and shares how he was able to stand out from the pack.

Jarryd provides great advice for those who want to work in elite sport, while also discussing what the ideal high performance department looks like, the evolution of sports technology and much more.

To make sure you don’t miss an interview, subscribe to The High Performance Project on your favourite podcast player.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports collaborates with teams to give every decision maker the tools to interpret complex data. Follow them on Instagram, LinkedIn or visit them at luminsports.com.

Hosted by Ben Tripodi and Jack Shephard.

Produced by Apiro Media.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports empowers data-driven decision makers by visualising complex data that gives leaders the information they need to elevate athlete performance wellbeing. Trusted by elite sport organisations, armed forces and colleges – Arc is an affordable and customisable solution that connects teams in one central software hub.

To learn more head to luminsports.com or follow at @luminsports

Anyone with even a passing interest in Aussie Rules football will likely know the 'Ebert' name. Led by Port Adelaide legend Russell, a number of Ebert's have found success at the highest levels of footy, with Brad among the best.

The Power star and former Eagle seemed destined for an AFL career from a young age and has lived out his dream. But the sudden passing of team mate John McCarthy changed his perspective, worldview and the culture around him.

Brad is now much more than just a footballer. A family man, university student and owner of Hey Diddle Wines, Brad shares his story and what has made him the man he is today.

To make sure you don’t miss an interview, subscribe to The High Performance Project on your favourite podcast player.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports collaborates with teams to give every decision maker the tools to interpret complex data. Follow them on Instagram, LinkedIn or visit them at luminsports.com.

Hosted by Ben Tripodi and Jack Shephard.

Produced by Apiro Media.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports empowers data-driven decision makers by visualising complex data that gives leaders the information they need to elevate athlete performance wellbeing. Trusted by elite sport organisations, armed forces and colleges – Arc is an affordable and customisable solution that connects teams in one central software hub.

To learn more head to luminsports.com or follow at @luminsports

Andy Warr picked up the phone at 5am. Before he knew it, he was packing up his life to move from the UK to Australia to join the Australian Institute of Sport.

It was a long way from from his background as an engineer who primarily focused on motorsports. But now, as performance systems manager for AIS and Cycling Australia, he gets much more satisfaction working with two wheels and the athletes who power them.

Andy talks about:

• His background in motorsports
• The satisfaction of winning
• How learnings from motorsport impact cycling
• The evolution of sports technology
• How far can technological advancement go?
• Much more!

To make sure you don’t miss an interview, subscribe to The High Performance Project on your favourite podcast player.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports collaborates with teams to give every decision maker the tools to interpret complex data. Follow them on Instagram, LinkedIn or visit them at luminsports.com.

Hosted by Ben Tripodi and Jack Shephard.

Produced by Apiro Media.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports empowers data-driven decision makers by visualising complex data that gives leaders the information they need to elevate athlete performance wellbeing. Trusted by elite sport organisations, armed forces and colleges – Arc is an affordable and customisable solution that connects teams in one central software hub.

To learn more head to luminsports.com or follow at @luminsports

James Begley is the founder of sports talent marketplace PickStar, a leadership consultant and former AFL footballer.

James was drafted to St Kilda before moving back home to play with Adelaide in the AFL, playing 61 games before his career was cut short by injuries.

Not wanting a 'real job', James backpacked around the world before deciding to pursue leadership development. He has been sought-after as an adviser in the corporate world as well as by a number of elite sports teams, including AFL clubs Fremantle and Geelong, as well as the Thunderbirds in the Super Netball league.

In this conversation, James talks about:

• His AFL beginnings
• Battling injuries
• Leadership is elite sport and what it means to be a leader
• The story of PickStar
• Networking in sport
• How to move out of the clinical world and create long term work opportunities
• Much more!

To make sure you don’t miss an interview, subscribe to The High Performance Project on your favourite podcast player.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports collaborates with teams to give every decision maker the tools to interpret complex data. Follow them on Instagram, LinkedIn or visit them at luminsports.com.

Hosted by Ben Tripodi and Jack Shephard.

Produced by Apiro Media.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports empowers data-driven decision makers by visualising complex data that gives leaders the information they need to elevate athlete performance wellbeing. Trusted by elite sport organisations, armed forces and colleges – Arc is an affordable and customisable solution that connects teams in one central software hub.

To learn more head to luminsports.com or follow at @luminsports

Troy de Haas knows sport from all angles, first as an athlete and now in the business of sport.

Troy is the Head of Sport at cycling manufacturing giant BMC Switzerland and runs his own sports sponsorship and marketing company, TDH Group.

But Troy’s journey started on the trails as a runner. He was the first non-European to win a medal at international level in the sport of orienteering and achieved Australia’s best result at a Senior World Orienteering Championships, placing seventh in 2006.

In this interview, Troy talks about:

- How he applies his learnings as an athlete in business

- Relationships with athletes, including cycling and BMC legend Cadel Evans

- The success of BMC as a brand

- His work in sport in South East Asia

- Sports marketing and social media

- Sports tourism and cycling

- Much more!

To make sure you don’t miss an interview, subscribe to The High Performance Project on your favourite podcast player.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports collaborates with teams to give every decision maker the tools to interpret complex data. Follow them on Instagram, LinkedIn or visit them at luminsports.com.

Hosted by Ben Tripodi and Jack Shephard.

Produced by Apiro Media.

The High Performance Project is powered by Lumin Sports. Lumin Sports empowers data-driven decision makers by visualising complex data that gives leaders the information they need to elevate athlete performance wellbeing. Trusted by elite sport organisations, armed forces and colleges – Arc is an affordable and customisable solution that connects teams in one central software hub.

To learn more head to luminsports.com or follow at @luminsports