Richmond AFLW High Performance Manager ~ Eliza Morrison
In this episode of Women’s Footy Podcast Jacob and Eliza discussed her role as a strength and conditioning coach at Richmond with the AFLW side, detailing the unique aspects of her role and the challenges faced by the team in the previous season. The discussion also touched on the intricacies of pre-season and in-season training for AFLW, including monitoring athlete wellness and fatigue.
Eliza Morrison shared her diverse career journey, from working in cricket in Darwin to playing VFLW in Melbourne and pursuing a PhD in cricket data. She also reflected on her career progression, starting with her dream job at Tennis Australia and her decision to move to Geelong as a footy analyst. Additionally, she discussed her athletic journey, from basketball, to running, to playing footy, and her future aspirations.
Jacob and Eliza engaged in a discussion about their experiences and preferences in working with women in strength and conditioning programs, with a focus on program development and client engagement. They also discussed planning training sessions, particularly focusing on merging speed and agility sessions for in-season training.
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