What does it really take to return an athlete to peak performance after a concussion?
In this episode of the High Performance Podcast, we sit down with Dan Ramadan, Head of Performance at Hull KR, to discuss the critical considerations behind concussion management and the journey from symptom resolution to high-level performance.
We explore: ✅ Return-to-play vs return-to-performance
✅ Load management throughout recovery
✅ Collaboration between medical and performance teams
✅ Monitoring athlete readiness
✅ Common mistakes coaches make during the return process
✅ Lessons from elite sport
This is a must-listen for AFL Strength & Conditioning Coaches, sport scientists, and high-performance practitioners looking to improve their approach to athlete rehabilitation and performance outcomes.
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Dan Ramsden on High Performance Concussion Framework
Are we looking at concussion rehab entirely wrong? In this episode, Dan Ramsden (Head of Performance at Hull KR and Consultant Physiotherapist) breaks down the hidden flaws in standard return-to-play protocols and explores why common metrics might be failing athletes. From the truth about neck strength testing to the unexpected link between head injuries and lower-limb trauma, this deep dive shifts the paradigm on how we treat and evaluate brain injuries in elite sports.
🔑Highlights from the episode:
- Is neck strength testing actually failing to predict concussions?
- The rapid maneuver that instantly stops player dizziness
- The hidden danger of prescribed heart rates post-concussion
- The swivel chair trick that isolates the cause of dizziness
- Is a previous concussion the real reason behind ACL tears?
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12/07/2026
Your standard return-to-play protocols are outdated!
Tomorrow we sit down with Dan Ramsden, Hull KR Head of Performance and Consultant Physiotherapist to discuss the high-performance concussion framework and reveal the wild link between head injuries and ACL tears.
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Dan Ramsden on High Performance Concussion Framework Are we looking at concussion rehab entirely wrong? In this episode,...
07/07/2026
LIVE PODCAST | Grant Jenkins
What separates good athletes from great ones?
Join me live as I sit down with Grant Jenkins to explore the mindset, habits, standards, and behaviours that drive elite performance in sport.
This conversation is designed for coaches, AFL footballers, high-performance staff, and anyone passionate about developing athletes and building winning environments.
We’ll be discussing:
• Elite performance habits
• Mental toughness and resilience
• Athlete development
• Leadership and culture
• Coaching high performers
• What it really takes to move from good to great
Coaches, I want this discussion to be as valuable as possible for you.
Comment below ⬇️ with any questions, challenges, or topics you’d like me to discuss with Grant during the live session. I’ll do my best to include them in the conversation.
📅 Monday 20 July
⏰ 10:00 AM AEST
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#171 - What Sets Great S&C Coaches Apart: Jack McLean Shares 3 Game-Changing Insights
Why does the word "maintaining" have no place in an in-season strength program? A coach with experience across AFL and rugby league unpacks the real difference between coaching the athlete and just following the program, the risk of over-individualizing sessions for talented but gym-reluctant footballers, and why some of the biggest strength gains happen right before finals, not in the off-season. Plus, a candid take on chasing shiny new tech versus sticking to the fundamentals.
🔑Highlights from the episode:
- Coaching the athlete versus just following the program
- The hidden danger of over-individualizing athlete programs
- Why chasing the newest gym trends may hinder your foundations
- Why copying methods from your old club can backfire
- Why the word "maintaining" is destroying your athletes' performance potential
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05/07/2026
Effective strength and conditioning requires coaching the athlete rather than just following a set program. Tomorrow, Jack McLean explains why the word “maintenance” has no place in an elite in-season plan and how to drive results with even the most gym-reluctant footballers.
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#171 - What Sets Great S&C Coaches Apart: Jack McLean Shares 3 Game-Changing Insights Why does the word "maintaining" have no place in an in-season stren...
Are your return to play decisions backed by a system… or just gut feel?
Ben Rosenblatt shares why every high performance program needs a clear RTP framework — helping coaches and practitioners balance risk, readiness, and performance with confidence.
If you’re working in S&C, physio, or high performance, this is how you level up your decision making.
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30/06/2026
🧠 Post Concussion Return to Performance
Coaches — getting your athlete back on the field is one thing…
Getting them back to peak performance is another.
Join performance expert Dan Ramsden as he breaks down exactly how to navigate that journey safely and effectively.
📅 Tuesday 6th July
⏰ 8:30 PM AEST
🔒 Exclusive to AFL Coaches Academy members
This is a must for coaches serious about athlete care and performance.
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#370 - Ben Rosenblatt on High‑Performance Principles Applied to Business Operations
What does high performance look like outside of elite sport? In this episode, Ben Rosenblatt, Founder of 292 Performance, unpacks how high-performance principles from elite sport actually translate to the business world. Drawing on his experience with Olympic and EPL-level teams, Ben shares a grounded, systems-based approach to leadership, pressure, and culture. Tune in to discover how real performance emerges when people and strategy truly align.
🔑Highlights from the episode:
- The mindset shift that defines world-class leadership
- The meeting habit missing from most sporting environments
- Why people resist change even when it helps them
- How a crystal ball helps coaches predict injuries
- The World Cup moment that sparked 292 Performance
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28/06/2026
Ever wonder what separates leaders who thrive under crushing pressure from those who crumble?
Tomorrow, Ben Rosenblatt drops the ultimate breakdown on why professional sports teams are actually years behind business when it comes to accountability and the surprising "crystal ball" mechanism elite teams use to forecast injuries before they even happen.
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#370 - Ben Rosenblatt on High‑Performance Principles Applied to Business Operations What separates the leaders who thrive under pressure from those who...
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