We asked @danbakerstrength_ about his legacy in strength and conditioning and what he is most proud of 😎👉Go listen to the full episode now! Available on the ASCA Website (Link in bio) or in your preferred Podcast App 🎧
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Welcome back @danbakerstrength_ to the ASCA Elite S&C Coach Podcast proudly partnered by @alphafit_aus
Hosted by ASCA Master L3 Coach Mitch Pemberton, episode 138 explores Dan’s extensive journey in strength and conditioning, discussing the evolution of coaching practices, the history of S&C in Australia and the current challenges faced by Strength and Conditioning Coaches
🎧 Listen Now on the ASCA website at - link in bio - or in your preferred Podcast App
Episode takeaways:
👉The evolution of coaching practices.
👉The history of strength conditioning in Australia.
👉The current challenges faced by coaches.
👉The importance of adapting training programs to individual athletes.
👉 The lessons learned from working with elite athletes.
👉 Finding the balance between scientific principles and the art of coaching.
👉Advice for young coaches entering the field, highlighting the need for strength, fitness, and proper movement in athletic training.
Ready to level up with ASCA Master L3 Coach Dan Baker?
As a currently accredited ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach in Ireland 🇮🇪 you may be eligible to progress to the ASCA Associate L2 Accreditation this year, and we’re excited to announce that applications for the Ireland course are now open.
📌Mardyke Arena UCC, Cork
🗓️ 30 April - 3 May 2026
💲 Early bird rates end Wednesday 1 April 2026
🚨Eligibility🚨 To apply, you must:
🌟Hold a current ASCA Level 1 accreditation.
🌟Provide evidence of a minimum 100 hours of practical S&C coaching.
Full eligibility requirements and application details can be found on the ASCA website.
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This course will be delivered by world-class, ASCA Master L3 coach @danbakerstrength_ Expect a high-level blend of theory, application, and practical coaching throughout 4 consecutive days
Getting ready for the huge ASCA conference at Brisbane SouthBank which has a man made tropical lagoon! Fabulous place! Caught with my grandson and granddaughters today as well! #asca @the_asca
Teaching ASCA level 1 course in Guangzhou. Day 1 is movement and body weight training plus how to teach and coach and learning the teaching progressions for hang power clean.
Always learning from the best for our athletes.
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Did you know that both HEAD COACHES of the teams involved in the NRL Grand Final are both qualified ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coaches? Craig Bellamy, head coach at the Melbourne Storm is an ASCA Level coach and worked at the Brisbane Broncos when we won in 1998 and 2000 (the second photo is year 2000, I am on the left with blonde hair…so long ago). He was in charge of Performance and conditioning and my role, under him was in charge of Strength and assistant conditioning. The current Broncos is an ASCA Level 1 coach and he used to work with Craig at the Storm. Top HEAD COACHES educate themselves and the ASCA has a tiered system for those who do not have a uni degree. How many HEAD COACHES in other sports around the world have S&C qualifications/education? Maybe more should (there are more HEAD coaches in the NRL than those two as well). #asca #strength&conditioning @the_asca
Today is the NRL Grand Final - rugby league (different to rugby union). My old club, the Brisbane Broncos play the great Melbourne Storm. The last time we played in this Grand Final, in 2006, my team the Broncos won in a very close contest. They have not won the Final since, losing in two attempts, while Melbourne has won plenty. So the Melbourne Storm are favourites today, but we all hope it will be a great game. Best luck to ALL the players involved, enjoy the day. The Broncos Women’s team also play today in the Women’s GF before the Men’s so good luck to them as well (I will be watching that as well)! If you have never watched NRL, watch today’s games - you will see why strength and conditioning are so important!
Living in Bali, Indonesia, you are living in an earthquake area (all of Indonesia is). You get used to them. We have a little contest, guess the Richter level asap and then see how close you were to official measure. Had one yesterday afternoon, I said 6.2, my wife said 5.2…it was smack in the middle at 5.7. I suppose I over-estimated because we are now living on the third floor and it shakes more up that high, with the momentum, compared to the past four years living at ground level!😄My wife has been in over 7 quakes here in Bali. This level is no worries as the buildings are all designed to withstand earthquakes (to a certain level) in this area. But the things we do for intellectual curiosity…🤣
And the ASCA lectures for Galway are complete! Presentations by Feargal O’Callahan and myself. Thanks to Des Ryan, the Kingfisher Center and the university of Galway for hosting us. Next and last stop is today in Cork, starting at 2pm.
