18: "How To Be An Elite Kicker on Both Feet" with Jason Akermanis

In episode 18 of the One On One Football Jason Akermanis shares stories from the Brisbane Lions triple premiership back in 2001, 2002 & 2003. He speaks about the importance of kicking skills, particularly on the opposite foot, his clashes with coach Leigh Mathews and some of the people 'behind the scenes' who made the Brisbane team so successful in that era; in particular Phil Jauncey, the famous sports psychologist and sports physiotherapist Victor Popov. Topics: - Crypto - Getting everything out of your DNA - Professional sports as a vehicle to later success - Talent vs hard work - Michael Voss as a junior - Playing against men as a kid - Welcome to the Brisbane Bears - Izaak Rankine: similarities & his future - The importance of senior players at Brisbane - Robert Walls' infamous "Channel Drill" - Coaches focussing on their personal weaknesses - Earning respect with your teammates - Don't cut corners - The art of opposite foot kicking - Pre game kick-arounds - The Dynasty documentary with Leigh Mathews - Tackling pressure - "I wanna see a handstand today" - TURNING HARD BALL GETS INTO LOOSE BALL GETS: 39:00 - Victor Popov & hamstrings - Dr Phil Jauncey and Sports Psychology - Disagreements with Leigh Matthews - Move to the Bulldogs - Coaching on the One On One Football Platform - Desire to win - Excuses are for losers. - Book a private coaching session with Aker: https://www.oneononefootball.com.au/c... - To get in touch with the show, email us at: [email protected]