Dean has worked at the pies for the last 9 years in a. range of different roles from VFL high performance manager to assisting the strength & conditioning program. Prior to working at Collingwood he completed his masters degree and worked across a number of Nab League football teams.

Topics we discussed:

- Dean shares about getting his degree and how he started in VFL

- How he supported himself after high school to go to uni 

- The importance of building connections and hands-on experience for S&C coaches

- Things a developing S&C need to stick long in the system and get fulltime role

- How Dean plans his program for the next year/season

- How to build trust to athletes undergoing rehab

People mentioned:

- Stuart Cormack

- Steven Lester

- Luke Addy

- Jack Kelly

- Dan Pfaff

- Kevin White

- David Opar

- Ryan Timmins

- David Butterfield

Connect with Dean: https://www.instagram.com/deanfilop/

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