ASCA High School & Youth Podcast 2604 - Pyke + Dore

ASCA High School & Youth Podcast 2604 - Pyke + Dore

From ASCA Podcast by Joseph Coyne

April 14, 2026 · 43 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and strategies of developing young athletes in a school environment with strength and conditioning coach Jonathan Dore.

Listen now for a practical look at what it really takes to develop young athletes in a school environment. This episode of the ASCA High School & Youth Podcast features Jonathan Dore, a strength & conditioning coach and teacher at Ipswich State High School, who is also heavily involved in rugby league pathways. The conversation explores the realities of coaching in a school setting: highlighting that it goes beyond physical development to mentoring young people, guiding pathways and building skills for life beyond sport. Jonathan shares his journey of stepping into a head S&C role at just 21 and learning on the job, gradually developing a strong and sustainable program. A key theme of this episode is making the most of limited - Limited equipment, limited time and still finding ways to develop athletes effectively. He also discusses integrating his dual roles as an S&C coach and sport coach, ensuring physical preparation directly supports on-field performance. Underpinning it all is a strong focus on culture and standards, creating an environment where athletes take ownership and consistently buy into the process. Takeaways: • Constraints can improve coaching. • Aligning S&C with…

People in this episode

Host: Joseph Coyne

Guest: Jonathan Dore

Topics covered

  • youth athlete development
  • coaching in schools
  • strength and conditioning
  • rugby league pathways
  • long-term athlete development

Keywords

  • S&C
  • Youth Development
  • High School Sport
  • Coaching
  • Culture
  • LTAD

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ipswich State High School, ASCA High School & Youth Podcast

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