S & C Series - Lachlan Mackenzie - Creating the right culture for athletic development

Women’s Football Hub

Creating the Right Culture for Athletic Development

In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Lachlan Mackenzie, a strength and conditioning and sports science specialist who works with the female high performance football program at the University of Wollongong and the South Coast Flame club.

Lachlan discusses:

• [00:01:29] The limitations of the term "strength and conditioning" and why "athletic development" may be a better framing
• [00:03:28] The gender dynamics and culture in gym environments, and how to create more equitable spaces
• [00:06:53] The culture shift Lachlan is helping drive at South Coast Flame, prioritizing resources for the women's side of the club
• [00:13:37] The female high performance football program Lachlan is involved with at the University of Wollongong, providing athletes access to high-level training and education