Adrian Hickmott: The Spiritual Leader of the Hawks' Forward Line | #308

·1 hr 29 min·8 clips

Adrian Hickmott turns his back during whiteboard sessions to help players open up without fear of judgment.

Dylan interviews Adrian Hickmott, a former AFL player and current Hawthorn assistant coach, about his holistic coaching philosophy that blends mindfulness, player development, and life lessons. They discuss his journey from sheep shearing in Horsham to coaching, his unique whiteboard sessions, and how he helps players like Jack Gunston thrive. The conversation touches on themes of work-life balance, historical AFL stories, and Hickmott's aspirations to become a senior coach.

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A warm, grounded footy chat about coaching, trust, and the mental side of the game.

Adrian Hickmont reads as a coach who can handle tactics, mindset, and player trust without sounding stiff. The conversation moves neatly through his path from Carlton and Geelong to Essendon and West Coast, then on to Hawthorn, where he works with the forward line and also in…

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If you want Hawthorn from the inside, this is the coach's-room listen.

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