Leanne Watson-Charles
Advantage Net Strength
Welcome to Advantage Net Strength, the podcast for netballers who want to get stronger, fitter, faster and harder to play against. Hosted by coach and netballer Leanne, this podcast helps everyday netballers improve performance through smarter strength training, conditioning, nutrition, mindset, recovery and injury resilience. Because playing netball isn’t the same as training for netball. So whether you play social league, club, regional or beyond… if you want the edge, you’re in the right place.
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23. Okt 2026
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Episode 285 - Net Strength Q&A - Confidence and the Best Defence in NSL 01.05.2026 29:00
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - What is the secret to feeling confident? - Best defence in the NSL - Whey and collagen combined - Massage and exercise For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 284 - Summer Netball Camp 29.04.2026 14:33
I’ve just launched something I genuinely wish existed for myself… A 2-day summer netball camp for adult netballers. And before you think this might not be for youI’ve already been asked if 57 is too old. I’ve been asked if 44 is too old. You’re not too old. If you play netball, want to improve and actually understand the game better… this is for you. In this episode, I break down exactly what the...
Episode 283 - Net Strength Q&A - Collagen, Calories, VO2 Max and Calming Yourself on Court 24.04.2026 19:10
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Collagen - is it worthwhile? - Calorie burn vs calorie intake - What is VO2 max - Breathing techniques to calm yourself on court For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 282 - Self-Compassion vs Letting Yourself Off the Hook 22.04.2026 7:03
How do you know if you’re being kind to yourself… or just letting yourself off the hook? This is something that came up with one of my clients recently, and honestly, it’s something so many women struggle with, especially when life is busy, energy is low and motivation isn’t exactly flying. In this episode, I talk about the difference between real self-compassion and the kind that actually keeps y...
Ep. 281 - Net Strength Q&A - Shin Splints, Protein and Moving Up 17.04.2026 26:30
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: • Shin splints • How to increase protein intake • Managing Foot tendinitis • Worried about moving up a team For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 280 - Women Don’t Decline After 35. They De-Train 15.04.2026 13:49
In this episode, I’m diving into a belief that so many women over 35 have been sold for years: that feeling slower, weaker or less confident on court must simply be “age.” I don’t buy that. The truth is, women don’t just decline after 35. Often, they’ve simply stopped training the qualities that make them feel athletic. I’m talking about strength, power, speed, deceleration, recovery and the confi...
Episode 279 - Net Strength Q&A - Rest Days, Off Season and Defence 10.04.2026 58:50
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to incorporate rest days into your week - How to improve the defence of the shot - Netball during menopause - how to manage those low energy days when you still have to play - Top three tips for circle defence? - How to manage the off-season - How to get boys into the game For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me...
Episode 278 - End of Season — How to Finish Strong and Set Yourself Up for What’s Next 08.04.2026 18:25
At this point in the season, it’s so easy to mentally check out before the fixtures are even finished. Your body feels tired, niggles start creeping in, motivation can dip and a lot of players convince themselves it’s “basically over anyway.” In this episode, I’m talking about why how you finish your season has a huge impact on how you start the next one . I share what I’d be focusing on right now...
Episode 277 - Net Strength Q&A - ACL Injuries, Play Offs and New Teams 03.04.2026 37:05
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Do you have info on the emerging data on science on why women are more likely to have ACL injuries? - Preparation for plays offs - How to give a good impression in a new team - How to reduce the impact of playing outdoors For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 276 - When Fat Loss Stops Being the Main Goal 01.04.2026 21:19
In today’s episode, I’m talking about a conversation I had with another coach that really made me reflect on why fat loss no longer feels like the main thing I want to talk about, even though I still help women lose body fat and still have those goals myself at times. Over the years, strength training, netball performance and bigger life goals have completely changed the way I see my body. Instead...
Episode 275 - Net Strength Q&A - All About Centre 27.03.2026 1:02:15
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Why supplement companies get away with "lies" - All about the Centre! - Circle defence partnership - How to defend a live turnover For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 274 - How Stress Effects Your Netball Performance 25.03.2026 26:22
Stress is something every adult netballer is dealing with, whether you realise it or not. In this episode, I talk about the real impact stress has on your performance, your recovery, your motivation and even your confidence on court. Because if you’re over 35, balancing work, family and sport, stress isn’t just part of life… it becomes part of your training load too. We dive into why exercise, par...
Episode 273 - Net Strength Q&A - Jumps, Landings and Watching NSL from a Tactics POV 20.03.2026 40:06
Episode 273 - Net Strength Q&A - Jumps, Landings and Watching NSL from a Tactics POV In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How does what you coach change across a season? - Is there anything extra I can do in the gym to support a strong split landing? - Any tips for getting back to sleep quicker when I wake up in the night and my brain starts thinking about work? - Tips for a C - I’d li...
Episode 272 - Why Strength Training Matters More Than Ever for Netballers (Especially As We Get Older) 18.03.2026 21:25
Are you feeling more tired, more sore and carrying more niggles as the netball season goes on? You’re not imagining it. In this episode, I talk about why strength training becomes even more important for netballers as we get older and why waiting until the off-season to start might be one of the biggest mistakes you can make. We dive into the research around fatigue and injury risk at the end of t...
Episode 271 - Net Strength Q&A - Dealing with Physicality in Game 13.03.2026 39:57
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Defending the Super Shot - Adapting training for different age groups - What are your thoughts on the Alicia Scholes "push"? - Post match cool downs - What to do when helping out another team - How to deal with "dirty tactics" - Adapting footwork drills between beginners and stronger players For more about Net Strength please go to ww...
Episode 270 - All Things Netball and What's Coming Up 11.03.2026 31:00
In this episode of the pod I discuss all things in the netball world with the start of the NSL and SSN back this weekend. I also talk about the next round of Net Strength starting Monday 23rd March. To sign up, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength or join my channel on Instagram to get the discount code for £19 off! I am also doing a free nutrition webinar Weds 18th March at 6pm. I...
Episode 269 - Net Strength Q&A - Controlling Emotions on Court 06.03.2026 35:21
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Tips for getting back to the gym after a while away - Tips for marking a tall holding shooter - Ideas to reduce muscle soreness after matches / strength sessions - Tips to control emotions on court For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 268 - International Women’s Day, Netball and Why Women Don’t Need to Give More 04.03.2026 18:52
International Women’s Day is everywhere this time of year, and with it comes a lot of campaigns, slogans and well-meaning messages. One that caught my attention this year was the theme “Give to Gain.” But the more I thought about it, the more questions it raised. Because when I hear that phrase, it sounds like women should give more in order to gain something back. And honestly, women already give...
Episode 267 - Net Strength Q&A - Why consistency feels boring, but wins seasons 27.02.2026 32:27
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - What to do when you are ill - Consistency > Perfection For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 266 - 40 Is Not an Exit Strategy 25.02.2026 21:36
Are you really “too old”… or have you just stopped training properly? The recent Winter Olympics gave us something brilliant, women in their 40s and 50s not just competing, but medalling. Snowboarder Claudia Riegler at 52. Curler Silvana Tirinzoni at 46. Elana Meyers Taylor winning Olympic gold at 41. And they’re not anomalies, they’re evidence. In this episode, we break down what these 40+ athlet...
Episode 265 - Net Strength Q&A - Tricky Conversations, Manage Your Training Load and Building Confidence in Young Players 20.02.2026 54:43
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Tips on how to have a tricky conversation with a player who is moving down a team - How to manage your training load - Tips for building confidence in young players as they hit puberty. - How to get your team to warm up - Where to place players returning from injury - How to spur your team on as captain For more about Net Strength please go to www.coached...
Episode 264 - NSL 2026 Review with Elle and Claire 18.02.2026 1:00:21
I am joined by Elle of ElleNet Coaching and Claire from ClaireTalksNetball and we discuss the upcoming NSL season, go through the teams, players and share our thoughts on the Top 4 and who we believe will win in 2026. We also share our Fantasy Netball League Teams. You can create your own Fantasy Netball Team here: Head to ukfantasynetball.com Referral code - ECVJZ Join my league - eKZ_PLpl Hope y...
Episode 263- Net Strength Q&A - How to Train Without a Netball Coach 13.02.2026 31:22
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to train without a netball coach - How to help shooters when their confidence drops - Magnesium and collagen supplements For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 262 - What Being the Oldest on Court Has Taught Me About Myself 11.02.2026 13:04
This episode is personal. Not because I suddenly “felt old”, but because I slowly watched the women my age start to step away from the sport and realised I was still here. Still competing. Still caring. Still wanting more. In this episode, I talk honestly about: The pressure of being the oldest in the squad Comparing yourself to teenagers and 20-somethings The fear of not being picked How perimeno...
Episode 261- Net Strength Q&A - Defending as an Attacker, Coming Back From Injury and From Mid-Match Mistakes 06.02.2026 47:53
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to defend as an attacker. - Collagen and other joint supplements. - Do you have any words of wisdom for coming back from injury and dealing with that nervousness and lack of trust in my body? - The stories you tell yourself - Any tips for picking yourself up after a bad quarter/period in the middle of a game? - Any high protein breakfast ideas you c...
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