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.
Author
Leanne Watson-Charles
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Jul 10, 2026
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Episodes
Episode 305 - Net Strength Q&A - Confidence on Court 10.07.2026 56:39
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Managing nerves and growing in confidence in matches - What's next in Net Strength after the 8 weeks? - What to do when the scale weight is not moving - More weight or more reps for progressive overload - Any quick wins for food prep/ food consistently. - Advice on how to manage workouts etc in the heat - How to gel a new team together For more abou...
Episode 304 - Why Celebrating Your Wins Changes Your Brain (And Makes You A Better Netballer) 08.07.2026 18:37
Every Wednesday inside Net Strength, we celebrate our wins, but it turns out there's far more to it than simply feeling good. In this episode, I explore the neuroscience behind recognising progress, why celebrating other people's success builds your own confidence, and how collecting evidence of your achievements changes the way you see yourself. If you want more confidence on court and in...
Episode 303 - Net Strength Q&A - Too Short as a Defender? 03.07.2026 24:03
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to combat that inner voice as a "short" defender - Help with sciatica For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 302 - Djokovic, Serena and the Ageing Athlete Double Standard 01.07.2026 22:44
When Novak Djokovic won his first-round match at Wimbledon aged 39, the headlines celebrated his greatness, resilience and longevity. When Serena Williams returned to Wimbledon at 44 after becoming a mother of two, much of the conversation wasn't about what she could still do, it was about whether she should still be playing at all. In this episode, I explore the different narratives surroundi...
Episode 301 - Net Strength Q&A - Making Adaptations When Injured, on Holiday or School Holidays 26.06.2026 1:19:44
Episode 301 - Net Strength Q&A - Making Adaptations When Injured. on Holiday or School Holidays In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Adapting the programme to manage injury - How to help the attack score more goals - Training in the heat - As we approach summer holidays, any tips for staying on track with kids/holidays etc - Can you sub the exercises in using the app and still be as effe...
Episode 300 - What Does "Playing Better Netball" Actually Mean? 24.06.2026 19:50
Most netballers say they want to "play better." But what does that actually mean? Because playing better isn't just about scoring more goals, making more interceptions, or winning more matches. In this episode, I dive into what "better netball" really looks like and why so many players focus on the wrong things when trying to improve. We'll talk about fitness, strength,...
Episode 299 - Net Strength Q&A - How to Land in Netball 19.06.2026 34:37
Episode 299 - Net Strength Q&A - How to Land in Netball No smart watch workarounds • Core for Abdominal Diastasis? • Is HRV a good metric? • Is there a best way to land in netball? • How to gain more ground in the circle as a shooter • Sleep struggles through Perimenopause For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbylean...
Episode 298 - The Day I Stopped Making My Body the Goal 17.06.2026 13:48
What if the reason you're so focused on your body is because you haven't given yourself a goal big enough to focus on? In this episode, I talk about the power of having ambitious goals, why strength training builds far more than muscle and how confidence developed in the gym often spills into every other area of life. From netball performance to career progression, we'll explore why ge...
Episode 297 - Net Strength Q&A - Gym Confidence, Match Fitness and Planning Your Week 12.06.2026 1:17:00
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Gym confidence - How to maximise your calories - Recovering from DOMS - Tips on how to easily hit protein without relying on protein shakes - How to plan your week and manage your time - How to increase your steps - Training around your menstrual cycle - Tips for trials - How to improve match fitness For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyl...
Episode 296 - The Voice In Your Head Matters More Than You Think 10.06.2026 21:16
The way you talk to yourself matters more than you think. In this episode of Advantage Net Strength, we're diving into self-talk and why the words you use to describe yourself can have a huge impact on your confidence, nutrition, performance, and overall wellbeing. From calling yourself "greedy" because you're hungry, to dismissing compliments and constantly focusing on your flaw...
Episode 295 - Net Strength Q&A - Roses, Reps and Reset 05.06.2026 28:21
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Thoughts on the Roses Programme - Why strength before cardio. - Decreasing reps and what to do - How can I help some of my teammates who struggle with a negative mindset? - Tips on preventing mental burnout For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 294 - The Problem With How We View Female Athletes 03.06.2026 34:30
Women in their 40s are still running marathons, lifting weights, playing elite sport and getting stronger than ever…so why does society still act surprised when women stay ambitious? In this episode, I talk about the double standards around ageing in sport, why older female athletes are often viewed differently from men and how netball still struggles with how it markets female athletes and ambiti...
Episode 293 - Net Strength Q&A - Matches and Trials from a Coaches POV 29.05.2026 41:05
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Solo Drills to practice around playing in defence - Coaching tips when winning matches. - Any advice on trials and how to plan/organise to get the most out of the time from an admin POV. - How to keep focused when coaching several matches in one day - Runs to do alongside strength to help with netball - Tips on fitting things into a heavy schedule/aroun...
Episode 292 - I Know What You Did Last Summer 27.05.2026 23:54
Most netballers don’t intentionally “quit training” over summer. They just slowly stop moving. A couple of weeks off becomes two months… and suddenly September arrives and they feel slow, heavy, unfit and miles behind. In this episode, I talk about why the off-season matters so much for netballers, especially as we get older, and exactly what I’m focusing on this summer to stay strong, fit, and re...
Episode 291 - Net Strength Q&A - How to Win a Pocket Ball 22.05.2026 30:29
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Will you be doing another summer camp? - Is the Grad programme beneficial? - How to create an upper workout - How to win the pocket ball as a defender - How to slow down play on court For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 290 - The Psychology of Not Giving Up 20.05.2026 13:57
After missing out on promotion into Division 3 Regional League for the third time, I wanted to have an honest conversation about failure, resilience, identity and what happens when sport doesn’t go your way. In this episode, I open up about the emotional side of playoffs, the fear of not being “good enough,” and why I still refuse to believe women over 35 have to fade into the background of sport....
Episode 289 - Net Strength Q&A - Coaching Big Groups, Body Angle as GD, Balancing Your Week 15.05.2026 32:41
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: • Should I reduce calories when injured if I still want fat loss? • How to deliver quality coaching when the group size becomes larger then ideal? • How to improve my body angle as a GD. How best to dictate the player to stop them from being an option. • Detox juices for a few days. Are they beneficial? • Balancing of exercises across a session or the week...
Episode 288 - Why I Created Net Strength 13.05.2026 15:07
What if getting older isn’t the reason your netball feels harder? In this episode, I talk about why I created Net Strength and why I believe so many women are capable of playing better netball in their 30s, 40s and beyond, if they start training properly for the demands of the modern game. I share my own journey from playing netball since the age of 9, to only starting strength training in my 40s...
Episode 287 - Net Strength Q&A - Injuries in NSL/SSN, tips for GA and Defensive Communication 08.05.2026 33:12
In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - My thoughts on the high number of injuries in NSL/SSN - Transitioning from C to GA - Defensive communication - After the 8 weeks For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Episode 286 - Why You’re Always Tired as a Netballer (And What Actually Helps) 06.05.2026 17:33
Fatigue as a netballer isn’t always about fitness. Sometimes it’s under-fuelling, poor recovery or simply trying to do too much for too long. In this episode, I talk about the 3 biggest things that genuinely help fatigue in netballers, especially women balancing training, matches, work, family life and everything else that comes with being an adult athlete. We cover: why under-eating is wrecking y...
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
Similar podcasts
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.