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In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to organise your prehab - Exercises you can do to add in to every day life and help as a netballer - How to box out - Collagen - Circle creeping as a GS For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

In today's episode I am joined by Lucy, an OG of Net Strength, who joined the very first round back in 2023 and has been here ever since. She is also a mum, career woman with a full time job and her own business, plays and coaches netball and will still prioritise her strength training! Here what she says about the programme and why you should take a leaf out of her book and also join! Hope yo...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - I feel like the weak link in a team, what advice would you give? - Performance trackers for netball - RDL form For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

As a guest on Georgia's podcast earlier this week, she kindly shared the recording so I can share with you guys too! The similarities between netball and parkour also surprises us, but we agree how to stay in our respective sports, strength training needs to be part of that journey to longevity. Hope you enjoy. Find Georgia on Instagram - www.instagram.com/strengthwithg Follow me on Instagram...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Using the GK as a reset option - How to beat top of the division - Dealing with a tall GS - How to stop a shooter split landing - I want to play in a more competitive league...should I leave my club? - Hold to hold a male GK in the mixed game For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coach...

We all say we want to be consistent in the gym…but most people are chasing perfection instead of progress. In this episode, I break down why consistency isn’t about endless motivation or iron-will discipline and why netballers already understand this better than they think. If you can show up for netball every week, you can show up for the gym, you just need to give it the same structure and respe...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: • I'm interested in passing my new knowledge from you on strength training for netball to my daughters - aged 14 and 16. How much to do? How much is too much? • What to do when a coaching session isn’t going to plan! Is it best to persevere or completely change the plan. • How to train to use your outside arm. • How to get more height for rebounds. • Ho...

If you’re 35+ and starting to notice changes in your energy, recovery, mood or how your body responds to training. You’re not imagining it and nothing has gone wrong. In this episode, I break down how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect your performance as a netballer, and what you can do to train, fuel and recover in a way that works with your body, not against it. We c...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to improve communication in the circle, with attacking players - How to create a routine if you work shifts - How to showcase your best self for mid-season trials - Circle Defence Tips - How to move round the body of GS as a defender - What are some other things we might do on court that we don’t realise we’re doing? - Players in my landing space - Ce...

Lost your motivation halfway through the season? You’re not lazy, you’re human. In this episode, I break down why the mid-season slump hits so many netballers and what to do when training feels harder, confidence dips and enjoyment starts to fade. We cover practical reset strategies including goal check-ins, when and how to deload without losing fitness, simple mindset reframes and how to change y...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Any tips for coaching juniors (year 5&6) who lack confidence. - Getting started with calisthenics - How was Hyrox? - Best protein powder for mixing in food - Why adding fat to your coffee is a dangerous decision! - Return to play criteria For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coach...

I am using December to get you all to think about how you treat your body. We all want to play our best netball, expecting our bodies to perform well, yet we show it such little respect the rest of the week. In this episode I talk about how the way we treat our bodies will show up on the netball court and if you want to play your best netball and feel your best on and off the court, then look at h...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Electrolytes vs Lucozade - How to make progress when you have a busy household - How to improve shooting during matches and improve your mindset when you keep missing - How to work well, as a GS, with your GA - How to deal with PMS during matches - How to communicate with your captain - How to start journalling and keep at it For more about Net Strength p...

In this episode, I’m talking about something that came up in a few check ins recently: motivation. So many people wait to “feel motivated” before they start and then wonder why nothing changes. The truth is, motivation doesn’t magically appear out of nowhere, it shows up after you take action, not before. I’m also diving into the December mindset, because let’s be honest, this time of year gets bl...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to manage the December and Christmas - Which England players were missing in recent series vs NZ? - What is the box defence? - What are the key components of an effective netball training session?  - At Junior level e.g. age 6/7/8 what would selectors be expecting as baseline skills for selection for a netball club?   - How can you habit stack?  - How...

Struggling with repeated niggles, rolled ankles, knee pain or feeling like your body just isn’t keeping up with the demands of netball anymore? You’re not alone and it’s not “just your age.” In this episode, I break down the real reasons adult netballers get injured, including the often-overlooked impact of weak glutes, stiff ankles, rushed warm-ups, under-recovery… and the big one most players mi...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - It’s a new round - get involved - Top skills for a GD For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

Want to be the teammate everyone trusts, respects and loves playing alongside? In this episode, I break down the behaviours, mindset and communication skills that elevate not just your game, but everyone else’s too. You’ll learn how to reset quickly after mistakes, communicate like a leader, bring calm energy under pressure and influence team culture in a positive way (without needing to be the lo...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - What’s the difference between RDL and deadlifts? • Any tips for a beginner GS on shooting technique? • How keep warm if we are on the side lines? • What do I do if someone thinks they are a certain position/ wants to play somewhere but they are actually better suited to another position? • What are your thoughts on the Supershot? • I’m struggling to use m...

Most people hit November and think, “What’s the point? I’ll start in January.” But that mindset is exactly what keeps you stuck year after year. In this episode, I’m breaking down why November is actually the smartest time to start working on your fitness — whether that’s in the gym, on the court, or just for your own mental health. From quieter gyms and stress relief, to starting the second half...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to go from GS to GK - Captains' talk - High cortisol levels For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

The Constellation Cup is one of the fiercest rivalries in world netball — Australia vs New Zealand — four brutal tests, pride on the line, and no room for weakness. But after Sunday Aryang’s ACL injury in the most recent series, many questioned whether fatigue and scheduling are putting players at risk. In this episode, I dive into the science behind fatigue and injury: How fatigue changes the way...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to make myself feel grateful for what I do have rather than sad for what I don’t - How can we get more state school kids playing/staying in netball, especially after primary? - What are some good team goals for the season ahead? - Is massage an effective tool to keep muscles in optimum or are there any more effective ways/practices? - Adjustable dumbb...

Today I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Hayley Kirby (@thegoodplaceuk), mum of four, mentor, PT and queen of keeping it simple when life is anything but. We dive into how she manages it all: how to protect time for you without drowning in mum guilt, why convenience (not the cuisine) is what you actually want on takeaway night and how to feed a family with wildly different tastes without tu...

In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Positioning and role of a GA - Double workout days - How not to panic on the ball - How to understand positioning and tactics of netball For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne