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.
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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
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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 respect.
This episode is for netballers who are done with starting over and ready to build habits that actually last.
Hope you enjoy this episode
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For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength
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.
• How to time a fly, love the idea, execution sometime leaves a lot to be desired usually as either gone too early or not enough speed.
For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
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 cover how strength training should evolve (not disappear), how to manage intensity without burning yourself out, simple nutrition tweaks that support performance and recovery and why rest and recovery now matter more than ever.
This episode is for any woman who wants to keep playing strong, confident netball for years to come, without fear, frustration or feeling like she’s “past it.”
Hope you enjoy this episode
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For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength
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
- Centre pass tips
For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
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 your training stimulus without giving up on your season.
If netball has started to feel more like a chore than something you love, this episode will help you reset, refocus and finish the season strong, not burnt out.
Hope you enjoy this episode
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For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength
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/coachedbyleanne
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 how you are treating her.
Hope you enjoy this episode
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For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength
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 please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
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 blamed for everything. But it’s not December holding you back, it’s the patterns you repeat every year. And with research showing that most people gain weight between November and February (and never lose it again), this is actually the MOST important time to focus on your habits.
If you’re tired of starting over, waiting for the perfect moment, or telling yourself you’ll “begin in January,” this episode is going to hit home. It’s honest, straight to the point, and exactly what you need to hear right now.
Hope you enjoy this episode
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For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength
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 can you hit protein goals?
- How to increase the number of intercepts
- How to increase jump height when a previous injury is still in my head
- How to secure intercepts rather than just tipping them
For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
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 miss: a weak core.
With the game becoming faster, more physical and far more contested than ever before, your body needs more support, especially through the trunk. I’ll explain how poor core stability increases injury risk and how strengthening it can improve your landings, take-offs, contests and overall power on court.
You’ll learn the essential strength, mobility, and prehab work every netballer should be doing, plus simple routines you can start today to keep your body strong, stable, and ready for action.
If you want to stay on court (and out of physio), this is a must-listen.
Hope you enjoy this episode
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For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength
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 loudest or most experienced player on court).
If you want to become a more confident, composed and impactful teammate, this one’s for you.
Hope you enjoy this episode
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For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength
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 my body as GS, I am not touchy feely as a person so find this hard and a bit invasive of my personal space and theirs. How do I shift this mindset?
For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
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 of your netball season stronger than you did the first — this is your reminder that you don’t need to wait for the new year to get your act together.
Because if you start now, you could be eight weeks ahead of everyone else come January.
Hope you enjoy this episode
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For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength
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 your body and brain perform
Why ACL risk increases under pressure and exhaustion
Whether female athletes are truly being overworked — or underestimated
And what smart training and recovery should really look like
It’s time to ask the hard question: are we protecting our athletes, or preventing them from progressing?
Hope you enjoy this episode
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For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength
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 dumbbells - are they worth the investment? If so, any particular recommendations or ones to avoid.
- Apart from strength training, what's a skill you would recommend a circle defender should work on to have a big impact on their game.
- Supplements with cod liver oil - thoughts on these, needed? recommended?
- Tips for maintaining energy all the way through last quarter of game when all seven players will have paid full game. Especially in close games when the other team is looking for a chance to creep ahead enough to secure the win
- How do you know when fat loss is done and how to do maintenance
For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne