Advantage Net Strength

Leanne Watson-Charles

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.

  1. 2h ago

    Episode 303 - Net Strength Q&A - Too Short as a Defender?

    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

    24 min

  2. 2d ago

    Episode 302 - Djokovic, Serena and the Ageing Athlete Double Standard

    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 surrounding ageing in sport and ask whether we've created a double standard for older female athletes. I discuss: Why experience is often celebrated in older male athletes but questioned in women.The language used to describe ageing athletes and why it matters.How these messages influence everyday women playing grassroots sport.Why strength training can challenge the belief that your best years are behind you.What this means for netballers over 35 who still want to improve, compete and enjoy the game they love.Because this conversation isn't really about Djokovic or Serena. It's about every woman who's ever wondered if she's "too old" to get stronger, play a higher level or keep chasing ambitious goals. Your age doesn't decide your potential. Your training, your habits and your mindset have far more say than society would have you believe. Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, mindset or netball! For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength

    23 min

  3. 6d ago

    Episode 301 - Net Strength Q&A - Making Adaptations When Injured, on Holiday or School Holidays

    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 effective. I like variety and can get a bit bored doing the same thing and don’t want to lose interest. - Any advice you can give on how to stay on track with nutrition when stress and decision fatigue is high - Any tips on how to easily get steps in with such a sedentary job?  - Any tips how to get over the mental block of box jumps, or what these could be subbed with? - Sweet snack ideas - The role of a GA - How much should you push in the gym? - Any hints and tips for getting back confidence to land on left leg - How to get better at push ups For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

    1h 20m

  4. Jun 24

    Episode 300 - What Does "Playing Better Netball" Actually Mean?

    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, confidence, decision-making, consistency, and why the best players often make the game look boringly simple. If you've ever told yourself you just want to be a better player, this episode will help you define exactly what that means and how to work towards it. Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, mindset or netball! For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength

    20 min

  5. Jun 19

    Episode 299 - Net Strength Q&A - How to Land in Netball

    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/coachedbyleanne

    35 min

  6. Jun 17

    Episode 298 - The Day I Stopped Making My Body the Goal

    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 getting stronger can change far more than your body and why purpose might be the missing piece for so many women. Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, mindset or netball! For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength

    14 min

  7. Jun 12

    Episode 297 - Net Strength Q&A - Gym Confidence, Match Fitness and Planning Your Week

    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.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

    1h 17m

  8. Jun 10

    Episode 296 - The Voice In Your Head Matters More Than You Think

    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 flaws, we'll explore how negative self-talk quietly shapes the way you see yourself. I'll share some powerful insights from the book How To Talk To Yourself by Ro Mitchell, discuss why you don't need to hate yourself to improve, and leave you with a simple challenge to help you become more aware of your inner dialogue. Because you deserve to be on your own team, not your own opposition. Follow me on Instagram - www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne and message me any questions about health, mindset or netball! For Net Strength, please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk/net-strength

    21 min
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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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  • Creator
    Leanne Watson-Charles
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    303
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Leanne Watson-Charles
  • Show Website
    Advantage Net Strength

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