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. 3d ago

    Episode 317 - Net Strength Q&A - When You Play “Certain” Teams

    In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - What does engaging your core really mean? - Mindset challenges when playing certain teams For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

  2. 5d ago

    Episode 316 - The Athletes in Between: Netball, Chronic Illness and Finding a Way Back

    What happens when the sport you love feels impossible, then becomes part of finding yourself again? In this episode, I talk with Becca Taylor, a netballer, former racing driver and sports photographer living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, endometriosis and autonomic dysfunction. Becca shares how she progressed through the netball pathway as a teenager before stepping away from the sport and how years of unexplained symptoms, medical appointments and uncertainty made returning feel out of reach. After nearly a decade away, she began again: first standing in as a feeder, then playing a few minutes at goal shooter and eventually completing her first competitive match. They discuss the physical and mental realities of chronic illness, rebuilding trust in your body, managing training around fluctuating symptoms and knowing when adapting a session is the smarter choice. Becca also explains how open communication, flexible coaching and a supportive team helped make her return possible. You’ll also hear about Becca’s work gathering the experiences of netballers living with chronic illness, disability and neurodivergence and why athletes who fall between traditional able-bodied and para-sport pathways deserve better information, representation and support. This is an honest conversation about identity, self-advocacy and finding a different route back to the court. Follow Becca on Instagram and TikTok at @living_bex where you can also find her current netball survey. For more about Net Strength please go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne⁠

  3. Aug 14

    Episode 315 - Net Strength Q&A - Cardio, Rest and Losing Weight Without Tracking Calories

    In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - How to structure workouts, including cardio.  - The importance of rest and what activities can be included as rest - How to add more protein in meals and snacks - Finding some ways to stay on track with food without tracking calories - What is the most effective cardio to improve fitness? For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

  4. Aug 12

    Episode 314 - I’m Strength Training… So Why Am I Still Getting Injured?

    You're so why are you still getting injured? In this episode of Advantage Net Strength, I break down why strength training is an important part of injury resilience, but it isn’t magic. We’ll look at load management, recovery, sleep, nutrition, sport exposure, tendon adaptation and why being strong in the gym doesn’t automatically mean you’re fully prepared for the demands of netball. If you want to stay on court for longer, this episode is about stacking the odds in your favour, not chasing the impossible goal of never getting injured. For more about Net Strength please go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne⁠

  5. Aug 7

    Episode 313 - Net Strength Q&A - How Do You Solve a Problem Like Grace Nweke?

    In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - Why eat a high protein diet and what does that mean? - How to solve a problem like Grace Nweke - What should I use as alternatives for box jumps? - What workouts to do and how to set up the court conditioning - My Commonwealth Games round-up of the roses For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

  6. Aug 5

    Episode 312 - You Don't Need More Motivation. You Need Fewer Decisions.

    We often think we need more motivation to stay consistent with our training. But what if motivation isn't actually the problem? In this episode of Advantage Net Strength, I explain why decision fatigue is often the biggest barrier to consistency, and why the most successful athletes don't rely on feeling motivated—they rely on habits, routines and systems. We'll talk about keeping promises to yourself, building an identity around the person you want to become, and how removing decisions can make showing up for your workouts so much easier. If you've ever found yourself talking yourself out of the gym after a long day, this episode is for you. For more about Net Strength please go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ or find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne⁠

  7. Jul 31

    Episode 311 - Net Strength Q&A - It’s a New Round and My Thoughts On Jess Thirlby Commentating

    In this episode of Net Strength Q&A: - On court stamina as a centre - How to deal with gym anxiety  - Does the order of exercises matter? - What are your thoughts on the discussion going on about Jess Thirlby commentating?  - How long should a gym session typically be in time? - How to fit in the workouts around netball and life! - The Net Strength fitness tests - Dealing with injury whilst on the programme For more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne

  8. Jul 29

    Episode 310 - Don’t Let the School Holidays Derail Your Progress

    The six-week school holidays can throw your usual training and nutrition routines completely off course—but they don’t have to derail your goals. In this episode, I share some practical advice for adapting your routine around childcare, work, days out and summer socialising. From shorter home workouts and exercising with the children to planning ahead and avoiding the all-or-nothing mindset, you’ll learn how to maintain your progress without missing out on family time. Fair warning: a few of these truths may sting! But if you want to return to netball in September feeling strong and ready, not wondering why pre-season feels horrendous, this episode is for you. For more about Net Strength please go to ⁠⁠⁠www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ or find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne⁠

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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
    317
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Leanne Watson-Charles
  • Show Website
    Advantage Net Strength

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