Advantage Net Strength
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.
Episode 305 - Net Strength Q&A - Confidence on Court
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 togetherFor more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Jul 10
56 min
Episode 304 - Why Celebrating Your Wins Changes Your Brain (And Makes You A Better Netballer)
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 life, this episode is for you.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
Jul 8
18 min
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 sciaticaFor more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Jul 3
24 min
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
Jul 1
22 min
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 HolidaysIn 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 upsFor more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Jun 26
1 hr 19 min
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
Jun 24
19 min
Episode 299 - Net Strength Q&A - How to Land in Netball
Episode 299 - Net Strength Q&A - How to Land in NetballNo 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 PerimenopauseFor more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Jun 19
34 min
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
Jun 17
13 min
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 fitnessFor more about Net Strength please go to www.coachedbyleanne.co.uk or find me on Instagram www.instagram.com/coachedbyleanne
Jun 12
1 hr 17 min
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
Jun 10
21 min
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