06/08/2026
As the season starts, your training should change.
One of the biggest mistakes I see players make is trying to train exactly the same as they did in the off season.
More isn’t always better. The goal now isn’t to keep adding more work, it’s to train in a way that helps you perform well on court while staying healthy throughout the season.
1️⃣ Keep strength training
Strength training doesn’t stop because matches begin.
It’s still really important.
Strength is the foundation that helps you maintain power, stay resilient and reduce your risk of injury over a long season. The goal isn’t to chase PBs every week, but to maintain the strength you’ve worked hard to build.
2️⃣ Adjust jumps and conditioning
Don’t remove them, instead adapt them.
Training and matches already place a huge demand on your body, so your gym work should complement those demands, not compete with them.
The right amount of plyometrics and conditioning will help you maintain your athleticism without leaving you feeling flat on game day.
3️⃣ Recovery should be taken seriously
Recovery isn’t something you earn once everything else is done. It’s part of the programme.
As your training and match load increases, your recovery needs to keep up. Prioritise fuelling your body, quality sleep and giving your body what it needs before, during and after games. This will look different to pre season.
On paper, these three things sound simple.
But when you’re balancing work, life, training, matches and everything else, knowing how to fit it all together (and what to prioritise) is often the hardest part.
This is exactly why I’ve created my In Season Netball Programme.
A structured plan that takes the guesswork out of training, so you can stay strong, perform with confidence and enjoy your netball all season long.
Launching later this month 💃🏽👀
