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17/03/2026

Adding the final finishing touches to tomorrows talk with Durham County FA

Are you coming?

If you are, I look forward to meeting you!

03/03/2026

Right now, there's an epidemic in female youth sports. I call it "fuelophobia."

This is the fear many girls have about eating properly for their sport.

* They’re afraid of carbs or sugary sports foods (drinks, gels, bars) even when sessions are hard or long.

* They worry that eating enough food to match their training will automatically cause weight or fat gain.

* And they choose “clean” or low‑energy options when the body actually needs quick, high-energy fuel.

Girls have absorbed so many messages telling them that low-calorie is better and that sugar is bad, that they’re scared of the very fuel that keeps them performing at their best.

That’s why we’re seeing players who start strong in the first half running on empty by the final third.

And why girls are spending more time on the sidelines with niggles and injuries.

You’ve probably noticed how difficult it is to keep girls engaged.

One week they’re full of energy and enthusiasm, and the next they can barely make it through a warm up without flagging.
And many decide to quit altogether without so much as a reason why.

Our Fueling Female Athletes workshops show girls the right way to fuel for their sport so they can last the full game and perform at their best right up to the final whistle.

And we debunk the misinformation about nutrition that leaves so many girls confused, underfueled and afraid of food.

These engaging 90-minute in-person sessions can be delivered at your club or school at a time convenient for you and your players.

Interested?

Drop us a DM with the word ‘FUEL’ and we’ll send you the details.

23/01/2026

Thanks to everyone who turned out for the Fuelling Female Athletes workshop last night at Durham County FA

The weather outside was cold and dull, but inside the atmosphere was electric.

We covered:
👉 How the menstrual cycle impacts energy and performance
👉 How to fuel for lasting energy and stamina
👉 The Fuel Your Game blueprint

Understanding girls’ and women’s health in sport is vital — and it was brilliant to see so many committed coaches investing their time to better support the players in their care.

If you have a team you’d like us to support, drop us a DM with the word FUEL.

05/10/2025

A huge well done to Amelia, Sorcha and Nina for completing their Strong Girls Level 1 💪🏼

An extra mention to Amelia, who also achieved her Level 2 Pull-Up Award with her first official unassisted pull-up.

(She actually did 3.5) 😳

Girls, you should be incredibly proud of yourselves.

It’s not just about the strength you’re building in the gym — it’s the confidence, resilience and belief that will carry you everywhere in life. 💜

Drop us a DM with the word ‘STRONG’ for details on our Strong Girls program.

01/10/2025

The future of women’s football is strong. And it starts here. 💪🦁

Let’s be honest… girls deserve better than being told “you’re too young for the gym” or “just stick to cardio.”

That thinking is outdated…

And it’s why so many young players end up sidelined with preventable injuries.

Last Friday, the Beamish Lionesses came in for their first strength session at LIFT.

We talked about the real reasons strength matters:

👉 Fewer injuries holding them back
👉 Sprinting faster when it counts
👉 Stronger on the ball (no more being pushed around)
👉 Striking further, harder, and with confidence

The girls smashed their first session…

We covered warm-ups, power, and strength foundations.

This is about building athletes who don’t just play the game… they change it. 🔥⚽

👀 Got a girls’ team that wants to be faster, stronger, and harder to break down?

Drop us a comment with the word ‘STRONG’ and let’s get your players started with their first strength session.

23/09/2025

Do you have a daughter in sport? ⚽🏑🏃‍♀️

Girls are up to 6x more likely to suffer ACL injuries than boys — not because they’re weaker, but because they’re not being trained properly.

That’s why we run Strong Girls™ in Durham — strength & conditioning designed for girls aged 9–15 to build strength, boost performance, and protect against injuries.

📍 All the details are on the flyer below — drop us a message if you’d like to know more.

22/09/2025

Girls don’t need more cardio. They need more strength.

Too many coaches still believe the answer to girls’ performance is running them ragged with “fitness drills.”

It’s lazy. And it’s wrong.

The #1 risk for girls in sport? ACL injuries.
And you don’t prevent them with endless laps or burpees.

You prevent them by teaching girls how to land. How to absorb force. How to be STRONG.

Every rep of controlled jumping and landing isn’t just training...

It’s protection.
It’s confidence.
It’s power.

If you’re still stuck in the “make them sweat” era, you’re putting girls at risk.

We’re building athletes, not just tired kids.

👉 Comment STRONG below and I’ll send you our FREE guide: 5 Reasons Your Daughter Struggles With Knee Pain (and how to fix it).

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