In this episode of Women’s Football Hub, Carolyn Kent sits down with sports scientist Andrew Wiseman to discuss the physical preparation of female players. With years of experience in elite football – including the WSL, academies, and international environments – Andrew offers valuable insights into training load, injury risk, recovery, and the unique considerations for female athletes.

Topics include:

How physical preparation has evolved in football

Balancing training load with recovery

Understanding individual athlete needs

The role of sports science and collaboration with coaching staff

Youth development and long-term athlete health

Whether you’re a coach, physio, sports scientist, or player, this episode will give you practical tools and food for thought to help improve performance and reduce injury risk in women’s football.

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