Why Footballers Trust Physio Coach Jake
Qualified Physiotherapist
Experience in Elite Women’s Football
Strength & Conditioning Focus
Evidence-informed Rehabilitation & Performance
Individualised Performance
I’m Jake, head physiotherapist for Glen Eira NPL Football Club, with multiple years of clinical experience in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy. Through individualised physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, and tailored coaching, I help footballers become stronger, more resilient, and more confident in their bodies.
In elite and developing football environments, the difference between potential and performance often comes down to availability. I have helped numerous elite women footballers return from ACL tears, ankle sprains, calf strains, just to name a few. Little is as rewaridng as seeing a footballer regain confidence in their body after an injury. This has resulted in an approach where my focus goes beyond recovery, ensuring footballers return stronger, more robust, and better prepared for the demands of training and competition.
If you're serious about improving performance and staying available throughout the season, you're in the right place.
Performance Physiotherapy and Coaching for Footballers
Stay on the pitch. Perform with confidence.
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Built for footballers who want more than just injury treatment
Returning from injury and want to come back stronger, not just “cleared”
Dealing with recurring niggles that limit your performance
Looking to improve strength, speed, and durability on the pitch
An aspiring or current NPL/competitive footballer
Serious about reducing injury risk and improving availability across a season
Want structured support rather than generic programs
This is for you if you are:
Multiple years experience working in elite women’s football
Rehabilitation that extends beyond pain relief
A focus on bridging rehab and performance
Individualised strength and conditioning, focusing on injury reslience and performance
Practical education to help you understand your body
Long-term football athlete development, not quick fixes
Why Choose Me?
Talent doesn’t matter if you’re not available
Football is demanding. High-speed running, repeated accelerations, collisions, and congested schedules place significant stress on the body.
Too often, players fall into a cycle of:
Injury → rehab → return → reinjury
Inconsistent training availability
Lack of structured strength and load progression
Feeling unsure how to connect their rehab to their performance
I’ve seen it time and time again. Without a structured system, potential doesn’t translate into performance.
A structured pathway from injury to performance
My approach connects every stage of a football athlete’s development:
Step 1
Initial assessment and discussion of your goals.
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Step 2
Comprehensive movement and performance assessment.
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Step 3
Individualised rehabilitation or performance plan.
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Step 4
Ongoing coaching, progression and support.
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Step 5
Return to football stronger and more confident.
How I can help
Injury Rehabilitation
Return to sport with confidence and a structured plan that prioritises long-term performance, not just pain-free.
Return to Play Programming and Injury Prevention
From rehab to safe, effective, confident football, staying available.
Performance Coaching
Build strength, speed, and resilience with athletic development tailored to footballers.
What success looks like
Working together, the goal is simple:
Fewer injuries and setbacks
More consistent training availability
Improved strength and athletic performance
Greater confidence in your body
Better transfer from rehab to match performance
Because nothing is worse than missing out on your football potential becuase your body has failed you.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're committed to improving performance, reducing injury risk, and building long-term resilience as a footballer, I’d be happy to work with you.