——— AFLW Nutrition · Female Footy Nutrition · Self-Paced Course
Online AFLW Nutrition Course
The only self-paced AFLW nutrition course built specifically for female footy athletes. Eight modules covering every phase of your season — from pre-season through to fuelling game day — written by an Accredited Sports Dietitian and AFLW athlete who has played the game. The definitive female footy nutrition resource. Enrol today. Start immediately.
8 AFLW Modules
✳︎
Self-paced
✳︎
Sports Dietitian Specific
✳︎
8 AFLW Modules ✳︎ Self-paced ✳︎ Sports Dietitian Specific ✳︎
——— AFLW Nutrition Course
The Only AFLW & Female Footy Nutrition Course Of It’s Kind
What’s Included?
Pre-season, in-season and finals fuelling strategies
Game-day nutrition — before, during and after
Recovery nutrition to reduce fatigue and injury risk
Body composition — performance-focused approach
Iron and bone health for female athletes
Menstrual cycle and hormonal considerations
Supplement safety and effectiveness
Travel and away game nutrition
6 month access — go at your own pace
4+ Hours of Content
Practical Takeaways
7 AFLW Specific Modules
——— Who Is This For?
AFLW & Female Footy Nutrition — For Every Level
Whether you're playing elite AFLW, VFLW, or community women's football — the AFLW nutrition and female footy nutrition principles are the same regardless of level. This course was built for all of them.
If you've ever wondered whether you're fuelling correctly for training, felt flat in the last quarter, struggled with recovery, or had no idea what to eat on game day — this course answers all of it. In plain language. With strategies you can implement immediately.
✓AFLW, VFLW, Talent League & local level athletes
At any level of the game, from elite to community
✓Pre-season starters
building your nutritional base before the season kicks off
✓ Mid-season athletes
Struggling with energy, recovery, or body composition during the grind
✓ Injury-prone players
Wanting to use nutrition to reduce their risk and speed up recovery
✓ Athletes with iron or hormonal concerns
Wanting science-backed answers specific to female physiology
✓ Parents, Coaches & support staff
Wanting to better understand and support their players' nutritional needs
Why this course is different:
Most nutrition courses are built for male athletes and adapted. This one wasn't. Every module was written from the ground up for female AFL and AFLW athletes — accounting for the specific demands of female footy, female physiology, hormonal fluctuations, and the realities of playing women's team sport in Australia.
Also included in the Spice Performance Method:
If you enrol in the 12-week 1:1 coaching program, you get full access to this course as part of your package — valued at $297.
——— The Curriculum
Seven AFLW Nutrition Modules. Every Phase Covered.
Each module focuses on a specific aspect of AFLW nutrition and female footy nutrition — building from the fundamentals through to advanced in-season and recovery strategies. Work through them in order or jump to what's most relevant for where you are in your season right now.
Module 01
Macronutrients for female athletes — carbs, protein and fat for football
Hydration strategies for football performance
The unique energy demands of women's Australian Rules football
Setting the foundation for training, recovery and match-day fuelling
Female Athlete Nutrition Fundamentals
Module 02
Training & Match Day Nutrition: What to Eat Before, During & After
Performance-focused fuelling routine for AFLW athletes
What to eat before, during and after training or games
How to boost energy, speed recovery and reduce fatigue
Practical meal and snack strategies for game day
Module 03
Energy Availability & Under-Fuelling in Female Footballers
What low energy availability is and why it's common in female footballers
Signs and symptoms of under-fuelling in AFLW athletes
How to tailor AFLW nutrition around body composition goals
Maintaining energy and building strength year-round
Module 05
Managing Travel & Injury Nutrition For Female Footy Players
How to eat well on away trips and interstate travel
Overcoming common travel and training barriers
Using nutrition to support injury prevention and recovery
Smart food choices when you can't control your environment
Module 07
Building Strength, Speed & Endurance Long Term
How to set and monitor your own AFLW nutrition goals
Nutrition periodisation across pre-season, in-season and off-season
Maintaining energy and optimising recovery season after season
Building sustainable performance improvements year after year
Module 04
Hormones & Female Athletes: Carbs, Protein & Timing
How to tailor AFLW nutrition around your hormonal cycle
Carbohydrate and protein timing for optimal recovery
Optimising energy, recovery and performance all season long
Nutrition strategies for each phase of your cycle
Module 06
Evidence-Based Supplements for AFLW & Female Athletes
The role of supplements for AFLW and female athletes
What to use, when to use it, and how much
Supplements that enhance recovery, energy and performance
Safety, batch-testing and drug testing compliance for AFLW
Built by a female footy player.
For female footy players.
Written By An AFLW Nutrition Expert
Who Wrote This Course:
This course was written by Bella — Accredited Sports Dietitian, former elite junior AFL athlete, and Australia's leading female footy nutrition specialist. It's not a generic sports nutrition course with the word "AFLW" added. It was built from the ground up as a dedicated AFLW nutrition resource for women and girls playing Australian rules football at every level.
Bella played u18 Girls for the Eastern Ranges in the NAB Talent League, trained with the Hawthorn VFLW squad, and captained her senior women's team. She knows exactly what it feels like to train twice a day in pre-season, play in a tight final, and travel interstate for games — with no nutritional support.
She's also worked as Sports Dietitian at a national AFL Coaching Academy and coached 1000+ athletes across AFL, AFLW and related sports. Every module in this course reflects that combined experience — the clinical knowledge and the lived reality of playing the game.
——— Results
What Athletes Say:
"I finally understand what to eat on game day. The module on pre-game nutrition alone was worth the price — I went from feeling flat by half-time to having energy through the final siren."
— Indi B. VFLW Athlete
"I've done generic nutrition courses before and they never felt relevant. This one felt like it was written specifically for me — because it basically was. Everything is AFLW-specific."
— Tara C. AFLW Academy Player
"The energy availability module was eye-opening. I'd been fatigued for months and just thought I was unfit. Turns out my diet was the problem. Changed my energy levels and my performance within weeks."
— Jess M. Community Women's Footballer
——— Commonly Asked Questions
Frequently Asked:
-
Not at all. The nutritional demands of AFL are similar regardless of level — whether you're playing elite AFLW or community women's football, the principles of fuelling, recovery and game-day nutrition are the same. This course is relevant for all levels.
-
It's completely self-paced, so you go at whatever speed works for you. Each module takes ~30 minutes to complete. You get 6 months access from enrolment — plenty of time to work through all seven modules and revisit content as your season progresses.
-
No — it covers the full year. A few modules specifically addresses off-season nutrition and how to adjust your eating when training load drops. Many athletes find it most valuable to complete the course in pre-season so they can apply everything immediately.
-
Fuel for Footy is hosted on Podia and delivered as video modules with supporting resources, practical guides and templates. You can access it on any device and work through it at your own pace.
-
Yes — if you enrol in the Spice Performance Method (12-week 1:1 coaching), you get full access to this course as part of your package. It's valued at $297 and included at no extra cost.
-
Yes — team and club pricing is available. If you're a coach or club administrator wanting to give your whole squad access, reach out and we'll sort out a group arrangement.
——— Ready To Start?
Start Your AFLW Nutrition Journey Today
Get instant access the moment you enrol. Work through the Fuel for Footy modules at your own pace — whether you're in pre-season, mid-season, or preparing for finals. 6 months access means you can revisit this female footy nutrition resource across your 183-day access.
For $297 you get seven modules of AFLW-specific nutrition content written by an Accredited Sports Dietitian who has played the game — content you won't find anywhere else.
