Physio Coach Jake

Physio & performance for female footballers

Your body is your greatest asset. Let's protect it.

Injury rehab, return-to-play and strength programs that get you back on the pitch, and keep you there. In person in Melbourne or online.

  • Head PhysioGlen Eira FC Women's
  • AHPRA registeredMaster of Physiotherapy
  • MelbourneIn person or video
Jake Sugarman, physiotherapist and performance coach
Accepting new clientsJake SugarmanPhysiotherapist & Performance Coach

Trusted for

  • ACL reconstruction rehab
  • Return-to-play programming
  • Ankle, calf & hamstring injuries
  • Strength & conditioning
  • Load management
  • Pre-season performance
  • Recurring pain
  • Football-specific rehab

About Jake

The demands of football are high. Your preparation should match them.

Jake assessing a footballer's ankle on the field

I'm Jake, a physiotherapist and performance coach who works with football players, with a particular focus on female football performance, injury rehabilitation and return-to-play support.

My work combines evidence-based physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, load management and performance coaching to help athletes move from injury recovery to long-term physical development. The goal is not just to reduce pain, but to build confidence, resilience and a body that is better prepared for the demands of the game.

"I've seen too many talented players stuck on the sidelines, not because they lacked ability, but because they didn't have the right support to come back properly. That's what I'm here to change."
  • Melbourne based
  • AHPRA registered
  • Master of Physiotherapy
  • Head Physio, Glen Eira FC Women's
  • Strength & conditioning focus
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Who I work with

Built for female football players who want more than just injury treatment.

Support for players who want a clear plan, not generic exercises, whether you're managing an injury, returning to play, or building performance.

Book an initial consultation
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    Rehab

    Returning from injury, or stuck in a setback cycle

    Whether you're recovering from a specific injury like an ACL tear, or caught in a cycle of recurring pain and repeat setbacks, the goal is to move beyond pain relief and rebuild the strength, confidence and control needed to return properly and stay there.

    • ACL rehab
    • Ankle & hamstring injuries
    • Recurring pain
    • Load management
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    Performance

    Ready to build performance

    You may not be injured, but you want more structure around strength, speed, durability and physical preparation, with coaching built specifically around the demands of women's football.

    • Strength coaching
    • Speed & power
    • Pre-season prep
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    Clubs

    Looking for a physio for your club?

    Jake also works alongside football clubs to support players through education seminars, baseline testing, injury management, rehabilitation and return to play.

    • Club physio
    • Injury management
    • Return to play
    Make a general enquiry

The pathway

From first consultation to confident performance.

No guesswork. Just a clear process to understand where you are, what your body needs, and how to progress with confidence.

  1. 1

    Initial consultation

    We discuss your injury, training history, goals and what you want to get back to.

  2. 2

    Full assessment

    Movement, strength and capacity testing to understand the full picture.

  3. 3

    Your plan

    A clear rehab or performance program built around your body and football.

  4. 4

    Progression

    Exercises, load and training demands progress as your confidence builds.

  5. 5

    Return with confidence

    The goal is to feel prepared, capable and ready for the demands ahead.

What success looks like

The goal is simple.

Success is not just getting through rehab. It is building a body that feels stronger, more reliable and better prepared for the demands of football.

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Because your body should not be the thing holding you back from your football potential.

Ready to start?

Get clear on what your body needs next.

Whether you are managing an injury, returning to football, or looking to build strength and performance, the first step is a clear plan.

General enquiries

Have a question before you book? Are you a club manager, coach or team representative? Get in touch to talk about how Jake can support you or your players.

Make an enquiry