Junior footballers
Build strong foundations, develop confidence and prepare your body for the increasing demands of competitive football.
About Jake
Rehabilitation is only the beginning.
My goal is not simply to get you back playing. It's to help you understand your body, build lasting confidence and become better prepared for the demands of football.
“I don't just want to get you back on the pitch. I want you to become a better athlete because of the process.”
Meet Jake
Helping athletes bridge the gap between rehab and performance.
I'm Jake Sugarman, a physiotherapist and performance coach with a particular focus on female football, helping players recover from injury, build resilience and perform with confidence.
Growing up playing competitive sport, I experienced first-hand how frustrating injuries can be. That perspective shaped the way I approach physiotherapy today: focusing not only on recovery, but on helping athletes return stronger, more confident and better prepared for the demands of competition.
My work combines evidence-based physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, load management and athlete education to create a clear pathway from rehabilitation to long-term performance.
My philosophy
Rehabilitation and performance should never be separated.
Too often, players are treated as injured patients until pain settles, then expected to return as fully fit athletes. My approach closes that gap, building the strength, confidence and game-readiness to perform, not just to get back on the pitch.
The result is a structured system designed to help players stay healthy, train consistently and perform at their best.
How I work
Six connected pillars carry you from injury through to long-term performance.
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Injury rehabilitation
Structured recovery built around your injury and the demands of football.
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Strength & conditioning
Build the strength and control to train and perform with confidence.
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Return-to-play planning
Clear stages that prepare you for football training and competition.
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Load management
Balance training and recovery to build consistency, safely.
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Performance development
Develop the qualities that support long-term football performance.
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Athlete education
Understand your injury, your training and your plan.
Who I work with
Supporting footballers at every stage of their journey.
Whether you're returning from injury, pushing for selection or preparing for the next level of competition, every program is tailored to where you are now and where you want to go.
Senior players
Stay available throughout the season while improving strength, resilience and consistency on the pitch.
Returning from injury
Follow a structured rehabilitation plan that prepares you for training, matches and long-term performance.
Performance coaching
For players wanting to improve athletic performance, reduce injury risk and keep progressing beyond rehabilitation.
“Seeing players reach their potential is what makes me feel fulfilled. I'm just as passionate about helping an aspiring junior break into the first team as I am supporting an NPL player returning from injury.”
Jake Sugarman
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.
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