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
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Sports Dietitian Specific
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8 AFLW Modules ✳︎ Self-paced ✳︎ Sports Dietitian Specific ✳︎
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
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.
Want to understand more about what female footballers should eat? Read our guide to fuelling for female athletes →
✓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.
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
Female Footballer Nutrition Fundamentals
Macronutrients for female Australian rules football — carbohydrates, protein and fat for AFLW performance. Hydration strategies specific to women's football. The unique energy demands of female footy and how they differ from male AFL. Setting your nutritional foundation for training, recovery and match-day fuelling.
Module 02
Game Day Nutrition for AFLW & Female Footballers: Before, During & After
A complete game-day nutrition strategy for AFLW and women's football athletes. What to eat before, during and after training or matches. How to boost energy, accelerate recovery and reduce fatigue. Practical meal and snack options for game day at any level — AFLW, VFLW or community football.
Module 03
Energy Availability & Under-Fuelling in Female Footballers
What low energy availability (LEA) is and why it's so common in female Australian rules football players. Signs and symptoms of under-fuelling in AFLW athletes — including fatigue, illness and poor recovery. How to approach body composition in a performance-first way. Strategies to maintain energy and build strength across your season.
Module 04
Hormones, Menstrual Cycle & Nutrition for Female Athletes
How to tailor your AFLW nutrition around your hormonal cycle for better performance and recovery. Carbohydrate and protein timing across each phase of your cycle. Managing energy, mood and training output all season long. The female physiology factors that generic sports nutrition courses ignore.
Module 05
Iron, Bone Health & Injury Nutrition for Female Footballers
Iron deficiency is one of the most common and performance-limiting issues for female athletes. This module covers iron health, calcium and bone density for AFLW and women's football players. How to use nutrition to support injury prevention and faster recovery. Smart eating strategies for away trips, travel and when you can't control your environment.
Module 06
Evidence-Based Supplements for AFLW & Female Athletes
Which supplements are safe and effective for female footballers — and which to avoid. Practical guidance on what to use, when, and how much. Supplements that support recovery, energy and performance in women's Australian rules football. Batch-testing, drug testing compliance and safety for AFLW athletes.
Module 07
Nutrition Periodisation: Pre-Season, In-Season & Off-Season for Female Footy
How to set and monitor your own AFLW nutrition goals across the full year. Nutrition periodisation for pre-season, in-season and off-season phases. Maintaining energy availability and optimising recovery season after season. Building long-term performance as a female footballer.
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.
"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."
What Athletes Say:
— 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
