SENr Registered Sports & Performance Nutritionist
Expert Sports Nutrition Support for Performance, Recovery & Long-Term Health
Tom Hill is an experienced Sports and Performance Nutritionist and registered Sport and Exercise Nutrition Practitioner (SENr), providing evidence-based nutrition support to athletes, active individuals and clients seeking to improve their health, performance and body composition.
Tom holds an MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition and a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science and has more than seven years of experience working within professional and elite sporting environments.
His career has included performance nutrition roles with Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC Academy, Huddersfield Town FC, Watford FC, Birmingham City FC, Harlequins RFC and Coventry RFC, alongside his work with TASS and university scholarship athletes.
Tom has worked closely with athletes, coaches, medical teams, physiotherapists, sport scientists, strength and conditioning coaches and chefs to integrate nutrition into the wider performance programme.
He has also supported athletes competing at Olympic level and athletes involved in combat sports, from developing competitors through to elite performers.
Tom now provides online sports nutrition consultations through Nutrition & Co, supporting clients in the UK and internationally.
Sports Nutrition for Training, Competition and Performance
Nutrition can significantly influence an athlete's ability to train consistently, recover effectively and perform when it matters.
Tom works with athletes to develop practical, individualised nutrition strategies around their sport, training schedule, competition demands, lifestyle and performance goals.
He can support athletes with:
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Fuelling for training and competition
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Improving energy availability
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Enhancing training adaptation
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Competition-day nutrition strategies
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Recovery nutrition
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Strength and muscle development
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Endurance performance
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Hydration strategies
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Body composition optimisation
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Nutrition around travel and competition
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Injury and illness recovery
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Return-to-play nutrition
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Supplementation strategies
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Long-term athlete health
Throughout his work in professional sport, Tom has developed individual nutrition programmes alongside athletes' training plans, monitored body composition and delivered practical nutrition education through one-to-one consultations, workshops, cooking sessions and other resources.
His approach combines current sports nutrition research with the realities of training and everyday life.
The aim is not simply to optimise short-term performance, but to help athletes perform consistently without compromising long-term health and wellbeing.
RED-S & Low Energy Availability Nutrition Support
Meeting the energy demands of training is fundamental to both health and sporting performance.
Tom can support athletes who may be experiencing, or are at risk of, low energy availability and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).
Nutrition support may focus on:
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Increasing energy availability
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Matching nutrition intake to training demands
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Improving carbohydrate availability
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Supporting recovery between training sessions
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Building appropriate pre- and post-training nutrition routines
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Supporting performance while protecting long-term health
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Working alongside other members of an athlete's medical or performance team where appropriate
For complex clinical presentations, Tom can work collaboratively with the Registered Dietitians and other healthcare professionals within or outside Nutrition & Co as required.
Body Composition & Sports Nutrition
Tom also works with athletes who need to manipulate their body composition without unnecessarily compromising health or performance.
This may include athletes looking to:
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Reduce body fat
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Increase lean muscle mass
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Make weight appropriately for sport
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Improve strength-to-weight ratio
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Fuel muscle development
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Manage nutrition during different phases of the sporting season
Tom has extensive experience of developing nutrition programmes around both performance and body composition objectives and monitoring body composition within elite sporting environments.
Rather than relying on aggressive restriction or short-term dieting strategies, the focus is on creating an appropriate nutrition plan around the individual's sport, training load, competition schedule and long-term goals.
Weight Management & Sustainable Fat Loss
You do not need to be a professional athlete to work with Tom.
Alongside sports nutrition, Tom supports clients who want expert guidance with weight management, fat loss, body composition and healthier eating.
His experience includes providing nutrition support for weight loss, muscle gain and general health alongside his work in elite sport.
Tom can help clients:
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Achieve sustainable fat loss
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Improve overall diet quality
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Build healthier nutrition routines
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Improve body composition
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Support muscle retention during weight loss
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Develop a flexible approach to eating
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Improve nutrition around exercise
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Build sustainable habits after weight loss
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Reduce reliance on restrictive dieting approaches
His approach prioritises real food, consistency, structure and flexibility.
The aim is to create a way of eating that produces results while remaining realistic enough to maintain long term.
Who Does Tom Work With?
Tom's sports nutrition consultations are suitable for a wide range of clients, including:
Professional & Elite Athletes
Athletes looking for specialist nutrition strategies to maximise training, competition and recovery.
Developing & Academy Athletes
Young and developing athletes who need appropriate nutrition to support both sporting performance and development.
Endurance Athletes
Including runners, cyclists, triathletes and other endurance competitors looking to improve fuelling, recovery and race-day nutrition.
Team Sport Athletes
Including football, rugby and other high-intensity intermittent sports.
Combat & Weight-Category Athletes
Athletes requiring structured fuelling, recovery and appropriate body-composition strategies.
Strength & Fitness Athletes
Clients looking to improve muscle mass, strength, body composition or gym performance.
Recreational Athletes
You do not need to compete professionally to benefit from sports nutrition. Tom also works with people training for events or simply wanting to get more from their exercise.
Clients Seeking Weight Management Support
Tom also works with individuals looking for a practical, sustainable approach to fat loss, body composition and long-term health.
A Personalised Approach to Sports Nutrition
There is no single nutrition strategy that works for every athlete.
Tom considers the individual's:
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Sport
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Training programme
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Competition schedule
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Current nutrition
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Performance goals
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Body composition goals
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Medical and injury history
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Lifestyle
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Food preferences
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Travel
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Work or education commitments
He then translates the science of sports nutrition into clear, practical strategies that can actually be implemented in everyday life.
Tom has extensive experience communicating sports nutrition concepts to athletes of different ages and backgrounds and working alongside multidisciplinary sporting teams.
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Tom Hill MSc, BSc
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SENr Registered Sport & Exercise Nutrition Practitioner
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SENr Registration Number: 7411533
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MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition — Coventry University
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BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science — Liverpool John Moores University
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ISAK Level 1
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UK Anti-Doping Accredited Advisor
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Level 2 Food Hygiene & Food Safety
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Enhanced DBS checked
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Professionally insured
Book an Online Sports Nutrition Consultation with Tom
Whether you are preparing for competition, struggling to fuel a demanding training programme, trying to improve recovery, working towards a body-composition goal or simply want to understand how to eat better for your sport, Tom can help you develop a clear and personalised strategy.
Book an online consultation with Tom Hill through Nutrition & Co.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tom a Registered Dietitian?
No. Tom is a SENr Registered Sport and Exercise Nutrition Practitioner and Performance Nutritionist rather than an HCPC Registered Dietitian.
He specialises in sports and performance nutrition and holds an MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition and a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. His SENr registration number is 7411533.
For clients who require specialist clinical dietetic input, Tom can work alongside Nutrition & Co’s Registered Dietitians where appropriate.
What is a SENr Registered Sports Nutritionist?
SENr stands for the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register. It is a professional register for practitioners working within sport and exercise nutrition.
Tom is registered as an SENr Practitioner, demonstrating specialist education and professional experience within sports nutrition.
Who can book an appointment with Tom?
Tom works with a wide range of clients, from professional and elite athletes to recreational exercisers.
You may benefit from working with Tom if you are:
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A professional or competitive athlete
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An academy or developing athlete
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Training for an endurance event
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Playing football, rugby or another team sport
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Involved in combat or weight-category sport
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Strength training or trying to build muscle
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Trying to improve body composition
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Experiencing difficulty fuelling a high training load
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Looking for sustainable weight-management support
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Simply wanting to eat better to support your training and health
Does Tom only work with elite athletes?
No.
Although Tom has extensive experience within elite professional sport, including football and rugby, he also works with recreational athletes and active individuals.
His approach is adapted to your own training level, lifestyle and goals rather than requiring you to compete professionally.
What sports has Tom worked in?
Tom has extensive experience within professional football and rugby.
His career has included roles with Liverpool FC, Chelsea FC Academy, Huddersfield Town FC, Watford FC, Birmingham City FC, Harlequins RFC and Coventry RFC. He has also worked with TASS and university scholarship athletes.
Tom has also supported athletes from other sporting environments, including combat sport.
Can Tom help with sports performance?
Yes.
Sports performance nutrition is one of Tom’s main areas of expertise.
Depending on your sport and goals, support may include:
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Fuelling before training
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Nutrition during training
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Competition-day nutrition
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Recovery nutrition
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Carbohydrate periodisation
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Protein intake
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Hydration
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Supplement strategies
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Body composition
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Nutrition during travel
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Nutrition around demanding training schedules
The aim is to ensure your nutrition supports both performance and long-term health.
Can Tom help with RED-S and low energy availability?
Tom can provide nutrition support for athletes experiencing or at risk of low energy availability and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S).
Support may involve assessing whether nutrition is adequately matching training demands and developing strategies to improve energy availability, fuelling and recovery.
Where an athlete has complex symptoms or requires medical investigation, Tom can work alongside a Registered Dietitian, doctor or other healthcare professional as appropriate.
Can Tom help me lose body fat without affecting my performance?
Yes.
Tom has extensive experience with body composition and performance nutrition and can help athletes reduce body fat while maintaining appropriate fuelling for training and competition.
Rather than simply reducing calories aggressively, the aim is to create a structured nutrition strategy that considers your:
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Training load
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Competition schedule
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Performance requirements
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Protein intake
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Recovery
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Energy availability
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Long-term health
His professional experience includes developing individual nutrition programmes around both performance and body-composition goals.
Can Tom help with muscle gain?
Yes.
Tom can help develop a nutrition strategy to support muscle growth, strength development and training adaptation.
This may include reviewing your overall energy intake, protein intake, nutrient timing, carbohydrate availability, recovery nutrition and supplementation where appropriate.
Does Tom provide weight-loss nutrition support?
Yes.
Tom also works with people outside elite sport who want support with sustainable weight loss, body composition and healthier eating habits.
His experience includes working with clients seeking weight loss, muscle gain and improved lifestyle nutrition.
His approach focuses on realistic nutrition changes rather than extreme or unnecessarily restrictive diets.
Does Tom recommend supplements?
Supplements may be considered where they are appropriate and evidence based, but they are not automatically necessary.
Tom has professional experience managing supplementation strategies within elite sporting environments and is a UK Anti-Doping accredited advisor.
For competitive athletes, supplement decisions should always consider effectiveness, safety and anti-doping risk.
Can Tom create a personalised sports nutrition plan?
Yes.
Tom can develop individual nutrition strategies around your sport, training schedule, competition demands, lifestyle and goals.
This may include practical recommendations for:
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Daily nutrition
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Pre-training meals and snacks
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During-training nutrition
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Post-training recovery
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Competition nutrition
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Hydration
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Travel
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Body composition
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Supplements where appropriate
The recommendations are personalised rather than based on a generic sports meal plan.
Are appointments with Tom online?
Yes.
Tom provides online sports nutrition consultations through Nutrition & Co, allowing athletes and clients to access specialist support from the UK or internationally.
What happens during an initial consultation?
During your initial consultation, Tom will typically explore your:
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Current diet
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Training programme
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Sport and competition schedule
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Performance goals
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Current fuelling and recovery strategies
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Lifestyle and work commitments
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Body composition goals where relevant
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Supplement use
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Any challenges you are currently experiencing
He can then identify the key areas where nutrition can support your performance and develop practical recommendations tailored to you.
How many appointments will I need?
This depends on your goals and circumstances.
Some clients may only require an initial consultation and follow-up, while athletes working towards a major competition, body-composition goal or longer-term performance objective may benefit from ongoing support.
Your recommended follow-up schedule can be discussed during your initial appointment.
How do I book an appointment with Tom?