Michael Naylor

Currently

Michael Naylor is the Head of Performance Nutrition at the UK Sports Institute since May 2017. Additionally, he is the lead nutritionist for the England men’s national football team, where he focuses on optimizing players’ performance through personalized nutritional strategies.

Professional Career

Before his current role, Michael held multiple leadership positions in sports nutrition. Since 2013, he has served as Lead Performance Nutritionist at the UK Sports Institute, working with elite athletes across various sports. He also founded Fuelling Performance LTD in 2011, providing nutritional consultancy to high-performance teams such as McLaren F1 and the Marylebone Health Group.

His experience extends to other sports, having worked as a consultant for England Rugby (2014-2020) and Southampton FC (2010-2017). Since 2017, he has been a performance nutrition consultant for the Football Association, supporting the national football team in preparation for international competitions.

Education and Expertise

With over 17 years of experience, Michael has specialized in enhancing sports performance through nutrition, collaborating with some of the UK’s most prominent teams and athletes.