Andrew Shepherd
Performance Nutrition Lead @Loughborough Sport
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WORK HISTORY
Performance Nutrition Lead @Loughborough Sport
Loughborough, GB
The main roles and responsibilities include- Lead Loughborough Sport Performance Nutrition staff to deliver, organise and review nutrition support for allocated Performance Programmes for Loughborough University. This includes delivery of education workshops, one-on-one consultations and group sessions to athletes in various formats- Continually review the quality and impact of Performance Nutrition support to athletes of Loughborough Sport. Develop a yearly plan for Performance Nutrition support provided to Performance Sport athletes- Provide line management, development and mentorship support to staff, placement students and volunteers to allow for continued professional development- Work alongside other Discipline Leads and the Head of Performance Support to contribute to Performance Support Team strategy in providing quality and impactful support to the student-athlete.
EDUCATION
FitUK
CYQ Certificate in Fitness Instructing - Gym Instructor
Sheffield Hallam University
BSc (Hons), Sport and Exercise Science
Sheffield Hallam University
M.Dip, Sports and Exercise Science - Sports Nutrition and Physiology
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDREW SHEPHERD
I am an accomplished sport and exercise nutritionist with extensive experience supporting elite athletes across multiple disciplines. As Performance Nutrition Lead at Loughborough University, I oversee comprehensive nutrition strategies for 21 sports programmes while managing a team of 18 practitioners and interns.My expertise has directly contributed to the success of national and international athletes, with particular depth in swimming and boxing. Most recently, I led the nutrition strategy for ParalympicsGB during the Paris 2024 Games, ensuring optimal nutritional support for our elite para-athletes throughout their preparation and competition.As a Visiting Fellow in Sports Nutrition at Loughborough University, I combine cutting-edge research with practical application, developing evidence-based nutrition protocols that enhance athletic performance. My approach focuses on personalised strategies that integrate seamlessly with training programmes to optimise recovery, body composition, and competitive outcomes.I\'m passionate about translating complex nutritional science into actionable strategies that deliver measurable performance improvements for athletes at all levels.
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