Every athlete's journey is shaped by their starting point, mindset, lifestyle and experience. We give individuals, teams and clubs access to a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified practitioners, the kind usually only found in professional sport, without the cost of employing them full time.
Driven individuals and teams going from very good to elite.
AthletesCompetitors in combat, team and individual sports.
Executives & ProfessionalsHigh performers who want the same standard of support for their health and fitness as they bring to their work.
MilitaryService personnel preparing for arduous courses and selection.
Teams & ClubsSquads that want the same standard of support for every player, not just a few.
WHAT WE OFFER
Six services. Five team members. One point of contact.
Your Performance Coach leads strength and conditioning and sports science, manages your plan and bookings, and brings in the rest of the team as you need them. The team meets regularly to plan, share updates and make decisions together, so everyone working with you knows what the others are doing.
01Strength & ConditioningLong-term periodisation down to session design and load monitoring, building the physical capacity your performance demands.PERFORMANCE COACH
02Sports ScienceTurning testing, wearable, training and diet data into insights and recommendations that shape your programme.PERFORMANCE COACH
03NutritionFuelling, body composition and supplement guidance, tailored to your training phase and competition calendar.SPORTS NUTRITIONIST
04PsychologyMental skills training, competition routines and long-term resilience work, for consistent performance under pressure.SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST
05PhysiotherapyMovement screening, rehabilitation and availability monitoring, to reduce injury risk and keep training uninterrupted.PHYSIOTHERAPIST
06MedicalClinical advice and triage from a doctor who knows you.MEDICAL DOCTOR
Practitioners drawn from elite sport, academia and medicine.
HOW IT WORKS
Built around your calendar.
Support intensifies before the events that matter and steps back after them.
01Initial DiscussionGet in touch and we'll talk through your goals, your history and how we can help.
02Consultation & AssessmentWe test, measure and listen, so the plan starts from evidence, not guesswork.
03Build Your TeamYour coach decides which disciplines will do the most good, and when.
04Coach, Coordinate & Ramp UpTraining, data and bookings run through one person, and the team intensifies around your key events.
05Review & RefineRegular performance reviews keep the plan honest and moving forward.
One app for everything. Our app handles data collection, load monitoring, nutritional tracking and programming, all in one place. If you use a wearable, we can also integrate its data into our coaching decisions.
MEMBERSHIP
The full team, at every level.
Membership runs on tokens, allocated by your coach wherever they do the most good. Every member has access to the whole team from day one.
COMPETITORS & EXECUTIVES
FoundationFor competitors and executives who want steady, expert support from a coach who brings in specialists when needed.
Full MDT access from day one: Performance Coach, Nutritionist, Psychologist, Physiotherapist and Medical Doctor.
One token covers one specialist session.
Your multidisciplinary team meets monthly to review your plan, so no stone is left unturned.
A discretionary performance allowance your coach uses where it helps most.
Minimum six-month initial term, then 3-month blocks.
THE SHAPESMITH PERFORMANCE AWARD
Meet our award winners.
Selected each year for embodying what we are all about: excellence forged through detail.
2025
AnonymousSERVING SOLDIER
"His success is a testament not only to his physical capability but to the character that underpins it."
2025ANONYMOUS, SERVING SOLDIER
The Shapesmith Performance Award is presented to this soldier in recognition of his exceptional commitment to excellence, resilience in adversity and embodiment of what Shapesmith Performance stands for: excellence forged through detail. Over the past two years, he has demonstrated remarkable discipline and dedication, approaching every aspect of his development with purpose, consistency and a level of professionalism rarely seen.
His preparation for an arduous military course required precision, adaptability and unwavering focus. Throughout this journey, he applied himself with maturity and humility, absorbing new knowledge, refining his approach and balancing a demanding training schedule with the pressures of a challenging career. His ability to problem-solve, manage detail and sustain effort under significant strain distinguished him from the outset.
His success is a testament not only to his physical capability but to the character that underpins it. In testing moments he showed composure, clarity and a relentless desire to improve; qualities that define genuine high performance. His journey reflects a commitment to growth, grounded in discipline, integrity and an uncompromising work ethic. The Shapesmith Performance Athlete Award recognises not just this soldier’s outstanding achievement, but the resilience, humility and drive that have defined his path.
2024
Carson ColesGRAPPLER
"His impeccable record of nine consecutive superfight victories is a testament to his skill, but it is his character in the moments that challenge him most that truly sets him apart."
2024CARSON COLES, GRAPPLER
The Shapesmith Performance Award is presented to Carson Coles in recognition of his unwavering commitment to excellence, resilience in the face of adversity and the embodiment of what Shapesmith Performance is all about: excellence forged through detail.
Over three years, this athlete has demonstrated unparalleled dedication to developing every component of his fitness, leading a life defined by discipline, detail and growth. His impeccable record of nine consecutive superfight victories is a testament to his skill, but it is his character in the moments that challenge him most that truly sets him apart. In the face of a rare setback, his maturity, humility and relentless desire to improve exemplify the heart of a champion.
This athlete’s journey reflects not just personal achievement but the very spirit of what Shapesmith Performance strives to cultivate: a commitment to greatness that transcends outcomes. We are proud to honour Carson Coles with the Shapesmith Performance Athlete Award, recognising not only his remarkable achievements but also the integrity and grit that define him as a competitor and as a person.
TEAMS AND CLUBS
A professional performance team, without the full-time cost.
Our support is given to the entire team to help it succeed. You get a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified practitioners from elite sport, academia and medicine: the kind of team most clubs could never afford to employ full time.
ONGOING SUPPORTA Football Club, Season by SeasonAn up-and-coming club builds an ongoing set-up with us, with the whole team working to one plan across the season. Our focus might include fitness testing, strength and conditioning programmes, injury prevention strategies and match analysis.ONGOING · WHOLE SQUAD
SHORT-TERM CONTRACTSAn MMA Team, Camp by CampA team with several fighters on the same event brings us in for fight camp. Every fighter gets the full team, with a focus that might include body composition, conditioning, psychological strategies and post-fight analysis.SHORT-TERM · FIGHT CAMPS
IN THEIR WORDS
“Their competence is of the highest standard and unmatched in my over 20 years’ experience working with professionals in the combat sports world.”
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For the last five years, Shapesmith have been the performance team behind my professional grappling athletes. They’ve provided fitness testing, strength and conditioning sessions and programming; managed injury prevention and rehabilitation; directed nutrition, including successful weight management for weigh-ins; periodised camps for competitions from local events to world championships; and turned training load, performance and wellness data into better results. Their communication is just as strong, with clear, concise feedback for me as a coach and for the athletes themselves.
Luke ChamberlainHEAD COACH, ROGER GRACIE BRISTOL
QUESTIONS
Good to know.
Can you work with me online?Yes. Support is bespoke, and can be delivered in person, online or a mix of both.
What is a token?One specialist session. Your coach allocates your tokens across the team each month, wherever they will do the most good.
Why a six-month minimum?Real change takes time. Six months gives the team long enough to assess, build and show results.
Can my employer or sponsor pay?Yes. Membership can be funded by an employer, sponsor or institution, and we're happy to speak to them directly.
Start with a conversation.contact@shapesmith-performance.co.uk
Access to a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified practitioners, the kind usually only found in professional sport, without the cost of employing them full time.
Driven individuals and teams going from very good to elite.
AthletesCombat, team and individual sports.
Executives & ProfessionalsThe same standard of support for your health and fitness as you bring to your work.
MilitaryPreparing for arduous courses and selection.
Teams & ClubsThe same standard of support for every player, not just a few.
WHAT WE OFFER
Six services. Five team members. One point of contact.
Your Performance Coach leads S&C and sports science, manages your plan and brings in the rest of the team as you need them. The team meets regularly to plan, share updates and make decisions together.
01
Strength & ConditioningLong-term periodisation down to session design and load monitoring.
02
Sports ScienceTurning testing, wearable, training and diet data into insight.
03
NutritionFuelling, body composition and supplement guidance for your calendar.
04
PsychologyMental skills, competition routines and long-term resilience.
05
PhysiotherapyScreening, rehabilitation and availability monitoring.
06
MedicalClinical advice and triage from a doctor who knows you.
HOW IT WORKS
Built around your calendar.
01Initial Discussion. Your goals, history and how we can help.
02Consultation & Assessment. Evidence, not guesswork.
03Build Your Team. The disciplines that matter most.
04Coach, Coordinate & Ramp Up. One person runs it all.
05Review & Refine. Regular reviews keep the plan honest.
One app for everything. Our app handles data collection, load monitoring, nutritional tracking and programming, all in one place. If you use a wearable, we can also integrate its data into our coaching decisions.
MEMBERSHIP
The full team, at every level.
Membership runs on tokens, allocated by your coach wherever they do the most good. Every member has access to the whole team from day one.
RECOMMENDED
PerformanceA step up for those who want more: regular access to the wider team.
For fitness enthusiasts who want a taste of elite performance support.2 tokens per month.£160 per tokenBOOK A CONSULTATION
EVERY MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES
Full MDT access from day one: Performance Coach, Nutritionist, Psychologist, Physiotherapist and Medical Doctor.
One token covers one specialist session.
Your multidisciplinary team meets monthly to review your plan, so no stone is left unturned.
A discretionary performance allowance your coach uses where it helps most.
Minimum six-month initial term, then 3-month blocks.
THE SHAPESMITH PERFORMANCE AWARDMeet our award winners.
2025ANONYMOUS, SERVING SOLDIER
"His success is a testament not only to his physical capability but to the character that underpins it."
The Shapesmith Performance Award is presented to this soldier in recognition of his exceptional commitment to excellence, resilience in adversity and embodiment of what Shapesmith Performance stands for: excellence forged through detail. Over the past two years, he has demonstrated remarkable discipline and dedication, approaching every aspect of his development with purpose, consistency and a level of professionalism rarely seen.
His preparation for an arduous military course required precision, adaptability and unwavering focus. Throughout this journey, he applied himself with maturity and humility, absorbing new knowledge, refining his approach and balancing a demanding training schedule with the pressures of a challenging career. His ability to problem-solve, manage detail and sustain effort under significant strain distinguished him from the outset.
His success is a testament not only to his physical capability but to the character that underpins it. In testing moments he showed composure, clarity and a relentless desire to improve; qualities that define genuine high performance. His journey reflects a commitment to growth, grounded in discipline, integrity and an uncompromising work ethic. The Shapesmith Performance Athlete Award recognises not just this soldier’s outstanding achievement, but the resilience, humility and drive that have defined his path.
2024CARSON COLES, GRAPPLER
"His impeccable record of nine consecutive superfight victories is a testament to his skill, but it is his character in the moments that challenge him most that truly sets him apart."
The Shapesmith Performance Award is presented to Carson Coles in recognition of his unwavering commitment to excellence, resilience in the face of adversity and the embodiment of what Shapesmith Performance is all about: excellence forged through detail.
Over three years, this athlete has demonstrated unparalleled dedication to developing every component of his fitness, leading a life defined by discipline, detail and growth. His impeccable record of nine consecutive superfight victories is a testament to his skill, but it is his character in the moments that challenge him most that truly sets him apart. In the face of a rare setback, his maturity, humility and relentless desire to improve exemplify the heart of a champion.
This athlete’s journey reflects not just personal achievement but the very spirit of what Shapesmith Performance strives to cultivate: a commitment to greatness that transcends outcomes. We are proud to honour Carson Coles with the Shapesmith Performance Athlete Award, recognising not only his remarkable achievements but also the integrity and grit that define him as a competitor and as a person.
TEAMS AND CLUBS
A professional performance team, without the full-time cost.
Our support is given to the entire team to help it succeed. You get a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified practitioners from elite sport, academia and medicine: the kind of team most clubs could never afford to employ full time.
EXAMPLES
ONGOING SUPPORTA Football Club, Season by SeasonAn up-and-coming club builds an ongoing set-up with us, with the whole team working to one plan across the season. Our focus might include fitness testing, strength and conditioning programmes, injury prevention strategies and match analysis.ONGOING · WHOLE SQUAD
SHORT-TERM CONTRACTSAn MMA Team, Camp by CampA team with several fighters on the same event brings us in for fight camp. Every fighter gets the full team, with a focus that might include body composition, conditioning, psychological strategies and post-fight analysis.SHORT-TERM · FIGHT CAMPS
IN THEIR WORDS
“Their competence is of the highest standard and unmatched in my over 20 years’ experience working with professionals in the combat sports world.”
READ MORE +SHOW LESS −
For the last five years, Shapesmith have been the performance team behind my professional grappling athletes. They’ve provided fitness testing, strength and conditioning sessions and programming; managed injury prevention and rehabilitation; directed nutrition, including successful weight management for weigh-ins; periodised camps for competitions from local events to world championships; and turned training load, performance and wellness data into better results. Their communication is just as strong, with clear, concise feedback for me as a coach and for the athletes themselves.
