Tom Powell

Performance Nutritionist

Tom Powell is a renowned performance nutritionist with a specialization in weight-making sports, including Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, swimming, rugby, athletics, and CrossFit. With a background as a competitive athlete himself, Tom’s career in high-level sport was unfortunately cut short due to injury. However, this turning point became the catalyst for his transition into coaching and nutrition, where he discovered a new passion for helping others reach their full potential.
 
As the founder of Silverback Performance, Tom has combined cutting-edge nutrition science with the practical experience he gained as an athlete to create a tailored approach for each client. His work focuses on helping athletes optimize their performance while managing weight, maintaining health, and preventing injury. Over the last five years, Tom has had the privilege of working with some of the top athletes in the world, including Team GB weightlifter Fraer Morrow, as well as multiple competitors at the world championship level across various sports. Under Tom’s guidance, his athletes have achieved over 500 podium finishes and regularly compete on national and international stages.
 
Tom’s expertise is grounded in both scientific research and hands-on experience, ensuring his athletes receive the most advanced, evidence-based nutrition strategies available. His work has made a significant impact not only on individual athlete performance but also in shaping the future of performance nutrition in competitive sports. Tom’s mission is simple: to empower every athlete, whether amateur or elite, to unlock their peak potential through personalized nutrition plans that fuel their success both in and out of competition.