Our Story
We Don’t Just Train Athletes, We Produce Them
After years of hands-on experience in Strength and Conditioning across various sectors, Martin took the leap to create Martin Nugent Elite Performance—a business designed to revolutionise athlete development and elevate performance across the region.
Today, Martin Nugent Elite Performance is a UK leader in Strength and Conditioning and Athlete Services. Led by the nationally renowned Martin Nugent, we cater to athletes at all levels—from grassroots to full-time professionals and Paralympic Gold Medalists. To date, we’ve supported over 200 professional athletes, providing them with elite-level coaching and cutting-edge technology to optimise their performance.
Our DNA Athletic Blueprint is a game-changer for every athlete. This approach is rooted in scientifically-driven insights and advanced performance technology, helping to unlock your genetic potential and drive peak results. With the use of VALD Technology, we gain access to the most advanced performance measurement tools in the industry. Tools such as ForceDecks, ForceFrame, SmartSpeed, Dynamo+, and NordBord provide us with real-time data on strength, power, movement, and biomechanics. These insights allow us to identify performance imbalances, track progress, and refine training programmes to precision. We don’t just guess what works—we measure, analyse, and optimise every detail of an athlete’s performance, ensuring each session is tailored to maximise results.
At Martin Nugent Elite Performance, we live by the mantra: “Training Backed By Science & Research.” Every aspect of our training methodology is grounded in the latest scientific findings and evidence-based practices. We combine cutting-edge technology, world-class coaching, and personalised training to ensure our athletes receive the most effective, efficient, and safe development possible.
We Don’t Just Train Athletes, We Produce Them. Whether through semi-private coaching, 1-1 sessions, or team training, we offer a comprehensive range of services for athletes of all ages (7+) and sports. Our holistic approach focuses on both developing the athlete and nurturing the individual. We ensure they progress through our research-backed movement competency curriculum. Our team’s expertise spans from youth development to elite professionals, and we’ve helped countless athletes transform their potential into world-class performance.
Born from rigorous research at leading universities and backed by an unrivalled clientele, Martin Nugent Elite Performance operates out of two state-of-the-art facilities. These facilities offer the perfect environment to elevate athletes to the next level.
With VALD Technology, our DNA Athletic Blueprint, and a team committed to science-backed excellence, Martin Nugent Elite Performance is the place where athletes don’t just train—they transform.
Ready to become the best version of yourself? We Don’t Just Train Athletes, We Produce Them. Come and experience the future of athletic performance.
State of the art training facilities
Designed and installed by the world renowned Absolute Performance, the gym at Martin Nugent Elite Performance is at the forefront of the industry.
Industry Leading Testing Equipment
Boasting the latest VALD Performance testing equipment. Everyone who enters the gym will be assessed on equipment rarely seen outside of professional sport.
Highly qualified and experienced coaching team
Our coaches are highly qualified, with over 35 years of experience between them. Our coaches have also experienced coaching athletes at the very top of their game.
Training Backed by Science & Research
Science and Research is at the forefront of everything we do at Martin Nugent Elite Performance. This is the reason we are trusted by professional athletes.
Our Coaching Team
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Joe Johnson
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Jon Mason
Strength & Conditioning Coach
DIRECTOR OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Martin Nugent
DIRECTOR OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Jessica Entwistle
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Facilities
At Martin Nugent Elite Performance, we’ve partnered with Absolute Performance and VALD Technology to create a cutting-edge, bespoke performance facility that sets the gold standard for Strength and Conditioning.
Absolute Performance, known for designing world-class S&C facilities for the English Institute of Sport, Team GB, England Rugby, and The University of Cambridge, crafted our gym with unmatched precision. Their expertise helped us build a space that integrates the best equipment and design principles for elite-level training.
Since then, we’ve taken our performance offerings even further by partnering with VALD Technology—a global leader in performance measurement tools. With VALD’s innovative equipment like ForceDecks, ForceFrame, and NordBord, our MAP Performance Testing Protocol now provides athletes with real-time data on strength, power, mobility, and movement efficiency. This data-driven approach allows us to tailor training programs to each athlete’s unique needs, optimizing performance and recovery.
Our facility also features a sprung-loaded floor designed to minimize joint impact, along with custom-built equipment imported from the USA, ensuring a safe and effective environment for high-intensity training.
At Martin Nugent Elite Performance, we combine elite-level design with cutting-edge technology to give athletes the tools they need to train smarter, measure progress, and achieve their full potential.
Come see for yourself why our gym is not just another fitness space—it’s where athletes unlock their best performance.
Who We Have Worked With: PFA, Game Changer Performance, P3form, One Knoxville, The PGMOL, Newcastle Thunder, South Shields FC, Base CAA, Unique Sports Group, North East Netball, England Rugby League, FOL, Grangetown Netball, Newcastle Eagles, British Weight Lifting, Vald Performance, Karate Club,
