Dr Steve Ingham is one of the UK’s foremost experts in performance science, with a career spanning over 30 years supporting elite athletes, global executives, and high-net-worth individuals. Known for his ability to bridge cutting-edge science with practical application, Steve helps clients achieve their personal and professional potential, transforming ambition into measurable results.
Steve has worked with some of Britain’s most iconic athletes, including Sir Steve Redgrave, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, and Sir Matthew Pinsent, directly contributing to over 200 Olympic and World Championship medals. His work as Sports Science Manager for the British Olympic Association and later as Director of Science and Technical Development at the English Institute of Sport saw him leading performance teams across 50 sports, including Team GB’s successes at the Athens, London, and Rio Olympics.
Building on his elite sporting expertise, Steve now works with executives, entrepreneurs, and private clients who demand high performance in every aspect of their lives. His bespoke coaching programmes are tailored to optimise health, well-being, and mental resilience while enabling clients to thrive in high-pressure environments. Drawing on the same principles that drive world-class athletes, he integrates advanced diagnostics, personalised training, nutrition strategies, and mindset coaching to help clients unlock their peak potential.
Steve is also a sought-after voice in performance science, regularly contributing to national newspapers and appearing on programmes such as the BBC’s Born to Win. He has chaired sessions at the Cheltenham Science Festival since 2016 and lectures at Warwick Business School and Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, sharing his insights on leadership, resilience, and high performance.
Steve’s unique expertise allows him to deliver life-changing results for MEUM members, offering them exclusive access to his world-class network of practitioners in physiology, nutrition, and mental health. Whether preparing for an ultra-endurance event, building resilience, or achieving transformative lifestyle changes, Steve’s evidence-based approach ensures every client achieves more than they thought possible.
“Steve’s ability to combine cutting-edge science with practical application is unmatched. He transformed my training approach and supported me to Olympic success.”
– Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Olympic Heptathlon Champion
“Steve’s guidance and scientific expertise are unparalleled. He has played a pivotal role in shaping the success of many elite athletes.”
– Sir Matthew Pinsent, Four-Time Olympic Champion
“Steve’s approach to driving you to your best performance strikes the right balance with tough challenges that are achievable. His flexibility to adapt to the dynamics of the executive world is also excellent. Overall – 5 stars, long-lasting experience as I continue to carry the learnings and actions from our sessions.”
-Patricia Corsi, CMO, Bayer
“Incredible level of detail and support. I normally am exhausted by the end of the year, but with Steve’s support, I was thriving at key times and could go into my vacation without being burnt out!”
-Jean Pascal Tricoire – CEO, Schneider Electric
“Executive coaching, mental skills to thrive, recover from setbacks, supporting me to walk across France and Spain. Steve is able to do it all!”
-Ben Scott – CEO, Datum
Elite Performance Coaching: Tailored programmes for athletes, executives, and high-net-worth individuals to optimise health, well-being, and mental resilience.
Sports Science Expertise: Extensive experience with top athletes, contributing to over 200 Olympic and World Championship medals.
Bespoke Leadership & Resilience Development: Coaching for executives and entrepreneurs to thrive in high-pressure environments, drawing on performance science principles.
Education & Public Speaking: Regular contributions to national media, chairing sessions at the Cheltenham Science Festival, and lecturing at leading institutions like Warwick Business School and Oxford University.
Access to Expert Network: Exclusive connections to specialists in physiology, nutrition, and mental health to support clients in achieving peak performance.
Dr Steve Ingham has been widely acknowledged for his contributions to the fields of performance science and high-performance coaching. His accolades include:
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