Meet the team...
Jon Bateman, the founder, Performance Nutritionist and Sport Scientist of the Endurance Academy.
Jon is a Registered Performance Nutritionist (SENR). He has an MREs in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Northumbria and a Post Graduate Diploma in Performance Nutrition from the Institute of Performance Nutrition (IOPN).
Jon is a Lecturer on the University of Sunderland’s BSc Sports Science program, teaching Nutrition and Metabolism. He is also a UK Anti-Doping Advisor and ISAK Level 1 Technician.
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British Cycling Coach 2005-2012
Lecturer in Nutrition & Metabolism
Post Graduate Sport Scientist
Performance Nutritionist SENR
SAFC Performance Analyst 2013-14
UKAD advisor
Sophie Marr is the lead Physiotherapist at the Endurance Academy.
Sophie is a Registered Physio (HCPC). She has an MSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Northumbria and brings a wealth of experience from professional football as well as 9 years in private practise.
Sophie runs the Sophie Marr Physiotherapy clinic here in Newcastle, which has gone from strength to strength, supporting both elite athletes and general population.
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10 years in private practise at SMP
Sunderland AFC Physiotherapist 2014-2019
Post Graduate Physiotherapist
Sheffield United Academy Physiotherapist 2007-2009
Our core values
What makes us tick?
In The Field
Working with teams and individuals since 2004. Grassroots and Professional. We bring this day to day experience to you.
Academically Trained
Published post graduate sport scientists and lecturers. Bringing Science to Practise to improve your sport.
Lifelong Athletes
Lifelong athletes, we love both recreational sport and competition and bring this passion into our work.
Communication Counts
The client-coach relationship is super important to us and can be the key to success. It is two way, all the way.
Fully Indemnified
The boring bit but it's important to know your practitioner is fully qualified, insured and registered in their discipline.
Life Matters
Finally, above all else, THE most important thing is the journey. It must work for you and slide nicely into your life and add to your day to day.