Why I’ve Chosen Huel as My New Partner

As a tennis coach, my partnership with Huel emphasizes the importance of nutrition for performance and recovery, especially after a recent back injury. Huel's balanced and convenient products help me stay energized and focused during demanding coaching sessions. Proper nutrition is crucial for both athletes and coaches, transforming daily performance.

As a full-time tennis coach, my days are often non-stop. Between back-to-back lessons, running a coaching business, and now navigating life as a parent, finding time to prioritize my nutrition has been a constant struggle. For years, I found myself falling into unhealthy habits—late-night eating, constant snacking, and grabbing fast food or supermarket sandwiches between lessons. These choices weren’t just affecting my energy levels on court but also my overall well-being.

That’s why partnering with Huel has been a game-changer. Their convenient, balanced, and complete meals have provided me with the solution I’ve needed to stay energized and healthy, no matter how chaotic my schedule gets.


The Pain Points of Nutrition as a Coach

Let’s face it: coaching isn’t a job; it’s a lifestyle. The long hours on court, the physical demands, and the constant energy you need to bring to every session can leave little room for proper meal planning. Here’s where I’ve struggled:

1. Late-Night Eating

After a long day on court, I’d often find myself eating large, calorie-heavy meals late at night. It wasn’t because I wanted to—it was because I hadn’t eaten enough during the day to sustain me. This habit left me feeling sluggish, disrupted my sleep, and made mornings even harder.


2. Snacking and Energy Dips

When you’re on court for hours at a time, it’s tempting to grab quick snacks to keep you going. Chips, protein bars, or even the occasional sugary treat would find their way into my day. While these might provide a short-term boost, they always led to an energy crash later.


3. Fast Food and Convenience Meals

With little time between lessons, I’d often stop at fast-food restaurants or grab a supermarket sandwich. While convenient, these options rarely provided the nutrition or energy I needed to perform at my best. Instead, I felt bloated, lethargic, and guilty about not taking better care of myself.


4. Meal Prep Challenges as a New Parent

Since having a baby, meal prep has become an even bigger challenge. Between sleepless nights and balancing family life with work, finding the time (and energy) to prepare healthy meals has been nearly impossible. Fast and easy options became the default, but they weren’t helping me stay fueled for the demands of my day.


Why Huel is the Perfect Solution for Me

Huel has completely transformed how I approach nutrition as a busy coach and parent. Here’s why it works so well:

1. Convenience Without Compromise

Huel’s ready-to-drink meals and easy-to-prepare powders mean I can have a balanced meal in seconds. Whether I’m rushing between lessons or need something quick after a late night, Huel is always there—no cooking, no mess, no stress.


2. Balanced Nutrition

Huel provides everything I need to stay energized throughout the day: protein, carbs, fiber, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals. Unlike fast food or snacks, it keeps me full and focused, with no post-meal crashes.


3. Perfect for Busy Parents

With a baby at home, time is precious. Huel eliminates the need for meal prep while still giving me the nourishment I need. It’s been a lifesaver on those days when I’m juggling coaching, family, and everything in between.


4. Better Recovery and Energy Levels

Since incorporating Huel into my routine, I’ve noticed a huge difference in how I feel. My energy levels are more consistent, I recover faster after long days on court, and I’m no longer relying on snacks or late-night meals to get through the day.


Why I’m Sharing This with You

As a coach, I know how easy it is to prioritize everything else—your players, your business, your family—while putting your own health and nutrition on the back burner. But trust me, it doesn’t have to be that way.

Partnering with Huel has been a turning point for me, and I’m excited to share this solution with others who are facing the same challenges.


Try Huel for Yourself

To celebrate this partnership, I’m thrilled to offer you £10 off your first order. Use the code MYTENNISCOACHING at checkout or click the link below to get started:

👉 Claim Your Discount Here


Final Thoughts

Nutrition is the foundation of performance—whether you’re coaching on court, chasing after kids, or simply trying to stay energized throughout the day. For me, Huel has been the perfect answer to the challenges of a busy lifestyle.

If you’re struggling with late-night eating, snacking, or finding time for proper meals, I can’t recommend Huel enough. It’s made a world of difference for me, and I’m confident it can do the same for you.

Here’s to staying fueled, focused, and ready for whatever the day brings!

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        About the Author

        Written by Steve Whelan

        Steve Whelan is a tennis coach, coach educator, and researcher with 24+ years of on-court experience working across grassroots, performance, and coach development environments. His work focuses on how players actually learn, specialising in practice design, skill transfer, and ecological dynamics in tennis.

        Steve has presented at national and international coaching conferences, contributed to coach education programmes, and published work exploring intention, attention, affordances, and representative learning design in tennis. His writing bridges academic research and real-world coaching, helping coaches move beyond drills toward practices that hold up under match pressure.

        He is the founder of My Tennis Coaching and My Tennis Coach Academy, a global learning community for coaches seeking modern, evidence-informed approaches to player development.

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