About Me

I have known Phil for a few years through local golf. He is very particular with the way he goes about everything and has been a big contributor with helping me reach that ‘next’ level in my golf game.
Phil caddied for me in the Brabazon Trophy (elite amateur event) in 2019 where he monitored my eating habits and noticed there was a clear pattern between my good shots and bad shots relating to how I’d fuelled myself with big energy dips in the middle of a round. Thankfully Phil offered to help me get on top of that problem with some very simple suggestions having an immediate effect; I shot 67 the day after and eventually tied 4th in the toughest field of the season. Soon after that competition where I began to feel I had found an edge over my competitors by having much more consistent energy levels and reducing the amount of poor shots I was hitting.
Phil worked closely with my swing coach Joe to help monitor progress through the season and also understands the energy demands that golf brings in a sport where, as elite players, we are rarely offered help. Phil is really hands on with his approach and even sent me personalised videos of how to make a good breakfast when on the run which was very helpful. Without his expertise and guidance I don’t think I would’ve gone onto having such a successful season, culminating in reaching a handicap of plus 5, winning British Open Qualifying & a highlight of shooting a course record 64 in the English Amateur.

Harry (my son) and I went to see Phil in Autumn 2019, Harry plays many sports including both codes of rugby which is the main focus of his attention. We asked Phil if he felt he could help Harry in his sporting and school life and help Harry cope with the demands on his time each week. Following an initial meeting Phil evaluated Harry’s diet over a short period and made several realistic changes including a “power shake” for breakfast. None of the changes Harry found particularly difficult and to an extent he has enjoyed them.

Three months later I can safely say the dietary changes Phil has recommended to Harry have benefited him both academically and on the sports field. Whenever we have met Phil in our ongoing catch up meetings both Harry and I have found Phil to be engaging, motivating and clear to comprehend. I cannot recommend Phil at pHsportsnutrition enough to anyone looking for comprehensive assistance with nutrition for themselves or their children.

I have known Phil as a person for over 20yrs, first as Mr Holmes as my PE teacher at High School & since as a friend. He has always had my best interests at heart; from opening up the school gym for me to use on my lunchtimes when I signed for Leeds Rhinos academy, or helping with my diet and nutrition so I could avoid the school meals and bring my own lunch to school. I got some funny looks eating half a chicken and salad most days but I wanted to achieve my goals and I sometimes wonder if Phil/Mr Holmes realises how big an impact he had on my early life. I wish Phil all the best in his new adventure and I can’t give any better testimonial than I will be using his services to tackle the London Marathon in April 2020 to raise funds for a charity so very close to my heart. Good luck, you’ll smash it pal.