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Episode 29 | Dan Motchman (Elite Performance Chef)
A behind-the-scenes look at how the world’s top athletes fuel performance, recovery, and longevity — and what youth players and parents can learn from elite nutrition strategies.
About This Episode
In Episode 29 of The Soccer Ladder, we dive into one of the most overlooked pillars of performance: nutrition.
We’re joined by Dan Motchman, a private performance chef who works with some of the top athletes in the world across soccer, boxing, Formula 1, and Olympic sport. Dan shares how nutrition changes by sport, position, travel demands, and age — and how small details can make a massive difference at the highest levels.
From Premier League match prep to Formula 1 recovery and youth fueling fundamentals, this episode connects elite performance to real-world takeaways for players, parents, and coaches.
In This Episode
- How nutrition differs across soccer, boxing, motorsport, and Olympic sport
- What a typical match-week fueling plan looks like for elite footballers
- The role of carbohydrates, fats, and protein before, during, and after competition
- Why sleep, hydration, and recovery nutrition are just as important as training
- How travel, late kickoffs, and quick turnarounds impact fueling strategies
- Youth nutrition basics: what young players actually need during growth years
- Simple swaps parents can make to support performance without overcomplicating meals
- Plant-based nutrition, recovery, and inflammation reduction
- Why elite performance often comes down to the final 1–2%
Notable Clients & Experience
Dan has worked with athletes and organizations at the very highest level, including:
Current Clients
- Anthony Joshua (Boxing)
- Chris Richards (Crystal Palace / USMNT)
- Marc Guéhi (Manchester City)
- Joachim Andersen (Fulham FC)
- Freddie Bernal (Chelsea FC)
- Alex Yee (Olympian – Paris Gold Medalist)
Previous Clients
- Chelsea FC
- Williams Racing Formula 1 Team
- Romeo Lavia
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek
- Armando Broja
- Carney Chukwuemeka
- David Adeleye (Boxing)
- Lewis Capaldi
- Sophie Turner
Connect
Dan Motchman
📸 Instagram: @chef_danmotchman
Megan Linke
📸 Instagram: @meganlinkeofficial
Liam Linke:
📸 Instagram: @liamlinke18
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By MeganA behind-the-scenes look at how the world’s top athletes fuel performance, recovery, and longevity — and what youth players and parents can learn from elite nutrition strategies.
About This Episode
In Episode 29 of The Soccer Ladder, we dive into one of the most overlooked pillars of performance: nutrition.
We’re joined by Dan Motchman, a private performance chef who works with some of the top athletes in the world across soccer, boxing, Formula 1, and Olympic sport. Dan shares how nutrition changes by sport, position, travel demands, and age — and how small details can make a massive difference at the highest levels.
From Premier League match prep to Formula 1 recovery and youth fueling fundamentals, this episode connects elite performance to real-world takeaways for players, parents, and coaches.
In This Episode
- How nutrition differs across soccer, boxing, motorsport, and Olympic sport
- What a typical match-week fueling plan looks like for elite footballers
- The role of carbohydrates, fats, and protein before, during, and after competition
- Why sleep, hydration, and recovery nutrition are just as important as training
- How travel, late kickoffs, and quick turnarounds impact fueling strategies
- Youth nutrition basics: what young players actually need during growth years
- Simple swaps parents can make to support performance without overcomplicating meals
- Plant-based nutrition, recovery, and inflammation reduction
- Why elite performance often comes down to the final 1–2%
Notable Clients & Experience
Dan has worked with athletes and organizations at the very highest level, including:
Current Clients
- Anthony Joshua (Boxing)
- Chris Richards (Crystal Palace / USMNT)
- Marc Guéhi (Manchester City)
- Joachim Andersen (Fulham FC)
- Freddie Bernal (Chelsea FC)
- Alex Yee (Olympian – Paris Gold Medalist)
Previous Clients
- Chelsea FC
- Williams Racing Formula 1 Team
- Romeo Lavia
- Ruben Loftus-Cheek
- Armando Broja
- Carney Chukwuemeka
- David Adeleye (Boxing)
- Lewis Capaldi
- Sophie Turner
Connect
Dan Motchman
📸 Instagram: @chef_danmotchman
Megan Linke
📸 Instagram: @meganlinkeofficial
Liam Linke:
📸 Instagram: @liamlinke18