Performance Nutrition Basel for athletes and active people
Performance nutrition is the strategic use of food, fluids, supplements and nutrient timing to sharpen body and mind, support training, and speed up recovery. It isn't only for athletes. It's for anyone who has to deliver when it counts.
Athletes
Pro, semi-pro and youth. Train, compete, recover.
Active people
Runners, climbers, weekend players. No jersey needed.
Demanding jobs
Firefighters, police, nurses, construction crews. Your shift is your game.
Hi, I'm Lucas.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles to Swiss parents and started playing hockey at three. In 2019 I moved to Switzerland to chase a pro career.
In 2021 I joined EHC Basel, then a third-division team, because I couldn't find a spot in the second division. Even there, I struggled for ice time.
That same year I started my nutrition degree. I'd always been told to eat healthy, but I never knew what that really looked like. I began with the basics, the Swiss Society for Nutrition (SGE) recommendations, and soon felt the difference. With every semester I added more and built a strong foundation. Performance nutrition came last, and that's when I made my biggest progress.
Six seasons, a promotion and a Swiss Cup later, I'm still in Basel and a regular in the lineup. Nutrition isn't everything; it's one piece of the puzzle. But getting it right gave me the foundation, and the confidence, to put the rest together.
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Professional ice hockey player in Switzerland since 2020
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BSc SUPSI in Nutrition and Health, FFHS
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IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition, starting February 2027
My approach
Personalized
Your nutrition should fit your life and your goals, right down to the details: your schedule, your routines, your family and the foods you love. No copy-paste plans, just an approach built around how you actually live.
Practice over perfection
No one eats perfectly every day. Not top athletes, and not me either. Perfection is the enemy of progress, and progress isn't a straight line: there are off days, birthdays and parties, and that's just living your life. Good nutrition is a skill you build through small daily wins that add up over time.
Food first
Everything starts with a solid foundation of real food: eating enough, eating a diverse diet and staying hydrated. On top of that come the performance details, like meal timing and fueling around training, competition or a long shift. Supplements are the sprinkles on top. Relying on them without the basics is like putting a fresh coat of paint on a rusty car, so the foundation is where you'll see the biggest difference.
Four steps. One plan built around your life.
1
Free intro call
A 20-minute chat about your goals, your schedule and what you need to perform at your best.
2
Assessment
We look at how you currently eat, train and recover, including shift work or travel, so the plan fits your real life.
3
Your personal plan
You get a clear, practical nutrition strategy covering what, when and how much, with no rigid diet rules.
4
Follow-up and adjustments
Regular check-ins to track progress and fine-tune the plan as your goals and season change.
Services
1:1 consulting
Personal nutrition coaching built around your goals, your schedule and your life. Whether you're an athlete, work a demanding job or just want your nutrition to support your training, we'll build a plan that works for you.
Seminars for teams, clubs and companies
Practical, engaging talks that give your group the tools to eat for performance, on the ice, on the pitch or at work.
Camp and workshop sessions
Interactive nutrition sessions for camps and workshops, open to anyone who wants to improve their nutrition and perform at their best.
Something else in mind?
Have an idea that doesn't fit the options above? Get in touch, and we'll find the right solution together.
Ready to get started?
Grab my free Fueling Guide, book a free 20-minute intro call, or both. Just send me a message and I'll get back to you.
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