Our Approach

We take an integrated and holistic approach to our athlete assessments, bridging scientific-data with personalised programming and exercise prescription. By tailoring strategies to your unique physiology and personal goals, sustainable results can be achieved, ensuring you remain healthy while optimising your performance and recovery.

Meet the Team

Nathan

(Director)

Kia ora tātou, my name is Nathan and I am one of the co-directors of Potential|Performance.

Hometown: Tauranga

Interests: Surfing, Jiu-Jitsu, Touch-Rugby

Qualifications:

  • PhD (Candidate)- Exercise Physiology

  • Bachelor of Arts- Māori Studies

  • Graduate Diploma in Sport & Exercise

  • Masters of Health, Sport & Human Performance

Specialisation: I have a background in exercise physiology, with a particular passion for the mechanics of breathing. My research has primarily centred around exploring the impact of nasal breathing on athletic performance. This focus has significantly shaped my approach to athlete development.

My specialisation lies in enhancing breathing efficiency during exercise, elevating ventilatory thresholds, improving lactate clearance, managing energy systems, understanding CO2 thresholds, and optimising oxygen utilisation. Looking ahead, my future PhD research will focus into further enhancing both aerobic and anaerobic capacities through nasal breathing techniques, while also aiming to bolster isocapnic buffering capabilities during exercise

Chloe

(Director)

Kia ora tātou, my name is Chloe and I am one of the co-directors of Potential|Performance.

Hometown: Rotorua

Interests: Netball, Touch-Rugby, Crossfit

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Sport Science

  • Bachelor of Sport and Recreation

Specialisation: I have a background in strength and conditioning, working with a range of different levels (novice to elite) and sports. My PhD research focused on novel training methods to improve change of direction performance in female netball athletes.

My specialisation lies in strength and power assessments, and programming/training for getting athletes to be strong, fast and resistant to injuries. I completed my PhD research at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in 2024. Outside of Potential Performance, I am a Research Officer at AUT, working with new and novel technology in the sport science industry. I also create professional development education for strength and conditioning coaches and physiotherapists.