Liability & Indemnity Agreement
Last updated: 22 Aug 2025
The Performance Coach (“TPC”) provides coaching in sports nutrition, strength and conditioning, and related education delivered by our performance coaching team, including Head Coach Phil Janicki and associated coaches (“the Coach”). By engaging with TPC services, attending sessions, using our programs or resources, or submitting the coaching application form, you acknowledge and agree to the terms below.
1) Voluntary participation & assumption of risk
You confirm you are voluntarily beginning a course of instruction in physical fitness and nutrition with TPC. Activities may include resistance training, conditioning, mobility work, aerobic/anaerobic exercise, nutrition guidance, and lifestyle coaching (the “Activity”). The Activity carries inherent risks which you accept.
2) Coaching term & cancellations
All TPC coaching plans carry a 12-week minimum commitment. After this period you may cancel at any time by notifying your coach directly. You are responsible for providing that notice.
3) Health status & medical clearance
You confirm you are physically capable of taking part in the Activity and will disclose relevant medical conditions, injuries or medications, including changes to your health. TPC does not provide medical care. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting or changing exercise or nutrition programs.
4) Release of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, you, for yourself and for your heirs, executors, administrators, assigns and personal representatives, release and waive any and all claims, demands or causes of action against The Performance Coach, the Coach, and their affiliates, employees, contractors, agents and representatives arising from or related to your participation in the Activity, including risks associated with travel to and from sessions, which may include physical or psychological injury, illness, pain, suffering, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, economic or emotional loss, and death.
5) Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Performance Coach, the Coach, and their representatives from claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your participation in the Activity, your breach of this Agreement, or your misuse of facilities or equipment, except to the extent caused by TPC’s gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
6) Facilities, travel & third parties
Sessions may occur at third-party facilities or locations; you will comply with all rules and instructions. TPC is not responsible for conditions, equipment or staff outside of its control.
7) No guarantee of results
Coaching outcomes depend on many factors, including adherence, health status and lifestyle. TPC does not guarantee specific results.
8) Acknowledgement
You have read this Agreement and understand it is a release of liability and contract of indemnity. By continuing with TPC services, submitting the application form, or otherwise indicating consent, you agree to these terms.
This document is general coaching terms for The Performance Coach and is not medical advice. If any part is held invalid, the remainder continues in force where permitted by law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 1 Aug 2026
Coaching & services
Who is The Performance Coach for?
The Performance Coach is for people who want personalised online coaching to help them lose fat, build muscle, improve body composition, and create better structure in their routine. Most clients are everyday people who want a plan that fits real life and support from a dedicated team of performance coaches that keeps them accountable.
Who are the coaches at The Performance Coach?
The Performance Coach is led by Head Coach Phil Janicki, alongside performance coaches Shanai Hart and Craig Simon. Together, the team provides personalised online fitness and nutrition coaching tailored to each client’s goals, from fat loss and muscle building to hybrid athlete and sports nutrition support.
Can I choose my preferred coach?
Yes. When you apply, you can select your preferred coach: Phil Janicki, Shanai Hart, or Craig Simon. We’ll match you based on your goals, preferences and coach availability.
Do you offer HYROX or Hybrid Athlete performance coaching?
Yes. Hybrid Athlete performance coaching prepares athletes for HYROX and hybrid racing with personalised training and sports nutrition support. Full details are on our HYROX training program page.
Who is this coaching not for?
If you’re looking for a quick fix, a generic meal plan, or a one-size-fits-all program, this probably isn’t the right fit. Our approach is personalised, practical, and focused on long-term results rather than shortcuts.
What makes your coaching different from other trainers or online coaches?
Most coaches give you a program. Our coaches give you structure across the week. Training, nutrition, habits, accountability and support are built around your goals, lifestyle, and real-world constraints, not a template copied from someone else. Head Coach Phil also oversees programs and audits coaching quality across the team.
Do you offer online coaching or is it in-person only?
Online coaching is the core focus of The Performance Coach. That’s where the biggest results happen, because real change comes from what you do across the full week, not just during one session.
In-person PT is available as an optional add-on for active coaching clients who want extra hands-on support with technique, accountability, or session execution.
Why is online coaching more valuable than just doing PT once a week?
Because results are built outside the gym as much as inside it. One session can help, but it won’t shape your habits, food choices, routine, recovery, or day-to-day decisions on its own. Online coaching gives you structure and support across the full week, which is where long-term results are actually created.
What do clients say about The Performance Coach?
Clients consistently highlight personalised structure, practical nutrition support and coaching that fits real life. The Performance Coach has a growing number of 5-star Google reviews from people who have seen real results with our coaching team.
Training
Do you build custom training programs or use templates?
Every program is custom-built. Exercises, volume, intensity, tempo, and progression are selected based on your experience, goals, injury history, and available equipment.
How many days per week do I need to train?
That depends on your goal, schedule, and recovery capacity. Some clients train 3 days per week, others 5–6. The plan is designed to fit your life, not the other way around.
Can you help if I’m new to the gym?
Absolutely. Programs are scaled to your experience level, with clear instructions and coaching support so you can build confidence, technique, and consistency from day one.
Nutrition
Do you use macro tracking or meal plans?
Both, and this is a key part of how our coaching works. Your coach sets and regularly adjusts your macronutrient targets based on your goal, training load, progress, and lifestyle. From there, they build detailed, practical meal plans that hit those macros for you, so you don’t need to guess or stress about every food choice.
Do I need to know how to count macros?
No. Most clients don’t, and that’s completely ok. While macros are the framework behind the plan, you’re not expected to manually track or build meals yourself unless you want to. The meal plan is designed to do the work for you, ensuring accuracy and consistency without mental load.
Why do you provide meal plans instead of just macro targets?
Because for most people, macros alone aren’t enough. Clients often miss micronutrients, fibre, meal structure and consistency, and food quality over the week. Meal plans let your coach control both macronutrients and micronutrient intake, which improves energy, recovery, digestion, and adherence, not just scale weight.
Are meal plans rigid or restrictive?
No. They’re structured, not strict. Meal plans are built with your food preferences in mind, sensible swaps where appropriate, realistic portions, and sustainability. The goal is consistency, not perfection.
Can the meal plan change over time?
Absolutely. Meal plans and macros are adjusted regularly based on progress, training demands, body composition, and lifestyle or schedule shifts. Nothing is static; your nutrition evolves as you do.
What if I want more flexibility later on?
That’s an option. Some clients transition toward more flexible eating once they understand portions, hunger cues, and structure. Others prefer meal plans long-term because it removes decision fatigue. The plan is tailored to what helps you execute best.
Can you support fat loss and muscle gain with this approach?
Yes. This method works for sustainable fat loss, lean muscle gain, body recomposition, and performance and recovery support. Structure and nutrients reduce guesswork and support results.
Why is this approach better than generic meal plans or apps?
Generic plans don’t adapt, and apps rely on user accuracy. Your plan is built for your macros and lifestyle, adjusted from real data, by a coach who understands training demands, focused on long-term health, not just calories.
Results & expectations
How long does it take to see results?
Most clients notice improvements in energy, strength, and routine within the first few weeks. Visible body composition changes typically occur over 8–12 weeks, depending on consistency and starting point.
Do you guarantee results?
Results depend on your effort, consistency, adherence, and communication. What we provide is a well-structured plan, ongoing support, and adjustments based on your progress, so you have a clear path when you commit to the process.
What if I plateau or struggle with motivation?
That’s part of the process. Coaching includes regular check-ins, progress reviews, and plan adjustments. We troubleshoot what’s happening and keep moving forward instead of starting over.
Habits & lifestyle
Do you coach habits and routines as well as training and nutrition?
Yes. Long-term results come from consistency, not perfection. We work on routines, behaviours, and decision-making so progress feels sustainable, not forced.
Can coaching work if I’m busy or stressed?
Yes, and that’s often when coaching is most valuable. Programs are designed around your workload, stress levels, and recovery capacity to avoid burnout.
Getting started
How do I get started?
You’ll begin with an onboarding process where your coach learns about your goals, history, lifestyle, and preferences. From there, your training and nutrition plan is built specifically for you. Submit the application form on this site, choose your preferred coach, and we’ll be in touch about the next step.
Do I need gym access?
Gym access is ideal, but home-based programs can be built around whatever equipment you have.
Is coaching flexible if my schedule changes?
Yes. Programs and weekly structure can be adjusted to suit travel, work demands, or changing circumstances.