Based in Manchester, M20 Health and Performance is a leading strength and conditioning team comprising three expert coaches with extensive experience in developing and caring for footballers and athletes.
Adam Naylor is a highly accomplished practitioner with over 23 years of experience in sports conditioning and physiotherapy. He holds a PhD in Sports Fatigue and Recovery and a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation. Adam has served as a head physiotherapist at both EFL clubs Stockport County and Oldham Athletic and has also worked in consultancy roles with several EFL and Premier League clubs. His consultancy work includes pre-season and post-operative testing, as well as injury risk screening.
Adam's expertise extends beyond football. He has been the head physiotherapist at the North West England Triathlon Academy and has provided pitch-side trauma care for England Rugby. In addition to his clinical roles, Adam is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Salford, contributing to the academic field of sports science.
Ryan brings over a decade of experience working with both professional and developing athletes across football, motorsport, rugby, and endurance sports. He holds an MSc in Strength & Conditioning and a BSc (Hons) in Sport Rehabilitation, combining academic expertise with practical, high-level coaching.
In football, Ryan specialises in one-to-one athletic performance coaching for professional and semi-professional players. His approach integrates biomechanical assessments and targeted strength training to reduce injury risk and enhance physical resilience. He also plays a key role in supporting academy players on professional pathways, designing tailored rehabilitation and development programmes focused on performance, recovery, and long-term progression.
Ryan’s wider experience includes working with Hereford FC and serving as a consultant performance coach with Hintsa Performance, where he supports elite athletes through bespoke performance strategies.
Ryan is a qualified sports rehabilitator with strong experience in both injury rehabilitation and athletic performance enhancement, particularly among academy and former academy footballers.
At the team level, Ryan has worked with elite athletes across multiple sports. His résumé includes time with the renowned Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball and British rugby powerhouse Sale Sharks, demonstrating his ability to operate at the highest levels of professional sport.
