MatchFit Book Principles

About MatchFit

With increasing responsibilities at work and home – whether it’s a bigger workload, starting a family, or additional life pressures – we often forget to look after the most important asset we have – ourselves.

Performance Coach Andrew May draws upon decades of experience working with elite athletes, entrepreneurs and leaders, as well as weathering his own ‘perfect storm’ with the breakdown of his marriage, to provide a researched guide on what really creates optimal performance. Using his own body and brain as a Guinea pig, and integrating the latest in performance psychology, sport science, nutrition, neuroscience, sleep and recovery; Andrew provides a unique plan to get your body and brain in the best possible shape.

The MatchFit principles help you better manage your diary and plan for what is important; build your ability to cope with pressure and have more resilience; and support you in improving health and fitness levels. The book takes readers through three key stages:

CALCULATE: in conjunction with the online MatchFit Calculator, assess your current Biological Age, Brain Fitness, Stress & Recovery Index, Nutrition and Physical Activity.
ENGAGE: the heart of the book puts into practice an evidence-based methodology based on 6 primary levers showing you how to better MOVE, FUEL, RECHARGE, THINK, PLAY and CONNECT
TRACK: the final section shows you how to accurately monitor your progress, build accountability and reward your achievements.

Andrew is the living, breathing embodiment of everything he advocates in this fantastic book.

Michael Rowland ,

Co-Presenter ABC News Breakfast

Andrew’s coaching has made a difference to the way I manage stress and recovery.

Matt Comyn ,

CEO, CBA

Andrew’s enthusiasm and approach to living a healthy connected life is highly contagious. You need to read this book.

Lisa Messenger ,

Founder and Editor at Collective Hub

MatchFit is a winning formula for any person wanting to get the best out of themselves, or their team.

Kieren Perkins ,

Olympic gold medallist and Executive Direct, NAB Personal Bank

MatchFit is the new go-to manual for smashing it in the business world.

Carl Honoré ,

Author Of In Praise Of Slow And Bolder

Andrew has a fascinatingly nuanced and compassionate take on what it is to be human. His positivity is infectious.

Virginia Trioli ,

Presenter, ABC Radio Melbourne

I have worked with Andrew on both a personal and professional level. His thorough understanding of elite physical and psychological performance sets him apart. His MatchFit philosophy is a winning formula and I thoroughly recommend his coaching services for any person wanting to get the best out of themselves or their team.

Kieren Perkins ,

Olympic Gold Medallist

About the Authors

Andrew May

A sought-after performance coach, speaker, podcast host and author. He has a Masters in Coaching Psychology and worked as the Physical Performance Manager for the NSW and Australian Cricket teams, the Sydney Swifts and NSW netball teams, as well as with basketball, AFL, tennis and Olympic athletes. Andrew is a serial entrepreneur having built and sold three businesses including The Performance Clinic, which in 2016 was sold to KPMG where he worked as a Partner for 3 years. He is also the author of Flip the Switch.

Dr Tom Buckley

An internationally recognised expert on the impact of stress on human health and wellbeing. He is Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney and StriveStronger Research Director. Dr Buckley has a Masters specialising in intensive care and cardiology and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). His ground-breaking doctoral studies were recognised internationally as identifying physiological pathways associated with life stressors. His work is regularly featured in the media.