Testimonials

“For the past 10 months Simon has been my strength and conditioning coach. In that time I have done a combination of gym and track sessions. I have done an injury prevention section to rebalance my muscles. In the 6 months I have seen a massive increase in my power output for skills such as passing and shooting, with a notable increase in my shooting range. However the most improvement has been in my pushing, especially in my acceleration and top speed. We worked on it both in the gym and on the track. Track sessions involved parts such as resistance work, sprints and endurance laps. This speed has become one of the most important parts of my game. The culmination of this training came in my selection for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games where this new power was essential to compete at that level. Before I had Simon's Strength and conditioning support I was a bench player gaining court time just for experience, in Beijing I started several games and this would not have been possible prior to the sessions we have done.”

Helen F.– Wheelchair Basketball: Team GB - Beijing 2008

"Training with Simon was extremely valuable. I increased my power and speed significantly and this made a huge difference to my on-pitch performance. Simon's instruction was clear and helpful and enabled me to gain a clearer understanding of the principles behind elite training.”

Andy T. - England Hockey

"I began working with Simon over two years ago now. At the time I was playing rugby at U19 level and was finding it difficult to maintain my strength levels and also trying to stay uninjured. Working with Simon has meant that I gradually built my strength levels from average to being one of the stronger players on the team which has meant that I have now made the full England Women's Elite 44 and this year has been my best with regard to injury as my fitness and general condition has improved. Simon has not only worked on specific weight training programmes with me in the gym, he has also watched me play and analysed what I need to work on for my position on the team, devising programmes to help me succeed. I have also specifically needed sprint training for my unusual gait and he has worked with me so that my explosive power, speed and endurance has improved a great deal. Without this level of one to one level coaching and mentoring, I don't think I would have made the Women's squad."

Sara A.– England Women’s Rubgy

“Over the pass year training with Simon we have worked on improving my strength and explosive power for my sport Taekwondo. This was important as I had just moved up from junior competition level to senior there fore coming up against stronger opponents.

The training programme Simon made helped me massively in bridging this gap from junior to senior. It was designed specifically for my sport and after only my second international competition as a senior in which I reached the third round I could no longer feel a difference in strength between me and my opponents. Simon also ensured that I did not put any weight on in the training programme that he prepared for me, which was important as I needed to fight in a specific weight class and since training with him I have not moved up in weight. Not only does Simon provide me with the right exercises to do but he also has a great ability in explaining the logic and benefits behind them, as well as showing me exactly how they should be done in order to avoid injury, resulting in me avoiding any injuries during our training.

After each training session that I had we wrote down the weights and repetitions of each exercise, and I was able to see a steady progression in the amount of weights I could do, which also helped build my confidence.

The training that I have done with Simon has been highly professional but at the same time enjoyable due to the great training atmosphere and motivation Simon provides, which enables me to work hard and exceed my limits so that I can improve at a good rate.

Training with Simon has helped me improve both physically and mentally and has aided me massively in achieving my sporting ambitions in the future, and I would highly recommend him to any athlete wishing to compete at elite level.”

Dawud I. - Great Britain Taekwondo