About Steve Petrie

Steve brings a relentless passion for athletic development, forged through years of experience at the highest levels of sport. With a competitive background in professional MMA and rugby, his coaching style blends toughness with technical precision — and a commitment to unlocking every athlete’s full potential.

International Coaching Experience

For more than a decade, Steve has supported athletes and coaches across:

• Four Olympic and Paralympic Games
• The Commonwealth and European Games
• Three national governing bodies

He has worked with elite performers from more than 10 countries, guiding them from grassroots to global competition.

Academic Foundation

• FdSc in Strength, Conditioning & Sports Coaching
• BSc in Sports Rehabilitation with Strength & Conditioning
• MSc in Psychology — now integrated into his coaching to support high performance in sport, business, and life

High-Performance Roles

Steve has coached across a wide spectrum of elite environments, including:

• England Rugby U20s
• South West Academy
• Bristol Rugby
• Plymouth Argyle
• Team GB Fencing
• Lead S&C coach for British Fencing’s Athlete Development Programme
• Performance coach for Denmark’s cadet, junior, and senior fencing teams

He understands the systems that take athletes from development to international podiums.

Current Coaching

Steve now works with youth athletes, clubs, and schools across Devon and Cornwall in sports such as football, rugby, athletics, NFL, netball, karate, and cricket. His individual and group coaching focuses on:

• Movement mastery
• Power & plyometrics
• Olympic lifting
• Mobility & injury resilience
• Pre-event priming
• Nutrition, recovery & performance lifestyle workshops

From Truro Fencing Club to the Teignbridge Titans, Shakespeare Swords to Musketeers Netball, Steve is trusted by athletes and teams who want to move better, get stronger, and perform under pressure.

Writing & Media Contributions

Alongside his coaching work, Steve is an Executive Contributor to
Brainz Magazine, where he writes about performance psychology, behaviour change, and long-term athletic development.

Read his first article:
How To Break The Quick-Fix Cycle: What Sport Teaches Us About Long-Term Success.

Recognition & Awards

Recognised as Personal Trainer of the Year (South West) in 2020/21, 2021/22, and 2024/25 by Prestige Awards, Steve’s coaching is known for one thing: results. The judges summed it up:

“He goes above and beyond for his clients, creates a community feel, and consistently achieves results with clients of all ages and abilities.”

Why Train with Steve?

Whether you’re chasing a national team spot, trying to level up your game, or building confidence in movement — Steve will help you train with purpose, push your limits, and perform when it counts.

“It’s not the will to win that matters — everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.”
– Paul “Bear” Bryant