Built on performance with purpose
Steve Petrie brings together strength and conditioning, sports rehabilitation and performance psychology to help athletes and clients build stronger bodies, sharper minds and long-term confidence.
Experience from grassroots to global performance
Steve’s coaching style has been shaped by years in competitive environments, including professional MMA, rugby and high-performance sport. His approach blends standards, detail and accountability with a genuine commitment to long-term athlete development.
International Experience
Steve has supported athletes and coaches across four Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Commonwealth and European Games, and three national governing bodies.
Academic Foundation
His background includes strength and conditioning, sports rehabilitation and an MSc in Psychology, now integrated into high-performance coaching.
Applied Coaching
Steve works with youth athletes, adults, teams and clubs to build movement quality, strength, speed, resilience and confidence under pressure.
High-performance environments
Steve understands the systems that take athletes from development environments through to international performance.
International Sport
Supported athletes and coaches across Olympic, Paralympic, Commonwealth and European Games environments.
National Governing Bodies
Worked across three national governing bodies and supported elite performers from more than 10 countries.
Elite & Development Pathways
- England Rugby U20s
- South West Academy
- Bristol Rugby
- Plymouth Argyle
- Team GB Fencing
- British Fencing Athlete Development Programme
- Denmark cadet, junior and senior fencing teams
Helping athletes move better, get stronger and perform under pressure
Today, Steve works with youth athletes, clubs and schools across Devon and Cornwall in sports including football, rugby, athletics, American football, netball, karate and cricket.
Physical Development
- Movement mastery
- Strength development
- Power and plyometrics
- Olympic lifting progressions
Performance Support
- Mobility and injury resilience
- Pre-event priming
- Testing and monitoring
- Sport-specific preparation
Lifestyle & Mindset
- Recovery education
- Nutrition guidance
- Confidence and focus
- Performance lifestyle workshops
Education beyond the gym
Alongside coaching, Steve writes about performance psychology, behaviour change and long-term athletic development.
Read his article: How To Break The Quick-Fix Cycle: What Sport Teaches Us About Long-Term Success.
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“It’s not the will to win that matters. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.”
Paul “Bear” BryantAward-winning coaching built around results
Steve has been recognised as Personal Trainer of the Year South West in 2020/21, 2021/22 and 2024/25 by Prestige Awards.
The judges highlighted his ability to go above and beyond for clients, create a strong community feel and consistently achieve results with people of all ages and abilities.
Ready to train with purpose?
Whether you are chasing a national team spot, levelling up your sport, rebuilding confidence or starting your training journey, PSP can help you take the next step.