Biography

Simon started working as a Personal Trainer in 2012 and holds a HNC in Sport & Exercise Sciences from University of Birmingham. His interests are periodisation, sports performance and lower back pain management.

He enjoys coaching athletes online with the use of different training applications, and has worked with many junior and professional athletes. Besides the classic weight loss, lower back pain management and lean muscle gain. Simon enjoys working with a wide range of athletes from ballet dancers to Rugby players. Outside work, Simon finds time to travel, speaks a little Italian and holds the RHS Garden Planning Qualification.

More information on the athletes Simon coaches can be found here.

Qualifications

HNC Sport and Exercise Sciences – University of Birmingham

Specialist Exercise Referral Instructor, Lower Back Pain Management (Level 4)

Nutrition – The Scientific Approach, Practitioner (Level 4)

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)

BSY Diploma in Sports Massage & Sports Massage Award (Level 3)

Strength & Conditioning Course (Level 1) – KBT Education

UK Athletics Accredited Coach (Level 3) Event Group Coach – Sprints & Hurdles; Endurance.

British Cycling Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Cycling

Level 2 Award in Technical Officials (Olympic Weightlifting)

1st4Sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Weight Lifting

Training Peaks – Level 1 Accreditation

UKAD Coach Clean E-Learning Certification

The FA Guide to Anti-Doping