Petrie Sports Performance

01/09/2026

Love a Tuesday evening session 🫶

Everyone who walks through these doors has their own reason for being here.

Different starting points.
Different goals.
Different challenges.

But they all have one thing in common — they’re showing up and doing the work.

And probably my favourite thing about these sessions isn’t the weight on the bar or the numbers in the programme.

It’s the way people support each other.

As we approach the first anniversary of Starting Strength, this little community has become something I’m incredibly proud of.

Everyday people getting stronger. Building confidence. Challenging themselves. Helping the person next to them do the same.

No shortcuts. No need to be the best in the room.

Just keep showing up. Keep moving forward.

Become More.

And if you’d like to be part of it, there are plenty of opportunities to join us. 💪

27/08/2026

Snapshots from the week so far

Everyone working hard and smiling as they go.

23/08/2026

🏉 9 WEEKS DOWN. ONE TO GO.

Nine weeks ago, these lads started their preseason programme with us.

Since then we’ve worked on getting stronger, faster and more athletic — building the foundations that will hopefully help them perform on the rugby pitch, but also serve them well as they continue to grow and develop.

Strength.
Speed.
Movement.
Conditioning.
Confidence.

But probably just as importantly, they’ve trained together, challenged each other, had plenty of laughs and learned that S&C doesn’t have to feel like a punishment.

That’s what youth development should look like.

Not trying to create finished athletes at 11, 12 or 13 years old.

Just giving young people the tools, experiences and physical foundations to see what they might become.

Nine weeks done. One final week to go. 👊

Brilliant effort from the whole group.

Your best, every day.

23/08/2026

OVER 100 YOUNG ATHLETES TRAIN AT PSP EVERY WEEK.

When I stopped and thought about that number recently, it felt pretty significant.

But what I’m most proud of isn’t really the 100.

It’s what those 100+ young people represent.

Footballers. Netballers. Cricketers. Rugby players. Fencers. Runners. Athletes from a whole range of sports.

Some are competing at academy, county, national or international level.

Some are at the very beginning of their sporting journey.

And that’s exactly how it should be.

Because we don’t believe a young person should already be an “elite athlete” before they get access to a professional training environment.

Every week we’re helping young people learn how to move well, get stronger, become faster, build confidence and understand their bodies.

We’re testing and monitoring.

We’re coaching strength, speed, jumping and landing.

We’re helping athletes return from injury.

We’re educating them about training, recovery and performance.

And, hopefully, we’re helping them develop habits and confidence that will stay with them long after their sporting careers are finished.

Over 100 young athletes train here every week.

That’s something we’re incredibly proud of.

But it’s also a responsibility we take seriously.

Whatever their sport.
Whatever their level.
Whatever their ambition.

Give young athletes the environment to develop — and see where they can go.

Petrie Sports Performance
Your best, every day.

18/08/2026

Great 90 minute session today with Lola and Austin

Part 1 mobility and stability.

Part 2 agility focus, working on lateral movement and transferring stability and power in the hop to reactive lateral movements using the jump mat’s plyometric settings. ❓how fast is fast enough?

Part 2 was lower body strength focus with squats and split squats and finished the 90 minute session with conditioning.

18/08/2026

Really looking forward to this one (as sponsor not a participant 😂)!

There’s still loads of time to sign up and get involved!!

Read the post for details on how to book your spot.

💜⚡ A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR HEADLINE SPONSOR FOR STORM THE FORT 2026 – PETRIE SPORTS PERFORMANCE! ⚡💜

We’re incredibly proud to have Petrie Sports Performance as the Headline Sponsor of Storm the Fort 2026.

Steve Petrie and his team are passionate about helping people become stronger, fitter and more confident, and we’re delighted to have them supporting what promises to be another fantastic year for our event.

Their support plays a huge part in making Storm the Fort possible, helping us deliver an unforgettable experience for hundreds of runners from across Plymouth and beyond.

🏰 Storm the Fort 2026
📅 Sunday 13th September 2026
📍 Woodland Park, Plymouth

🚨 ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!

Whether you’re chasing a PB, taking on your first multi-terrain race, or simply looking for an incredible day out, we’d love to see you on the start line.

👉 Enter here:
https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17143

While you’re entering, we’d really appreciate it if you could also show our headline sponsor some support.

💪 Petrie Sports Performance is a fantastic local business, helping people of all abilities improve their strength, fitness and performance through expert coaching and tailored programmes.

🌐 https://petriesportsperformance.com
📘 Petrie Sports Performance
📞 07923 138886
Steve Petrie Petrie Sports Performance

Thank you, Steve, for believing in Storm the Fort and helping us bring another incredible event to our local running community. We really appreciate your support. 💜

Event Licence Number #31785

08/08/2026

Summer training going well!!

Lots of and

04/08/2026

We’re proud to be the Headline Sponsor of Storm the Fort 2026. 💜⚡

At Petrie Sports Performance, our mission has never just been about helping elite athletes perform at their best.

It’s about helping everyone become stronger, healthier and more confident—whether that’s a young athlete chasing their dreams, an adult getting back into training, someone returning from injury, or a runner taking on their very first 10K.

That’s why partnering with Storm the Fort was an easy decision.

Events like this bring people together, encourage others to challenge themselves and showcase everything that’s great about our local community.

We’ll be there on the day supporting the runners, cheering people across the finish line and celebrating everyone who chooses to step outside their comfort zone.

If you’ve been thinking about entering…

Do it.

We’ll see you on the start line.

A huge thank you to the Storm the Fort team for putting together what promises to be another fantastic event.

Bring on September! 💪⚡

30/07/2026

When people hear Petrie Sports Performance, many assume we only work with young athletes.

The truth is…

Most of the people who walk through the door simply want to become a stronger, healthier version of themselves.

Some are returning after injury.

Some are building confidence for the first time.

Some are parents who want the energy to keep up with their children.

Others are chasing their first pull-up, their first deadlift or simply the ability to move without pain.

My job isn’t just to coach athletes.

It’s to help people perform better in whatever matters most to them.

Whether you’re preparing for competition or just preparing for life, the principles are exactly the same:

Assess. Educate. Progress. Support.

If you’ve been thinking about starting but aren’t sure where to begin, send me a message. We’ll work out the right starting point together.

29/07/2026

Every athlete wants to reach the top.

Very few people think about the journey it takes to get there.

In youth sport, it’s easy to become obsessed with the next game, the next trial, the next selection or the next medal.

But the truth is…

There are no shortcuts to long-term success.

Confidence is built.

Resilience is built.

Strength is built.

Character is built.

And those qualities don’t develop overnight—they’re earned through years of consistent effort, good coaching and the right environment.

At Petrie Sports Performance, we don’t measure success by how quickly a young athlete moves through the stages.

We measure success by how well each stage has been built.

Because our goal has never been to create the best 12-year-old.

It’s to help create confident, capable and resilient young people who are still enjoying sport and performing at their best years from now.

Every step matters. Every choice counts.

Performance with Purpose.

👇 Where do you think young athletes (or parents) are most tempted to rush the journey?