27/08/2026
Snapshots from the week so far
Everyone working hard and smiling as they go.
Based in Plymouth, providing performance coaching in the UK and beyond.
27/08/2026
Snapshots from the week so far
Everyone working hard and smiling as they go.
23/08/2026
š 9 WEEKS DOWN. ONE TO GO.
Nine weeks ago, these lads started their preseason programme with us.
Since then weāve worked on getting stronger, faster and more athletic ā 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, theyāve trained together, challenged each other, had plenty of laughs and learned that S&C doesnāt have to feel like a punishment.
Thatās 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. š
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 Iām most proud of isnāt really the 100.
Itās 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 thatās exactly how it should be.
Because we donāt believe a young person should already be an āelite athleteā before they get access to a professional training environment.
Every week weāre helping young people learn how to move well, get stronger, become faster, build confidence and understand their bodies.
Weāre testing and monitoring.
Weāre coaching strength, speed, jumping and landing.
Weāre helping athletes return from injury.
Weāre educating them about training, recovery and performance.
And, hopefully, weāre 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.
Thatās something weāre incredibly proud of.
But itās also a responsibility we take seriously.
Whatever their sport.
Whatever their level.
Whatever their ambition.
Give young athletes the environment to develop ā and see where they can go.
Petrie Sports Performance
Your best, every day.
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 matās plyometric settings. āhow 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 š)!
Thereās still loads of time to sign up and get involved!!
Read the post for details on how to book your spot.
šā” A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR HEADLINE SPONSOR FOR STORM THE FORT 2026 ā PETRIE SPORTS PERFORMANCE! ā”š
Weāre 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 weāre 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.
š° Storm the Fort 2026
š
Sunday 13th September 2026
š Woodland Park, Plymouth
šØ ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN!
Whether youāre chasing a PB, taking on your first multi-terrain race, or simply looking for an incredible day out, weād love to see you on the start line.
š Enter here:
https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=17143
While youāre entering, weād really appreciate it if you could also show our headline sponsor some support.
šŖ 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.
š https://petriesportsperformance.com
š Petrie Sports Performance
š 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. š
Event Licence Number #31785
08/08/2026
Summer training going well!!
Lots of and
04/08/2026
Weāre proud to be the Headline Sponsor of Storm the Fort 2026. šā”
At Petrie Sports Performance, our mission has never just been about helping elite athletes perform at their best.
Itās about helping everyone become stronger, healthier and more confidentāwhether thatās 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.
Thatās why partnering with Storm the Fort was an easy decision.
Events like this bring people together, encourage others to challenge themselves and showcase everything thatās great about our local community.
Weāll 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 youāve been thinking about enteringā¦
Do it.
Weāll 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! šŖā”
30/07/2026
When people hear Petrie Sports Performance, many assume we only work with young athletes.
The truth isā¦
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 isnāt just to coach athletes.
Itās to help people perform better in whatever matters most to them.
Whether youāre preparing for competition or just preparing for life, the principles are exactly the same:
Assess. Educate. Progress. Support.
If youāve been thinking about starting but arenāt sure where to begin, send me a message. Weāll 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, itās easy to become obsessed with the next game, the next trial, the next selection or the next medal.
But the truth isā¦
There are no shortcuts to long-term success.
Confidence is built.
Resilience is built.
Strength is built.
Character is built.
And those qualities donāt develop overnightātheyāre earned through years of consistent effort, good coaching and the right environment.
At Petrie Sports Performance, we donāt 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.
Itās 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.
š Where do you think young athletes (or parents) are most tempted to rush the journey?
28/07/2026
Happy birthday what a way to celebrate - with a century!!