About Matt

Matt has more than 10 years experience in the world of endurance sport, and has been coaching sport to children and adults for 18 years. To complement this experience, on a day-to-day basis Matt works in a corporate environment as a Chartered Surveyor with additional corporate coaching responsibility. Bringing this experience together with a love of learning Matt is always looking for ways to improve and develop those around him to deliver better outcomes and results.

Accreditations and Experience

  • British Triathlon

    Matt is a British Triathlon qualified coach of five years with additional accreditations in Open Water Swimming and Strength and Conditioning for triathlon.

    Matt has an ‘Ultimate Coach’ British Triathlon membership.

  • Training Peaks

    Training Peaks is a brilliant digital resource for coaches and athletes alike. Matt is a qualified Training Peaks (Level 2) coach and is always keen to demonstrate the benefits of the tool when working with clients. All 1-2-1 clients working with Matt will have the opportunity for a Basic Training Peaks account to plan and review their training. Premium packages are available on request.

  • Head Coach

    Matt is formerly the Head Coach of Knutsford Tri Club overseeing the coached sessions delivered daily to a membership of nearly 200 athletes, working and developing a fantastic group of 6 - 8 coaches. Matt has been a member of KTC since 2011 and has some very well worn pink kit to go with it alongside Age Group representation for British Triathlon.

  • International Leadership & Management

    Matt is currently working on this ILM Level 5 which is a Diploma accreditation to support Matt as a coach to compliment his understanding of triathlon training to support clients unlocking their potential.

  • UK Athletics

    Matt has been on several England Athletics courses (such as Leadership in Running Fitness) and holds a Coach Licence with UKA.

  • Football Association

    Matt has been a qualified football coach for more than 15 years, working primarily with 3 - 7 year olds in Cheshire. Matt has extensive experience working with grassroots players just starting out in their football journey and Matt has developed a number of players who go onto play in Academy settings.

What Other People Say…

“Thanks so much for all your help, I’ve really enjoyed it, I love how I can almost waive the responsibility of making sure I’m doing the right thing and trust you to keep me on the right track.”
— Dave Gaskell, Ironman Athlete
“With the support, encouragement and guidance Matt has given over the past year my 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon times have all improved. And I have remained injury free too. I would encourage anyone to seek Matt for guidance. ”
— Alex Connell, Ultra Runner
“I absolutely loved having Matt as my coach. He always listened and was willing to work with me on an individual. Lots of coaches claim to do this, but Matt really did take it to another level. He was willing to share ideas, try things out and learn together. I wanted to work more around my menstrual cycle and he was willing to adapt, learn too and not just give me generic training plans and sessions. I didn’t get injured at all during my time with Matt, because there was a huge focus on building properly, consistently and keeping things fun. I would have no hesitation in recommending Matt to anyone, regardless of age, gender or experience. He’s clued up on female anatomy too and there are no awkward conversations with Matt - he has an impressive grasp on periods and peri-menopause and beyond. Yet there’s a wonderful attention to detail and thoroughness to. This coach is going places.”
— Helen Murray, Age-Group Triathlete
“Matt is a fantastic coach with kids. He understands the sport intimately and importantly how young boys and girls can learn and enjoy it. He has played a huge part in building my sons’ ability and love of football, always striking the perfect balance between instruction, encouragement and fun. ”
— Tom Fordyce, Parent