ACADEMY

Pocket Rocket Academy is dedicated to providing quality education to the health, fitness and wellness industry. Our knowledge and love for the sector fuels us to deliver authentic experiences that drive retention of staff and members.

Collaborating with our customers allows us to build trust and add value by understanding and tailoring educational content that inspires excellence.

Our aim is to provide a supportive and proactive service that enables customers to focus on other priorities within their business, with the reassurance that staff training and development is continuously delivered to the highest possible standard.

View our Inspiring Excellence prospectus to see the current list of workshops available.

View our Coaching Excellence package to see how fitness operators can benefit from continued learning and development

Our Tutors

Our network of trusted, world class tutors are renowned for their knowledge, expertise and delivery - developing engaging content supported by context to allow the learner greater understanding.

Nick Mennell
Pocket Rocket Academy

  • Paul Russell

    TUTOR

    Highly motivated global educator, Paul Russell brings a bundle of passion to Pocket Rocket Academy - creating inclusive learning experiences that have a positive and long-lasting impact.

    Always keen to embrace new thinking, approaches and techniques Paul develops bespoke fitness education and training solutions for various manufacturers, education providers, and the general population, as well as being an established lecturer.

    Founder of THE FIT BOX, one of the UK’s first small group and personal training clubs, Paul’s expertise coupled with his knowledge, flexibility and professional training style, provides facilities and individuals with world class learning and development.

  • Keith Smith

    TUTOR

    Keith is a highly accomplished customer focussed Trainer and Tutor who has consistently excelled in delivering qualifications, assessments, and maintaining quality standards since 1997. Keith is skilled in the creation, delivery, and evaluation of staff learning and development workshops (CPD).

    Experienced in supporting; Operators, Colleges, Training Providers and Equipment Manufacturers, Keith is passionate about the exerciser / customer experience, and has presented at industry conventions in the UK, China, Middle East, USA, Italy, India, and Latvia, solidifying his position as a global authority in the fitness industry.

    Over the years Keith has contributed to organisations including; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, David Lloyd Clubs, Simply Gyms, SOHO Gyms LONDON, Total Fitness, Fit Pro, and many more.

  • Andy Phillips

    TUTOR

    The Duracell bunny of Pocket Rocket Academy, Andy channels his energy into sharing vast amounts of knowledge and expertise in strength and fitness training - helping clients across the globe to achieve structure whilst improving and developing their skills.

    With a background in Olympic weightlifting Andy has competed at the World Masters Championships, and achieved Bronze at the European Masters Championships.

    Andy has also represented some of the largest brands in the world including; Escape Fitness, Life Fitness & Hammer Strength, Be Military Fit, David Lloyd Clubs, Holmes Place and Fitness First.

Let’s Work Together

We’re always looking for new opportunities and are comfortable working internationally. Please get in touch and we will contact you for a conversation.