Technical Mastery & Data-Informed Performance
Powerlifting coaching sitting at the intersection of biomechanics, data analysis, competition standards, and psychology. Leveraging a background in Physics, a PhD in Mental Health, and mentorship under Reactive Training Systems to build technical mastery and your total
Who I Work With
I’ve worked with a variety of lifters, competitors and recreational lifters alike, from (inter)national-level powerlifters to complete beginners who’ve been completely new to strength training.
I’ve found I tend to be a good fit for folks
– Whose primary goal is to get stronger in the powerlifts
– Who value a scientific, data-driven, and evidence-based approach
– Who can commit to train consistently 2-3 times a week (ideally 3-4 if competitors, or past their newbie-gains phase) and follow a structured programme
– Who genuinely enjoy lifting weights and lean heavily towards training with barbells
My Coaching
Masters in Strength is built on a unique set of credentials and seeks to optimise performance by combining biomechanics, psychology, and competition-readiness.
The Biomechanics (Physics): With a First Class degree in Physics, I approach the body as a system of levers with the intention of optimising force production and mechanical efficiency.
The Psychology (Mental Health PhD): With that said, I completely understand that human bodies cannot be reduced to their constituent parts! Drawing on my academic work in mental health and my own experiences as an international athlete, I adopt a holistic or biopsychosocial approach to the lifter.
The Execution (Ref’s Eye): With experience as an International Referee, I view every rep with the same eye used on the international platform. This means that I can identify any potential red lights in your execution (and come up with a plan on how to fix them) so that you can step onto the platform with confidence on competition day.
Coaching Frameworks
In-person | £75/hr
In-Person technical coaching
Hands-on technical session in my private gym in Rushden.
This is a targeted session focused on ironing out specific technique issues and/or working towards competition standards.
Full Powerlifting Coaching | Remote | £190pcm
Bespoke programming & video feedback
Fully bespoke programming built from the ground up based on your individual data.
Detailed and ongoing video review to assess your technique (from both an efficiency and competition-legality perspective) and how you are rating your RPE.
Drawing on my mental health expertise to manage the psychological elements of training.
The Onboarding Process
1
Coaching Enquiry
Submit your details via the enquiry form.
2
Consultation Call
I’ll invite you to a free 20-minute consultation. We’ll discuss your training history, specific goals, any current roadblocks, any limitations that affect your lifting (e.g. injuries or health conditions), and what you’d like to get out of coaching.
3
Plan Proposal
Based on our consultation, I’ll email you a plan outlining what I think will work best for you. You’ll then have time to review it and decide if you want to work with me.
4
Onboarding
If you’d like to go ahead, you’ll fill out a more detailed athlete intake questionnaire, some additional paperwork, and we’ll setup your payment. We do another call at this point so we can go through your questionnaire and I can get some more information from you before I write your first block.
5
Coaching Begins
I then start writing your bespoke programme and, when your first block begins, providing technical review on your training videos.
The Gym
In-person sessions take place in my private gym in Rushden. Set in a 1/3 of an acre garden, this offers:
– A quiet, private environment completely free from the crowds, distractions, and noise of commercial gyms.
– Equipment and setup designed specifically for strength training and powerlifting.
Athlete Case Studies
“With Katie’s help I very quickly surpassed that and started to love strength training…”
“I had a knee operation […] and lost a lot of strength. Initially I was just aiming to get back to the average level of strength I had before, but with Katie’s help I very quickly surpassed that [… and] did my first powerlifting meet. Latest PRs are 170/125/220.”
— Oli, Competitive Powerlifter (British Powerlifting)
“My deadlift and bench weights have more than doubled and rising…”
“Katie created a training programme for me which focussed on building training volume […]. On competition day, I achieved a personal best and qualified for the national competition at my first attempt. I was very happy with that result!”
— Theresa McGouran, National-Level M4 Bench Presser (BDFPA)
Photo by Dave McWilliams
“Katie has the right balance of respecting my physical and emotional barriers…”
“Before I signed up […] I was in a lot of pain and collapsing a lot (I have fibromyalgia […]) and felt weak. After a few months I was collapsing less […] and now it’s been over a month since I’ve collapsed at all! I can now also deadlift more than my bodyweight…”
— Karen Precious
