Samatha Pretty

Sport hasn’t just been part of my life — it’s been the heartbeat of everything I do. From tearing around school fields to studying Sport & Exercise Science and becoming a Head of PE and Pastoral Lead, movement, challenge and performance have always been my language.

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My journey has taken me from classrooms to mountain tops, leading 10 years of Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, teaching resilience, grit and a love for adventure. Alongside that, I’ve built a 12-year career in fitness — coaching clients, running gyms, leading groups, and helping people unlock confidence they didn’t even know they had.

School PE was my turning point.
My PE teachers saw me before I fully saw myself. They believed in me, backed me, and gave me a space where I could be exactly who I was meant to be. Sport became my outlet — a place where it was me versus me. A place where growth was always possible, where progress mattered more than perfection, and where every session offered a chance to get better.
On the field, I felt seen. Recognised. Valued. And most importantly — happy.

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Sport gave me friendships for life, built on shared passions, common goals, big dreams and a love for pushing limits together. It taught me how powerful it is to be part of a team chasing something bigger than yourself — and how even better it feels to help others rise alongside you.
That experience shaped everything that came next.

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It led me into teaching, where I discovered what it truly means to change lives. Helping students grow mentally, physically and emotionally wasn’t just a job — it was a privilege. Watching confidence build, mindset shift and belief take hold made it the best job in the world. To be recognised as an outstanding teacher was an honour, but the real reward was seeing young people realise what they were capable of.

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That same drive now fuels my work beyond the classroom.
Today, my mission is to help adults become the strongest, healthiest and most confident versions of themselves — not just physically, but in how they show up to life. I strive to be a role model who lives what I coach, proving that performance, passion and balance can exist together.
Sport gave me purpose. Coaching gives me impact.
And helping others believe in themselves — that’s what drives me every single day.

I don’t just coach — I transform people.
Whether you’re stepping into the gym for the first time or chasing elite-level performance, I bring relentless energy, belief and structure to every session. My goal is for fitness to become more than just a workout. I want it to become a way of life — a source of confidence, strength, resilience and genuine joy.
My journey spans from being a Head of PE in secondary schools to over 12 years in the fitness industry. Along the way, I’ve built a winning mindset rooted in one core belief: my only true competition is myself. That mindset has driven my own performance — from running a 3:04 marathon to setting HYROX world records, earning 20+ podium finishes, qualifying for the World Championships three consecutive years, and standing on the world podium twice (2nd and 3rd).

This season, I’ve stepped into Elite 15 status — proof that growth never stops when your mindset is right.
But my proudest achievements aren’t my medals — they’re my clients.
I’ve helped people rewrite what they once believed was impossible. From life-changing physical and mental transformations to breakthrough performance results, I coach people to rise beyond limitations they didn’t realise they’d placed on themselves.
Who do I want to help?
Anyone ready to commit to becoming better.
If you want to build strength, confidence and belief — not just in the gym, but in life — I’m here for you. I’ll push you, back you, and show you what you’re truly capable of.
My mission is simple:
To make you stronger.
To make you fearless.
To make you unstoppable.
Because mindset is your secret weapon.
At Storm, we don’t just train —
we level up, we transform, and we rise. 🔥