CAITLIN SIMPSON, Strength & Condition
Caitlin is a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Pinnacle Performance, leading the GDS sessions alongside personal training and small group coaching. Her focus is on high-performance physical preparation, drawing upon vast experience to optimise athletic development and movement quality across a diverse range of clientele, spanning youth athletes through to peri-menopausal women just beginning their exercise journey.
She has been involved in elite rugby pathways from the age of 16, coming through the prestigious Gloucester-Hartpury system, representing England at the U20 age-grade level, and competing in the Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR). Internationally, she has reached two finals at the world's best 10s tournament with Japanese team, the Nagato Blue Angels. Now based in Hong Kong, Caitlin continues her playing career within the Hong Kong Football Club (HKFC). Outside of rugby, she competes in Hyrox, with multiple pro race experiences under her belt.
Caitlin holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Strength & Conditioning from Northumbria University, anchoring her practical coaching in deep academic theory. Additionally, she is qualified as a Level 2 Group Instructor, a Level 3 Personal Trainer, and holds specialist certifications in Pre- & Post-Natal Training to safely support clients through all stages of life and performance.