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UK’s Award Winning Military Preparation Team

Prepare with the team that’s coached
thousands of recruits & serving soldiers to success - helping them earn their status in the military & go on to pass some of the world’s most arduous military training courses in the world.
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UK’s Award Winning Military Preparation Team

Prepare for training with the team who’s helped thousands earn their Green Beret.

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15+ years

In the fitness industry

10,000+

Recruits coached

5,000+ Commandos

Trained

5,000+ Clients

Successfully coached

THE MISSION

To Get You Fully Prepared To Thrive In Recruit Training.

Most who fail don’t fail from lack of effort, they fail because they lack a purpose driven plan built specifically for Royal Marines & military recruit training.
At Tier 1 Coaching, we deliver a personalised programme, 1-to-1 coaching, expert resources, and full accountability so you arrive at Day 1 not just ready — but confident, capable, and set up to succeed.
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" His guidance improved endurance and discipline."

- Ashton

"Jimbo’s training built confidence."

- Josh

" Tier 1 coaching boosted strength "

Ben

" Royal Marine success through Jim’s support."

- Henry

CATAGORIES

Pick your training path. We’ll show you the blueprint to pass.

Tier 1 Coaching - Military Training Programs

Green Beret Flagship Program

Our flagship programme has helped over 1,000 recruits earn their Green Beret with precision, purpose, and expert coaching.

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Includes:

  • Testing Week for baseline and personalised plans
  • 1-to-1 coaching from serving Royal Marines PTIs
  • App-based accountability
  • Masterclasses on injury prevention, mindset, and course prep
  • Recruit community for daily support
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Royal Navy

Royal Navy- training covers basic military skills, seamanship, fitness, and discipline, preparing recruits for life at sea and operations worldwide.

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Includes:

  • Testing Week for baseline and personalised plans
  • 1-to-1 coaching from serving Royal Marines PTIs
  • App-based accountability
  • Masterclasses on injury prevention, mindset, and course prep
  • Recruit community for daily support
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Royal Air Force

RAF training develops core military skills alongside specialist technical training, focusing on fitness, teamwork, and readiness for operations in the air and on the ground.

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Includes:

  • Testing Week for baseline and personalised plans
  • 1-to-1 coaching from serving Royal Marines PTIs
  • App-based accountability
  • Masterclasses on injury prevention, mindset, and course prep
  • Recruit community for daily support
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Army

We'll make you fitter, stronger, and more confident than ever — so you pass initial Army training with conviction.

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Includes:

  • Testing Week for baseline and personalised plans
  • 1-to-1 coaching from serving Royal Marines PTIs
  • App-based accountability
  • Masterclasses on injury prevention, mindset, and course prep
  • Recruit community for daily support
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How We Get You Ready

Every Step of Your Preparation Covered

  • Testing Week – If you’re not testing, you’re guessing. We identify your strengths and weaknesses, then build your plan around them.

  • 1-to-1 Coaching – Direct guidance from Royal Marine & Army Commando PTIs who know exactly what’s coming.

  • Accountability Systems – App tracking, progress reviews, and regular coach check-ins to keep you on track.

  • Expert Masterclasses – Injury prevention, mindset, nutrition, and course prep taught by specialists.

  • The Community – A brotherhood of recruits and coaches pushing each other to stay motivated, consistent, and accountable.

Athlete Results

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WHAT YOU GET

On the 1-to-1 pathway

Battle Prep Portal

Get instant access to core lessons, expert insights, and exclusive bonus content — all from your personal dashboard, right at your fingertips.

Accountability

Utilise our app’s notifications to track your progress — it alerts you if a workout is missed and asks you to confirm each session.

Easy To Use App

Train with ease using our user-friendly app - view your weekly plan, watch exercise demos, and tick off each session as you complete it.

Community

Surround yourself with like-minded individuals - because you’re the average of the five people you interact most with. Inside our community, you’ll stay motivated, push each other forward, and tackle challenges together.

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Proud Client

The coaching programme gave me the structure I needed to prepare for Royal Marines Recruit Training. I arrived confident, fit, and ready for the challenges ahead.

Proud Client

The training plan and guidance were spot-on. My fitness, mindset, and military knowledge all improved massively before day one of training.

Proud Client

I went from struggling on basic fitness tests to exceeding Royal Marines entry standards. The coaching made the difference between doubt and confidence.

Proud Client

The advice on fitness, nutrition, and recovery helped me train harder without burning out. I felt prepared for every stage of selection.

Proud Client

The coaching not only built my strength and endurance but gave me the mental toughness needed to push through the hardest days of training.

Proud Client

I can’t recommend this programme enough. It prepared me physically, mentally, and strategically for Royal Marines Recruit Training.
Why Tier 1 Works

We’ve coached thousands of recruits and serving personnel to success on some of the toughest military courses in the world.

No two candidates are the same. That’s why your programme adapts as you progress. Every coach on the Tier 1 Pathway is a Physical Training Instructor, bringing first-hand experience from selection, training, and the front line. We know exactly what works - and what doesn’t. With that wealth of experience, we’ve built the blueprint to turn preparation into precision.
The Tier 1 Guarantee: Complete 6+ months with us, follow every session your coach sets, and if you don’t pass the selection process of the course you are going on due to physical performance, we’ll continue coaching you for free until you do. Tier 1 prepares you physically, mentally, and tactically for the exact demands of your desired arduous
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MEET

The Team

Matt Kirkbright

Army Commando PTI

Chirs Hunt

Mental Game Expert

Matt Skelton

RM PTI & ERI

Mathew Vowles

RM PTI & ATI

Jordan Durston

RM PTI & ERI

Matt Kirkbright

Army Commando PTI

Chirs Hunt

Mental Game Expert

Matt Skelton

RM PTI & ERI

Mathew Vowles

RM PTI & ATI

Jordan Durston

RM PTI & ERI

Experience you can trust to fuel preparation you can count on.

FAQ

Questions & answers

How do I get involved?

Getting started is simple:
Complete the application form or Drop me a DM on Instagram.

No but to unlock your full potential, a gym membership or access to equipment is required. This allows us to build a complete programme covering strength, conditioning, and military-specific prep

Yes — a minimum of 12 weeks. Real results don’t happen overnight. It takes 8–12 weeks for adaptations to take place, so this keeps both you and your coach accountable to the process

We ask for 4 weeks notice to cancel your plan.

What happens after I sign up?
We’ll kick things off with an onboarding call. Your coach will:
1.Get you set up in our coaching database
2.Take you through your Testing Week
3.Build your personalised training plan around your results
Unlike generic training plans, Tier 1 is built around you. Every pathway is designed by serving or former Royal Marines PTIs with real-world experience of what’s required to succeed. You’ll get:
•A fully personalised programme based on your testing week results
•Accountability check-ins and direct 1:1 support
•Access to a community of like-minded individuals on the same journey
•Precision training methods that cut out the guesswork and deliver results
You can choose:
  • Monthly subscription
  • 3 or 6 months upfront (with a discounted rate)

Most recruits train 4–6 sessions per week, depending on your starting level and upcoming deadlines. Your coach will build the schedule around your availability and recovery needs.

Our coaches are trained in exercise rehab and injury prevention. If you pick up a knock, your programme will be adjusted so you can continue progressing safely without losing momentum.

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