Mr Matthews - PE Tutor & Life Coach

Mr Matthews - PE Tutor & Life Coach 👨🏻‍🏫 GCSE & A Level PE Tutor & Teen Life Coach
✨ Helping ‘teens’ reach their Peak Potential daily
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05/09/2026

Stop putting a ceiling on your potential. 🚀

I had a conversation today with a potential student who had already convinced herself that a grade 6 probably wasn’t realistic.

It reminded me of this student.

He started with a grade 3, hoping for a 5 and perhaps dreaming of a 6. 💭

He finished with a Grade 7. 💥

That’s why at Peak Potential, we don’t put a limit or a number on what you can achieve. ⛰️

And the results back it up: 92% of the students we worked with last year surpassed their target grade, meaning Kaylan’s story is just one of many.

So if you’ve already decided what your “maximum” is…

Maybe it’s time to think bigger.

📩 DM “POTENTIAL” to find out what you could achieve with the right support.

As results have been released, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate what my students have achieved this year.Whilst th...
30/08/2026

As results have been released, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate what my students have achieved this year.

Whilst the grades are something to be proud of, they only tell part of the story.

Many of my students started with a lack of confidence, struggled to apply their knowledge to exam questions, or weren’t sure how to structure their answers effectively.

Through personalised 1-to-1 support, we worked on their individual weaknesses, built confidence, and developed the skills they needed to succeed.

And the students deserve enormous credit. They asked questions, made mistakes, acted on feedback, revisited challenging topics and, most importantly, kept going.

📈 100% achieved Grade 4+
🌟 92% surpassed the grade they were achieving when they started

I’m incredibly proud of these student results, but even more proud of the confidence I’ve seen them develop.

Because tutoring isn’t just about achieving a better grade. It’s about helping students believe: “I can do this.”

To every student I’ve worked with this year, well done!Your hard work has paid off. 👏🏼

And to anyone considering additional support for the new academic year, remember: where you start doesn’t have to determine where you finish.

POV: You’ve just survived a spinning class and thought that was the toughest part of your week… 🥵Then you remember you’v...
29/08/2026

POV: You’ve just survived a spinning class and thought that was the toughest part of your week… 🥵

Then you remember you’ve just survived INDUCTION week. 🫠

11 years into teaching and some things never change and it blows my mind.

INDUCTION is an important part of the job. Policies, procedures, safeguarding, expectations and keeping up to date with changes all matter and having dedicated time to understand these things properly is important.

At the same time, I think there’s something to be said for making sure teachers (especially NQTs & ECTs) have the time they need to plan, organise, prepare and reflect too. Because amongst all the policies and PowerPoints, we can’t forget the reason most of us chose this profession in the first place: teaching, inspiring and making a difference to the young people in our classrooms.

I haven’t found a single teacher that would disagree with this.

What do you think? Let me know in the comments!

23/08/2026

In the words of Menathon Dubai

Men carry a lot.

The pressure to provide.
The pressure to protect.

Work. Family. Money. Responsibility. Loss. Grief.

And most of the time, we just crack on with it.

That’s what this workout represents.

14 rounds. One for every 8,000m peak Nirmal Purja MBE - NIMSDAI conquered.

20 weighted step ups.
8 weighted burpees.

Then an 800m weighted carry to finish.

The pack will get heavy. So does life.

But you don’t have to carry everything on your own.

That’s what MenAthon is about. Good men, showing up for each other and getting through hardship together.

“Strength isn’t found in avoiding the weight. It’s built by learning to carry it together”.

⛳️ Proof that you can be absolutely useless at something… and still have an amazing day. I headed out to Topgolf Dubai o...
22/08/2026

⛳️ Proof that you can be absolutely useless at something… and still have an amazing day.

I headed out to Topgolf Dubai on Thursday and, let’s just say, “professional golfer” probably isn’t going on my CV anytime soon. My golf game was questionable at best.

My clients’ GCSE results, however… a VERY different story.

While I was busy losing balls, finding bunkers and questioning every life choice that led me to Topgolf Dubai, my clients were picking up some fantastic GCSE results and the messages afterwards genuinely made my day. ❤️

Swipe through to see some of the lovely feedback! ➡️

So, I may not be much use with a 7-iron… 🏌️‍♂️
…but if you’re looking for GCSE or A Level PE tuition, you might be in slightly safer hands provided you’re willing to put in the work.

📚 Looking for support with PE?

Whether you’re aiming to improve your grades, build confidence, sharpen your exam technique or finally get your head around those almighty 9-mark questions, drop me a DM and let’s chat about how I can help.

And if you know a student who could benefit from some PE tuition, tag them below or share this post with them! 👇

From struggling to confident in PE!Failing an AS Level PE exam or any exam@for@that matter can knock your confidence, bu...
21/08/2026

From struggling to confident in PE!

Failing an AS Level PE exam or any exam@for@that matter can knock your confidence, but with the right support, it can also be the turning point.

This student’s experience shows exactly what personalised tutoring can do: rebuilding confidence, making physiology easier to understand, and developing revision techniques that actually stick.

Here at Peak Potential, every session is tailored to the student helping them understand, remember and apply what they need to succeed.

Studying GCSE or A Level PE and want to feel more confident going into your course this academic year?

📩 Get in touch today to find out how we can help you reach your potential.

20/08/2026

A question I get every single year on results day:
“I’m two marks off the grade above. Should I consider a remark?”

My advice? If getting that higher grade is an absolute necessity because you need it to secure your first-choice college, then yes, I would absolutely consider a remark.

However, if it’s purely a want rather than a need, then, in all honesty, I wouldn’t waste the time, stress and money.

If you’ve achieved the results you need in your other subjects and you’ve already secured the grades required for college, remember: you’ve done what you needed to do.

Sometimes, it’s not about getting the highest grade possible. It’s simply about qualifying for the next stage and that is a success in itself.

Onto the next 👊🏼

A UK summer well spent. Family, fitness, food & fresh air. What more could you want? 👌🏼Not long back in Dubai, recharged...
17/08/2026

A UK summer well spent. Family, fitness, food & fresh air. What more could you want? 👌🏼

Not long back in Dubai, recharged and ready to get right back at it.

Here’s to year 4! 👊🏼

12/08/2026

Should PE students still be expected to perform 3 practical activities on the GCSE PE course?

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