LIAM BETON
Swanton Morley,Norfolk
Summary
Disciplined and performance-driven coach and military instructor with over 6 years’ experience across elite sport, commercial fitness, and the British Army. Former DISE athlete under England Boxing with extensive one-to-one and group coaching experience. Currently serving as a Lance Corporal delivering structured instruction and leading Regimental boxing programmes. Completing a Level 5 Diploma in Education & Teaching with the long-term aim of transitioning into online fitness education and tutor delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Head Regimental Boxing Coach
British Army
01.2023 - Current
- Lead group sessions and individual performance development.
- Prepare athletes for competition and physical performance testing.
- Design and deliver structured boxing and conditioning programmes.
Lance Corporal
British Army
07.2021 - 03.2026
- Lead and mentor junior soldiers, maintaining discipline and performance standards.
- Served on overseas deployments, demonstrating resilience and operational leadership in challenging environments.
- Delivered structured lessons in military skills, physical training, and professional development, enhancing soldiers' readiness.
- Accumulated hundreds of hours of instructional delivery in high-accountability environments.
Gym Instructor & Personal Trainer
David Lloyd Leisure
12.2018 - 06.2021
- Developed personalised training programmes and monitored client progress to achieve fitness goals.
- Facilitated group training sessions for up to 20 participants to enhance fitness and motivation.
- Maintained high professional standards in safeguarding and safety compliance.
Education
Level 5 Diploma - Education & Teaching
Level 3 Certificate - Sports Coaching
YMCA Level 3 Diploma - Personal Training
YMCA Level 3 Award - Sports Conditioning
YMCA Level 3 Award - Outdoor Fitness
YMCA Level 2 Certificate - Gym Instruction
Level 1 - England Boxing Coach
Skills
- Personal Training & Programme Design
- Group coaching
- Instructional delivery
- Athlete development
- Risk management
- Leadership & Mentorship
GCSE
- English language 4
- English literature 4
- Maths 5
- Science 5/5
- Media studies 6
- Drama 4
- Food tech 4
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Having benefited from high-quality coaching and structured development early in my career, I am driven to deliver the same level of education and mentorship to future fitness professionals. Through experience gained within a commercial gym environment and service in the British Army, I have developed strong interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively in diverse, high-pressure environments while consistently delivering work to a high professional standard.
Timeline
Head Regimental Boxing Coach
British Army
01.2023 - Current
Lance Corporal
British Army
07.2021 - 03.2026
Gym Instructor & Personal Trainer
David Lloyd Leisure
12.2018 - 06.2021