Sam Barnett
Founder Of SCB Training Academy
Samantha is the founder and owner of SCB Training Academy and SCB Health Therapies. With 14 years of experience in private practice and professional football, she brings a wealth of clinical and practical insight to her teaching. Her background spans the NHS, where she has worked across diverse departments from orthopaedics, intensive care unit to psychiatric rehabilitation delivering physiotherapy across a range of settings.
In addition to leading her private practice, Samantha provides a broad spectrum of treatments, including physiotherapy and holistic wellbeing services. Her specialty is musculoskeletal health, with a particular interest in professional football.
Samantha currently collaborates with the medical departments of Manchester City and Sheffield United and serves as a representative for the England Women’s Medical Team. This hands on experience enables her to offer training participants real-world perspectives and actionable insights in every course.
She is dedicated to equipping students with practical skills, evidence-based knowledge, and the confidence to apply what they learn in professional settings.
Aiden Tyas
Fitness Course lead
With over a decade of experience in the fitness industry, Aiden brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine holistic approach to his teaching at SCB Training Academy. Having worked extensively across the UK delivering courses, he has developed a reputation for being an engaging, approachable and passionate educator who is committed to helping every learner reach their full potential.
Aiden’s expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, from personal training and Pilates to sports massage and Reformer Pilates. What sets him apart is that he has personally practised everything he now teaches, allowing him to provide real-world insights and guidance grounded in hands-on experience.
As a tutor, assessor and IQA, Aiden is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of learning and assessment, ensuring students leave confident, competent and inspired. His passion for teaching lies in empowering others to build successful careers in the fitness industry, while fostering a love of learning that goes beyond the classroom.
Outside the academy, Aiden has pursued his own athletic journey as a semi-professional footballer and a keen CrossFit enthusiast. These experiences not only enhance his credibility as a practitioner but also bring an added layer of energy and authenticity to his teaching.
Driven, knowledgeable and approachable, Aiden is committed to shaping the next generation of fitness professionals with both expertise and enthusiasm.
