About Us
Who We Are - Coach Neil
Sport and fitness have always been at the centre of Neil’s life. From school athletics days and swimming carnivals to backyard games, rugby, and local triathlons, movement and competition were where he felt most at home.
After injury brought rugby to an end, Neil entered the fitness industry in 2004 and never looked back. Drawn to meaningful connections, he built his career through mobile personal training before expanding into kids sport with Pocket Rocket Sports—combining his love for fitness with helping children grow in confidence. In 2020, a long-held dream became reality with the opening of his own private home studio and swimming pool.
Neil believes confidence and self-belief are the foundation for taking on any challenge in life. Through coaching thousands of people, he’s found the greatest fulfilment comes from helping others build confidence—because with confidence, anything feels possible.
This belief led to the creation of his 7 Keys to Confidence, a simple, honest approach to fitness that focuses on internal motivation rather than fear or insecurity. Neil’s mission is to help people—especially kids—develop the confidence to face life’s challenges with courage, clarity, and self-belief.
Live Life Without Fear!
Our Facilites
Swimming - Wakerley
Pocket Rocket Swimming is located at Wakerley in Coach Neil's purpose built pool.
Equipped with a fast lane swim jet, shower and changeroom facilities and play equipment for siblings to enjoy while classes are running.
Address: Enquire for address
Lota Esplanade
The home of Pocket Rocket Sports for over a decade!
Running 5 days a week and right on the water with beautiful bay breezes and a great opportunity for a fish and chips picnic!
If you’re in Lota, Manly, Wynnum, Tingalpa, Belmont or Wakerley this is the location for you!
Address: 710 The Esplanade, Lota
Wakerley Park
A great central location for our afternoon classes for our 5 to 8 year old's as well as Saturday morning too for our 2 to 8 year old's!
Ample space and parking no matter what school you’re coming from.
If you need to burn off some pent up energy after school, or aren't quite ready to commit to weekend sports, afternoon Pocket Rocket Sports could be for you!
We have small class sizes and a very supportive environment.
Address: 74 Dianthus Street, Wakerley
Beth Boyd Park Thorneside
Beth Boyd Park at Thorneside is the perfect spot for your Pocket Rockets class.
Families in Thorneside, Birkdale, Wellington Point, Alexandra Hills, Capalaba and Ormiston can enjoy a location much closer while still enjoying beautiful bay views & breezes! The new playground will surely entertain the kids before and after sport classes and there’s of course great coffee across the road.
Address: 224-236 Queens Esplanade, Thorneside
W.H. Yeo Park (Thompson's Beach), Victoria Point
Thompson’s Beach at Victoria Point is our prime location for the Southern parts of the Redlands.
Making sure we still enjoy the bay breezes and nearby coffee, Thompson’s Beach is great for the ample space it provides while being quiet and peaceful too.
Families in Cleveland, Thornlands, Victoria Pt and Redland Bay have been waiting a decade for Pocket Rockets to venture a little further south.
Address: 2-30 Eagle St, Victoria Point
The Rochedale Estates
Our Saturday morning location for over a decade!
Strawberry Fields Park is a beautiful and peaceful location within The Rochedale Estates.
A fun playground, nice shade and a 5 Star cafe right on site with great facilities!
Enjoy a coffee and maybe a Saturday family breakfast while the kids enjoy their Pocket Rockets Sports fun!
Also a great spot for a make up class if you missed your class during the week!
Address: 88 Eagle Parade, Rochedale
Whites Hill Reserve, Camp Hill
A much-loved Pocket Rockets location set in a beautiful, open field right beside a fantastic playground.
Perfectly located for families from Camp Hill, Carina, Carindale, Holland Park and surrounding suburbs.
With an amazing café just a short walk away, it’s ideal for catch-ups — enjoy a sports class, then coffee for the grown-ups and playground fun for the kids.
A relaxed, social spot where sport, play and community come together.
Address: 258 Boundary Rd, Camp Hill
Want To Join Our Team?
Become a Sports Coach
Love working with kids and being outdoors? Joining our sports coaching team is all about fun, movement, and making a positive impact on the little lives of our Rocketeers. We provide full training, ongoing support, and flexible work that fits around study, family, or other commitments—no previous coaching experience needed, just enthusiasm and a great attitude.
Become a Swimming Instructor
Passionate about water safety and helping children build confidence in the pool? Our swimming team is supportive, friendly, and focused on creating positive first experiences in the water. We offer training, mentoring, and flexible hours, with the chance to be part of a team that truly values its instructors and the families we work with.