Simon is a Fencing New Zealand accredited Foil and Épée Coach.

He has passed the following exams:

Épée:

Oceania Fencing Masters Academy Level 2 Épée, New South Wales Fencing Association – Level 1 Épée Coaching (Group & Individual), Oceania Fencing Masters Academy / Global Fencing Masters Academy Level 1 Épée

Foil:

Oceania Fencing Masters Academy Level 2 Foil, Oceania Fencing Masters Academy / Global Fencing Masters Academy Level 1 Foil

He joined Hutt Valley Fencing Club in 2018 as a way to get fit and lose weight following a break from fencing of 25 years.