All CrossFit Coorparoo coaches are professional educated supportive CrossFit coaches with extensive experience in CrossFit and health and fitness. All CrossFit Coorparoo coaches practice what they preach on a daily basis and follow the core values of CFC. They know all members at a personal level and have a strong passion for each members success within the gym.
Trent – Affiliate owner
About me
Im in my mid 40’s and been involved in sport, health fitness since I was 7. Loved sport as a kid/teenager, it was my identity and was lucky to represent my state many times from a young age. . Got my first job as a PT at 19 in a big globo gym and also worked at Parliament house training some of our federal politicians :-/ Then become a PE teacher which I did for over a decade within ACT, NSW, QLD and UK. 16 years ago while teaching I started a hobby group training business in a park called Suburban Bootcamps. 16 years later its still the same amazing fitness community but known as CrossFit Coorparoo. Been involved and working in the fitness industry for 26 years and done it all. CrossFit continues and will always tick all the boxes.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Education major exercise science,
CrossFit level 2,
Cert IV in fitness
Olympic Weight lifting Level 1
Strength and condition level 1
(All the random weekend seminars)
Favorite lift/movement
Snatch (anything heavy under 10min time domain)
Gym nemesis (movement or style of WOD that you hate or that hates you)
Running, box jumps and long WODs ie Murph!
What’s your coaching style/philosophy (e.g., tough love, consistency is key, movement mechanic professor)
After 26 years coaching everyone from day-one beginners, semi professional athletes, students, politicians to legit fire-breathers, here’s what I know for sure:
Fancy equipment or the most detailed program won’t change your life — but training alongside good humans absolutely will. I guess my philosophy is build the best community of amazing supportive humans and the fitness will take care of its self.
Coach Tayla
About me
I’ve been doing CrossFit since 2018, and coaching it since 2019. My husband and I moved to Brisbane from New Zealand and I was looking to get into a fitness world that was about what you could do, not how you looked. I just happened to also find so many of my favourite humans in one spot here at CFC as well. Outside of the gym, you’ll find me in the ocean, coffee and sweet treat-ing with my friends as if it’s my job, or at my actual job as a Public Health Consultant, which I also love.
Qualifications
PhD in Women’s Health and Physical Activity
CrossFit Level 1
Favourite lift/Crossfit movement
Overhead squat hates to see me coming
Gym nemesis (movement or style of WOD that you hate or that hates you)
You just can’t convince me that going upside down is necessary
What’s your coaching style/philosophy (e.g., tough love, consistency is key, movement mechanic professor)
Human first, athlete second. You won’t catch me out here with tough love when you just need a laugh or a cuddle.
Coach Von
Coach Justin
Coach Matheus
About me
I’ve been doing CrossFit for about 8 years. I started CrossFit because I was bored doing normal gym and wanted to do something different.
I love good coffee and good food, so in my spare time I’ll try to explore places that have both
Qualifications
CrossFit level 1
Favourite lift/Crossfit movement
Olympic lifting and gymnastics
Gym nemesis (movement or style of WOD that you hate or that hates you)
Assault Bike
What’s your coaching style/philosophy (e.g., tough love, consistency is key, movement mechanic professor)
Consistency and simplicity
Coach Frankie
About me
I started CrossFit in 2018, not long after moving to Australia, and I was hooked pretty quickly. With a background in physiotherapy, I’ve always loved learning about movement, so becoming a CrossFit coach was a great way to continue to do that.
Training has taken a bit of a back seat over the past year since having my daughter, but my passion for helping others move well, build strength, and stay injury-free is still going strong. Whether you’re just starting out or chasing performance goals, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Qualifications
Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)
Crossfit Level 1
First Aid, Basic Life Support Trainer
Favourite lift/Crossfit movement
Overhead squat
Gym nemesis (movement or style of WOD that you hate or that hates you)
Assault bike
What’s your coaching style/philosophy (e.g., tough love, consistency is key, movement mechanic professor)
Form over load, always!
Coach Lily
Coach Luke
About me
I started CrossFit back in 2019 and it has been a very long journey from there to here. It’s been full of highs and lows such as injuries, learning new movements, failing lifts and hitting PR’s but one I wouldn’t change for the world. They say those that can’t do teach which is why I’ve taken up coaching this year and passing on any knowledge or competitive spirit I might have left in me. Outside of the gym you’ll find me camping, heading to the beach, watching sport (yes just about anything), having a beer with friends and family and recovering from whatever WOD I decided to take part in that day.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Business
CrossFit level 1, First Aid,
Favourite lift/Crossfit movement
Dumbbell snatch and box jumps
Gym nemesis (movement or style of WOD that you hate or that hates you)
CrossFit as a whole is my nemesis, I hate that I love it!
What’s your coaching style/philosophy (e.g., tough love, consistency is key, movement mechanic professor)
Technique, safety, support and continuous learning
Run Club Coach – Sam
