Trainer Profiles

CrossFit Brisbane trainers specialise in coaching CrossFit.  We believe that CrossFit coaching is very different to Personal Training or Group Fitness Instruction, so consequently we only employ trainers that are dedicated to the CrossFit method, and that have the necessary skills and experience to effectively coach CrossFit in a group environment.

Importantly, we believe that CrossFit trainers should lead by example.  Our trainers are seasoned CrossFitters and are expected to “walk the walk”. 

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 Matt Swift
(Owner/Head Trainer)

Education & Qualifications
B.Sc, University of Qld, 1991
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (USA, 2009)
Certificate IV in Fitness (2006)
Certificate III in Fitness (2006)
Weightlifting Coach Level 3 (National Licence) (2009)
Advanced Resuscitation Update (2008)
Senior First Aid, St Johns (2008)
Pool Lifeguard, RLSSA (2005)
Bronze Medallion (1996)

Memberships
Registered Fitness Trainer with Fitness Australia (reg FQ6804/06)
Australian Strength & Conditioning Association
Qld Weightlifting Association
Licensed CrossFit Affiliate (USA)
Blue Card for Child Related Employment

Presentations & Seminars
2008 CrossFit Sydney Seminar "Introduction to CrossFit" - Presenter
QWA Club Weightlifting (Level 1) course 5/4/2008 - Presenter “Power Production for Sport”
QWA National Licence (Level 3) course 23/5/2008 - Presenter “Improving Functionality”
QLD Police Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) 5/6/2008 - Presenter “CrossFit for SERT”
QWA Club Weightlifting (Level 1) course 30/8/2008 - Presenter/Assessor
RAAF Kettlebell workshop 9/12/2008 - Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Certification, San Diego (Jan 2009) - Trainer (Intern)
CrossFit Level 1 Certification, CrossFit Oneworld (Jan 2009), Union City - Trainer
CrossFit Level 2 Certification, CrossFit Effects Sydney (Feb 2009)- Trainer (Intern)
CrossFit Level 1 Certification, CrossFit Effects Sydney (Feb 2009)- Trainer/Presenter
QWA Club Weightlifting (Level 1) course (March 2009) - Presenter/Assessor
CrossFit Level 1 Certification, CrossFit Brisbane (May 2009)- Trainer/Presenter
RAAF Kettlebell workshop 1/6/2009 - Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Certification, CrossFit Victoria (Sept 2009) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Certification, CrossFit Effects (Sept 2009) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Certification, CrossFit Brisbane (Oct 2009) - Trainer/Presenter
AWF Club Weightlifting (Level 1) course (Oct 2009) - Presenter/Assessor
CrossFit Level 1 Certification, CrossFit Effects (Nov 2009) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit O-Lift Certification, CrossFit Brisbane (Nov2009) - Trainer

Background:
Triathlon
Martial Arts - BJJ/Grappling, Kyokushin Karate
Cycling
Weightlifting

Competition Results:
2009 Australasian Regional Qualifier, CrossFit Games - 12th place
2009 Wounded Warrior Games, CrossFit Effects - 8th place
2009 Clash on the Coast, Coastal CrossFit - 1st Place
2010 Rock Hard Challenge, CrossFit Rocks - 2nd Place

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Wendy Swift
(Co-Owner/Trainer)

Education & Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts (Human Movements/Psychology)
Graduate Diploma Psychology
Master Sport & Exercise Psychology
Registered Psychologist (QPRB)
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
QWA Level 1 Club Weightlifting Coach
QNA Level 1 Netball Coach

Memberships
Qld Weightlifting Association
Australian Psychological Society
Blue Card for Child Related Employment

Professional Achievements
Sport Psychologist for:

• Australian Swimming Team
• Australian Diving Team
• Australian Softball Team
• Australian Institute of Sport (Diving)
• Queensland Academy of Sport (Swimming; Water Polo; Cycling)

Background:
Swimming; Triathlon
Special interests in
    * Mental Skills Training for performance
    * Treatment of Eating Disorders
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Danny “Disco” Mellor
(Gym Manager/Trainer)  

Fitness Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
Cert III Fitness Instructor
ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
QWA Level 1 Club Weightlifting Coach
Senior First Aid and CPR

Memberships:
Fitness Queensland
Australian Strength and Conditioning Association
Queensland Weightlifting Association

Presentations & Seminars
CrossFit Level 1 Certification, CrossFit Brisbane (May 2009)- Intern
CrossFit Level 1 Certification, Perth (Jul 2009) - Trainer
CrossFit Level 1 Certification, CrossFit Brisbane (Oct 2009) - Trainer
CrossFit O-Lift Certification, CrossFit Brisbane (Nov 2009) - Trainer

Background:
Began training in Western Boxing at 11 years of age, Bull Farm ABC. Nottingham UK
Wing Chun Grade 9 under The British Taijiquan and Shaolin Wushu Association
Trained Muay Thai with Kru Cliff Bura at Sitnarong Camp, East London UK
Bill Judd at KO-Kickboxing, East London UK

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Ian "I-Coach" Botham
(Trainer)  

Fitness Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Cert III Fitness Instructor
QWA Level 1 Club Weightlifting Coach
Senior First Aid and CPR
CrossFit O-Lift Certification

Memberships:
Queensland Weightlifting Association

Background:
Surfing, Boxing, Weightlifting

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Doug
(Trainer)  

Fitness Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
QWA Level 1 Club Weightlifting Coach
ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Advanced First Aid / CPR
CrossFit O-Lift Certification

Memberships:
Queensland Weightlifting Association
Australian Strength & Conditioning Association

Background:
Military & Law Enforcement (2002 - current)
Rugby Union UQ 2002-2004
CrossFit since late 2007

Competition Results:
2009 Australasian Regional Qualifier, CrossFit Games - 3rd place

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"Cassius" Clay Shaw
(Trainer)

Fitness Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Cert IV Sports Coach ( Martial Arts)
Cert IV Personal Training
ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Advanced First Aid / CPR
CrossFit O-Lift Certification

Memberships:
Registered Fitness Trainer with Fitness Australia (reg 00022886)
Queensland Weightlifting Association
Australian Strength & Conditioning Association
Blue Card for Child Related Employment

Background:
Martial Arts – Brazillian Juijitsu / Freestyle Martial Arts

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Jesse Suna
(Intern)

Fitness Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (2009)
Kettlebell Instructor (2008) - pending
QWA Level 1 Club Weightlifting Coach (pending)

Memberships:
Queensland Weightlifting Association

Background:
Motocross, Field Hockey, Soccer, Hapkido, Snowboarding, Wakeboarding and anything outdoors