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)
CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate (2010)
CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certificate (2009)
Certificate IV in Fitness (2006)
Certificate III in Fitness (2006)
Weightlifting Coach Level 3 (National Licence) (2009)
Advanced Resuscitation Update (2010)
Senior First Aid (2010)
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 & Events
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 Seminar, San Diego (Jan 2009) - Trainer (Intern)
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Oneworld (Jan 2009), Union City - Trainer
CrossFit Level 2 Seminar, CrossFit Effects Sydney (Feb 2009)- Trainer (Intern)
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects Sydney (Feb 2009)- Trainer/Presenter
QWA Club Weightlifting (Level 1) course (March 2009) - Presenter/Assessor
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (May 2009)- Trainer/Presenter
RAAF Kettlebell workshop 1/6/2009 - Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Victoria (Sept 2009) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects (Sept 2009) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Oct 2009) - Trainer/Presenter
AWF Club Weightlifting (Level 1) course (Oct 2009) - Presenter/Assessor
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects (Nov 2009) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit O-Lift Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Nov2009) - Trainer
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects (Feb2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Feb2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Games, QLD Sectional Titles 2010 (Feb2010) - Director
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Mar2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, RAAF Amberley (Mar2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit O-Lift Seminar, RAAF Amberley (Mar2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects (Apr2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Auckland (Apr2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Perth (May2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects (Aug2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Sept2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Melbourne (Oct2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects (Nov2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit O-Lift Seminar, CrossFit Effects (Nov2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit O-Lift Seminar, CrossFit Perth (Nov2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Dec2010) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Perth (Jan2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Coaches Prep Course, CrossFit Brisbane (Jan2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Feb2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects (Mar2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Mar2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Coaches Prep Course, CrossFit Perth (Jun2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Jul2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Aug2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Sep2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit O-Lift Seminar, CrossFit Melbourne (Dec 2011) - 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
2010 Altitude Challenge, CrossFit Toowoomba - Team Event
2010 Australasian Regional Qualifier, CrossFit Games - 16th Place
2010 CrossFit Arena Games - 6th Place
2011 CrossFit Games Open - Qualifier, 50th Place
2011 Australasian Regional Qualifier, CrossFit Games - 17th Place
2011 Schwartz Challenge - 14th 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
CrossFit Coaches Prep Course
CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate (2010)
CrossFit Kids Certificate (2011)
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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"Cassius" Clay Shaw
(Assistant 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 Certiicate
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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James Whybird
(Trainer)
Fitness Qualifications
Bachelor of Human Movement Studies
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
First Aid & CPR Certificate
Memberships
Easts Rugby Union Premier Squad
Blue Card for child related employment
Competition Results
2011 CrossFit Games Open - Qualifier, 161st Place
2011 Australasian Regional Qualifier, CrossFit Games - 8th Place Teams Competition
Background
Easts Rugby Union Premier Colts 2006 - 2007
Easts Rugby Union Senior Premier Grade 2008 - 2010
Brisbane Premier Rugby Competition champion 2008
Cricket
Track & Field
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Lily Cosgrove
(Trainer)
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor of Laws, Uni of Qld 2007
Grad Dip Legal Practice 2009
CrossFit Level I Trainer (2010)
CrossFit Coaches Prep Course (2011)
CrossFit Kids Certificate (2011)
First Aid & CPR Certificate
CrossFit Gymnastics (2011)
CrossFit Kettlebell (2011)
Background:
Swimming, running
CrossFit since Jan 2009
Presentations, Seminars & Events
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects (Mar2011) - Intern Trainer
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (Mar2011) - Trainer
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects (May2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects (June 2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (July 2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (August 2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Effects (September 2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (September 2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Asia (September 2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Coaches Prep Course, CrossFit Effects (October 2011) - Trainer/Presenter
CrossFit Trainer Summit, San Diego (October 2011)
CrossFit Level 1 Seminar, CrossFit Brisbane (December 2011) - Trainer/Presenter
Competition Results:
2011 CrossFit Rocks, Rock Hard Challenge - 2nd place
2010 Coastal CrossFit, Clash on the Coast - finalist
2010 CrossFit Brisbane Hardn’Up Challenge, finalist
2010 Queensland Sectionals, CrossFit Games - 16th place
2010 Australasian Regional Qualifier, CrossFit Games - 30th place
2010 Rock Hard Challenge – 22nd place
2011 CrossFit Games Open - Qualifier, 50th Place
2011 Australasian Regional Qualifier, CrossFit Games - 10th Place
2011 Schwartz Challenge - 7th Place
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Kate Suna
(Trainer)
Fitness Qualifications:
1997 Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance, Ski Instructor, Whistler Canada
2009 Greg Glassman 101 Seminar, Seattle Washington
2009 Crossfit Level 1 Certificate, Vancouver Canada
2010 Crossfit Kids Certificate, Seattle Washington
2010 Crossfit Gymnastics Certificate, Newcastle NSW
CrossFit Coaches Prep Course (2011)
First Aid & CPR Certificate
Competition Results:
2010 USA Washington Sectionals, Washington - 10th Place
2010 USA Northwest Regionals, Washington - 20th Place
2011 CrossFit Games Open - Qualifier, 92nd Place
2011 Australasian Regional Qualifier, CrossFit Games - 8th Place Teams Competition
2011 Schwartz Challenge - 10th Place
Background:
Crossfitting since 2006, an original client of CFB.
Spent 2.5 years in USA where I worked in a Crossfit gym, attended Seminars and competed in sectional and regional competitions.
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Ian "I-coach" Botham
(Trainer)
Fitness Qualifications
CrossFit level 1 Trainer (2009 course/2011 certified)
CrossFit olympic lifting certificate (2009)
Certificate IV Fitness
QWA level 1 club weightlifting coach
First aid and CPR certificate
Presentations & Seminars
CrossFit O-Lifting Seminar - Intern
CrossFit Brisbane (November 2009)-Intern
QWA level 1 Coaches course, CrossFit Brisbane (2009)-Intern
Background
Crossfit since Early 2007
Competitions
2009 Hardn'up challenge
2010 Altitude team challenge
2010 QLD sectionals
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Donna "DJ" Jenkins
(Operations Manager)
Fitness Qualifications
Crossfit Level 1 Trainer Certificate
Cert III & IV Fitness
Memberships
Fitness Australia
Competition Results:
2009 Hardn'Up Challenge 6th Place
2010 Rock Hard Challenge 10th Place
Background
Fun Runs
Netball
Crossfit since Jan 2008
