Mike Catris
Head Coach & Program Designer
Mike comes from a strong sporting background; along with boxing and athletics, Mike also played representative rugby from the age of 11, ending his rugby career in the Welsh Premiership.
Zack George
CrossFit Coach
Zack’s sporting background started when he was very young representing his county in several sports before settling into playing rugby at a semi professional level.
He then worked as a fitness instructor whilst running his own personal training business for 6 years before finding CrossFit back in 2014 and that’s when he decided he wanted CrossFit to become his next venture and sport.
Emelye Dwyer
CrossFit Coach
Before she discovered CrossFit, taking part in her first ‘WOD’ October 2014 at her local box in Hampshire, Emelye had very little interest in sports. Growing up in a world of performing arts – her passion was dance, theatre and music, which she studied from her toddler years right up until her mid twenties. As soon as she retired from theatre she needed something to spark that same adrenaline, and the rest is history.
Conor Kidner
Gymnastics & CrossFit Coach
Conor has been coaching CrossFit for over 4 years and has been coaching at Ion strength and conditioning for 9 months. Conor has also recently finished studying a degree in Strength and Conditioning, Massage, and Rehabilitation at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
David Smith
CrossFit Coach
David has had a huge involvement within the UK and European CrossFit Community both as an athlete and coach for a number of years. Having spent most of his adult life around sport, competition, and helping others achieve their goals he is proud to continue supporting the best fitness community in the world.
Rob Walker
Coach & Masters Program Designer
Rob participated in competitive sport from a young age. He also started his first coaching role/s at the age of 16 (girls football and badminton), and has been expanding his knowledge/experience, coaching and mentoring ever since.
Becky Pykett
CrossFit Coach
Before CrossFit Becky worked as a Group Exercise manager and Instructor at David Lloyd in Oxford. In January 2012, she decided to give CrossFit a go as it was the ‘new’ thing on the fitness scene. She made the journey over to Reebok CrossFit Reading and soon became hooked. That same month , she went to watch the London Throwdown at Brunel University and said: “I want to be here, doing this, next year.” And that she did.
Amy Williams
Weightlifting Coach
Amy first started CrossFit in March 2014 and this is how she found her love for Olympic Weightlifting. She competed in her first Weightlifting competition in November 2015. It wasn’t until around a year ago that she retired from CrossFit and dedicated all her training to Olympic Weightlifting. Since then her journey has been an absolute whirlwind of a ride. Amy has been coaching Weightlifting for 2 years now.
Zac Smith
Weightlifting Coach and Program Designer
Zac found his passion for Olympic Weightlifting after starting CrossFit in 2014. A year later he had made a full transition to Essex Weightlifting Club, and shortly after completed his British Weightlifting Level 1 and 2 coaching qualifications.
Gbemi Fisher
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Gbemi has played sports since he could walk but the ‘health’ part of ‘health & fitness’ wasn’t necessarily at the forefront of that. He grew up playing football and then at age 11 he found his first true love… rugby! He played semi-professionally until the age of 25 when he decided to call it a day and needed his next challenege. With a lot of energy to burn he needed something big and stumbled across CrossFit and has literally never looked back. This is where his interest in health and fitness kicked off!
James St Leger
CrossFit Coach
James’ accolades within the fitness industry are spread over multiple sports. In his youth he was a Regional Champion + National Level Swimmer whilst also playing Rugby for Bristol. He is an undefeated MMA cage fighter, a National Endurance Lifting Champion and even holds a World Record in a weightlifting event.
