Coach

My passions growing up were football and judo. I start competing from the age of 9 and loved it. I completed my college Sports Science Btech along side playing football for Woking FC. After graduation I started working as a full time personal trainer with a wide variety of clients of all ages and abilities.

I originally started to follow the CrossFit methodology to complement my football training. Then, when I lost my passion for football, I got hooked on CrossFit and have been fully committed for the last 4 years. I started coaching in 2019 and joined NewWave shortly afterwards. The variety in CrossFit means there is always something to get better at. Nothing beats the feeling of finishing a challenging workout. I love being able to use my skill to work with members and help them improve their movement and watching them develop their skills and confidence.

Qualifications

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
• NASM Level 3 Diploma in Personal Trainer
• BTech Level 3 in Sport Science

Specialities:

• Competitive CrossFit
• Movement Efficiency
• Programming

CrossFit Style:

Favourite WOD: Murph
Favourite Move: Toes to bar

Coach

Like many CrossFitters, I grew up playing pretty much every sport at a youth level, but my main athletic pursuit was Ice Hokey, where I played down the road for the Guildford Flames. As a result I have always been keen on strength and conditioning. 8 years ago I was introduced to CrossFit and for the last 6 years I have been lucky enough to coach both full and part time at a number of boxes in South West London.

Prior to and alongside coaching I have worked in the tech world, doing number of roles over the last 15 years including Product Marketing and Sales Enablement training for companies like Nokia, Samsung and Microsoft. these roles exposed me to what was called “soft skills” back in the day, but is really the interpersonal skills of coaching and leading. As you can tell, I’m a bit of a nerd and have shifted that desire for learning and development into my CrossFit career.

Qualifications

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
• Working Against Gravity Nutrition Coach
• Art of Breath 101

Specialities:

• Jack of all trades master of none (yet)
• Playlist building
• Holistic Lifestyle Coach

CrossFit Style:

Favourite WOD: Lumberjack 21
Favourite Move: Toes to Bar

Coach

Training, fitness, strength and conditioning, whatever you would like to call it, has been a staple in my life from an early age, having had the privilege of playing multiple sports to a high standard. My passion in the fitness industry is helping people of all ages ad fitness abilities to reach their goals. There is no better feeling that helping someone achieve something they didn’t think possible.

I have been working in fitness since 2015 and joined NewWave as a member shortly after, becoming part of the coaching team in 2019. I love the CrossFit methodology and apply it to not only myself, but to my personal clients because of it’s variety and never ending journey of progress. The best aspect of CrossFit is that regardless of your ability or fitness level, you can get an amazing workout and improve your health.

Qualifications

• Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Level 4
• REPS Level 3. Advanced Personal Training
• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
• UKSAC Level 1
• Pre & Post Natal Specialist
• Kettlebell Trainer

Specialities:

• Corrective Exercise and Rehabilitation
• Sport Specific Training
• Kettlebell Training
• Olympic Lifting

CrossFit Style:

Favourite WOD: Open Workout 19.1
Favourite Move: Squat Clean

Coach

After being a very active kid and playing and competing in many sports, I went to university and studied for a career in finance. However, after getting my degree I worked as an unhappy banker who had problems with nutrition, eating disorders and training. It was time to get back to what I felt was my first love. Doing a PT course in my native Czech Republic seemed like a great idea to help me get some knowledge and solve my personal training issues. After completing my course I decided to take on another change and moved to the UK where I explored new ways of training, CrossFit and started to compete in powerlifting, competing in the English Championships.

I realised that the PT qualifications wasn’t enough for me and recently graduated with a first class degree in Strength and Conditioning Science at St Mary’s University Twickenham. I am currently also part of the S&C team for the Seniors Men’s Harlequins squad.

I truly believe that you can achieve anything with the right mindset and appropriate plan. I love CrossFit because it pushes people to become more conscious of their lifestyle, health and wellbeing. The community you become part of helps you through the highs and lows of your life, nit just your fitness.

Qualifications:

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
• REPS Level 3 Personal Trainer
• Strength and Conditioning Science BSc (Hons)

Specialities:

• Strength and Conditioning
• Biomechanics
• Physiology

CrossFit Style:

Favourite WOD: Diane
Favourite Moves: Deadlift and Clean

Gym Manager

After working in the city as a lawyer advising businesses of all sizes on dispute resolution, risk and strategy, I took a career break to have children. I have always enjoyed sports, particularly outdoors and water-sports. I joined NewWave as a member in its first year after looking for a way to get stronger and to improve my competitive rowing. I loved the challenge and variety of CrossFit and it soon became my favourite sport.

I started working with the coaching team soon afterwards to give them business support. I now manage the day to day running of the Box. I love that I can use my business skills to help, support and guide a community that is so passionate about heath and fitness and improving peoples lives.

Qualifications:

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)
Level 4 Certificate in Teaching Yoga (BWY 300hrs)

CrossFit Style:

Favourite WOD: Jackie
Favourite Move: Power Clean

Coach/CrossFit Kids Coach

As a former gymnast I have been involved in competitive sport from a young age and, ever since, fitness and exercise has always played an important role in my life. Whether it was running marathons or cycling Alpine cols, I have embraced every sporting challenge.

After working as a nanny and personal trainer for several years (whilst still training and competing) I decided to combine my two passions and did a BAEd in Primary Education with a specialism in Physical Education.

Thereafter, I worked in a number of schools where I headed up the PE departments and helped change the attitudes children (and their families) had to health and fitness.

I am now a mother to 3 great kids, all of whom enjoy various sporting activities including CrossFit Kids which I coach both at NewWave CrossFit and at a local Independent School.

Qualifications:

• BA Primary Education (Physical Education)
• REPS Level 2. Fitness Instructor
• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
• CrossFit Kids Coach

Specialities:

• Pre-Post Natal
• Children’s Fitness
• Gymnastics

CrossFit Style:

Favourite WOD: CrossFit Games Open 14.5
Favourite Move: Burpee

Affiliate Owner/Coach

I have always been keen on personal fitness, but have been fully involved in training since 2007 when I was selected from over 5000 applicants in the UK to be involved in elite rowing. This led to me represent Great Britain in 2010 at the regatta in Germany and at the U23 World Championships in Belarus.

My experience during elite training gave me a real insight into the effort, commitment, and personal motivation required to obtain sustainable benefits from fitness training.

I discovered CrossFit and its innovative and unique approach to training a few years ago. I had been training a lot of my clients using these methods and have recognised that CrossFit is the most effective training for all aspects of fitness. Running a successful bootcamp in Cobham and now NewWave, has highlighted how important a fit and healthy community is to me, it is a privilege to me that my local community has supported me so much.

Qualifications:

• REPS Level 3. Advanced Personal Training
• REPS Level 2. Fitness Instructor
• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)
• British Weightlifting Level 2
• Advanced Boxing Instructor (THUMP)
• BBS/BBI (International Bulgarian Bag Confederation)
• Viper Trainer & Kettlebell Trainer

Specialities:

• Olympic Lifting
• Kettlebells
• Strength Conditioning

CrossFit Style:

Favourite WOD: Filthy Fifty
Favourite Move: Deadlift