who we are

who we are

Our Team

Our coaches are all home grown. From casual member to coaching others, they’ve all gone through the same journey you’re about to embark on.

Meet our team.

  • Hugo Cranswick (Showman)

    He/him

    Weaknesses:

    • Often makes decisions based on emotion

    • Can hold himself and others to high expectations

    Strengths:

    • Laser focused

    • Impossibly motivated

    • Infectiously charismatic

    Qualifications:

    • StrongFirst SFG Kettlebell Level 1 & Level 2

    • StrongFirst SFB Bodyweight Instructor

    • StrongFirst Elite (in progress)

    • Original Strength Instructor

    • 11+ years in the industry

    • Certificate III & IV in Fitness (2011)

    • Current First Aid & CPR

    Interests:

    • Performative strongman

    • Music and producing

    • Various risk taking activities

  • Sam Fisher (Trailblazer)

    She/her

    Weaknesses:

    • Fiercely independent (to her own detriment)

    • Too short to change a light globe

    Strengths:

    • All-or-nothing go getter

    • Deeply empathetic

    • Willing to try anything (once)

    Qualifications:

    • StrongFirst SFG Kettlebell Level 1 (in progress)

    • Completed Valkyrie Coach Development Program

    • Current First Aid & CPR

    Interests:

    • Permaculture gardening

    • Forging deep connections

    • Starting new hobbies

  • Sean Gaddes (Warrior)

    He/him

    Weaknesses:

    • Gets in his own way

    • Critical self-talk

    Strengths:

    • Lionhearted

    • Always puts others first

    • Goes the extra mile

    Qualifications:

    • StrongFirst SFG Kettlebell Level 1

    • StrongFirst SFB Bodyweight Instructor

    • StrongFirst SFG Kettlebell Level 2 (in progress)

    • Completed Valkyrie Coach Development Program

    • Best cocktail maker in Newcastle

    • Current First Aid & CPR

    Interests:

    • Motorcycles

    • Heavy music

    • Creating art

  • Eileen Gore (Defender)

    She/her

    Weaknesses:

    • Easily distracted by animals

    • Tends to put the job over her own needs

    Strengths:

    • Unbreakable work ethic

    • Internally driven

    • Empathic and protective

    Qualifications:

    • StrongFirst SFG Kettlebell Level 1

    • Completed Valkyrie Coach Development Program

    • MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery)

    • BDSc (Bachelor of Dental Science)

    • Current First Aid & CPR

    Interests:

    • Surfing big waves

    • Weightlifting

    • Patting cats

  • Cody Brisley (Protector)

    He/him

    Weaknesses:

    • Loyal to the end

    • Over-thinker

    Strengths:

    • Loyal to the end

    • Feeds off others’ successes
      - Mongrel for hard work

    Qualifications:

    • StrongFirst SFG Kettlebell level 1

    • StillStrong Founder and coach

    • Qualified Yoga Instructor

    • Completed Valkyrie Coach Development Program

    • Current First Aid & CPR

    Interest:

    • Kicking ass

    • Dad life

    • Loving unconditionally

  • Alice Mudd (Icon)

    She/Her

    Weaknesses:

    • Eager to please

    • Seduced by ice-cream

    Strengths:

    • Ball of positive energy

    • Ferocious go-getter

    • Wins every dance battle

    Qualifications:

    • StrongFirst SFG Kettlebell Level 1

    • Original Strength Instructor

    • Certificate III & IV in fitness

    • Completed Valkyrie Coach Development Program

    • Awarded “Master Trainer” in 2020 through Personal Training Institute

    • Dance Choreographer of 5 years

    • Current First Aid & CPR

    Interest:

    • Mum tings

    • Traveling

    • Partying