Coastal CrossFit Staff
The staff at Coastal CrossFit come from a variety of different backgrounds but the thing that unites us is our dedication to all things CrossFit. We eat, breath and sleep CrossFit and hope that our enthusiasm for the best training regimen available can positively influence others towards a life of great achievement.
Chris Saliba: Trainer/Owner
Education & Qualifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (May 2009) CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification (Nov 2009) CrossFit Gymnastics Course (Dec 2010) CrossFit Coaches Prep. Course (Jan 2011) QLD Weightlifting Assoc. Level 1 Coach (Jul 2009) Royal Australian Airforce PTI (2005 – 2008) Certificate IV in Fitness (2005) Certificate III in Fitness (2005) Senior First Aid & Bronze Medallion Abseil Instructor Royal Australian Airforce – Aircraft Technician (1998-2005) Background: A member of the Royal Australian Airforce for 10 years firstly as an Aircraft Technician and then a Physical Training Instructor, Chris has always been involved in fitness in some form. Chris made the transition from old school bodybuilding training to CrossFit and has not looked back. Chris calls a spade a spade and his clients are all well aware that their best interests are his primary concern. Awards & Competition Experience: - CrossFit King Open Day/Competition: 3rd
- 2011 CrossFit Games – Australasian Regional: 40th
- 2011 CrossFit Open: 39th Australasian Region - 2011 AWF CrossFit Weightlifting Challenge: 1st Place Overall - 2011 Rock Hard Challenge: 3rd Place - 2010 CrossFit Arena Games Day: Finalist - 2010 CrossFit Brisbane – Hardn’up Challenge: Finalist - 2010 CrossFit Games: Australasian Regional Competitor - 2010 CrossFit Northside – Bayside Challenge: Finalist - 2010 CrossFit Games: Qld Sectional Competitor (10th Place) - 2010 CrossFit Rocks – Rock Hard Challenge (9th) - 2009 CFX Wounded Warrior Games Day - 2009 CrossFit Brisbane – Hardn’up Challenge - 2006 Australian Defence Force Bodybuilding: 2nd Place – short (how embarassing) - Commanding Officers Comendation: Royal Australian Airforce - 2005 Student of Merit: Physical Training Instructors Course; Australian Defence Force Physical Training School
Marie Saliba: Trainer/Owner
Education & Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (Feb 10)
Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) 2008
Certificate IV in Fitness
Certificate III in Fitness
Royal Australian Airforce - Supplier
Certificate IV: Transportation & Distribution
Certificate IV: Workplace Trainer and Assessor
Background:
Marie is a peoples person and has the ability to relate to anyone she meets. As the mother of two children Marie has had first hand experience in the effectiveness of the CrossFit prescription toward achieving post natal elite fitness. Marie has a keen interest in finance and investment and recently completed her degree in Financial Planning.
Awards & Competition Experience:
- CrossFit King Open Day/Competition: 3rd- 2011 CrossFit Open: 80th Australasian Region - 2010 CrossFit Arena Games Day: Finalist - 2010 CrossFit Brisbane – Hardn’up Challenge: Finalist - 2010 CrossFit Games – Qld Sectionals - 2010 CrossFit Rocks – Rock Hard Challenge - 2009 Coastal CrossFit – Clash on the Coast: Finalist (forfeited) - Australia Day Medallion - Commanding Officers Comendation; Royal Australian Airforce - RAAF – Supply Basic Course; Dux Chantal Fleischer: Assistant Trainer
Education and Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainers Course
Chartered Accountant
Background:
Prior to joining the team at Coastal CrossFit, Chantal was that person who would pick herself up off the ground after her own workout without any prompting and help to motivate someone else to finish their own. Chantal is enthusiastic, motivating and modest, and it was this combination of fine personal qualitites that prompted us to ask her to join the team.
Awards & Competition Experience:
- 2010 CrossFit Brisbane Hardn’up Challenge
- 2010 CrossFit Games: Australasian Regional Competitor
- 2010 CrossFit Games: Qld Sectional Competitor
- 2010 Bayside Challenge: Finalist
Penny Barnshaw: Trainer
Education and Qualifications:
- Crossfit level 1 trainer – september 2010
- Diploma of fitness - Fitness Specialist -december 2005
- Diploma of sport and recreation – december 2003
- Cert IV in Fitness – December 2002
- Cert III in fitness – July 2002
- Certificate in fitness Practices – december 2001
- Current First Aid
- Certificate IV Workplace training and assessment
- Cert II in retail cosmetic services – december 2009
- Cert II in makeup services – december 2009
Background:
Penny has been a personal trainer for 9 years and fell in love with the CrossFit methodology about three years ago. Penny is an energetic and passionate trainer who enjoys seeing people reach their potential.
Awards and Competition Experience:
- 2010 Crossfit Games: QLD Sectionals Competitior – 8th place
- 2010 Crossfit Games: Australasian Regional Competitior – 37th place
Mitchell Tomley: Trainer
Education and Qualifications:
CrossFit level 1 December 2010
Cert II Electrical management skill June 2010
Cert III Electro Technology systems electrician April 2009
Cert I Electro Technology June 2005
Cert III Fitness august 2004
Cert IV Fitness December 2004
Cert I Automotive December 2003
Background:
Mitchell has always been an active person. He played rugby union for over 10 years through school and club and has participated in many touch football seasons. He has always had a fascination for the strength training at a high intensity until given a rude awakening by the totality of the cross fit strength and conditioning regime. For Mitchell, CrossFit has given him a new set of standards to aspire too .
