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) 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 derived 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: - 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: - 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
