I have been interested in working in Health and Fitness before such an industry existed! I crashed and failed badly when trying to join the RAF as a PTI in my late teens but first ran a gym in the late eighties whilst I was a top level triathlete. In that era I learnt a lot about programming and conditioning before qualifications really existed!
I also have over twenty years experience in education around the globe , both sporting and academic. I have taught Swimming in the USA and whilst teaching English in Chile I led the Strength and Conditioning sessions for the Rugby and Athletics teams. As a highly qualified coach and teacher I understand the didactics and cognitive process involved in learning far beyond any available fitness qualification available!
With CrossFit East Lothian then CrossFit Edinburgh and now Viking Training System I endeavour to create an environment where everyone... not just those who are physically gifted.. can progress and feel comfortable. A safe community led gym with no pretence or fluff to detract from the essentials!
At 50 plus I still practice what I preach!
Qualifications -
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education - The University of Edinburgh
- SYQ Certifacte in Teaching Further Education
- RSA Diploma in TESOL
- Trinity Cert in TESOL
- CYQ Personal Trainer/ Gym Instructor/ Outdoor Fitness Instructor
- CHEK Biomechanic
- BWLA Olympic Lifting Assistant Club Coach
- United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Novice Coach
- Training For Warriors Level 1
- CrossFit Level 1 Coaches course
- CrossFit Mobility Trainer
- Romanov Academy Pose Running coach
- RLSS Surf Coach Lifesaver
- SSF SUP Coach .
