Coaches

Meet our coaches

Coach | co-owner

Niki Wiley

A highly experienced coach with CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Aerobic Capacity, and Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications, Niki brings strong all-round expertise to CrossFit TS12. Also a Level 3 England Boxing coach, he combines technical skill with performance-focused training for all abilities. Niki is Fully DBC qualified, first aid trained, and certified in safeguarding children and young people, ensuring safe, professional coaching at all times.

Coach | Co-owner

Ben kell

A CrossFit Level 1 coach and experienced athlete, Ben brings first-hand knowledge from competing in both CrossFit and HYROX events across the UK. His coaching is grounded in real training experience and a strong understanding of what it takes to perform under pressure.

coach | co-owner

Jamie forrest

A HYROX Level 1 coach and experienced competitor in multiple HYROX races, Jamie brings strong knowledge of hybrid training and race preparation. With 9 years’ experience as an All Arms Physical Training Instructor in the British Army, he has a proven background in delivering structured, high-performance fitness coaching.

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john steele

John is a qualified CrossFit Level 1, Level 3 Personal Training and Level 2 British Weightlifting coach. He enjoys helping people build confidence, improve their fitness, and progress toward their goals, no matter their starting point. John is our resident CrossFit kids and teens coach, and is passionate about supporting young people starting out with CrossFit.

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Andrew curd

Meet Andrew, a CrossFit Level 1 coach whose coaching focuses on movement quality and building consistency over time. For anyone thinking about trying CrossFit, his advice is: just give it a go - it might just change your life for the better!

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Rick Kilvington

Rick is a qualified CrossFit Level 1 coach with many years of experience coaching CrossFit. He served in the British Army for over 20 years and now works as a firefighter. Rick brings discipline, resilience and a strong team mentality to his coaching, motivating and supporting members to push themselves and reach their next level.

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Maelie Haslam

Maelie is a CrossFit Level 1 coach with competitive experience in CrossFit and HYROX, including finishing 101st worldwide at the 2024 CrossFit Semifinals and qualifying for the English & British Weightlifting Finals. Currently studying Sport, Business and Psychology, she has a passion for creating a supportive environment where people can challenge themselves, build resilience and enjoy becoming fitter and healthier.

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Alex Forster

Alex is a CrossFit Level 1 coach with many years experience coaching CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting. Alex is a dedicated and approachable coach who is passionate about helping members improve their fitness and get the most out of every session.

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Ross Eland

Ross is a qualified CrossFit Level 1 coach with experience competing in multiple CrossFit events. He brings a practical, performance-focused approach to his coaching, shaped by his own time and dedication to training and competing.

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