meet the coaches - Paratus

The Fog Horn - You will hear him before you see him! Dan is one of our owners and our Head Coach, specializing in CrossFit coaching and programming for our CrossFit, Lift Off, and Silver Strength classes. His passion for fitness is evident when coaching, and he loves helping people achieve things they never thought possible. With over 16 years in the fitness industry as a manager and coach, Dan brings a wealth of experience. He has a BSc (hons) and postgraduate qualification in Sports S&C, is a Level 3 Personal Trainer, CF L1 certified, and is currently completing his British Weightlifting L2 qualification. Meet the coaches and see how Dan can guide you on your fitness journey!

The Supply Teacher - Sarah, one of our owners, manages everything behind the scenes. She holds her CF L2 qualification and excels in CrossFit coaching, leading Wednesday Engine, Thursday CrossFit, and our Bignastics Class. Sarah serves as your general point of contact via email and social media. With a deep passion for CrossFit, she has been training in the sport since 2021. Sarah thrives on competition and enjoys showcasing her skills in gymnastics, making her one of the standout fitness trainers you’ll meet when you get to know our coaches.

Meet the coaches at our gym, including Mike, known as the Burpee King—he's undoubtedly the bounciest human you'll ever encounter. Mike holds certifications as a level 2 fitness instructor, level 3 personal trainer, and level 1 boxing coach, along with a certificate in nutritional advice. With over 12 years of experience in the industry, he is passionate about group training and offers exceptional CrossFit coaching. Mike is responsible for programming our energizing Wednesday Engine classes, where you can always expect something gassy and bouncy!

FlexiAlex - With nearly 5 years of experience, Alex is on a mission to empower women to feel confident in the gym. As a level 2 fitness instructor, level 3 personal trainer, and a pre & postnatal coach, Alex specializes in various training styles, although she has a noted aversion to running and anything involving a box (check out her socials for proof of her dislike!). You can meet the coaches and find Alex leading our Silver Strength Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, where her passion for CrossFit coaching shines through.

The Favourite Smart is the person who keeps Dan in check and assists with Kids CrossFit. She is the calm and happy Smart of the family and finds her greatest joy with her dog, Bear, and her daughters, Paige and Macie. As one of our dedicated fitness trainers, she loves Olympic lifts and strength training during CrossFit classes, and she would prefer to avoid running in a WOD altogether. Since the beginning of 2025, Zoe has been helping out in the Kids class and discovered her passion for teaching kids, which has naturally led her to become one of our Raws Kids Gymnastics coaches. Be sure to meet the coaches and see how they inspire the youngest athletes!

Real Life Miss Honey - Jas takes care of our RAW Gymnasts on afternoons and Saturdays. After 12 years of flipping, flying, and competing in gymnastics, Jas couldn’t stay away, so she traded competing for coaching! Tumbling has always been her favorite (the bouncier, the better), and she loves helping others find their confidence in it too. In addition to her role as a coach, where you can meet the coaches, you’ll usually find her out on the lake teaching watersports, working in a school as a teaching assistant, or trying to keep up with her CrossFit coaching. Of course, her biggest adventure of all is being a mum to Louie!