The Creature Coaching Team
Raphael ‘Raf’ Freedman
Director & bondi Gym Manager
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Commerce & Laws
CrossFit L1
Precision Nutrition L1
StrongFeet level 1
First Aid & CPR
Industry Experience:
6 years in coaching and personal training
Favourite Workout Song:
The Spiteful Chant, Kendrick Lamar. Great lyrics.
Favourite Food:
Dark Chocolate, causes blood vessels too dilate and blood to flow more easily to the muscles.
Favourite Movement:
Burpees, no equipment needed.
Favourite Quote:
"Dancing is a contact sport"
3 words to describe your coaching:
Consistent, amusing, loud.
Instagram Handle:
@raphfreedman
Lachlan ‘Lachy’ Rowston
Director & Gym Manager
Qualifications:
Cert 3 Fitness
3 years completed Exercise Physiology Degree at UNSW
OPEX L1 Assessment & Program Design
CF Level 1
StrongFeet level 1
Pendlay Weightlifting Level 1
First Aid/CPR.
Fitness Courses attended/completed. StrongFit. Jon North Weightlifting. Hold the Standard Summit. Art of Breath.
Industry Experience:
I have been coaching in the Fitness industry for 8 years. I started in small boutique PT fitness eventually moving into group training studios and online programming as well.
Favourite Workout Song:
At your touch - Joe Hertz
Favourite Food:
Burgers, double beef patty no cheese.
Favourite Movement:
Bench Press, because it’s fun.
Favourite Quote:
“Winning is not final, failure is not fatal it is the courage to continue which counts.”
3 words to describe your coaching:
Creative, social, fun.
Instagram Handle:
@lachyrowston
Sam ‘Muzza’ Musgrove
coach bondi & Edgecliff
Qualifications:
Cert 3 and 4 in Fitness
Precision Nutrition Lvl 1
Industry Experience:
F45 Coogee - 2 years
High level rugby nearly 10 years
Favourite Workout Song:
Take Me by Will Sparks, never fails to get me pumped up
Favourite Food:
Sweet potato fries/wedges - So tasty and they don’t make you feel all that guilty
Favourite Movement:
Clean - I’ve always struggled with it so it makes it all the sweeter when you can get under a heavy barbell
Favourite Quote:
‘You may see me struggle but you will never see me quit’ - I’ve had this as my phone background since missing out on a Rugby team in 2015 and it serves as a reminder to enjoy the process of going after your goals rather than being fixated on the outcome itself.
3 words to describe your coaching:
Prioritise quality movement
Instagram Handle:
@sammusgrove
Erin Steiner
coach EDGECLIFF
Qualifications:
Certificate III Fitness
Certificate IV Personal Training (Pending)
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Kids Trainer
Bachelor of Policing - Investigations
Bachelor of Laws LLB
Master of Applied Law LLM - Family Law
Master of Applied Law LLM - Wills & Estates
Industry Experience:
2 years coaching.
Single Sport Specialisation
Competitive downhill skiing - 8 years
Horse Riding - Show Jumping/Eventing/Dressage - 8 years
Power Lifting - 7 years
Muay Thai Kickboxing - 7 years
CrossFit Masters Athlete (45-49) Overall Rank 2019 CF Open 80th AU
Favourite Workout Song:
Insomnia - Faithless… Most 90's trance.
Favourite Food:
Home made roast chicken with gravy.
Favourite Movement:
DB Snatch, Kipping Pull-ups.
Favourite Quote:
"Life begins at the end of you comfort zone"
3 words to describe your coaching:
Positive, methodical, patient.
Instagram Handle:
@whoislucakalba
Honza ‘Honz’ Bubik
coach edgecliff
Qualifications:
Cert III & IV in Fitness
Crossfit Lvl 1
Crossfit Gymnastics
ACSA Level 1
Industry Experience:
3 years coaching CrossFit
Favourite Workout Song:
Country music for lifting and Rock music for conditioning
Favourite Food:
Pizza… Because who doesn’t love pizza?
Favourite Movement:
Ring Muscle Up. It’s a great combination of a skill and strength. Also looks very cool.
Favourite Quote:
“Work hard in silence. Let success be your noise.”
3 words to describe your coaching:
Move Your Best
Instagram Handle:
@Honzabubik
Sean Kelly
coach & EDGECLIFF
Qualifications:
Currently studying a Bachelors degree in exercise and sport science at the University of Technology Sydney
Cert 3 & 4 in Fitness
Catalyst Athletics weightlifting Lvl. 1
Precision Nutrition Lvl. 1
Gymnastics Bodies
Industry Experience:
I have been coaching in the fitness industry for over 7 years and have worked in small group as well as 1 on 1 settings. I have worked with a wide range of clients from general population through to heading the strength and conditioning for various sports including Rowing,Touch football and Netball at Loreto Kirribilli secondary school.
Favourite Workout Song:
When My Train Pulls In - Gary Clark Jr.
Favourite Food:
Double Cheese Burger from Burger Project
Favourite Movement:
Power Clean or Bench Press... Or generally anything heavy with a Barbell
Favourite Quote:
"Somebody's gotta win, somebody's gotta loose. Just don't fight about it. Just try to get better."
- Yogi Berra
3 words to describe your coaching:
Positive, engaging and approachable
Matty Stockman
coach BONDI & EDGECLIFF
Qualifications:
Crossfit Level 2
Olympic Weightlifting NZ Level 1
Industry Experience:
Previous Affiliate owner Crossfit OfB 5 years
Empire Strength and Conditioning 6 years
Favourite Workout Song:
Sing to me , John Splithoff
Favourite Food:
ALL ! Train to eat!
Favourite Movement:
Squat Clean
Favourite Quote:
My goals are my goals ,never stop chasing a better you!
3 words to describe your coaching:
Energetic
Passionate
Direct
Aku Mura
coach BONDI & EDGECLIFF
Qualifications:
CF Level 1
Fitness cert 3
Fitness Coach
Industry Experience:
Gym Owner 6years
Coached 7 years
Operations Manager/Admin
Favourite Workout Song:
At the moment its Beyonce “Homecoming Live version” Before I let go.
Favourite Food:
Good Burger and Fries
Favourite Movement:
Snatch or Anything Gymnastics
Favourite Quote:
“There is no dishonour in losing the race, there is only dishonour in not racing because you are afraid to lose".” - Garth Stein
3 words to describe your coaching:
Exciting
Motivating
Supportive