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THE CrossFit South West Sydney STORY
CrossFit South West Sydney was founded in 2010 as one of Macarthurs first CrossFit gyms. It has grown over time to be one of the oldest, respected and best equipped CrossFit gym in Australia.
At CrossFit SWS we aim to make every person feel important, respected and a part of our community. Having a science-based approach to our programming and coaching is a cornerstone of our approach with the majority of our coaches being University qualified.
Contact us today to see the difference.
OUR coaches
JAMES COLLEY
OWNER/HEAD TRAINER
James is the Owner and Head trainer of CrossFit South West Sydney. With extensive experience and University Qualifications, James sets the programming, tone and methodology used each cycle at CFSWS. With strong understanding of Biomechanics, technique, efficiency and structure are the underpinning characteristics that define his approach to coaching. Outside of the gym James' hobbies include rock climbing, canyoning, ultra marathon, snowboarding and building random furniture.
Qualifications Bachelor of Applied Science: Sport and Exercise Science Accredited Exercise Physiologist Cert. 3 & 4 in fitness Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach Level 1 Aus Weightlifting Federation Olympic lifting Coach Level 1 Sports Trainer Level 1 Crossfit Instructor Level 2 Pendlay Weightlifting CrossFit Movement and Mobility course with Kelly Starrett CrossFit Strongman Trainer Course with Rob Orlando FreeStyle Connection Movement Seminar with Carl Paoli The Outlaw Way training camp Attitude nation Level 1 Weightlifting Dimtry Klokov Weightlifting Seminar
Rattana Lopez
COACH
Na has been a staple of our community since we opened in 2010. She has the ability to brighten any room with her infectious enthusiasm (even at 5.30am) and has a genuine passion for helping people improve and challenge their own self belief!
If you need that boost to get you going, Na is the coach you want in your corner!
RYAN MASLEN
TRAINER/PEST
Ryan found CrossFit in 2009 in between bicep curls at AquaFit and has been hooked ever since. Ryan's primary training passion is for Olympic Lifting and is a big role model to many SWS athletes. His dedication and commitment to training as well as being keenly interested to provide help to anyone has made him an asset to the gym. Ryan is responsible for looking after the early morning crew and updating them on the latest podcast he listened to. Known for his rough sense of humour and equally rough head, Ryan has been a part of CFSWS since its initial inception.