Tim had constant exposure to a variety of sports throughout his childhood. His passion for strength, conditioning, and all things fitness however became more prominent through his time in the Army as he began to enter the world of functional fitness in an effort to continually improve his strength and general work capacity for the job. He became a CrossFit coach whilst studying Sports and Exercise Science, which allowed him to travel across the world to learn from and be mentored by top strength and conditioning

Haydon’s path to coaching wasn’t traditional. After spending his teen years overweight and managing Type 1 diabetes from age 13, fitness didn’t enter the picture until he was 19. Walking into a gym for the first time changed everything - he lost 22kg in three months, built confidence, and found a passion for training. While working full-time as a fitter, machinist and marine diesel mechanic, he studied nights to complete his Certificate III & IV in Fitness, eventually moving into coaching.

With four years of face-to-face experience, Haydon brings a blend of technical knowledge and lived understanding. He knows what it means to start at the beginning, face setbacks, and push through them. His empathy, humility and work ethic stood out long before he joined the 98 team, first as a member known for his consistency and commitment. Today, those qualities underpin everything he brings to the gym and its community.

Kate’s performance-driven attitude is the embodiment of the 98 Gym ethos. Not long after joining 98, she broke her first world record on the Concept2 SkiErg - and followed it up by setting and still holding multiple world records across various distances.

Her pursuit of fitness goes beyond personal achievement. Kate holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master’s in Health Policy, driven by a deep interest in the social determinants of health and the ways in which health and disease are shaped by broader societal forces. This understanding fuels her coaching philosophy - empowering people to not only perform at their peak, but to see training as a means of improving their overall quality of life.

With over a decade of coaching experience, Kate has trained everyone from elite-level swimmers to adults taking their very first steps into fitness. For her, the level of athletic ability matters far less than the character and commitment of the athlete. Whether on the gym floor or in competition, Kate leads by example - balancing high standards with approachability, and inspiring those around her to set the bar higher.

Originally from Hong Kong, Emma embarked on her fitness journey through active participation in various sports. Her dedication and talent propelled her to the Division 1 indoor volleyball league, where she not only excelled but also earned a coveted sports scholarship for her university education.

A proud member of the Hong Kong Volleyball Squad (U19) since the age of 15, Emma brings a wealth of athletic experience and a resilient mindset to her coaching practice. Following the completion of her degree, she was selected as a sponsored Nike HK Trainer, further showcasing her commitment to the fitness industry. Emma is more than just a coach; she is a lifelong learner, continuously expanding her knowledge to provide top-notch guidance to individuals of varying skill levels and ages.

Based in Sydney for the past 2 years, Emma is on a mission to positively impact the fitness community. Grounded in the fundamental principles of hard work and consistency, she strives to instill these values in her clients. Emma is devoted to fostering self-awareness and intention-setting, recognizing the significance of helping clients establish meaningful connections with themselves and align their aspirations with personal goals.

Currently, she is channeling her determination into conquering the sands as she diligently trains to secure a spot in the Beach Volleyball State Tournament.

Born in the UK and raised in Australia, Louis has been immersed in an active lifestyle and sports from a young age. During school, a competitive nature and passion for excellence led to playing rugby at the state level. From there, the weight room became a pivotal part of Louis’s fitness journey, eventually progressing into powerlifting. Time spent in the strength environment served as the catalyst for a deeper curiosity in the field of strength and conditioning.

With six years of experience as a coach, Louis has had the opportunity to gain valuable insights and knowledge from esteemed mentors and industry leaders, further developing expertise in the field. Passionate about enhancing individuals' hard work, tenacity, movement patterns, and technical proficiency, Louis is dedicated to fostering a mindset of self-improvement and sustainable lifestyle changes. Coaching is approached with a holistic perspective, utilising multiple strategies to help individuals achieve their goals effectively.

Originally from England, Jake has always had a keen interest in sports, playing football (the real football), rugby and tennis in his younger years. It wasn’t until he left university at 21 that he realised his interest in health and fitness should be more than just a hobby, because the corporate world just wasn’t his thing.

Since 2015, Jake has coached thousands of people through both 1-1 and small group personal training as well as managing gyms for one of the largest premium health club brands in Europe. Over the last few years Jake’s coaching skillset expanded to both CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting with qualifications in both areas as he’s a firm believer in consistently upskilling, as well as enjoying the style of training you do.

Having had a long holiday to Australia in October 2024, Jake realised he wanted to expand his experiences to a new part of the world both personally and professionally and decided to make a permanent move in 2025 and aims to continue his passion for supporting positive lifestyle and training changes for everyone he trains.

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Alasdair’s love of sport and exercise began at the age of six with rugby. While completing a BSc in Sports Science & Health, he became increasingly drawn to the strength and conditioning side of sport, leading him to cease playing and begin coaching CrossFit alongside his studies.

He later moved to the UK to complete a Master’s in Sport & Exercise Nutrition at Loughborough University, before returning to Ireland during the pandemic. There, he became Performance Nutritionist for the Dublin Senior Ladies Football Team (Ireland’s equivalent of the AFLW).

Although nutrition is his bread and butter, Alasdair missed the day-to-day, face-to-face interaction of coaching, so he returned to CrossFit coaching alongside his nutrition work. After two seasons with the Dublin Ladies team and countless hours of coaching, he relocated to Sydney in 2023.

Since then, he has focused on coaching full-time while enjoying the health and fitness lifestyle synonymous with the city.