CROSSFIT TORIAN
COACHES
Our coaching team brings together over 50 years of experience to deliver more than just workouts. Through genuine care, expert knowledge, and smart programming, they help you move better, train with purpose, and build lasting fitness and strength, both physically and mentally.




Royce Dunne
Royce started CrossFit in 2012 and brings over a decade of coaching experience, backed by a CrossFit Level 2 Certification, Cert III & IV in Fitness, and AWF Level 1 Weightlifting accreditation. He’s consistently competed at the highest level, earning the title Fittest in Australia in 2021 and finishing 2nd in the world with his team at the 2024 CrossFit Games. A proud father of five, Royce is passionate about helping people live strong, healthy lives for the long haul. His goal is simple: to make your hour at CrossFit Torian the best one of your day.

Christee Hollard
Christee holds CrossFit Level 1 & 2 certifications and a Cert III in Fitness, alongside 12 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in emergency and surgical care. She brings eight years of elite CrossFit competition experience, including a 2nd place finish with Team Torian at the 2024 CrossFit Games. Christee combines high-level performance with a deep understanding of health and human movement. Her coaching creates an empowering environment where members build strength, confidence, and resilience, inside and outside the gym.

Dave Watts
Dave brings over 15 years of strength and conditioning experience developed within elite sport, including roles with the Geelong Cats, Melbourne Demons, and various Olympic programs. He holds a Master of Exercise Science, is an ASCA Level 3 Master Coach, and a CrossFit Level 3 Trainer. Since discovering CrossFit in 2017 and joining the Torian team in 2022, Dave has channelled his expertise into helping everyday athletes train smarter, move better, and unlock their performance potential.

Madi Pearson
Madi has a background in Exercise and Sport Science and recently completed her PhD exploring sleep, performance, recovery, and the menstrual cycle in female athletes. With her CrossFit Level 1, ASCA Level 1, and Cert III & IV in Fitness, Madi brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping members train smarter and get the most out of every session.

Riley Martin
Riley has coached for seven years and holds a CrossFit Level 1 and Cert III in Fitness. A two-time CrossFit Games teen athlete and four-time Semifinals qualifier, he specialises in gymnastics and weightlifting. Riley focuses on helping members progress with confidence, smart programming, and a passion for quality movement.

Jack Jeffery
Jack is a CrossFit Level 1 Coach with five years of experience and a genuine passion for helping others grow in mindset, movement, and performance. A five-time Torian Pro Elite competitor and 2024 CrossFit Games silver medallist with Team Torian, Jack brings high-level experience and a calm, approachable style to his coaching. Outside the gym, he holds a Bachelor of Economics from UQ, proof he’s just as sharp with numbers as he is with a barbell.

Todd Shannon
Todd began CrossFit in 2014 in his hometown of Mildura, drawing on a background in gymnastics and diving. He’s been coaching for over 11 years and holds certifications as a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, CrossFit Gymnastics Coach, AWF Level 1 & 2 Coach and Certs III & IV in Fitness. He’s also studying a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science at ACU. Since moving to Brisbane in 2021, Todd has become a staple of the Torian community and when he's not coaching you can catch him in the 5:00am class training with his partner Emilee and son Huey.

Lynn FitzGerald
Lynn is a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours) student at the University of Queensland and holds a CrossFit Level 1, along with a C-Level Coaching certificate from Germany. Growing up around coaching through her father, a golf professional, she developed a passion for teaching early on.
She discovered weightlifting in 2024 and became Northern German Champion in both 2024 and 2025. After an injury break, she found CrossFit and quickly fell in love with the sport.
With her passion for health and performance — and her signature smile — Lynn is ready to help you chase big or small goals and leave the gym feeling better than when you walked in.

Mike Towner
Co-Founder/Owner & Director of Training
Mike discovered CrossFit in 2009 after more than seven years coaching in traditional gyms and studios. By 2011, he had opened his first affiliate, CrossFit Lift, and in 2014 co-founded CrossFit Torian with friend Johno Snape—building one of the most recognised CrossFit communities in the world. In 2015, they launched the Torian Pro, now one of the sport’s premier global events.
Mike is a CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Trainer, with additional qualifications including CrossFit Gymnastics, AWF / Sports Power Coach Level 1, AWF / Sports Power Coach Level 2, and Certificate III and IV in Fitness. He’s coached athletes to the CrossFit Games in both Individual and Team divisions and remains dedicated to helping members, from first-timers to Games contenders, unlock their full potential. He believes long-term success comes from mastering the basics and doing the simple things with uncommon excellence.

Drake Walther
Coach
Originally from New Zealand, Drake is currently studying Clinical Exercise Physiology at the University of Queensland. He holds his CrossFit Level 1 certification and has an impressive sporting background in rugby and powerlifting, where he has achieved both national and Oceania records.
Drake has also gained experience within elite sporting environments through internships with the Bay of Plenty Steamers and the Queensland Reds, continuing to grow his knowledge in performance and athlete development. Drake brings great energy to the coaching team.
His focus on quality movement, strength development, and helping members push their limits makes him a fantastic addition to the Torian community

Eden Gorrel
Coach
Eden started CrossFit in 2018 and holds her CrossFit Level 1 & 2 certifications, with over four years of coaching experience.
She also holds her ASCA Level 1, AWF Level 1, Cert III & IV in Fitness, and Certificate of Applied Sports Nutrition, while currently completing her Master’s in Nutrition & Dietetics. As both an athlete and coach, Eden brings a strong mix of training experience, technical knowledge, and genuine care to every session.
She is passionate about helping members move well, build confidence, and reach their full potential, whether they are chasing performance goals or simply wanting to get more out of their time in the gym.