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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.

CorssFit Torian Coach Jack Jeffery
Coach Royce Dunne briefs class workout
CrossFit Torian Coach Christee Hollard
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Royce Dunne

Royce began CrossFit in 2012 and has more than a decade of coaching experience. He is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer with Cert III and IV in Fitness and AWF Level 1 Weightlifting accreditation. Named Fittest in Australia in 2021, Royce also finished second in the world with his team at the 2024 CrossFit Games. A proud father of five, he is passionate about helping people live strong, healthy lives—and making their hour at CrossFit Torian the best of their day.

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Christee Hollard

Christee is a CrossFit Level 1 and 2 Trainer with a Cert III in Fitness and 12 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in emergency and surgical care. She has competed at the elite level for eight years, placing second with Team Torian at the 2024 CrossFit Games. Combining high-level performance with a deep understanding of health and movement, Christee helps members build strength, confidence and resilience—inside and outside the gym.

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Todd Shannon

Todd started CrossFit in Mildura in 2014, building on a background in gymnastics and diving. With more than 11 years’ coaching experience, he holds CrossFit Level 2, CrossFit Gymnastics, AWF Level 1 and 2, and Cert III and IV qualifications. He is also studying Sports and Exercise Science at ACU.

A Torian staple since moving to Brisbane in 2021, Todd often trains in the 5am class with his partner Emilee and son Huey.

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Dave Watts

Dave has more than 15 years of strength and conditioning experience across elite sport, including roles with the Geelong Cats, Melbourne Demons and Olympic programs. He holds a Master of Exercise Science and is an ASCA Level 3 Master Coach and CrossFit Level 3 Trainer. Since discovering CrossFit in 2017 and joining Torian in 2022, Dave has helped everyday athletes train smarter, move better and unlock their potential.

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Madi Pearson

Madi has a background in Exercise and Sport Science and a PhD focused on sleep, performance, recovery and the menstrual cycle in female athletes. A CrossFit Level 1 and ASCA Level 1 coach with Cert III and IV in Fitness, she combines research expertise with a passion for helping members train smarter and get more from every session.

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Lynn FitzGerald

Lynn is completing a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours) at UQ and holds CrossFit Level 1 and German C-Level coaching qualifications. A Northern German weightlifting champion in 2024 and 2025, she discovered CrossFit after an injury and quickly fell in love with the sport. With her passion for health and performance, and signature smile, Lynn helps members chase goals big or small.

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Riley Martin

Riley is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer with a Cert III in Fitness and seven years’ coaching experience. A two-time CrossFit Games teen athlete and five-time Semifinals qualifier, he specialises in gymnastics and weightlifting, helping members progress through smart programming, quality movement and confident coaching.

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Jack Jeffery

Jack is a CrossFit Level 1 Coach with five years’ experience helping members grow in mindset, movement and performance. A five-time Torian Pro Elite competitor and 2024 CrossFit Games silver medallist with Team Torian, he brings high-level experience and a calm, approachable style to every session.

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Eden Gorrel

Eden started CrossFit in 2018 and is a CrossFit Level 1 and 2 Trainer with more than four years’ coaching experience. She also holds ASCA and AWF Level 1, Cert III and IV in Fitness and an Applied Sports Nutrition qualification, while completing her Master’s in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Combining technical knowledge with genuine care, Eden helps members move well, build confidence and reach their potential.

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Drake Walther

Originally from New Zealand, Drake studies Clinical Exercise Physiology at UQ and is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. With a background in rugby and powerlifting, he has set national and Oceania records. Internships with the Bay of Plenty Steamers and Queensland Reds have strengthened his experience in performance and athlete development, while his energy makes him a valued member of the coaching team.

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Mike Towner
Co-Founder/Owner & Director of Training

Mike discovered CrossFit in 2009, opened CrossFit Lift in 2011 and co-founded CrossFit Torian in 2014. A CrossFit Level 1 and 2 Trainer with qualifications in gymnastics, weightlifting and fitness, Mike has coached Individual and Team athletes to the CrossFit Games. He helps members at every level reach their potential by mastering the basics and doing the simple things with uncommon excellence.

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