Meet the Coaches
Coach Mark
Owner
Coach Tom
Coach
Jon
Junior Coach
Cheryl
Admin
Coach Mark
Owner
Coach Tom
Coach
Jon
Junior Coach
Cheryl
Admin
Mark Oscroft
Owner
I’ve had over 10 years in the British Army and over 7 years as a Private Security Consultant in Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan working for the US Government and British Embassy. Functional Fitness has been a key role in all of my jobs since 1995. After being introduced to CrossFit I’ve realised that this was the way ahead for the fitness industry.
Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 & 2 Trainer
CrossFit C2 Rowing Trainer
CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastic Trainer
CrossFit Kids Trainer
CrossFit Strongman Trainer
BWL Level 1 & 2 Coach
Advance Sport and Exercise Nutritionist
First Aid Trained
Defib Qualified
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I’ve been doing CrossFit since 2008 when I was introduced to it working in Iraq
Favourite CrossFit Workout?
Isabel – 30 Snatch @61kg for time
Favourite Movement?
Snatch
Favourite Hero Workout?
Lumberjack 20
First CrossFit Workout that you can remember?
DT – 5 Rounds for time of:
12 Deadlifts @ 70kg
9 Hang Power Cleans @ 70kg
6 Push Jerks @ 70kg
Favourite Cheat Food
Pizza
Mark Oscroft
Owner
I’ve had over 10 years in the British Army and over 7 years as a Private Security Consultant in Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan working for the US Government and British Embassy. Functional Fitness has been a key role in all of my jobs since 1995. After being introduced to CrossFit I’ve realised that this was the way ahead for the fitness industry.
Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 & 2 Trainer
CrossFit C2 Rowing Trainer
CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastic Trainer
CrossFit Kids Trainer
CrossFit Strongman Trainer
BWL Level 1 & 2 Coach
Advance Sport and Exercise Nutritionist
First Aid Trained
Defib Qualified
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I’ve been doing CrossFit since 2008 when I was introduced to it working in Iraq
Favourite CrossFit Workout?
Isabel – 30 Snatch @61kg for time
Favourite Movement?
Snatch
Favourite Hero Workout?
Lumberjack 20
First CrossFit Workout that you can remember?
DT – 5 Rounds for time of:
12 Deadlifts @ 70kg
9 Hang Power Cleans @ 70kg
6 Push Jerks @ 70kg
Favourite Cheat Food
Pizza
Tom Brookes
Coach
I came to CrossFit and I loved the atmosphere, community and variety of the sport and became obsessed! I’ve since managed to lose over 3 stone of fat and build up my strength and technique and have been lucky enough to compete in some competitions.
Ten years in the world of education, my love for helping others in their learning, and my own fitness journey, set me on a path towards coaching and I haven’t looked back!
Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 & 2 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastic Trainer
Level 3 Personal Trainer
First Aid Trained
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I have been doing CrossFit since September 2018
Favourite Workout?
My favorite workout would have to be either Annie or Cindy. I love the simplicity of both and you can’t beat a body weight/gymnastics WOD!
Favourite Movement(s)?
My favourite movements are the squat clean and handstand gymnastic movements.
Favourite Cheat Food?
Has to be Cauliflower hot wings with cashew ranch sauce! Maybe a sneaky summer fruits strudel pudding!
Music you like to work out to?
Love a bit of 80s and 90s and if I was on my own I’d throw on some funk!
Jon Blunt
Coach
I've always enjoyed sports and fitness in general. I grew up mainly playing football but regularly taking part in many other sports as well including athletics, rugby and many more. I even ended up joining a gymnastics club for some time as I wanted to learn how to somersault and flip. Before starting CrossFit I was a regular gym goer doing body builder style training because I enjoyed lifting weights. I always wanted to join a CrossFit gym but for one reason or another kept putting it off. I finally managed to attend my first CrossFit class and have been obsessed ever since. I love the competitive side of CrossFit too. I love competing in local CrossFit competitions and I feel like it gives me that drive and something train for!
Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I have been doing CrossFit since April 2021
Favourite Workout?
My favourite workout is probably Chelsea or the baseline test. I love that the baseline has a variety of movements and is a real good indication of where my fitness is at. Chelsea is great because it's such a simple workout that tests strength, endurance and your mental ability to hang on and keep pushing.
Favourite Movement(s)?
Handstand walks. There's just something fun about being upside down and walking on your hands.
Favourite Cheat Food?
Chocolate!!!
Music you like to work out to?
Music you like to work out to?Rap, Hip Hop and Grime. Something about it that really gets me fired up.
Tom Brookes
Coach
I came to CrossFit and I loved the atmosphere, community and variety of the sport and became obsessed! I’ve since managed to lose over 3 stone of fat and build up my strength and technique and have been lucky enough to compete in some competitions.
Ten years in the world of education, my love for helping others in their learning, and my own fitness journey, set me on a path towards coaching and I haven’t looked back!
Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 & 2 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastic Trainer
Level 3 Personal Trainer
First Aid Trained
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I have been doing CrossFit since September 2018
Favourite Workout?
My favorite workout would have to be either Annie or Cindy. I love the simplicity of both and you can’t beat a body weight/gymnastics WOD!
Favourite Movement(s)?
My favourite movements are the squat clean and handstand gymnastic movements.
Favourite Cheat Food?
Has to be Cauliflower hot wings with cashew ranch sauce! Maybe a sneaky summer fruits strudel pudding!
Music you like to work out to?
Anything I can sing and dance to! Love a bit of 80s and 90s and if I was on my own I’d throw on some funk!
Jon Blunt
Coach
I've always enjoyed sports and fitness in general. I grew up mainly playing football but regularly taking part in many other sports as well including athletics, rugby and many more. I even ended up joining a gymnastics club for some time as I wanted to learn how to somersault and flip. Before starting CrossFit I was a regular gym goer doing body builder style training because I enjoyed lifting weights. I always wanted to join a CrossFit gym but for one reason or another kept putting it off. I finally managed to attend my first CrossFit class and have been obsessed ever since. I love the competitive side of CrossFit too. I love competing in local CrossFit competitions and I feel like it gives me that drive and something train for!
Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I have been doing CrossFit since April 2021
Favourite Workout?
My favourite workout is probably Chelsea or the baseline test. I love that the baseline has a variety of movements and is a real good indication of where my fitness is at. Chelsea is great because it's such a simple workout that tests strength, endurance and your mental ability to hang on and keep pushing.
Favourite Movement(s)?
Handstand walks. There's just something fun about being upside down and walking on your hands.
Favourite Cheat Food?
Chocolate!!!
Music you like to work out to?
Music you like to work out to?Rap, Hip Hop and Grime. Something about it that really gets me fired up.
Cheryl Fazakarley
Admin
I have always enjoyed fitness routines and biking to keep fit in the past. I joined CrossFit Tamworth in 2015 to challenge myself further as I had never used weights before. I have learnt so many new skills and still am to this day. When I am not at CrossFit, I use my spare time looking after my Grandchildren and great-grandchild.
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I have been doing CrossFit for 8 years
Favourite Workout?
Annie
Favourite Movement?
Clean & Jerks and
Double-unders
Best moment at CrossFit Tamworth?
The CrossFit Tamworth championships and The Friday Night Lights
Favourite Cheat Food
It has to be Chocolate
Music you like to work out to?
Dance Music
Cheryl Fazakarley
Admin
I have always enjoyed fitness routines and biking to keep fit in the past. I joined CrossFit Tamworth in 2015 to challenge myself further as I had never used weights before. I have learnt so many new skills and still am to this day. When I am not at CrossFit, I use my spare time looking after my Grandchildren and great-grandchild.
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I have been doing CrossFit for 8 years
Favourite Workout?
Annie
Favourite Movement?
Clean & Jerks and
Double-unders
Best moment at CrossFit Tamworth?
The CrossFit Tamworth championships and The Friday Night Lights
Favourite Cheat Food
It has to be Chocolate
Music you like to work out to?
Dance Music
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