Meet the Coaches
Coach Mark
Owner
Coach Tom
Head Coach
Jon
Junior Coach
Kev
Junior Coach
Cheryl
Admin
Coach Mark
Owner
Coach Tom
Head Coach
Aimee
Junior Coach
Christian
Junior Coach
Jon
Junior Coach
Kev
Junior Coach
Tammy
Junior Coach
Keiren
Trainee 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
Head 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
Junior 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
Head 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!
Aimee Evans
Junior Coach
Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
British Weightlifting Level 1
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
5 years
Favourite Workout?
Mary
Favourite Movement(s)?
Handstand Press-ups
Favourite Cheat Food?
KFC
Music you like to work out to?
I like to workout to country music or Taylor swift!
Kevin Ward
Junior Coach
Played Rugby to a fairly high level up until the age of 40 retiring having set up my business and with two young kids, fitness took a back seat !
5 years ago aged 56 was put on blood pressure medication and advised that losing a little weight might be of benefit !
I came across CrossFit whilst on holiday in America and could not believe my luck that there was a box in Tamworth.
Never forget how nervous (and embarrassed) I felt walking into CrossFit Tamworth for my taster session.
But I loved it and kept coming back for more, today I am over a stone lighter and no longer take medication, have competed in competitions dropped into boxes all over the world and can lift, do things I could not do in my 20’s.
There are still movements and challenges I want to master but also feel the time is right to try and give a little back to the sport and help others young and old benefit from CrossFit and a healthy lifestyle.
any that does not include burpees
Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
5 years
Favourite Workout?
Any that does not include burpees
Favourite Movement(s)?
Back Squat
Favourite Cheat Food?
Cadbury fruit and Nut preferably with a glass of Brandy
Music you like to work out to?
Rock, AC/DC, Rocky film training songs (sad I know) although some of the modern electro (Chemical bros, Rufus du sol) that loudly comes out of my sons bedroom is pretty good too
Christian Glover
Junior Coach
I’m an over-grown child that can usually be found hoping about in a pair of converse. I’m a lifelong martial artist, culminating in becoming a world champion kickboxer, but I’ve been through most sports at some point. From football to cricket, track and field jumper to running, triathlon to fighting. I’ve also been lucky enough to coach, and continue to coach, my own fighters to a championship level.
Outside of the sporting arena I’m a bit of a petrol head and engineer so do occasionally have skinned knuckles and grubby fingernails.
Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
Since October 2020
Favourite Workout?
Cindy because I can really get into it and it was my first team name for the Tamworth CrossFit championships.
Favourite Movement(s)?
Love a good deadlift or anything that involves hanging from the rig
Favourite Cheat Food?
Pizza or chocolate hobnobs
Music you like to work out to?
Anything goes as far as I’m concerned, whatever it is I’ll get into it.
Jon Blunt
Junior 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.
Kevin Ward
Junior Coach
Played Rugby to a fairly high level up until the age of 40 retiring having set up my business and with two young kids, fitness took a back seat !
5 years ago aged 56 was put on blood pressure medication and advised that losing a little weight might be of benefit !
I came across CrossFit whilst on holiday in America and could not believe my luck that there was a box in Tamworth.
Never forget how nervous (and embarrassed) I felt walking into CrossFit Tamworth for my taster session.
But I loved it and kept coming back for more, today I am over a stone lighter and no longer take medication, have competed in competitions dropped into boxes all over the world and can lift, do things I could not do in my 20’s.
There are still movements and challenges I want to master but also feel the time is right to try and give a little back to the sport and help others young and old benefit from CrossFit and a healthy lifestyle.
any that does not include burpees
Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
5 years
Favourite Workout?
Any that does not include burpees
Favourite Movement(s)?
Back Squat
Favourite Cheat Food?
Cadbury fruit and Nut preferably with a glass of Brandy
Music you like to work out to?
Rock, AC/DC, Rocky film training songs (sad I know) although some of the modern electro (Chemical bros, Rufus du sol) that loudly comes out of my sons bedroom is pretty good too
Tammy O'Sullivan
Junior Coach
I have always loved competitive sports. I think the pinnacle of my swim career was definitely swimming the channel with some of my friends at university. As I got older I wanted to do more of a team sport and got into rugby! I absolutely loved the bravado and that feeling of putting your body on the line for your team mates. However I probably wasn’t as good as I thought I was and kept getting injured . It was actually my old rugby coach that got me into CrossFit “you’re the kind of nutter that would love this” and here I am!
Qualifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I started when I was at uni when I was 21, then stopped for a couple years when I moved between home and Liverpool. Then about 2 years ago now when things reopened after Covid I restarted CrossFit again.
Favourite Workout?
Hmm I love anything with a barbell- Grettel or Randy (I’m yet to try Grace)
Favourite Movement(s)?
Snatch
Favourite Cheat Food?
Haha well I have it as part of my regular diet but chocolate (cadburys) has my heart
Music you like to work out to?
Doja cat all day
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
Keiren White
Trainee Coach
I started crossfit coming up to three years ago. I literally can't speak more highly about how it has given me so much, the best community in which I've made friends for life , learnt skills in and outside the gym which have helped in all parts of my life.
Qualifications:
Level 3 Personal Trainer
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
3 years
Favourite Workout?
My favourite workout has to be Murph.
Favourite Movement(s)?
Bar Muscle Ups
Favourite Cheat Food?
Pizza
Music you like to work out to?
Music I love to train has to be,old school garage.
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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