OUR STAFF
MEET OUR INCREDIBLE COACHES
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Head Coach And Owner
Frank Cisternino
Owner/Head Coach Frank Cisternino has been CrossFitting for five years and specialises in CrossFit, strength and conditioning, sport-specific training, nutrition and weight loss. He’s passionate about coaching and training. “Being able to do what you love as a job and in turn help others in the process is the best,” he says. “It doesn’t get
much better than that. For that one hour, I can make a difference in a person’s life—that’s why I love what I do!”
Frank has always been active. “Playing sports has been a huge part of my life—whether it’s football, cricket, basketball, or athletics,” he says. “Through my sports, going to the gym became a crucial part of my training and that’s where the love began. It has been part of my life ever since, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Frank’s been in the fitness industry for nearly 20 years, and started as a gym instructor back when they existed; then personal training and group fitness soon followed. “Always wanting to learn more and better myself, I started to explore different ways of training,” he says. “It was during this time I became very good friends with another trainer, and now business partner, Dan, and we decided to start up our own BootCamp business. With our BootCamp business going really well and CrossFit becoming such a big part of our training, it was time to take the next BIG step—so we opened our own CrossFit Box, and it has been the best thing I have ever done.”
A firm believer that your only limit is you, Frank enjoys chillaxing with family and friends when he’s not in the gym. Fun facts: He is an electrician by trade, and played the drums as a youngster.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
- CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer
- CrossFit Powerlifting Trainer
- CrossFit Gymnastic Trainer
- CrossFit Kettlebell Trainer
- CrossFit Defence Trainer
- CrossFit Endurance Trainer
- CrossFit Scaling Course
- CrossFit Judges Course
- The Outlaw 3 Day Training Camp – The Para Bellum Series
- Pendlay Olympic Weightlifting Level 1&2
- C.H.E.K – Program Design
- C.H.E.K – Scientific Core Conditioning
- C.H.E.K Scientific Back Training
- Personal Trainer
- Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness
- Senior First Aid
Owner, PT and Nutrition Coach
Dan Lempriere
Coach Dan Lempriere has more than 25 years of experience in strength training and 20 years of experience as a personal trainer, CrossFit coach, nutrition coach and massage therapist. He has also been a CrossFit affiliate owner since 2012.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- CrossFit Level 2 Trainer CFL2
- WAG Nutrition Coach
- Clean Health Fitness Institute – Performance Nutrition Coach Level 2
- CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer
- CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer
- CrossFit Powerlifting Trainer
- CrossFit Endurance Trainer
- CrossFit Football Trainer
- CrossFit Kettle Bell Trainer
- CrossFit Defence Trainer
- CrossFit Kids Trainer
- AWF – Club Weightlifting/Sports Power Coach Level 1
- C.H.E.K – Level 1 Practitioner
- Poliquin – Bio Signature Level 2 Practitioner
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification
- Raynor Massage Therapist
- Senior First Aid
- AIF Master Trainer
- Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness
Coach
Jerram Newton
Coach Jerram Newton has been CrossFitting for four years, and is passionate about coaching. “We’re in the game of general population fitness, so a huge passion for me is seeing those everyday people achieve something that didn’t think possible,” he says. “Whether it’s their first pull up, push up on their toes, or even completing their
first WOD, CrossFit takes the goals away from weight loss or getting big guns and makes them performance based. I’m passionate about making people fitter and stronger, the ascetic change is just a bi product of that.”
Jerram has played most sports, but hasn’t really excelled at any of them. “Jack of all trades, master of none,” he says. “I’ve been working in the Fitness industry for over ten years, predominantly in the Commercial ‘big box’ clubs. A couple of years ago, I stumbled across this ‘new’ type of training. I started as an Intern at CrossFit 224 back in April 2013, and have been part of the 224 family ever since.”
When he’s not in the gym, Jerram is hanging out with his future wife and son. His favourite inspirational quote: “If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change!”
CERTIFICATIONS:
- CrossFit Level 1
- Certificate II & IV in Fitness
- CrossFit Defence
Coach
Domonic Calderan
Coach Domonic Calderan has been a CrossFitter for four years and specialises in delivering our Basics Class. “Introducing people to CrossFit is pretty special, setting them on the right path before they join our big clan, and I also Iike to have a little fun,” he says. “Since getting my CF-L1, coaching has become more about watching the
athletes succeed, working with someone to conquer a new movement or hitting that elusive PR. It’s hard to describe, but watching others achieve their goals is a magic feeling – that alone pushes me more to achieve my own goals.”
Domonic has played sports since childhood—from football and basketball to cricket, athletics has always been part of his life. “Now it’s giving back to my kids, helping out their sporting adventures,” he says. He became a coach when one day, he simply decided to stop making excuses on why he had no time to look after himself. “I took up CrossFit to get some structure in my life, and take back my health,” he says. “Along the way, I enjoyed the CF224 family so much, I decided to give coaching a go in order to pass on tips and advice to people going through the same challenges of taking their lives back through fitness.”
When not in the gym, Domonic enjoys getting outside, traveling, and spending time with his family. “I love going to the footy to watch the Demons and taking my boys to Melbourne Victory matches.” He also loves beer and burgers.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer CFLV1
- Judges Certificate
Coach
Marcus DiSipio
Coach Marcus DiSipio has been CrossFitting for four years and specialises in weightlifting and CrossFit WODs. “I love being part of such a vibrant, global CrossFit community,” he says. “I’m passionate about helping people improve their health and fitness, including building mental toughness through CrossFit, which I believe has
the ability to permeate and lead to success in general life,” he says. “I love seeing progression with members that work consistently on all and any of their CrossFit movements.”
As an athlete, Marcus has played basketball, and participated in cross-country running and other athletics for much of his schooling life. “I’ve spent a large amount of time training in Olympic weightlifting,” he says. “I’ve been coaching ever since I have been old enough to complete my Level 1 course (17 years old),” he says. “From beginning CrossFit, I have believed in its ability to maximise health and fitness for everyday people, and wanted to share my knowledge and perspective with as many people as possible.” He began coaching at CrossFit Maribyrnong.
Marcus believes that success is the sum of your efforts, day in and day out. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with puppies, going on adventures, and “eating everything.”
CERTIFICATIONS:
- CrossFit Level 1
- Bachelor of Science – Human Structure and Function
Coach
Felipe Coelho
Coach Felipe has always been into sports since he was a kid and spent great part of his childhood and adolescence playing and competing in soccer and volleyball but it was only in 2015, back in Brazil, after getting tired of training at conventional gyms that he started at Crossfit and has been doing it ever since. “When I moved to Melbourne in the start of 2018 the first thing I did, even before finding a place to live, was finding a CrossFit gym. And I was lucky enough to find VLT. I started CrossFit to help me treat some depression and anxiety problems that I was going through. Being able to pass that along and help people with their problems, whether it’s physical or mental is what inspire me the most to coach. When I’m not at the gym I’m either drinking coffee or making it. Working as barista is a great passion of mine. It might sound cliche but the quote “happy but hungry” is something that I really relate to and it’s actually in my alarm clock every morning. I’m thankful for all that I have now but always excited to improve, learn and accomplish more.”
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Crossfit Level 1
- Fitness Certificate 3
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