Meet the D8 Coaching Team

Founder / Head Coach

Hi, I’m Neven, the founder of D8 Training. I believe consistency is the key to getting what you want – in training and in life. No quick fixes, no magic bullets. The sooner you stop chasing instant results and accept that you can achieve almost anything with honest work, the happier you’ll be.

My motto since starting D8 has been simple:

• Show up
• Do the work
• Have fun along the way

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Client Experience & Operations

Hi, I’m Ann‑Marie, the Client Experience Officer at D8 Training. My background is in project and program management, and I use that every day to make sure your experience with D8 feels organised, personal and easy to follow.



From your first enquiry and fit call through to memberships, payments and check‑ins, I want you to feel like you always know what’s happening next and that someone is looking out for you behind the scenes.

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Strength & Performance Coach

Hi, I’m Brooke, a Strength & Performance Coach at D8 Training with degrees in Exercise & Sport Science and Nutrition & Food Science. My focus is helping people of all ages get stronger, move better and feel more confident in the gym.

My coaching style is hands‑on, positive and technique‑driven. I want sessions to feel welcoming and challenging at the same time – especially for people who don’t see themselves as “gym people”. I care a lot about creating an environment where kids, teens and adults feel safe to work hard, ask questions and learn.

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Strength & Performance Coach

Hi, I’m Lachy, a Strength & Performance Coach at D8 Training. I have a background in strength and mobility training for sport, and I love using it to help juniors, athletes and everyday adults move better, get stronger and feel more confident in the gym.

As a basketballer and football player myself, I understand the demands that court and field sports place on the body. I care a lot about building strong, athletic and resilient humans who can perform well, stay healthy and keep doing the things they love for as long as possible – whether that’s sport, work or just keeping up with the kids.

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Strength & Performance Coach

Hi, I’m Alex, a Strength & Performance Coach at D8 Training. I have a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, with experience working across gyms and school programs, including the NBL1 South Ballarat Miners and the RAD Centre in Ballarat.

My coaching focuses on building strong foundations and sound technique because everything starts from the ground up. If you can learn the basics and perform them well, everything else becomes easier to build on.

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JuniorGym Coach

Hi, I’m Lauren, a JuniorGym Coach at D8 Training. I’m a qualified group fitness instructor with a Certificate III in Fitness and am currently studying my Certificate IV.

I’ve always been interested in fitness and health. Growing up doing dance gave me a love for learning and an eye for good technique. I also enjoy running, including completing a half marathon, lifting weights and experimenting with healthy recipes and meal prep.

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JuniorGym Coach

Hi, I’m Jack, a JuniorGym Coach at D8 Training. I’m currently completing a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and also hold a Certificate III in Fitness and an ASCA Level 1 qualification for group coaching.

I’ve always believed that movement and exercise play an important role in both physical fitness and positive mental habits. As a basketballer who has experienced injuries and initially felt nervous walking into a gym, I understand the challenges that can come with training.

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Strength & Performance Coach

Hi, I’m Stephen, a Strength & Performance Coach at D8 Training. I have a background in athletic performance and I love using strength training to help juniors, athletes and everyday adults move better, get stronger and feel more confident in the gym.

My coaching style is high‑energy, positive and technique‑focused. I’ve dealt with my own injuries and setbacks as an athlete, so I care a lot about well‑progressed training, that feels challenging but appropriate to the level of the individual. I want sessions to be fun and encouraging, while still pushing you to work hard and keep improving.

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