Mark has over 20 years of experience in the sports and fitness industry.
He began his career as a professional golfer before transitioning into Olympic weightlifting and functional fitness. Since then, he has established himself as a highly respected weightlifting coach, holding national records and working with athletes ranging from beginners through to Olympians and CrossFit® Games competitors.
Mark is a BWL and AWF Olympic Weightlifting Coach with experience across club, state, and national levels. He is also a former CrossFit® Affiliate Owner, CrossFit® Weightlifting Seminar Staff Member, Burgener Strength Lead Seminar Staff Member, Certified CrossFit® Trainer (CCFT, CF-L3), and CrossFit® Games Semi-Final Elite Judge.
Today, Mark works closely with CrossFit athletes, developing them for elite-level competition. He also mentors coaches around the world and delivers weightlifting seminars internationally, helping to elevate coaching standards across the sport.
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Mark is a rare coach who combines high quality technical understanding and science, with the ability to connect and draw out the best in people. Through developing trust and confidence, Mark knows when to push and when to support to ensure people smash their goals on the way to realising their full potential.
-SIMON THOMPSON, Olympian
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Mark is one of the most decorated coaches I know. He helped me immensely in my preparation for the CrossFit Games.
-RICHY JORDAN, 2x CrossFit® Games Athlete