Our coaches.

  • Deacon Merceica

    WEIGHTLIFTING COACH

  • Delina Morales

    COACH

  • Lady Seeto

    COACH

  • Lisa Lalic

    COACH

  • Mat Seeto

    COACH

  • Scott Isbister

    COACH

  • Amy Tukuafu

    COACH

We come from all walks of life, yet we stand together with the same passion and drive, to help people become better.

Meet our team.

 

Amy Tukuafu

When did you start CrossFit?

I started CrossFit at the end of 2013, straight after finishing up competing for gymnastics. I trained for 2 and a half years before stopping and losing all interest in exercise. After years of not exercising, gaining weight and generally being unhappy with myself I joined CrossFit 2147 in November 2021 and haven’t looked back!

What made you choose CrossFit?

I was looking for a class environment that had a large variety. I tend to get bored if I’m doing the same thing a lot. My sister in law found our local CrossFit and we thought why not try!

Favourite WOD

I don’t have a favourite but anything with lots of gymnastics and no cardio equipment.

Favourite Movement

I love a pull up - especially when able to butterfly.

Sport outside of CrossFit

I don’t - Walking and loving my dog is my second hobby.

Jobs or Hobbies outside of CrossFit 

I’m a physiotherapist who works in the community with the aged care population. I absolutely love it as I get to see the impact that exercise and human connection can make on someone’s life.

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Delina Morales

Time in CrossFit

10 years, I started when I was 13 years old.

Why CrossFit

One of the things I love about CrossFit, is that no matter where people are in their fitness journey, CrossFit provides the opportunity for everyone and anyone to grow and learn, whether they’ve been doing it for 5 weeks or 5 years. I love the community and how inclusive and encouraging it is to everyone, regardless of age, ethnicity and background.

Favourite WOD

Karen. I love wall balls.

Favourite Movement

Toes to Bar, Thrusters or anything Olympic lifting.

Sport outside of CrossFit

I’ve always been down for any sport! Growing up my two favorites were basketball and softball, but I’ve participated in many more including volleyball, golf, track and tennis. Growing up in a small country town, there’s nothing really else to do.

Jobs or Hobbies outside of CrossFit 

Anything adventurous, whether it’s climbing the Harbour bridge, theme park rides or go-karting - if it’s exciting, I’m in.

Certifications

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Lady Seeto

Time in CrossFit

11 years, I started in 2012 at CrossFit Blacktown.

Why CrossFit

The community keeps me accountable. Also, just when you think you’re getting good, there’s something else to learn or improve on. I felt like for me, this is what keeps the sport interesting, frustrating, and definitely humbling at the same time.

Favourite WOD

I don’t have a specific WOD, but I would have to lean towards chippers. I struggle with anything sprinty.

Favourite Movement

Any sort of clean.

Sport outside of CrossFit

Competed in weightlifting for 5 years.

As a stereotypical Filo, I always enjoyed basketball, but if I had to pick a sport outside of CrossFit, I would have pursued kickboxing. I have done a few half marathons in the past as I did enjoy running before CrossFit.

Jobs or Hobbies outside of CrossFit

Not quite a hobby, but my 3 kids keep me busy outside of the box (4, if you include the biggest one of them all).

I studied marketing at college and uni and worked in an office prior to taking up CrossFit as a coach/box owner and haven’t looked back since.

Certifications

  • CrossFit Level 3 Certified Trainer

  • CrossFit Kids Trainer

  • AWF Club Weightlifting/Sports Power Coach

    Level 1 License

  • Certificate III Fitness

  • Certificate IV Nutrition (Health & Wellness Coach/Sports Nutrition Advisor)

Lisa Lalic

Time in CrossFit

7 years…. Or 8?

Why CrossFit

I love CrossFit because it gives everybody a chance, regardless of age, size, capabilities, builds confidence & creates good habits. The ‘Why not us’ theory..
If you have a background in sport or not, you can still build something solid, and train hard, you can compete or cruise…. Or be social. Either way it’s fun, a constant challenge.
Personally, I’m a very all or nothing person, it’s a great way to satisfy my mind and mess myself up daily. Plus I’m a super nerd for movement, so I love the tech of it too.

Favourite WOD

Isabel

Favourite Movement

Love snatch
And I really like devils press for some stupid reason

Sport outside of CrossFit

I have a background in martial arts which was fun for a long time. That was when I discovered I loved to coach people.
I then set a goal to become a fitness coach and personal trainer and learned a lot about body building, and functional fitness.
Then thanks to the internet, I saw CrossFit and new goals were quickly set!

Jobs or Hobbies outside of CrossFit

I love being outside, beach, hiking, obstacle course racing, live music
Walking my dog is the best downtime for me

Certifications

  • Cert 3 & 4 Fitness and Personal Training

  • L1 CrossFit

  • AWF Sports Power Coach (expired)

  • Instructor Black Level Muay Thai Kickboxing

Mat Seeto

Time in CrossFit

12 years

Why CrossFit

I love the variety that CrossFit offers and the empowerment that it gives someone. The community is so driven and encouraging that makes it easier to push yourself like you wouldn’t yourself.

Favourite WOD

DT - loves a barbell WOD.

Favourite Movement

Snatches

Sport outside of CrossFit

Weightlifting

Soccer when I was younger but found out I was better at being the referee

Jobs or Hobbies outside of CrossFit

Day Job is a desk jockey Basketball, soccer and fishing

Certifications

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer 

• Justice of the Peace

• Certificate of Massage

Scott Isbister

Time in CrossFit

10 years

Why CrossFit

Crossfit provides inclusiveness to all no matter what your age or ability it is, it also provides people with opportunity to do things they never thought they could achieve. Being a part of that is so rewarding.

Favourite WOD

Fran!

Favourite Movement

Pull ups and Thrusters

Sport outside of CrossFit

My son and I love riding BMX. We are regularly at the BMX or pump track

Jobs or Hobbies outside of CrossFit

I love to get away camping. I really enjoy time away. I also manage my sons athletics team which is great fun!

Certifications

CF-L1

Throwback to “Coach Your Coaches” back in 2020

 

Thank you to our crew who programmed a workout for our coaches for this year’s ‘Coach Your Coaches WOD’.

For Time: 800m Run > Frantasy Land (with 500m Row in between) > 800m Run