OUR COACHES
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MIKE STEFANYK - OWNER & HEAD COACH
MIKE cares about his clients, and goes out of his way to ensure they meet and often exceed their goals. Whether he’s working with one of his client’s who’s an elite athlete or a client who is new to fitness, his focus is the same.
Athletes understand people with athletic aspiration and as a former competitive rower he’s able to relate. Mike is a natural coach and motivator. His drive for learning led him though multiple facets from Community Health Science to Fitness and Health Promotion to Kinesiology. His passion for sport, interest in human physiology and the desire for everyone to move led him to a career in coaching. His drive for ongoing education in fitness, nutrition and functional movement keeps him in the top of his field.
MIKE'S EXTENDED CERTIFICATIONS
Brock University - Community Health Science
Niagara College - Fitness and Health Promotion
York University - Kinesiology
CrossFit Lv2 Instructor
CrossFit Mobility
The Gymnastics Course Lv1
Varbranov School of Olympic Weightlifting Instructor
Bergner Weightlifting Lv1
Agatsu Kettlebell Lv 1 Instructor
Agatsu Indian Club & Mace
Agatsu Upper Body Mobility & Movement Lv 1
RockTape FMT Basic
RockTape FMT Performance
RockTape RockPods
RockTape RockFloss
RockTape Blades
Row Ontario Fitness Rowing Coach
TRX Suspension Trainer
Darby Training Systems – Assessment & Exercise
Darby Training Systems – Program Design
Brooke Stoddart - coach
Brooke grew up playing a multitude of sports but found her passion with hockey, allowing to her attend Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) while playing Division 1 NCAA hockey. Graduating in 2017 with a Bachelor’s of Science she needed to find a new passion, Brooke’s completive drive led her to CrossFit where she quickly found a community with like-minded individuals looking to better themselves no matter the age or physical abilities.
Brooke has a strong drive to motivate and help others achieve their own personal goals in any aspect of life. Brooke believes the best part about the CrossFit community is that no matter the shape, age or size of an individual there is always ways everyone can improve.
BROOKE's EXTENDED CERTIFICATIONS
Firefighter, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services
Emergency Medical Responder
CPR/First Aid/AED
CrossFit Lv1 Instructor
Kris cranley - coach
Kris has a passion for youth fitness and sport and believes that sport and fitness give children the confidence and competence to overcome obstacles and be successful in all areas of their lives. Kris is the former owner of an international sports coaching franchise that focuses on the development of children through sport and has since incorporated those learnings and teachings with her training as a CrossFit Level 1 and CrossFit Kids coach. She is an NCCP certified soccer coach who is currently a member of the Barrie Soccer Club’s Technical staff, and a former mentor for The Coaches association of Ontario’s Changing the Game Changing the Conversation initiative. She has also completed certification with the International Youth Conditioning Association as a Youth Fitness Specialist and a Speed and Agility Specialist. Kris firmly believes that ALL children, regardless of age and ability, will thrive with a lifestyle that includes physical activity and that teaching the foundations of great movement makes the difference in creating an individual that enjoys a lifelong love of fitness and recreational sport.
KRIS's EXTENDED CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/First Aid/AED
CrossFit Lv1 Instructor
CrossFit Kids Instructor
NCCP Weightlifting
NCCP Fundamentals
NCCP Learn to Train
NCCP Soccer for Life
Mentor Coach for Girls in Sport Initiative
Personal Nutrition Diplomia
Sports Nutrition Diplomia
High Five Certified
International Youth Strength and Conditioning Youth Fitness Specialist
Certified Physical Literacy Specialist