OUR COACHES

James NichollsOwner/Head Coach/PT/Sports Massage

I have been involved in sports since the age of 14, competing in track and field for Andover athletics until my early 20’s. I transferred my love of sports to my career and have been a Personal Trainer for over 13 years. I was introduced to CrossFit in 2009 by Gareth Millings (owner of AFS CrossFit, Andover) and instantly connected with the ethos and training methodology.

As I got more involved I became more and more aware of the positive impact it was capable of having and the community it created. In 2012 I opened Sarum CrossFit and am overwhelmed everyday by the achievements, dedication and support of our members.

My biggest passion is our community, I see people come together everyday from different backgrounds, with different goals and different motivations but they all unite to support one another in their achievements and that’s what inspires me every day.

QUALIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
CrossFit Powerlifting Coach
CrossFit Kids Coach
CrossFit Gymnastics Coach
Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
BWLA (British Weightlifting) L1 + L2 Club Coach
Eleiko Olympic Lifting L1 Club Coach
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 3 Sports Massage Therapist
KB Extreme Instructor

Kim DonnellyCoach/PT

I’ve always had an interest in fitness and was told about CrossFit in late 2011, I was hooked on the concept but didn’t get to try it out until August 2012. I’ve been doing CrossFit ever since and have never looked back. The changes I’ve experienced mentally and physically are huge, add to that the amazing atmosphere that CrossFit creates and I couldn’t go back to training any other way.

Crossfit has made me want to not only pursue my own development in weightlifting, gymnastics, fitness (the list goes on!) but educate and pass on my ever growing strength and conditioning knowledge to other people through coaching.

QUALIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Level 1 fitness instructor
Indoor cycling instructor
CrossFit Kids Coach
Level 3 Personal Trainer

Andy OldhamCoach/PT

I first got into CrossFit after gaining some weight and getting bored of the traditional bodybuilding routines.

After seeing some videos on Youtube I decided to give it a go and had a crack at “Cindy”; 5 pull ups, 10 press ups and 15 air squats. I did it for 5 minutes and didn’t do massively well so I decided to sign up and I have enjoyed every moment since.

I have been doing CrossFit for nearly 3 years and I have had my level 1 for nearly 2 years. I enjoy seeing others reach goals and achieve things they didn’t think they could do on a daily basis and it is truly inspiring.

QUALIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
REPS Level 2 Gym Instructor
Rock Tape Born to Move Level 1
CrossFit Mobility
CrossFit Gymnastics
Level 3 Personal Trainer

Alex TaylorCoach/PT

My 15 years professional experience within the fitness industry brings a wide range of skills to the Sarum Crossfit team. Currently teaching our in-house Sarum Yoga & Sarum Transformers fat loss courses & co-directing our SarumKidz CrossFit programme, I have applied my extensive knowledge & experience to create our CrossFit specific programmes exclusive to SCUK.

I first found CrossFit here at Sarum completing our 1st ever OnRamp course back in 2012. From here my love for the sport grew & grew leading to my first competition & participating in workshops with national gymnasts and world class athlete Sam Briggs. Last year my CrossFit journey was put on hold with the birth of my second child Austin. Since then my focus has been rehab, retraining and regaining my pre baby strength. I’ve already signed up for my first post baby comp and cannot wait to come-back ‘stronger than yesterday’.

QUALIFICATIONS

NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
Level 3 PT – REPS Advanced level 3 instructor
L2 Holistic Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach
Level 3 PT – REPS Advanced level 3 instructor
L2 Physical activity & instruction to Children (aged 2-18yrs)
Fitness Pilates & Yoga Instructor
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Nick TaylorCoach/PT

I have over 10 years in the fitness industry a have been a competitive athlete for 15years. Playing Rugby Union I have 200caps for Salisbury 1st XV and represented Dorset and Wilts at both senior and junior level.

I’m constantly educating myself in the complexities of the human body to deliver my clients the results they aim to achieve. A strength and conditioning coach and nutritional specialist I deliver results in performance, weightloss and rehabilitation.

New to crossfit, my first introduction was 2 year anniversary at SCUK 12 WODS in 12 hours – I am pleased to have survived!!

QUALIFICATIONS

Bsc Sports Science and Sports Psychology
National Academy of Sports Medicine – Performance Enhancement Specialist
NASM – Corrective Exercise Specialist
Poliquin International Certification Program – Level 1 & 2
Biosignature Practitioner
Bulgarian Bag Coach
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer