HB Community Fitness Centre Trust - Sports Performance Team

Angus Warwicker-Le Breton

Manager, Sport Performance & Development

Since finishing his post graduate in Strength and Conditioning at Cardiff Metropolitan University Angus has worked across a number of different sports at all levels. These roles have included working with a number of different teams from Welsh Hockey to Bath Rugby as well as a number of individual athletes in athletics and Slopestyle Snowboarding. Each of these roles has presented their own unique challenges but they have all been hugely rewarding in their own way and will all be experiences Angus will cherish and try to develop from.

Since leaving Ireland Angus has loved working in performance sport and experiencing new cultures, but feels very at home since moving to New Zealand in 2019. He has always loved playing and watching all sports but his biggest passions outside of work would be playing golf and supporting Manchester United.

James Rennie

Sport Performance & Programmes Coach I Fitness Coach

While completing his double major in Sports and Exercise and Nutrition at Ota go University James found his love for Strength and Conditioning while working with John McGlashan College 1st XV who won the South Island competition. After graduating James moved up to Hawke's Bay taking the associate Strength and Conditioning role at HBCFCT. Throughout his life, he has played a whole range of sports, but his favourite has always been cricket, which he has developed a slight obsession for.

Chloe Macaulay

Fitness Coach | Sport Performance & Programmes Coach

Chloe graduated from Waikato University after studying a Bachelor of Sport Health and Human Performance, majoring in Human Performance Science and Sport Development & Coaching. During her time there Chloe worked alongside the Premier Men's Rugby team where she gained a love for working with athletes.
A Hawke’s Bay Local who grew up surrounded by sport and exercise with most of her years spent playing netball. Chloe is devoted to aiding athletes along their path to becoming the best they can be. She has a passion for hand-crafting her strength and conditioning knowledge to fit the individual needs of every person she works alongside.

Anton Jacques

Strength & Conditioning Coach | Fitness Coach

While completing his Bachelor in Sport and Exercise, Majoring in Exercise Prescription at Massey University, Anton began gaining experience as an S&C Coach through internships with the Wellington Phoenix Academy and the Wellington Lions. This resulted in further work within Rugby, working with Old Boys University Rugby Club and Wellington Rugby.

With a desire to branch out into different sports, Anton completed another internship with High Performance Sport New Zealand where he was exposed to a range of sports and athletes. Originally from the Kapiti Coast, Anton relocated to Hawke's Bay to take on the Strength and Conditioning role here at HBCFCT.

Having played various team sports growing up, Anton found that his passion was to work with athletes and help develop them to reach their true potential. Outside of work Anton enjoys fishing, watching rugby, rugby league, and the UFC.

William Larkin

Associate Strength & Conditioning Coach | Fitness Coach

William is in his third year studying Sport and Exercise, majoring in exercise prescription at Massey University. Hailing from the small region of Wairarapa, he grew up playing a wide range of sports and naturally pursued that passion at university. Seeking to expand his horizons, William relocated to the Bay to explore the opportunities within the world of sport and exercise.As an Associate S&C coach, William is actively exploring various areas of the facility to discover where his true interests lie. He will welcome any questions and challenges, so feel free to engage with him on anything related to the exercise space.

Katie Beal

Associate Strength & Conditioning Coach | Fitness Coach

Katie is a recent graduate from the University of Canterbury where she earned a Bachelor of Sport Coaching, majoring in Sport Science and minoring in Performance Analysis. During her studies, she gained hands-on experience through a performance analysis internship with the Trident Homes Tactix, which further fuelled her passion for sports and performance development.

A Hawke’s Bay local, Katie grew up immersed in sports, particularly netball, and was once an athlete within the Hawke’s Bay High Performance Sport Centre (HBHPSC). Now, in a full-circle moment, she’s transitioned from athlete to coach, eager to expand her knowledge across various disciplines. By staying curious and adaptable, Katie ensures her coaching is personalized to meet the unique needs of each individual she works with.