Our Fitness Coaches

Uriah Skudder

Gym Manager 

Uriah has been in the CrossFit industry for the past decade, within those years she has had two beautiful young daughters and has been coaching for the last 3 years. 
Uriah's passion is functional fitness but also has a background in Health Sciences completed through the 
Naturopathic College of New Zealand. 

Since becoming a mother Uriah has been driven to inspire other mothers/women to become the best versions of themselves, to know what their bodies are capable of and support them pre/post-partum. 

Uriah enjoys competing competitively within the CrossFit community and is always up for a good challenge. 

Jack Facer

Fitness Coach

Jack studied Exercise Prescription and Leadership at Otago Polytechnic, holds a CrossFit Level 2 Coaching Certification, and has been a qualified coach and trainer for over 13 years.

Known for his motivational coaching style, Jack creates a supportive yet challenging environment focused on strength training, functional movement, conditioning, and sports performance. His holistic approach to fitness includes nutrition guidance, mental conditioning, and recovery strategies to help clients achieve balanced, sustainable results.

Passionate about CrossFit, Jack has competed in numerous challenges and values the strong sense of community it brings. He’s driven to push his own limits in the gym and inspires others to do the same.

Nikola Matheson

Fitness Coach

Nikola holds her Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness, along with qualifications in Thump Boxing Level 2 Advanced, Pre and Post Natal Pregnancy Training, Reformer Pilates, and Strength and Conditioning. 

Nikola began her fitness journey over 15 years ago with the goal of improving her own health, losing 30kg within six months through consistent training and lifestyle changes. This transformation sparked her passion for helping others achieve their own goals, and she has since become a qualified personal trainer while also being a positive role model for her three daughters who share her love of fitness.

Nikola’s coaching style is energetic and motivating, focused on helping clients discover the enjoyment of exercise while building strength, energy, and confidence along the way.

Madi Basher

Associate Fitness Coach | Strength & Conditioning Coach

Madi has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Otago. Here, she majored in Sport and Exercise Science and minored in Sports Nutrition. Being a “foodie” Madi has a desire to put her nutrition skills into action and help make a difference.

A Hawke’s Bay girl, Madi grew up amongst lots of team sports, but excelled in gymnastics and cheerleading, competing internationally. 

The dedication of these experiences drove her passion to bring balance into the competitive sport and exercise world. 

Madi has an enthusiastic, bursting energy. She views food as fuel, and the mind as power, giving her coaching style a unique edge.

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