our coaches
At CrossFit Monarch Borough Parade our coaches have been hand selected to join our team. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise across a wide variation of fitness domains. More importantly, they reflect the very same values we hold dear.
Our coaches are passionate and driven about health and fitness. Each one has an ability to create a fun and exciting atmosphere where community can thrive, whilst recognising the needs of every individual to ensure maximum progress can be made with each and every class.
ry white
head Coach
Ry is a Level 2, Olympic Weightlifting Coach with an extensive background in competitive CrossFit and many years of coaching experience. As the co-founder of the FST (Functional Strength Training) programme, Ry has helped develop a proven training methodology that produces incredible results! FST classes will be available exclusively at CrossFit Monarch and will be led by the FST founders themselves.
With a broad wealth of knowledge to tap into, Ry’s strength lies in his ability to provide scales, alternative movements, and progressions that will help you smash your goals in no time!
A passionate coach, Ry loves nothing more than blasting out some rock music and creating a superb atmosphere to train in. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to break through a plateau, Ry’s coaching will help you achieve your fitness goals!
“Educating people is key to empowering them to take control of their own health & fitness” - Ry White
ryan NICHOLLS
HEAD COACH
Ryan is a personal Trainer with a diploma in Sports Science & Nutrition and CrossFit Level 2 coach. Ryan has over 20 years of training experience, the majority having been gained through CrossFit and team sports.
Ryan’s training and coaching style draws influence from his many years of competitive team sports. He is a firm believer that training and competing with friends and peers will bring out the best in an athlete.
CrossFit became a part of Ryan’s life in 2013 when he became a member at his local box. Like most, he was instantly hooked and has since represented his box and the CrossFit community, competing at various competitions across the country.
Ryan is a Level 3 qualified Personal Trainer with a diploma in Sports Science & Nutrition and he has recently achieved his Level 1 CrossFit qualification.
Ryan is enthusiastic and fun and he cares about your fitness journey. He loves to see high energy, good work ethic, big smiles and people enjoying their training.
“Individually we are all on our own fitness journey, however this doesn’t mean we have to travel alone. Class based training has resulted in me being healthier, happier and having fun training with my friends. Now I want to share this with everyone else.” - Ryan Nicholls
VERITY white
Gym manager / head Coach
Along with coaching a variation of classes Verity will be running the day to day aspects of CrossFit Monarch, she will be your go to person for any inquiries you might have.
Verity has a wealth of experience in numerous domains of Sports Coaching and Personal Training. Verity started training CrossFit 6 years ago and fell in love with the community, constantly varied workouts and learning new skills. She then combined this with her knowledge of Functional Strength Training and created the FST methodology alongside Coach Ryan.
Verity is constantly developing her own skills and knowledge to ensure she can deliver the very best during her classes and to her clients. You will often find Verity walking on her hands or bopping to Chase and Status in the gym!
“My role as your coach is to help you build a better version of you, physically and mentally, it’s the best job in the world” - Verity Clark
Dec Flood
senior Coach
Dec comes from a sporting background, he has been playing competitive sports since he was a child. This lead him into a career in the fitness industry and he has now been a fitness professional for over 12 years!
Although Dec now focuses much of his time on his clients he still finds time to play Aussie rules for Chippenham town and enjoys competing in functional fitness events.
Dec has a vast amount of experience working with a huge range of individuals from different age categories, abilities and fitness backgrounds. He loves to understand the different reasons people have for training and watch them as they grow and improve on their personal fitness journeys.
“I love to watch people work hard towards their goals and achieve more than they ever expected” - Dec Flood
JIM OFFORD
Coach
Jim served for nearly 20 years in the Armed Forces and represented the Army as an individual competitor snowboarding and as a team member of the Army hockey team.
As well as a CrossFit Level 2 trainer, Jim is qualified in various martial arts including jiu-jitsu and has fought in mixed martial arts (cage fighting) he taught and coached both whilst being deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jim has completed various endurance challenges all for charity, organising and completing 10 marathons in 5 days carrying a 20kg rucksack to still holding the fastest treadmill 100km carrying a 20kg rucksack world record. (15hrs 36secs) His efforts were acknowledged by her majesty the (late) Queen Elizabeth honours list.
You'll often find Jim teaching our ever-growing teens classes, helping the next generation on their fitness journey. He brings a fun, disciplined approach to the class, and loves to see our members going from strength to strength.
“I have the opportunity to be part of the best hour of your day, seeing members smiling once they've smashed the workout is a win for us all” - Jim Offord
LYDIA BANWELL
Coach
Lydia has been competing in various sport since an early age. She started CrossFit when Monarch opened and fell in love with learning new skills in a safe and friendly environment.
With a level 4 Woman’s Artistic Gymnastics teacher, a Masters degree in Sports Biomechanics and a day job as a Secondary School Teacher coaching was the next natural progression.
With a passion for competition and a qualified judge Lydia will make sure you get the most out of every workout to make sure you are achieving your fitness goals.
“I love watching people push past their limits and discover they’re capable of more than they imagined” - Lydia Banwell
Ollie Thomas
Coach
Ollie is at the start of his coaching journey, having only discovered CrossFit in 2023. Despite being relatively new to the sport, his passion for fitness and his background in sports and exercise sciences provide a strong foundation for his coaching ambitions.
Ollie also brings valuable experience from his Level 2 CASI Snowboard Instructor qualification, where he developed teaching skills and an ability to work with athletes in dynamic environments. Now armed with his Level 1 CrossFit qualification, Ollie is eager to apply what he's learned and help others achieve their fitness goals.
As he begins his coaching career, he is focused on creating a supportive and motivating atmosphere where athletes can thrive and reach their potential, while continuing to grow and learn within the CrossFit community.
Jess Warn-Bromley
Coach
Jess has last 6 years as a full time boxing coach and gym manager and is super excited to be starting her CrossFit coaching journey here at Monarch.
She started CrossFit back in 2022 when Monarch first opened and have since obtained her CrossFit Level 1 qualification, focusing on bettering herself as an athlete and as a coach. CrossFit has had a huge impact on her life both mentally and physically and I she hopes to be able to create the same impact on other people’s lives through coaching.
She is keen to extend her current knowledge and everything she will learn along the way with everyone. Helping people thrive and develop at whatever stage they’re at on their fitness journey in a positive, safe and welcoming environment.