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Meet The Team

Brian Carter - Owner/Coach

  • Crossfit Running and Endurance Certification
  • Crossfit Games Regional Competitor – Individual Men
  • CrossFit Level 2 Certification
  • CrossFit Nutrition Certification
  • CrossFit Basic Barbell Certification
  • CrossFit Weightlifting Certification
  • Opex Level 1 Assessment
  • Opex Level 1 Program Design
  • Opex Level 1 Nutrition
  • Opex Level 1 Life Coaching
  • AFLCA Fitness Theory Certificate
  • Online Fitness Mentor
  • Agatsu Level 1 Kettle Bell Certificate

Brian discovered the Sport of Fitness in 2009 and was instantly hooked. Having roots as a competitive hockey player, Brian found himself drawn to the camaraderie and competitive aspect of Crossfit. Brian has been both a competitor and judge at the regional level. Since 2004, Brian has coached athletes of all abilities including competitive CrossFit athletes, Powerlifters and Olympic Weightlifting Athletes. Brian has trained over 10,000 athletes using various methods of interval training and Crossfit. Brian has taken his program to another level using an online fitness mentoring system. This has given Brian the ability to coach a large number of individuals North American wide. Brian’s goal is to help individuals achieve their true potential in fitness. Brian is also the co-founder of Western Canada’s elite fitness competition, Fight of the Fittest.

Morgan Chaulk – Owner/Holistic Nutritionist

  • Certified Nutritionist
  • Precision Nutrition Level One
  • Precision Nutrition Level Two
  • CrossFit Level One Certification
  • CrossFit Gymnastics Certification

Growing up as a competitive athlete, nutrition was always a primary focus in Morgan’s life. She spent extensive time researching nutrition, experimenting with recipes and learning about proper ways to fuel the body for a variety of different circumstances; general health, sports nutrition, nutrition for injury recovery & children’s health. After many years of helping people as a hobby, Morgan decided to make it a career. Morgan has experience working with individuals with various disease and illness, recovering from eating disorders, all levels of athletes and those looking for general health. Combined with her experience as an athlete herself, Morgan has the knowledge to help you achieve your nutrition and lifestyle goals. Morgan has two very busy little children who help her in the kitchen and behind the scenes. Family, nutrition and fitness are the most important priorities in her life. She is so excited to help you on your journey. Morgan is also the co-founder of Western Canada’s elite fitness competition, Fight of the Fittest.

Brent Miller - Coach

  • Opex Level 1 Assessment
  • Opex Level 1 Program Design
  • NAIT Professional Sales Certificate
  • CrossFit Level 1 Certification
  • CrossFit Online Judging/Scaling Course
  • CrossFit Weightlifting Certification
  • National Life guard

While training as an amateur boxer in 2012, Brent was introduced to a CrossFit workout as part of his conditioning program. Within a week, Brent became hooked. The sport of fitness was an exciting new challenge and it’s been a big part of his life ever since. Brent started weight training in high school to compliment his training as a cross country runner. After high school, he continued weight training regularly and trained for a few years as a bodybuilder, participating in local competitions from 2006 - 2008. This experience brought an awareness of how important nutrition and recovery are for optimum training results. Having this knowledge was an asset when Brent shifted gears to start boxing and has influenced how he approaches CrossFit training. Over the past couple of years Brent has spent some time focusing on Olympic weightlifting, qualifying as a provincial level lifter. His passion for fitness has led to him enrol as a part time student at NAIT to learn more about exercise, nutrition and obtain the training required to help others on their fitness journey.

Auty Brooks – Coach

  • NAIT PFT Diploma
  • Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology CPT
  • CrossFit Level 1 Certification
  • CrossFit Nutrition Certification
  • CrossFit Basic Barbell Certification
  • Military Tactical Athlete Training Program
  • National Life gaurd

Auty Brooks has been teaching fitness programs for over 10 years. In 2005 he discovered CrossFit. He became fully immersed in the CrossFit community and training methods. In 2006 he opened the 6th CrossFit affiliate in Canada and began developing a community of passionate fitness enthusiasts. In 2008 Auty had the opportunity to work for the Canadian Military’s Personal Supports Programs as a consultant and instructor. For over 6 years he has worked with hundreds of military personnel advising the exercise prescription for high intensity, functional style regimes. In that time, Auty also organized and delivered several larger scale CrossFit style events, 2010 Central Canadian Sectionals, 2009 - 2015 Strong Contender Combat Fitness Challenge and Fight Gone Bad 2008-2015. Auty has spent years overseeing the participation of hundreds of individuals on his program and he draws on the thousands of hours of coaching to help him appropriately introduce the training methods to people of all levels. Auty hopes his design in program and approach to coaching will help those enticed with the CrossFit methods to reach optimal results.

Adam Richard - Coach

  • Bachelor of Science Kinesiology
  • CrossFit Level 2 Certification
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association
  • Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
  • Exercise & Sport Science Australia
  • Fitness Institute Australia
  • Australian Weightlifting Federation
  • Australian Institute of Kettlebells

Sports and fitness have always been a major part of Adam’s life. He has been a competitive athlete for many years excelling at Hockey, Football, Lacrosse, Rugby and Taekwondo. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2003 and eventually went on become a strength and conditioning specialist for a world class facility in Australia. Adam discovered Crossfit in 2006. His first workout was 35 Manmakers for time and once he recovered, he returned for more. Adam has significant experience training clients with specific fitness goals. After discovering CrossFit, he began implementing different variations of CrossFit training into clients programs. He enjoys the multidimensional aspect of Crossfit including Olympic lifting, Gymnastics and Kettlebells – dynamic workouts that push your body to its limits. Adam is excited to share his passion for fitness with you!

Nikolaj Jacobsen - Coach

  • CrossFit Level 1 Certification
  • Agatsu Level 1 Kettlebell Certification
  • Agatsu Level 1 Olympic Barbell Certification
  • Former Commando Krav Maga Instructor
  • 3rd Degree Black Belt Bujinkan Ninjutsu

Nikolaj has been a CrossFit athlete since 2010. He has always had a passion for fitness. After many years training and instructing Krav Maga – a form of martial arts – Nikolaj shifted his training to Crossfit. Nikolaj is passionate about fitness, testing limits and helping athletes crush their goals.

Yvonne Sanche - Coach

  • Owner of Yvonne Sanche, RMT
  • Registered Massage Therapist
  • Fascial Stretch Therapy
  • Active Isolated Stretching – Basic
  • Crossfit Level 1 Certification
  • Crossfit Basic Barbell
  • NCCP Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting – Technical
  • Agatsu Kettlebell Level 1 Certification
  • Agatsu Mobility Certification
  • National Powerlifting Competitor

Yvonne has been a Crossfit athlete for 9 years. In 2012, she became a CrossFit coach. In this time she has discovered a dominant strength focus and believes this is the strongest foundation to build from. Yvonne has shifted a large amount of her focus to powerlifting and has dominated her weight class with many first place finished and awards.
Yvonne also runs her own business as a registered massage therapist. This knowledge has complimented her coaching by providing a different perspective to athletes. She believes that proper movement is medicine and that it teaches athletes better body awareness and positioning. She also stresses the importance of adequate recovery and self-care.
Her therapeutic treatment specialties focus on joint mobilizations, stretch therapies, myofascial cupping and Gua Sha. Periodically, she teaches mobility workshops for athletes to allow them better positioning through their lifts and gymnastics movements.

Skyla Bradley - Coach

  • CrossFit Level 1 Certification
  • 2008 Birthing From Within Level 1 Doula and Prenatal Instructor Course
  • 2014 Gordon Kay Memorial, Bronze Medal, 69kg Female Category

The first time Skyla heard of Crossfit, her husband was training for a triathlon and looking for new, innovative ways to gain strength and endurance. After watching videos on YouTube and she was instantly convinced that it was dangerous, but she was intrigued any way. She wanted to be able to do what the people in the videos were doing; pull-ups, hand stand push ups, and movements involving a barbell.
After some due diligence, Skyla and her husband decided to give Crossfit Lazarus a shot. During the first class, she was terrified but it left her with such a strong feeling of accomplishment that she kept returning. No other workout was quite like it. Not only did she enjoy the personal instruction and attention, Skyla met new lifelong friends.
In 2013 Skyla completed her Level 1 Crossfit Certification, determined to make her passion for fitness into a career. Over the next year and a half she worked through an extensive internship program, completing over 50 hours of shadowing. At the same time, developing a love for Olympic Weightlifting and competing in multiple competitions. Unfortunately, Crossfit Lazarus closed shortly after her internship was completed. As the saying goes, when a door closes a window opens. When Crossfit Lazarus closed, Skyla began training at Saint City Crossfit, and a year later the opportunity to begin coaching presented itself. She is thrilled to finally put her passion and love for Crossfit into action. Being a mom of 2 boys, she has a soft place in her heart for any new mom that walks in the doors. Skyla know firsthand how important it is to take care of yourself in order to be the best mom/friend/partner you can be.

Lelia Lawson – Yoga Instructor

  • 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification
  • Inversion Foundation Basics (course)
  • Physiology of Exercise/Directed Study in Exercise Physiology
  • MSc in Textiles & Clothing
  • Crossfit Level 1 Certification

Lelia is a certified yoga instructor who enjoys sharing her knowledge of yoga practices. Lelia specializes in teaching Hatha, Yin, and Restorative Yoga. She also has training in meditation sequences, breathwork techniques, and inversion foundation. In addition to her knowledge of yoga practices, Lelia has experience with GXT and VO2 Max Tests in relation to physiological demands required to maintain an activity (impact and involvement of anaerobic and aerobic energy systems, pulmonary system, nutrition, thermal regulation, thermal stress, and fatigue).
In her classes, she concentrates on teaching proper stretching and myofascial release techniques, utilizing commonly available props, in order to reduce injury and improve flexibility. Lelia is also a Crossfit athlete so she knows firsthand the importance of recovery and mobility when training.

Nicole Schellenberg – Community Coordinator

Nicole has always been athletic and was passionate about team sports including hockey, baseball, figure skating and synchronized swimming. As an adult, she always held a regular gym membership but as a mother of two, it difficult to find a gym that encourages family fitness by accommodating young families. The lack of community at a regular gym also made it challenging to find the inspiration to work out. In 2013, Nicole was invited to try a CrossFit class with a friend and was immediately hooked. Not only did the workouts transform her body, but her attitude towards fitness changed completely. As many people know, one of the biggest parts of Crossfit is community and connection, and Nicole was immediately drawn to that feeling. As the Social Coordinator at Saint City Crossfit, she is excited to be a part of a team that fosters that positive energy and hopes to continue to grow the Saint City family by connecting the members through events within the gym and in the surrounding community!

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