Meet Your Coaches
We understand what its like to lack energy, motivation and to feel downright unhappy with life. We also know what it takes to take that first step through the door for the first time to make that change…
Read our stories below and you'll see that we have all had our lives transformed by the one thing we love... boxing!
Whether its weight-loss, life transformation, gaining self confidence, finding friendship, saving a marriage, starting again or learning to live life to the fullest. All your Punch Love coaches understand what it feels like to want to make a change and live your best life, just like you.
What first brought you through the doors of Punch Love?
Susie: I first became a member to be a support person for my daughter Georgia .. I wasn't even sure if I was going to stay after the first month but we quickly fell in love with PL and saw within weeks the life changing impact it was having on both of us .. in particular my mental health which then helped me to lose the 30kg I had acquired over the previous 10 years. For the first time in years I felt like me again ; so cliche but so very true. I’ve been a coach now Members Coordinator for 5 years now. This year we opened Castle Hill and you’ll find me there most days showing our newest members the ropes.
Dido: I love boxing and I’d been out for a while with injury. I was super keen and came for a look even before the doors were officially open. Nik was so friendly and enthusiastic. Its hard to explain but there was a feeling when I walked in. Everything felt right. It felt like it was made for me :) Here I am 8 years later and still love seeing the smile on ladies faces during and after class. We now have the daughters of members who first started with us. I love that family vibe.
Britt: I started at Punch Love 8 years ago after the birth of my first son after many recommendations about how great it was. After a few sessions I loved it and was hooked! Not long after I started training, I was offered a role teaching a couple of times a week, where I and taught and trained right through my second pregnancy. I write the programs now and have done for a few years. I just love watching the ladies come to increase their fitness, overcome their fears and find a welcoming place to train.
Bec: I was made redundant after 11 years at my last job. I needed a fresh start and joined boxing to help me work throughhow I was feeling. Over 5 months PL helped me through one of the hardest times of my life. I’m so honoured to help our ladies the same way.
Fran: I have always been fairly fit and very active, but when I turned up to the open day I was recovering from major knee surgery and was struggling with my health due to Crohns. I was just going for a look, seriously the place was a good 40 min drive from home so it would want to be pretty special if they thought I was signing up! Out comes Nik, for a chat about ME and was genuinely interested in my story. I explained that I was 3 weeks off being allowed to exercise and that I would be in touch - normally I wouldn’t have followed up but guess what, turns out this place WAS pretty special, and the rest, as they say, is history! Two years later I was given the best opportunity ever and have enjoyed every minute of helping our members to their goals quicker . As a side note, and the real kicker - when I contacted Nik 3 weeks later she remembered me and my story. I’m sure that won’t surprise any of you - it epitomises the essence of this very special place.
Dom: I felt that Punch Love in some ways chose me. It came up on my News feed on Facebook and I just had to try it. I was intrigued by the boxing aspect of it too. Best decision I made. Nearly 3 and half years later Im still loving every moment. I also resonated with Karina and Nik, in their own weight loss and wellness stories, so that’s when I knew I had found my tribe.
Kell: I would say I have found my new ‘love’. Boxing has supported me physically and emotionally over the years. Punch Love became that safe place to come, where an hour on the bags was all mine and I didn’t have to think about anything else happening outside those doors. I get so much joy watching ladies find their love of working out through boxing!
Anne: I’m a huge advocate for exercise for mental health. From personal experience I know how empowering & life changing it can be. I promise you'll leave my sessions with a massive sense of achievement and all the feel good hormones flowing. I really love to show you just how capable you really are.
Kylie: To coin a phrase, I think I've found my tribe! I love the diverse mix of fabulous ladies that have made Punch Love so special, and that everyone feels that they can just be themselves here. I can't wait to help you all with your goals - there is no better feeling!
Vanessa: I’m all about a healthy balance of lifestyle and fitness. If transformation is your goal, hit me up for a chat. I’ve changed my lifestyle and life losing 30kgs on my journey. Even though we are group training, I really enjoy working individually with you in class to fine tune your training and work on your goals.
Lauren: There's plenty of energy, fun and sweat from me in a class. I’m the sort of coach to get to know your limits and with a smile or a wink, challenge you to step up. You’ve got this.
Trained through our Thump Boxing certification, I looove a good Power JC combo and endless versions of a squat! I could squat for days! Im new to the crew in 2022, and already I love the community vibe and welcome from this huge community of awesome women. I have found my tribe.