Meet the Team

  • Brett Wardley

    Owner//Head Coach//

    Coach Brett has been a CrossFitter for over 12 years and still loves it every day. When we asked Brett why he loves being a coach he said “I love helping people to achieve things they never thought possible, that first pull up, that first 5k run, or that first body weight squat, it is just an awesome feeling for me as a coach to have. To be able to motivate, educate and entertain people while they reach their health and fitness goals is the reason I get up in the morning! And finally the Crossfit community, there is almost nothing like it. I mean where can you go where all the coaches know everyones name, everyone motivates everyone when working out and everyone is just so positive and happy"

    Brett and his partner Jess live and promote a healthy lifestyle with family of 2 boys and love to meet and train new people.

  • Liam Hill

    CrossFit Coach//Run club coach//CFMB legend

    Hi Im Liam and I was never athletic before finding CrossFit. Aside from occasionally playing soccer and some cycling, I had never found any forms of exercise enjoyable.

    That all changed when I became a member at CFMB in 2018. I knew within my two weeks that I had found something I loved. Since then CrossFit has taken over a lot of my time, my bookshelf, my YouTube subscriptions, my podcast feeds, my wardrobe and my trainer collection. I have trained as much as I can and devoured as much information as I can hold on to because I really enjoy it.

    This is the most exciting thing about training to become a coach at CFMB. I can’t wait to learn more, both at the box and at home, and then share what I’m learning with all our members to help them achieve their goals and lead fitter, stronger and healthier lives.

    One of my favourite things is being asked a question to which I don’t know the answer, I’ll do my best to find out and maybe even give the solution a little test drive. CFMB is my “happy place”, I’ve made great friends and I’ve achieved so much here that I thought was impossible for me: lifting heavy weights, climbing a rope, running long distances and more.

    I look forward to being part of such an amazing and welcoming place and helping everyone just like they’ve helped me.

  • Tara McCarthy

    CrossFit Coach/ /Awesome Mum

    Hey there, I’m Tara.

    I’ve been doing Crossfit since 2018 where I joined CFMB. Crossfit has been a big part of my life ever since.

    To begin with, it was the community that drew me in, then it was the individual cues in my technique, which grew into tracking my scores and pushing myself to be better.

    Without even knowing it, pushing myself, also pushed others around me.

    That’s the thing about this journey, everyone wants to come along for the ride with you.

    That’s what Crossfit is all about. Digging dip and supporting one another.

    I’m a true believer of what they say, It is you against you.

    Be the best version of yourself for the situation you are in.

    That means working around injuries, work and life commitments, new additions to the family, whatever life might look like for you.

    My passion is to help others with their journey and reaching new limits they didn’t think possible.

    I want to dig deep and make this journey a fun and a memorable trip for our members.

  • Alex Degraff

    CrossFit Coach//Mr Fitness

     G’day, I’m Alex.

    I didn’t ever mean to be a CrossFitter. In 2015 a mate dragged me along to some classes because I wanted to learn how to squat and deadlift… and I just never left. Since then, I’ve been a member at CrossFit gyms in Tamworth, Sydney, Canberra and I’m very happy to now be here at CFMB.

    I remember the daunting feeling of those first classes – I had no strength or conditioning, I’d never done any Oly lifting, and I’d never even heard of a thruster! I also remember the rewarding feeling that each little milestone has brought over the last decade of training. CrossFit is a humbling journey but I’ve learned that if you just keep showing up and putting in the effort, the results will come.

    I’m excited about being on the CFMB coaching team because it will give me the opportunity to be a part of YOUR journey. Whether your goal is to stay fit and healthy, to take part in competitions, or (like me) to keep up with your kids in the future, I’m excited to be a part of your pursuit of those goals and to share your joy as you hit those milestones!

  • Lou Barber

    CrossFit Coach//Super mum

    Louise started CrossFit in 2017 and became addicted straight away. With a long history of mental health struggles, it was through CrossFit that she found a way to build herself up rather than break herself down. The benefits for her changed the course of her life for the better and that is why she is so passionate in coaching others so they too can break past their own individual limiting beliefs and start feeling like the inner superheroes that they are.

    Growing up in South Australia, she moved over in 2022 to be closer to her partner's family and for a fresh start, that definitely happened when they welcomed the arrival of their first child Sasha at the end of that same year.

    CrossFit Moreton Bay has been an extremely welcoming and accommodating community for her, from working out while pregnant with bubs to current days, offering her the opportunity to begin her own CrossFit coaching journey. She is very excited to continue on with this next chapter of her and her little family's life.

  • Tom Howlett

    CrossFit/Strength coach//new dad

    Tom and his wife moved over from the UK 5 years ago. After what started as a holiday, they decided to settle down on the Peninsula in Redcliffe.

    Tom currently works as a Disability support worker, but has been a personal trainer, gym instructor, Pe teacher and more.

    Tom’s sporting background before CrossFit was Track and Field. From ages 9 till 21 Tom competed in the decathalon representing Great Britain all whist studying at the university of London.

    Tom’s Degree is in Sport health and exercise science, Specialising in human performance so he brings a wealth of knowledge to CFMB.

    Tom says

    ‘I love the core principals of CrossFit, and want to be part of helping others break boundaries and achieve health and fitness goals they never thought possible’