STARR STRENGTH TEAM

Starr Strength and Performance is the culmination of over 15 years of coaching and competing.

Luke Starr, strength and conditioning coach

Luke Starr

Founder, Head Coach, Overlord and
generally nice guy

I’ve always been fascinated with human performance. Whether as a coach, athlete or student, I continually pursue mastery of fitness in all its forms.

To me, high performance is not simply about winning competitions. It’s also about personal growth in all areas of life.

Through a long history of coaching and competing, I have developed my own high performance training systems which continue to evolve.

I want athletes, coaches and anyone dedicated to reaching their full potential to benefit from what I have discovered. Starr Strength and Performance is my vehicle for this. I hope that we can assist in getting you to your peak performance.

 

Education

Master of Exercise Science – Strength & Conditioning – Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science – University of Sydney

Collegiate Sport Science Exchange Program – Oregon State University, USA

Accredited Exercise Physiologist (E.S.S.A)

Experience

2016 – present : Founder of Starr Strength 

2007 – present : Coaching fitness enthusiasts and competitors

2009-2016 : Affiliate Owner (CrossFit Active)

2009-2016 : Australian CrossFit Regionals competitor

2013-2014 : CrossFit Games Team Competitor (CrossFit Active)

2008-2010 : 1st Grade Strength & Conditioning Coach (Eastern Suburbs Rugby Union)

MY COACHING PHILOSOPHY

My philosophy revolves around our 8 Pillars which I deem necessary to achieve high performance.

Goal Matrix

Structured for performance, well-being and long term development.

Targeted Programming

Addressing the demands of the sport and athletes individual needs.

Movement Coaching

First correct mechanics, build consistency, then increase intensity.

Accountability

Measured daily, frequent feedback, sensible adjustments.

Learning

Education is everything, empower the athlete

Nutrition

Discover of what works from athlete to athlete

Mental Skills

Mindset underpins the journey towards peak physical performance.

Team Environment

A supportive community, bound by common goals.

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Alethea Boon

Gymnastics super coach, and still a CrossFit WMD!

As a former elite gymnast, and most recently competitive CrossFit athlete and weightlifter, I have a passion for all things fitness and strength and find value in taking on new physical and mental challenges to break through barriers.

I feel fortunate to have experienced world class training and competition and I use those experiences to help others in their journey of fitness to make what seems impossible, POSSIBLE!

Above all I live to enjoy life, family is my foundation and I value hard work and meaningful interactions with people.

Luke Starr, strength and conditioning coach

Education

Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science BYU, USA.

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

AUT Diploma of Sport and Recreation

Experience

2019 : CrossFit Games Masters 35-39 Competitor (qualified 2021)
2018 : Commonwealth Games Olympic Weightlifting (NZ)
2015-17 : CrossFit Games Individual Competitor
2014 : CrossFit Games Team Competitor (qualified 2020)
2004-2008 : NCAA Collegiate Gymnast
1998, 2002 : Commonwealth Games Artistic Gymnastics (NZ)
1997-2004 : NZ Senior International Elite Gymnast

Luke Starr, strength and conditioning coach

Jodi Gardiner

Affiliate programming, super nice guy and
strong as …

I have always been driven to help others. From owning an affiliate and growing a supportive and wonderful community to personal training the elderly and restricted. Nothing in this world makes me feel more alive.

For the past 8+ years I have competed internationally at a high level, grown my own affiliate, successfully sold it, and ventured to Australia. It’s here that I have continued working with affiliate owners in head coach roles, affiliate programming and business mentoring. Within all these shared experiences I have found my professional path and developed immensely as a coach and affiliate programmer.

Whether it’s a member reaching a personal best or allowing a busy affiliate owner time to rest, spend time with family or grow their business, affiliate programming has been my tool to use all of my experience and align with my passion of helping others.

Education

Level 4 Certificate in Fitness – Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology

Level 1 CrossFit Certification

Experience

2011-present : Personal Training & Coaching
2014-2019 : Affiliate Owner 2014-2019
2019-Present : Head of Performance
2014-Present : Affiliate Programming
2017-2021 : Regional/Sanctional/Semifinal CrossFit Team Competitor x3
2020 : CrossFit Games Team Qualifier

Darren Shaw

trusted advisor, behind the scenes, crossfit o.g. + tech guy (kinda)

From a small boy I was definitely into all kinds of sports and fitness, from structured team sports like Rugby to sit ups and push ups in the ad breaks of watching MacGyver. That naturally expanded into helping others with their fitness, when I started writing programs for mates at about age 14 and it never stopped.

Many years down the track and I now share both a passion for fitness and business and am able to help others with both my passions. I love helping small independent business owners make their fitness businesses more efficient and effective giving them more of what they want.

I have been assisting Luke since selling my fitness business in 2019.

Luke Starr, strength and conditioning coach

Education

Bach. Human Movement (psychology and exercise physiology) – ACU

CrossFit Level 1

Experience

2019-2022 : Business Coaching to small independant fitness businesses
2002-2019 : Owner and Manager of CrossFit Ignite Sydney / Ignite Health (selling in 2019)
2009-2011 : Australian CrossFit Regionals competitor
2009-2011 : CrossFit Games Team competitor (CrossFit Ignite Sydney)
2006-current : Father of 4
1996-present : Personal Trainer / Strength and Conditioning Coach

Luke Starr, strength and conditioning coach

Luke ‘Bunnings’ Fulham

Sport has been an integral part of my life since I could walk and talk. I first stepped into a Crossfit gym in 2014 and immediately fell in love with it. This passion led me to take up full time coaching. My love affair with the barbell is no secret and has led me to compete myself and coach others both nationally and internationally. 

I love everything about sport, competition and the self discovery that comes with it. Having an appreciation of this on a personal level drives me even more to help coach people to achieve their own goals. Whether it’s helping people have those lightbulb moments, uncovering just what their mind and body are capable of or finding those 1%’ers to take their progress and training to the next level.

Education

  • Bachelor of Business – University of Technology Sydney
  • AWF Power Coach level 2
  • CrossFit level 1
  • ASCA level 1

Experience

2014-present : CrossFit Coach
2022-2016 : NSW Weightlifting High performance coaching team
2017-2019 : National weightlifting medalist
2014-Present : Affiliate Programming
2022 : National weightlifting champion 102 kg class