Meet Coach James
A life-time lover of sport, James has explored many different avenues as both a competitive athlete and coach; Rugby, triathlon, rowing and marathon running to name a few.
James discovered CrossFit in 2012 and was drawn to the simplicity, yet versatility of this style of training – the way it can translate into every sport, language and individual lifestyle.
James is an experienced and attentive CrossFit coach, passionate about helping others improve their overall health and sports performance through CrossFit.
James graduated Loughborough university with a degree in Sports Science with Management in 2015. Following university, he took the management route and spent 6 years as a construction site manager. He pursued his passion for sport in his spare time – working as a semi-professional rugby player and coach, qualifying as a triathlon coach, leading group runs and doing CrossFit.
In 2020, he decided it was time to lean in to sport science full-time, qualifying as a personal trainer and CrossFit Level 1 Coach. He worked as a coach at CrossFit Bath; one of the first and largest CrossFit gyms in the UK, before making the jump to Hong Kong in 2022 to join the Asphodel family.
In his spare time you will find James training alongside members at the gym, exploring Hong Kong’s many beautiful hikes, or gearing up for his next sporting event!
MOST NOTABLE CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALTY TRAINING
Sports Science and Management (BSc), Loughborough University
Level 3 Personal TraineR
CrossFit Level 1 holder
British Triathlon Coach
Semi-professional Rugby Coach