Meet Coach Megan. She is extremely passionate about health, fitness and nutrition and it is her dream come true to own her own CrossFit gym. Megan has been “CrossFit-ing” since 2008 and regularly competes in CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting. Megan is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2), a certified HYROX Group Instructor, and an NCCP Comp Dev certified Weightlifting Coach. She also has a Bachelor of Journalism and a PhD in goal crushing. Coach Megan cares about people. She leads by example and thrives on seeing people reach their full potential by taking control of the controllable: their attitude and their effort.

Meet Coach John. John is a life-long weightlifter, and former member of Canada’s National Squad. While continuing to compete in Weightlifting, Coach John added CrossFit to his training repertoire in 2022 and has never looked back. He is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2), an NCCP Comp Dev certified Weightlifting Coach, an IWF Level 2 Official, and a certified HYROX Group Instructor. 

Meet Coach Matt(y). Matt has been involved with Renfrew since day 1, back when it was a group of powerlifters lifting in Mark’s (the former owner) garage and his love for training and the gym has grown ever since. He was originally a powerlifter who made the transition to Crossfit in 2019. Since then, he has competed in many local and online competitions and is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2), as well as a certified HYROX Group Instructor. You can be sure to find a wide range of music when Matty is coaching and he strives to make sure that the vibes in class are as amazing as the beats!

Meet Coach Stew. Stew has been a member of Renfrew since day 1; back when it was just a group of guys working out in a friends garage during rugby off season. Coach Stew has been doing CrossFit since 2016 and is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2). He has played many different sports over the years, including rugby for most of his adult life, giving him plenty of experience in speed and agility training, strength training, stretching and mobility, as well as injury prevention and treatment. Coach Stew is passionate about helping people meet and exceed their goals and help them see the long-lasting effects of a healthy lifestyle.

Meet Coach Brennen. Brennen has been doing Crossfit since 2020 and is a Crossfit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2) and a certified HYROX Group Instructor. Brennen grew up playing competitive hockey and has now switched his focus to Crossfit and Olympic Weightlifting. Brennen has competed in local weightlifting/Crossfit competitions and looks forward to sharing his passion for both with all members!

Meet Coach Mike. With a strong background in personal training and a wide range of certifications, Mike is passionate about helping people reach their goals. Now coaching at Renfrew, he brings energy, knowledge, and a belief that strength and fitness are key to living your best life. Mike is here to make your training fun, safe, and effective. Mike is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2) and a certified HYROX Group Instructor .

Meet Coach Ashton. Ashton has always had a passing interest in fitness and exercise, playing football and track in high school and going to gyms to lift weights. But it was starting CrossFit in 2014 that kindled a passion for fitness and weightlifting that has evolved into organizing fitness challenges and events in his personal and professional life. Ashton is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), a certified HYROX Group Instructor, and is very excited about coaching members!

Meet Coach Ryan. With a background in boxing and a lifelong passion for fitness, Ryan brings both grit and energy to the Renfrew team. Since joining in the spring of 2024, he’s fallen in love with CrossFit, HYROX, and the unbeatable community at Renfrew. Ryan is dedicated to helping athletes — and the entire Renfrew crew — level up, stay motivated, and crush their goals. Ryan is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and a certified HYROX Group Instructor.

Meet Coach Marisa. Marisa is a current elementary school teacher and busy Mom of two, who is passionate about the importance of fitness for one’s mental and physical health. Marisa is a former university field hockey player and marathon runner who fell in love with CrossFit and HYROX and is thrilled to share this passion with you! She is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), a certified HYROX Group Instructor, and has a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a B.Ed in elementary education. 

Meet Coach Melanie. Melanie’s passion for health and fitness started around age 14, back when learning meant flipping through women’s fitness magazines (pre-Google). She played competitive fastball for eight years and continued expanding her knowledge through online health and fitness courses. In December 2023, Melanie attended her first CrossFit class and never looked back. She’s now a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and a certified HYROX Group Instructor, and she’s excited to help you work toward — and crush — your health and fitness goals.

Meet Coach Brandon (Coach Bacon). Brandon has been involved in the strength community for over a decade. Brandon is a Certified Personal Trainer with over 15 certificates in Sports Nutrition, strength and conditioning and corrective exercise. Brandon’s true passion is youth development. He  runs the youth program here at Renfrew. No matter where you are on your fitness journey, Coach Brandon would love to help get you Renfrew Strong!

Meet Coach Jason! A former wrestler and rugby player with a degree in Kinesiology, Jason is passionate about helping people move better, build strength, and gain confidence both in and out of the gym. With a strong focus on quality movement and injury prevention, he’s dedicated to helping people train safely, progress consistently, and feel their best in everyday life.

Jason believes everyone starts somewhere, and he loves helping people break through limits and achieve more than they thought possible. He’s passionate about strength training, enjoys lifting heavy, and is reluctantly accepting that cardio may actually have its place.

As a certified HYROX Group Instructor, Jason is ready to help you take on new challenges, push your limits, and achieve your health and fitness goals.