Steven Day

ONLINE ONLY

Steven Day is a seasoned Strength and Conditioning Coach, specialising in Powerlifting.

Steven supports athletes across the globe on national and international Powerlifting platforms. His expertise and precision with his coaching has taken multiple people from beginner athletes to national champions. 

As an athlete himself, Steve is able to provide a deep level of understanding to his coaching and communication with his clients.

Steven works with athletes ranging from novice to elite level, to help them reach their full potential.

Steven’s particular areas of interest and specialisation include;

• Powerlifting
• Programming
• Peaking for competition

Danny Le

ONLINE ONLY

Danny is strength and conditioning coach who specialises in powerlifting. Danny currently offers services online via our tiered online programming options and online Zoom sessions.

Based in Sydney, he has introduced individuals to the sport of powerlifting, offering guidance to those who wish to have a taste of what it’s like on the platform through novice and local competitions. Danny works to develop individuals at state and national levels across Australia and across the globe.

Danny utilises his own athlete experience as well as evidence based practices to ensure his clients are provided with a communicative athlete-coach experience that is empowering, educational and results driven.

Danny’s particular areas of interest and specialisation include:

• Programming
• Powerlifting biomechanics (Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift)
• Competition Preparation 

Sam Butterworth

Sam is a Performance Coach who specialises in strength training and Powerlifting. He is a seasoned coach with over 8 years experience with individuals of all levels of ability and performance. 

Sam has been a competitive athlete for over 7 years who is currently competing for his spot on the world platform at the IPF World Championships 2023.

Sam’s particular areas of interest:

• Powerlifting
• Breakthrough into competing
• Programming

David Hoffman

David Hoffman is a qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach currently undertaking studies in a Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology.

David was an avid rugby player who has used his love of sport to achieve nationals qualifications within APU! His many years of experience competing within various sports has developed a plethora of coaching skills. This coupled with years in the fitness industry makes David an experienced coach with an ample skillset he is able to utilise with his clients.

David is a coach who is eager to be creative with his approach to ensure clients are able to get the utmost out of their training and has a key interest in ensuring his clients are able to reach their training goals efficiently.

David’s particular areas of interest and specialisation include:

• Powerlifting
• Anatomy
• Movement efficiency

Shania Radke

Shania is a qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach and a qualified ISSN Sports Nutritionist currently undertaking study in a bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Science with future study to be completed in Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Shania is a seasoned coach with years of experience with group training, specialised 1:1 coaching and personal experience within powerlifting specific training. Shania’s secret weapon comes with her ISSN sports nutritionist accreditation which supports her passion for creating a balanced lifestyle approach to training.

Shania is an up and coming athlete within APU Powerlifting and is excited to support her clients to achieve their balanced and sustainable training goals.

Shania’s particular areas of interest and specialisation include:

• Powerlifting
• Sports Nutrition
• Creating balances and sustainable goals for clients

Leanne Jackson

Leanne is a ESSA accredited Exercise Scientist who specialises in strength training and powerlifting. She offers services online (programming and/or technique sessions) and face to face sessions. 

Leanne has many years of coaching experience with general strength and powerlifting athletes. She offers coaching to individuals who are looking to try powerlifting for the first time or take their current training and strength to the next level. 

As a powerlifting athlete herself, she is currently preparing to compete on the IPF junior worlds stage. She has a background in multiple sports competing at high levels including rugby league and gymnastics where she has developed many skills as an athlete which has developed her as a coach to be relatable and understanding.

Leanne’s particular areas of interest and specialisation include:

• Powerlifting
• Feamle strength athletes
• Movement efficiency