NBWA COACHES
Our Club offers a high standard of training and coaching expertise ideal for developing Olympic weightlifters from beginner level to elite.
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CHRISTIAN HOPPER
Coaching Qualifications
Accredited Exercise Physiologist
AWF accredited Club Weightlifting / Sports Power Coach
Justine Winchester
Coaching Qualifications
AWF Coaching Level 2( State)
ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Certificate 4 - Personal Trainer
Blue Card
NDIS certification
About me
I have been with NBWA for 11 years both as a competitive weightlifter & as a coach. I have also coached within the community to people of all ages and abilities. I thrive in coaching children to learn to lift (Olympic lifting, Strength train, general movement). The joy of seeing them get a lift and to master a technique or hard movement or do their first competition is just fantastic. People with special needs are another passion as well the relationship you build and trust as well when you work with them to achieve their goals and to just have fun. I also welcome anyone who wants to learn or athletes who want to become better in their training or have their technical skills improved with a view to compete. My motto is any age, any ability must do some form of movement for fun and enjoyment’ so come try weightlifting
Matthew Lydement
Coaching Qualifications
Qualified sports and exercise scientists
Certificate III and IV in Fitness
AWF level 1
ASCA Level 1
Apart of Australian national team since 2017
Tokyo 2020 (2021) Olympian
Best lifts Snatch 167kg clean and jerk 190kg
Telia Tonkin
Coaching Qualifications
Level 2 Weightlifting Coach,
qualified Personal Trainer and lifelong believer in the power of sport to build confidence, resilience and connection
About me
Weightlifting has been a big part of my life for more than a decade, both as an athlete and a coach. I’ve coached everyone from complete beginners and young athletes through to competitive lifters, and I love helping people discover what they’re capable of — whether that means stepping onto a competition platform or simply feeling stronger and more confident in themselves. Outside the gym, I’ve spent much of my working life in policing, education and supporting young people from a wide range of backgrounds. Those experiences have shaped the way I coach. For me, it’s about much more than numbers on a bar. It’s about creating a space where people feel welcome, supported, challenged and proud of their progress. I’m also a mum, teacher and Masters weightlifter, so I understand that life can be busy, messy and unpredictable. Training doesn’t have to be perfect to make a difference. At Honey Badgers, I want every athlete — especially our young lifters — to feel like they belong, have a go, build confidence and, most importantly, enjoy being strong.