Brad is a former elite rower who has represented his county, South Africa, for several years in a variety of different boat classes, he is also coach of the Rowing- club Lausanne. With a passion for rowing coursing through his veins, Brad has spent years honing his skills as a Rowing Coach before transitioning into an elite athlete. Brad's interests extend far beyond the areas of a rowing boat. He's an exercise enthusiast, always seeking out new ways to push his physical limits and embrace the thrill of adventure. Whether it's scaling mountains or exploring winding trails.
Fluent in English and with a solid grasp of German, Brad is currently immersing himself in the world of French. As extra "official info" Brad has coached and travelled everywhere in the world (London, Netherlands, Scotland, Canada, etc..). We wonder if he is a diplomat, a blue blood, or a nomad! Come and train with him so you can decide for yourself.
Clarence is a former professional volleyball player with strong rowing expertise (Suisse Romande Indoor Champion, 1000 m). She has a Sports Science degree and a PhD in Sports Science with a focus on athletes’ health. She has coached all levels of athletes across a range of sports. Clarence believes consistency and team work are the keys to sporting success.
Clarence is Spanish and Swiss and is fluent in French, Spanish and English. As extra "official info" Clarence's passion for sports is only equaled by her passion for Spanish ham!
Coralie is an international professional contemporary dancer and a certified yoga teacher, with both sports science and dancing conservatory degrees. She was placed second at the Suisse Romande Indoor Champions (team relay). She enjoys introducing yoga and physical training to beginners as well as coaching advanced students. With a particular passion for movement, Coralie integrates her knowledge as a dancer and yoga teacher in her classes to link it with rowing. Enthusiastic and energetic by nature, yoga is for her a way to centralize her energy and connect her mind to the present moment.
Coralie is Swiss and is fluent in French and English. As extra "official info" Coralie has a secret love for being upside down... all the time and everywhere, you might see her balancing on her hands, arms or head!
Maike is a former Olympian. She competed at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games and internationally for Namibia in the Womens Single scull (W1x) category from 2016 - 2021. She is currently working at World Rowing in the Development & Sustainability Department. During her professional rowing career she experienced first-hand the importance of physical conditioning as a way to prevent injuries and also achieve the best performance. Maike will help you to maximise your strengths and then apply them on the rower. She is kind and encouraging but she will test your limits so that you to improve your rowing technique and become the best version of yourself.
Maike is Namibian, she is fluent in English and German and is currently learning French. Allez Maike! As extra “official info” Maike loves warm weather as she grew up in a country that has two deserts and where “winter” days still reached 20 degrees. We are proud of Maike for successfully surviving her first Swiss winter.
Sherry is a former NCAA Division I college rower, coach and certified yoga teacher. She has more than 10 years experience in the American fitness industry. Sherry is currently working at World Rowing and has worked with a range of fitness levels, from college athletes to exercise enthusiasts to those new to the world of training.
Sherry is American, from California and speaks English and is studying French.
As extra “official info” Sherry’s second identity appears sometimes and you can call her Sheriff Sherry. She enforces the law, especially during her RowFit classes at Halloween.