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TO KNOW ABOUT "TEAM 98"

Team 98 consists of trainers from a range of backgrounds; from former elite athletes to members of the defence force. Together we represent over 50 years’ combined expertise. We deliver real results for any objective. We are committed to providing an experience and education for our athletes. We preach training, eating and living with the desired goal in mind, and we provide the tools needed to reach that goal.

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James Winter
Manager/Coach
James Winter
Manager/Coach

Qualifications/Experience

  • Cert III & IV in Fitness
  • EXOS Physical Therapist
  • 8+ years of experience
Originally from the UK, James has always had a love for sport and fitness. Having played high level rugby throughout his teenage years, James quickly discovered the link between taking his training seriously, and high performance.
During his time in the fitness industry whilst working in some of London’s best facilities, he’s worked with a wide range of individuals from high level athletes in sprinting, tennis and basketball to high level execs and CEO’s. This experience has helped James understand that each individual has different goals to work towards, and most importantly, different abilities. Whatever your goal, James will be there to guide you along the way.
Having experienced a number of injuries and setbacks in his career, he understands the importance of listening to your body and taking a gradual approach to achieve long-term results whilst moving appropriately and safely.
James is passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals and believes that everyone can benefit from a healthy and active lifestyle. With his expertise, motivation, and personalised approach, James helps individuals reach their potential.
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Beth Forshaw
Coach
Beth Forshaw
Coach

Qualifications/Experience

  • BSc Sport and Exercise Science
  • Personal Trainer / Fitness Instructor
  • 11 years coaching experience

Originally from the UK, Beth began her sporting career as a competitive swimmer, competing at a national level across the UK. This fed into a keen interest in understanding the body’s full potential, resulting in studying a Bachelor in Sport and Exercise Science.

Since then, Beth’s coaching background has expanded to include swimming, pilates and strength and conditioning. No matter the discipline, Beth’s coaching ethos always comes down to the love of helping people to understand the movement potential of their bodies, as well as educating clients to understand the “why” behind what they’re doing. This has allowed Beth to coach a huge number of clients through a range of abilities from novices to experienced athletes. That said, Beth’s expertise lies in strength training, as well as impressive experience in pre and post natal training.

Calling Sydney home for the past 4 years, when Beth isn’t in the gym you can find her ocean swimming, surfing or enjoying a lovely glass of red.

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Jared Smith
Coach
Jared Smith
Coach
Qualifications/Experience
  • Certificate III & IV in Fitness
  • 3 years coaching experience
Jared is originally from the sunny Gold Coast and now calls Sydney home. His passion for fitness has stemmed from a background in competitive sports and is driven by the positive and long-lasting effects of health and well-being on the physical and mental state achieved through an intentional lifestyle.
 
His areas of focus in the fitness industry are wide and varied which include strength and conditioning and injury prevention and management while putting a big focus on movement quality. Jared’s willingness to educate himself and understand the why behind a variety of training modalities has led to a wealth of knowledge which is highlighted in his coaching. Jared has worked his way to 98 because he truly resonates with the underlying mindset, it’s not about how fit you are, it’s about how much effort you choose to put in.
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Spenser Mestel
Coach
Spenser Mestel
Coach

Qualifications/Experience

  • CrossFit Certification: Level 1
  • CrossFit Certification: Level 2
  • The Gymnastics Course Certification: Level 1
  • The Gymnastics Course Certification: Level 2
Originally from the U.S., Spenser was a gymnast growing up and then became a varsity diver for Dartmouth College. After graduating, he spent a year in Cairo, where he practiced parkour until he over-rotated a flip off a ledge and broke his neck. Then, he started lifting weights and eventually competed on “American Ninja Warrior” in 2016. After that, he discovered CrossFit, became a coach in 2021, and runs his own gymnastics seminars at gyms across Australia and the U.S.A former gymnast, Spenser maintains a high standard for his athletes — but is also laid back and eager to crack jokes. He believes that everyone should feel comfortable in the gym, regardless of their background, experience, body type, or level of fitness, and he particularly likes to work with beginners and queer / trans athletes. He specialises in Olympics lifts and dynamic, compound movements, i.e. anything that involves jumping.When he isn’t coaching or training, Spenser surfs, skimboards, line dances, and patrols as a lifesaver at Tamarama.
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