JP founded TSF in 2017. He has coached lifters from complete beginners to the advanced to national and international championships.

He founded The Strength Fortress with the vision of creating a hub for strength and powerlifting training, where everyone could pursue barbell training in a safe environment with the best coaching, equipment and community possible.

With tertiary education in anatomy, John Paul has a very keen eye for how the body moves and finding the safest, strongest positions for the person standing in front of him.

Billie is the co-owner of TSF. She has been in the fitness industry for over 14 years, 12 of those involved in powerlifting specifically as a lifter, coach and referee.

Billie has experienced a lot of personal growth via barbell training herself, which fuelled her passion for sharing it with others.

She is most passionate about introducing people to the gym and supporting them as they build their confidence and competence in the gym environment for the first time.

She also has a knack for taking people from total beginners, to competing in powerlifting for the first time.

Josh was a member of TSF for five years before joining our coaching team in 2022.

Josh is a very accomplished lifter in his own right having represented Australia on the international stage numerous times.

With his unique experiences of high level sport, Josh offers a valuable lens with which to view the sport of powerlifting, training and getting the best performance out of the individual.

His supportive presence, love for the sport and his competitive experience brings tremendous value and wisdom to our team.

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Jeremy came to TSF with extensive coaching experience and an impressive resume. With a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and 10 years of strength and conditioning coaching experience under his belt, he brings a keen eye and valuable technical knowledge to our team.

Jeremy is extremely passionate about powerlifting and brings a huge amount of energy to the gym and to competition days. He’s a delight to watch lift; even more so to have in your corner. His energy is unrivalled and we love having him around us.