ABOUT US

OUR WHY

At GRIND High Performance Centre was opened with a clear mission in mind - to provide athletes with a cutting-edge facility where they can level up their performance.

We believe that every athlete deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and our gym is designed to do just that. With top-of-the-line equipment, personalised training programs, and a focus on injury prevention and rehabilitation, we are here to help you get stronger, faster, and fitter than ever before.

We think that even though you may not be a professional within your sport, you should still have the opportunities to train like an athlete and take your game to the next level.

MEET LJ & LEXI

CO - FOUNDERS

The people behind GRIND. Lovers of all things sport related. Passionate about what we do.

We are striving to create an environment where athletes feel empowered, motivated, and equipped to reach their highest potential. Just because you don’t play pro doesn’t mean you can’t access coaches and facilities that allow you to play your best.

Our two key factors are results & community.

We pride ourselves on helping athletes get their results, no matter how big or small we are going to do everything in our power to help you achieve it. Whether it takes 2 months or 2 years we will be there every step of the way!

Community. A word that gets thrown around…a lot. But when we say community, we mean it. A place where you walk into and there are other athletes just like you. Trying to hit their goals and get the most out of themselves. Geelong is basically a small town right?! We have people that play together or play against each other, people that go to new teams based off the friends they have made within GRIND! It’s a community like no other, competitiveness, banter and fun, maybe even a little too much sometimes! So when we say community, we mean it.

A little more about us!

LJ has a Bachelor Degree in Sports Science + Business with a Masters in Strength and Conditioning. While starting off as a group fitness instructor while completing his studies, he always knew his passion was to help athletes. While he loves all goals and all athletes his main love is with Return to Play, helping people play the game they love for as long as possible. Loves all things Footy, NFL & basically any sport! Thrives off coffee and chaos that only his brain knows!

Lexi is the behind the scenes gal. All things admin and operations. A barista by trade but also spending 4+ years in the fitness industry, she knows her way around the gym floor. Making delicious latte’s every morning or refuelling everyone with smoothies in the afternoon - Lexi will greet you with a smile when you walk in the door!

Dog parents to Willow and Rufus.

THE TEAM

OLLIE

LACHY

LJ

  • S&C COACH

    Lachy is our dedicated Strength and Conditioning Coach at GRIND, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the High Performance Centre. He has a bachelor in Sport Science with a Major in Strength and Conditioning.

    Under Lachy’s direction, athletes can expect a supportive environment that fosters growth, resilience, and peak performance.

  • S&C COACH

    Before Ollie was a coach he was a member, so he’s been on both sides!

    Ollie is a dedicated coach at GRIND S&C, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the training floor.

    With Ollie’s guidance, athletes are empowered to push their boundaries and achieve their goals.