Growing up in Edinburgh, Scott has an extensive background in professional sport, representing Scotland in Rugby Union at all junior levels from Under 16 to Under 20, and currently plays semi-professionally for local Shute Shield team Hunter Wildfires.

Scott’s coaching experience started at a young age, originally coaching junior rugby and strength and conditioning. Whilst studying Applied Sports Science at the University of Edinburgh, Scott also graduated from the University Gym Instructor program, where he gained his UK Level 2 accreditation. After continuing as an instructor, he also further progressed within the organisation to a senior manager role.

Since graduating, Scott moved to Australia to develop his rugby and career, where he has gained much valued experience in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer, Sports Coach and Gym Manager.

After initially coming into 98 Newcastle to support his sport injury rehabilitation, Scott started working as a coach and shortly after transitioned into a manager role.

Training and playing a number of different sports while growing up in the Hunter Valley, Matt always knew his love of sport, the team environment and training was going to be what guided his future career focus. From his first ever job as a tennis academy fitness coach through to professional team sport at the highest level, Matt has now worked as a personal trainer, strength & conditioning coach and educator for over 18 years.

While studying at University Matt worked several years in the industry across multiple gyms, small group personal training and large outdoor group fitness. Having worked as a strength & conditioning coach in professional sport for 13 years with experience in several roles across multiple clubs within the NRL, most recently Matt has spent the last two seasons with the New Zealand Warriors as the NRL Senior Athletic Performance Coach.

Off the back of an exciting season in 2023 with the Warriors Matt decided it was the right time to move back home to Newcastle with his family to continue his love of coaching and training in his hometown. He is very excited by the opportunity to work as a member of the 98 family and help build what is sure to be an amazing place for the people of Newcastle.

With 7 years experience as an Australian Defence Force Physical Training Instructor, having been named the inaugural Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Physical Training Instructor of the Year in 2019 and a comprehensive background in human performance and fitness, Luke is passionate about optimising and safeguarding the human experience whilst training. Having coached national-level athletes and spearheaded pre-season resilience and performance training for a three-time premiership-winning Rugby League club, Luke champions evidence-based training.
Acknowledging that every individual is unique and tailoring sessions to the distinct needs of each client, Luke is passionate about ensuring a continued focus on education and growth. Luke’s attitude is a true reflection of his dedication to the improvement of individuals, organisations, as well as the greater community.

While growing up, Sean played numerous competitive team sports. Favouring rugby league and AFL, he proudly made the team representing Australia in the World Cup as a part of the CASRL team in 2013 for Rugby League. Joining the ADF as an 18 year old, Sean has moved through multiple career paths cumulating in becoming a physical training instructor in 2018. Now Sean’s main focus is on performance and human optimisation and his hobbies include competitive skydiving, while his biggest source of pride is being the best dad he can be to his daughter.

Mark has a long-standing passion for performance and improvement, which was ignited through his involvement in high-level sports during his youth. With over 7 years of experience in the industry, Mark has a diverse background, including work in high-performance sporting teams, small group and personal training as well as youth athletic development.

Currently, Mark is pursuing his passion for performance optimisation in the tactical space as a Physical Training Instructor in the Australian Defence Force and as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Newcastle Knights Pathways Program. Mark’s dedication to his craft and desire to help others improve makes him a valuable asset in the field of fitness and performance.

Lochie was drawn from a young age to pursue high level performance in his various sporting endeavours. For the duration of his years at high school through to his early twenties he had the goal of playing Rugby Union professionally, but after sustaining some longer term injuries this goal shifted. During this time he found he had a deep passion for training in the gym, so he decided to pursue a career in coaching, alongside learning the theoretical side of exercise at university. Around the same time he became involved in Crossfit as a means of maintaining his own athletic expression, and it was here he developed a love for learning higher skill movements whilst also coaching others to do the same. He has since worked in numerous Crossfit and strength and conditioning gyms in both group and 1-on-1 settings, whilst also designing specific training programs for higher level athletes. Lochie’s ethos of coaching is to combine effectively designed training, clearly communicated intentions and an environment that is supportive of individual learning and collective enjoyment.

With over 11 years of coaching experience and a background in the Australian Defence Force, John brings a disciplined yet supportive approach to health and fitness. Holding Certificates III and IV in Fitness and qualified as a Mat Pilates Instructor, he has spent more than a decade helping individuals reach their peak physical performance.

Outside of coaching, John is passionate about group fitness and thrives on the energy of training alongside others. He enjoys staying active outdoors - whether running (or trying to), long walks, or exploring new adventures. Above all, he values time with his wife and baby girl, who keep him grounded and motivated.