Before becoming a powerlifter, Lee-Ann competed in swimming, triathlons, and archery. She began weight training in 2017, initially aiming to lose weight, but quickly discovered the satisfaction of increasing the weight on the bar.

She is a National and International level powerlifter, recently crowned the 2025 U69kg Oceania Powerlifting Champion, and has podiumed at every National Championship she has entered.

Lee-Ann’s true passion is helping others discover the power of strength training. She specialises in coaching members from their first barbell experience through to developing confidence, technical proficiency, and long-term consistency.

Holding a degree in Psychology with Honours and a Master of Teaching, and drawing on an extensive background in education as a VIT-registered teacher, Assistant Principal, Learning Specialist, and Education Consultant for organisations including Lexis Education, the Department of Education, NGV, and VicTESOL, Lee-Ann brings a unique understanding of how people learn, build confidence, and create lasting behavioural change.

This experience shapes her coaching philosophy: strength training is about more than lifting weights—it is about developing self-belief, building resilience, and celebrating progress at every stage of the journey.

Specialties:

• Strength and powerlifting coaching for beginners and intermediate lifters

• Technique development and consistent progression

• Confidence-building and skill-based instruction

• Educator-driven coaching methodology