Meet The Team
Rob Noy
Owner & Head Coach
As an early adopter of the CrossFit methodology,
Rob has poured his life into CrossFit CrossAxed and continues to do so.
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With over 10 years of CrossFit coaching experience, and an additional 5 years of Personal Training prior to that, Rob brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the gym and his team of coaches.
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Along with coaching, Rob was also a professional Firefighter with the Queensland Fire & Rescue service for 17 years and while working on the front line he also trained & lead rescue teams for a majority of that time. This affords him an amazing perspective and honesty uncommon to most.
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Rob's qualifications extend far but to list a few:
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CF - L3
National Weightlifting Coaching Accreditation
CrossFit Gymnastics Advanced
CrossFit Mobility
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Football
CrossFit Level 1, 2 & 3
Cert IV Personal Training
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As mentioned Rob specialised in Rescue within the fire service which included:
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Vertical Rescue
Swift Water Rescue
Urban Search and Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
Trench Rescue
Remote Rescue
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A word from Rob - My passion for health and life is quite simple, I believe no one should miss out on doing things due to the state of their health or physical condition. Seeing parents unable to play with their kids or people not being able to do a physical task due to being overweight is heartbreaking. CrossFit sounds like a cult from the outside looking in but the reason everyone is so passionate is it truly is the best health program in history. It is for those pursuing excellence, those who understand doing what's easy and expecting results is a fool's errand & lastly it is for those wanting to be better no matter where you are starting. If that's you I would love you to join our team.
Christina Livaditakis Manager/Senior Coach
Christina Livaditakis has been training CrossFit since 2017, coming from a diverse sports background. CrossFit initially served as a way to stay fit and challenged, but she quickly excelled and began coaching in the same year, building on her experience coaching high school water polo. Her coaching journey began in Zimbabwe, where she coached for a year before moving to Australia in 2018. From 2018 to 2022, Christina coached in NSW before relocating to Queensland.
Her coaching philosophy emphasises safety and movement quality, ensuring members get the most out of their sessions with minimal risk of injury while also keeping things fun. Christina is driven by a desire to help people transform their lives through hard work in health and fitness.
Her personal mantra is, “I believe everyone has the power to create the life they wish to live. I believe, no matter the privileges, that everyone is capable of turning their life into anything they wish it to be.
Coming from a third world country, I have seen many people stuck in the mindset of settling for the life they have, but have also seen many great people turn their life around, and that’s exactly what I am trying to achieve and only wish to help others do the same thing through health and fitness.”
Craig Edwards
Coach
​​Craig has been training in CrossFit since 2021 when he became a member of Crossfit CrossAxed. He joined CrossFit with a background of 10 years experience in Olympic Weightlifting, having competed in various levels of competition over that time.
Craig began his Weightlifting journey in 2013 under the watchful eye of a former Australian Olympic head coach, quickly learning that he had a passion for the sport as an athlete. Over the years, his passion for the sport itself grew into a love for coaching. Craig assisted in coaching Weightlifting as a volunteer for many years, which helped shape him into the CrossFit Trainer we see today, with a unique and quick eye on our athletes.
Naturally when Craig began CrossFit, his passion for sport and coaching were united. He began coaching CrossFit in 2022 and has continued to progress! He is currently a Certified Level 2 CrossFit Trainer.
Craig’s main goal as a coach is to make a positive impact on the lives of the members who come through the doors at CrossAxed, and we see this in action each time he steps into the gym! Craig is a natural when it comes to coaching, and we’re grateful he has found his way to CrossFit, and to our community.
He aims to give at least one helpful tip to every single person in the class each day. Craig takes great pride in seeing members progress their capabilities through his coaching. He is eager to further develop and hone his skills as a coach, and continue learning with an open mindset to new ideas as the sport evolves.
Leah Newbury Coach
Leah has been training in CrossFit since 2011, becoming a member with us at CrossFit
CrossAxed in 2013. Over the years, Leah has participated in many CrossFit events including Competitions at both Intermediate and Advanced levels. She is excited to enter her first year of the CrossFit Open as a Master!
Leah started her CrossFit Coaching journey as a Level 1 Trainer in 2020. Since completing her Level 1 and gaining valuable coaching experience within our adults, Rookies & Teens classes, she completed her Level 2 CrossFit Trainer certification, as well as her Weightlifting Level 1 through the Australian Weightlifting Federation. Further to this, Leah and her colleagues completed the Birdbox Coaches Development course, a CrossFit Preferred Course, learning invaluable skills to further enhance the coach-athlete relationship. It is Leah's passion to constantly grow as a coach and a leader, and ensure all her athletes are moving safely and finding the right progression for them in every class.
When Leah isn't coaching, you'll see her on the gym floor with members or taking care of various duties. Leah trains daily to remain strong and focused, and in her spare time you'll likely see her with her dog in tow, Frankie.
Lucas Standen
Coach
Lucas has been in the CrossFit scene for some time, not only as an athlete and Coach, but as a business owner as well, running a box in Indonesia! When Lucas moved back to Brisbane with his wife Miranda, we knew we’d found a fantastic match for our coaching team!
Lucas is a strong advocate for the transformative power of fitness and believes in its ability to develop a resilient mindset, ultimately contributing to enhanced health, happiness, and success in all areas of life.
His passion for helping individuals improve their movement drives Lucas to create a supportive and uplifting training environment. One which inspires its athletes to overcome challenges and achieve their highest potential. With over 8 years of coaching experience, coupled with a CF-L2 and CrossFit Weightlifting certification, Lucas brings a well-rounded skill set and expertise to the coaching profession.
Lucas believes in the principle of daily improvement, subscribing to the idea that consistent, incremental progress can bring about substantial transformation over time. He firmly believes in making small, daily improvements, even if they seem inconsequential at first, and sees it as a key factor in guiding his approach to coaching, fitness, and life. He is always striving towards self-improvement, and aims to encourage others to do the same.
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Jade Wallace
Coach
Jade has been a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer since 2020 and has recently completed her Level 2 accreditation. After growing up playing soccer, Futsal and AFL, Jade took to powerlifting and general strength training in a commercial gym which is where her fitness journey into CrossFit began. It wasn't long before Jade joined a CrossFit facility in 2017, where she fell in love with the inclusiveness and community it provides.
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Jade believes that CrossFit pushes people to be physically and mentally stronger, and offers a healthy dose of competition for many athletes! She's passionate about health, fitness and nutrition, acquiring her Precision Nutrition Level 1 certification since becoming a CrossFit coach.
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Jade's focus is on meeting the required movement standards, and ensuring continual progress for all levels of fitness. She strives to make CrossFit the best hour of your day, every time.
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Jade coaches across both facilities, Morningside and Carina, and is dedicated to ensuring you have the best experience possible.
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