Meet The Team
Craig Edwards
Owner & Head Coach
Craig began his weightlifting journey in 2013 under the guidance of a former Australian Olympic Weightlifting head coach. What started as a passion for competing quickly grew into a love for coaching, and Craig spent several years volunteering and assisting other athletes.
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After more than a decade in Olympic Weightlifting, Craig joined CrossFit CrossAxed as a member in 2021. CrossFit brought his passion for training and coaching together, and he began coaching classes in 2022.
In 2026,
Craig became the owner of CrossFit CrossAxed. Having experienced the gym first as a member and then as a coach, he understands what makes the CrossAxed community special and is committed to continuing to build a gym where people of all fitness levels feel welcome, supported and challenged.
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Craig’s main goal is to make a positive impact on every person who walks through the doors. He aims to give every member at least one helpful coaching tip during each class and takes great pride in seeing people build confidence and achieve things they didn’t believe they were capable of.
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He continues to develop his knowledge and coaching skills with an open mind as CrossFit and the wider fitness industry evolve.
Craig’s qualifications include:​
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CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
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Gymnastics Level 1
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Gymnastics Level 2
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BirdBox Coaches Course
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Burgener Weightlifting Level 1
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A word from Craig:
“My goal for CrossFit CrossAxed is to create a gym where every person feels like they belong, regardless of their age, experience or current fitness level. We want to meet people where they’re at, coach them properly and help them build strength, confidence and fitness that carries over into the rest of their lives.
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I’ve experienced CrossAxed as a member, a coach and now as the owner, and I’m proud of the community we have built. I want every person who comes through our doors to feel supported, receive quality coaching and know that we genuinely care about their progress.”
Christina Livaditakis
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.”
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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