Coaches & Staff
13 coaches and staff, all united by a love of strength sport and a genuine passion for developing people. Click through to find any of us on Instagram.
Craig Spicer is the founder and owner of Crazy Strength. All other coaches and staff listed on this page operate as independent contractors in their own right and are not employees of Crazy Strength. Each contractor is solely responsible for their own professional services, qualifications, insurances and conduct.
Founder of Crazy Strength and the driving force behind everything we do. Over 25 years in strength sport, 17 years as a civilian PTI with the British Army, creator of Army Weightlifting, and current Coaching Lead for British Powerlifting. A cancer survivor and public speaker who lives the #BeAGoodHuman ethos every day.
Allie is the Lead Coach at Crazy Strength and one of the most genuinely human people you’ll ever meet in this industry. She brings a vast depth of experience — in both life and fitness — and is fully capable of delivering every programme Crazy Strength offers: Powerlifting, Weightlifting, Ladies That Lift, Legends That Lift and Personal Training. Whatever the session, whatever the athlete, Allie shows up with warmth, skill and an instinctive understanding of what people need. She also has a particular gift with young lifters, having guided many of the CUBS and youth squad from their very first sessions all the way to national championship podiums.
"I am so proud of their achievements and hard work."
Pip wears multiple hats at Crazy Strength — coaching weightlifting sessions, delivering CUBS junior development classes, and keeping the admin side of the club in impeccable order. Also the founder of Fox Recovery, our in-house sports massage service.
Dan brings real competitive powerlifting experience to his coaching at Crazy Strength. Technically precise and driven to get the best out of every athlete he works with, whether they’re stepping on the platform for the first time or chasing a personal best.
Tess coaches Olympic weightlifting at Crazy Strength, bringing technical expertise and a passion for good movement to every session. Follow her on Instagram for coaching content and lifting insight.
Sarah coaches both Powerlifting and Ladies That Lift, bringing energy, support and genuine care to every session. Her approach creates an environment where women feel confident and capable under the bar, whatever their starting point.
Cherry coaches powerlifting at Crazy Strength, combining competitive experience with a methodical coaching approach. A strong advocate for inclusive strength sport and getting more people on the platform.
Lianne delivers remote weightlifting coaching for Crazy Strength athletes, providing structured programming, technique feedback and support for those who train online or can’t always make it to the gym in person.
Colin coaches in the CUBS junior development programme, helping young athletes build solid movement foundations and a genuine love for strength training. Patient, encouraging and focused on long-term development.
Bianca coaches weightlifting and plays a key role in organising Crazy Strength’s competitions and events. The combination of technical coaching expertise and events management experience makes her invaluable to the club.
Louise coaches both the CUBS junior programme and Ladies That Lift, bringing enthusiasm, patience and real passion for helping people discover what they’re capable of. An infectious coach who makes every session a great one.
Meg coaches Olympic weightlifting at Crazy Strength, combining her passion for the technical side of the sport with a coaching style that builds athlete confidence and capability. Follow her on Instagram for lifting content.
Vicky coaches in the CUBS junior development programme, creating a fun, safe and structured environment for young athletes to build their strength foundations. Dedicated to making every young lifter feel welcome and capable.
Steven coaches Legends That Lift at Crazy Strength, bringing his 25 years of personal training experience and specialist Exercise Referral background to sessions designed for athletes aged 50+ and those with special population needs. Also one of our resident Personal Trainers — see the PT page for full details.
Tom leads adaptive coaching at Crazy Strength, ensuring that strength training is genuinely accessible to athletes of all abilities and needs. A vital part of making the Crazy Strength ethos — that strength is for everyone — a reality on the gym floor.
Paddy coaches Olympic weightlifting at Crazy Strength, combining technical knowledge with a coaching style focused on building real competence under the bar. Follow him on Instagram for training content and lifting reels.
Rae keeps Crazy Strength running behind the scenes as Business Manager. The organisational backbone of the gym, making sure everything from bookings to day-to-day operations runs smoothly so the coaches can focus on what they do best.