Our Team

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FOUNDER & CEO

With over ten years experience, Sam Wood has gained a reputation as being one of Australia's premier professionals in the area of children's fitness. After studying exercise science, Sam was determined to create an Australian first; a fitness company just for kids! Sam is determined to combine his drive and passion to revolutionise the kid’s fitness industry and expand Gecko throughout Australia and beyond.

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CAULFIELD MANAGER

Mark ‘Harry’ Corrigan is one of our Gecko resident experts and has been with the company since its creation in 2006. He is an exercise scientist and a level one sport's coach in six sports. Mark has played Australian Rules Football at VFL level and is an outstanding role model for kids in pursuit of good health. Even though Mark has such impressive credentials, his greatest qualities are his infectious personality and wonderful temperament.

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BENTLEIGH MANAGER 

Paul ‘Fricksta’ Fricke is an exercise scientist, triathalete and all round nice guy. Paul has an innate ability of knowing exactly how hard to push kids without ever compromising FUN. When Paul is not managing Gecko Bentleigh he is working tirelessly with kids in a personal training capacity.

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SCHOOL'S COORDINATOR/GECKO BAYSIDE HEAD COACH 

Toby ‘Tobes’ Morrison is the life of the party. He takes over thirty kid's classes a week and connecting with kids of all ages is his specialty . Toby always gets top results from his students while maintaining a level of fun that keeps the kids screaming for more. After suffering from chronic fatigue as a teenager, Toby is a caring and inspirational individual who strives to make a real difference to the kids that he coaches.

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SENIOR COACH

Nick ‘Robbo’ Roberts is an exercise scientist that specialises in football, athletics and running technique with junior athletes. Nick makes motivating kids look easy and his great personality makes him a favorite with the kids.

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SENIOR COACH

The running man! James ‘Jimmy’ Lobley has expertise in all areas of fitness but is a guru in speed, agility and running biomechanics.

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HEAD TRAINER

Paul Lange is a specialist trainer of kids and adults. He has an amazing rapport with all of his clients and is considered one of the best trainer’s in Victoria.

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COACH

Firm but fair sums Sarah Adamson up. The girls love her and have so much fun training with her. The boys quickly learn that she is no push over. She has the kids working hard and rockin’ at the same time.

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CHILDHOOD CONSULTANT & JUNIOR GECKO MANAGER

Andrea ‘A’ Cummins has over 15 years of experience working with young children as the manager of Wilson Street Kinder. ‘A’ is widely considered as an expert in childhood development and has received several teaching awards. ‘A’ also specialises with children with additional needs ranging from Autism, Asperger’s, Down Syndrome, Hearing Impairments, Cerebral Palsy and more. With Diploma’s and Honors in Teaching, Special Needs Integration, Sports and Games, and Human Development, ‘A’ has a wealth of knowledge. Not to mention her drive, passion, caring nature and genuine demeanor. She works with children of all ages and abilities in consultation with parents, carers, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists to achieve amazing results!

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Bina Pallot (Beans as she is affectionately known) is the Business Development Manager. Beans’ personality can be summed up by your first Gecko experience: bright, bubbly, genuine and friendly. Beans is an integral member of Team Gecko!

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ADMINISTRATION OFFICER

Parents and kids can ask Maddie ‘Mads’ Blackall about anything from membership details to lost property. She has a great personality and sense of humor and represents everything that Gecko stands for.

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MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

‘Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle’ was named after Tess ‘Tessy’ Wilson. Driving and working hard, with a passion for all things media, Tessy is the backbone of Gecko Twitter and Facebook.

Feel free to call Gecko head office on 9532 0077 anytime and Sam, Beans or Mads will be able to answer any of your questions!