Meet the team
Established in 2023 by co-founders Tom and Katherine, NESC is supported by an experienced coaching team with the aim of inspiring strength in the Darlington community and beyond
TOM
Strawbridge
NESC Co-Founder
Strength and
Powerlifting Coach
Qualifications/Certs
Level 3 PT
BSc Hons Sports Science
Speciality
Powerlifting
Coaching
Programme-only
Online coaching
Semi-private coaching
1-to-1 coaching
Favourite movement
Back squat
Least favourite...
Running!
Favourite post-workout snack
Squares bar
Favourite workout tune
Lost in the Static by After The Burial
KATHERINE
Strawbridge
NESC Co-Founder
Gym Manager
Class Coach
Qualifications/Certs
PE Teacher
Rugby coach
Trampolining coach
Personal trainer
Speciality
Sports coaching
Group HITT
General fitness coaching
Coaching
1-to-1 coaching
Small group coaching
Favourite movement
Rear foot elevated split squats
Least favourite...
Burpees
Favourite post-workout snack
Chocolate chip salted caramel Grenade bar
Favourite workout tune
Anything Avril!
ANDY
Woodward
Coach
Class coach
Qualifications/Certs
MSc Strength and Conditioning
BA (hons) Sport & Physical Ed.
Gym Instructor Level 2
UK Athletics Level 3 Performance Coach
Netball Level 1 Coach
UK Athletics and England Netball Strength and Conditioning Certificates
Kettlebell Instructor Qualification
TRX Instructor Qualification
Rugby League Level 2 Coach
Rugby Union and Volleyball Level 1 Coach
Tennis and Cricket Teachers Awards
Speciality
Youth athlete development
Sport specific strength and conditioning
Coaching
1-to-1 coaching
Youth athlete development PT
Para-athlete, sports team, and winter sport strength and conditioning coaching
Favourite movement
Compound movements
Least favourite...
None!
Favourite post-workout snack
Peanut butter and jelly Grenade bar
Favourite workout tune
Metalingus by Alter Bridge
STACE
Flinn
Coach
Class coach
Qualifications/Certs
Level 2 Group Training
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Level 3 PT
Level 2 Studio Cycling
Speciality
Group HIIT
Studio cycling
Coaching
Small group personal training
Personal training packages
Favourite movement
Wall walk
Least favourite...
Pull ups!
Favourite post-workout snack
Babybel
Favourite workout tune
Find me by Sigma / VIP remix
KELLY-JO
Robson
Coach
Qualifications/Certs
Personal Training L3
British Weightlifting L2
Strength and Conditioning L4+
BSc(Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
Gymnastics L2
Corrective exercise specialist qualified
Performance enhancement specialist qualified
Speciality
Weightlifting coach
Strength and conditioning
Flexibility training
Coaching
1-to-1 coaching
Group coaching
Online programming
Favourite movement
Snatch
Least favourite...
Deadlift
Favourite post-workout snack
Chocolate
Favourite workout tune
Lose Yourself by Eminem
ADAM
Haydon
Coach
Qualifications/Certs
Level 3 PT
BSc Hons Exercise Science
Speciality
Beginner friendly strength coaching
Coaching
Programme-only
Online coaching
1-to-1 coaching
Weightloss and habit coaching
Favourite movement
Bench press
Least favourite...
Bicep curls
Favourite post-workout snack
Lidl bakery pretzel
Favourite workout tune
Liquor & Cigarettes by Chase & Status
CLAIRE
Castle
Coach
Qualifications/Certs
Level 3 PT
Level 2 Assistant Rowing Coach (British Rowing)
Level 3 GP Referral
Speciality
Muscle building
Body recomp
Gym confidence
Coaching
Online coaching
1-to-1, 2-to-1 coaching
Nutrition plans and guidance
Favourite movement
Romanian deadlift
Least favourite...
Bulgarian split squats
Favourite post-workout snack
Eggs on toast
Favourite workout tune
Breathe by The Prodigy