Our coaches
World-class instructors & fitness mentors
A facility is only as good as the instructors who lead it. We don’t employ aggressive, shouty trainers, our team is made up of articulate mentors and technical experts who inspire, educate and uplift, breaking intricate movements into simple, actionable steps so you train at an elite level while staying safe and injury-free.
Meet the Cool Heart leadership team
Daniel
Head Coach
Daniel opened our gym in 2019 with over 20 years of Muay Thai experience. He shares his wealth of knowledge at every level, coaching our cubs and teens classes, as well as our beginner classes all the way up to our professional level fight team.
Erin
Coach
Still actively fighting, Erin's career accolades speak for themselves. WBC Australian Champion, ISKA World Gold Medalist, Aus Muay Thai 2023 Female Fighter of the Year, WBC World Games Silver Medalist, as well as Rise Championship and VAMAA champion. New to Muay Thai? Erin will be your first ever coach in our beginner bootcamp, making sure you get off on the right foot. She takes a range of different classes throughout the week, including our ladies only kickboxing classes.
Petch
Coach
Hailing from the renowned Sitmonchai Gym in Thailand, Petch has been coaching out of Cool Heart for over 3 years. With over 200 fights, and having fought some of the best names in the world on the most prestigious promotions, our fight team and advanced students are incredibly lucky to have his level of expertise and experience teaching them.
Jimme
Coach
Always coaching with a smile, Jimme has built some of the best fighters from scratch and brought them to the world stage. Being one of the lead trainers at the famous Sitmonchai gym, Jimme now calls Cool Heart home. Whether you're training with him or watching him work his magic in the ring, you are guaranteed to be entertained.
Ky
Coach
Ky knows exactly how to push our cubs and get the most out of them, having started in our kids program himself and training all the way through, to now fighting professionally. He's the perfect mix of fun and discipline, and a great role model for our cubs.
Jarrod
Coach
With a lifetime of Muay Thai experience behind him, Jarrod (with his trademark devastating right kick), breaks down techniques to the finest details. As a firefighter, Jarrod brings the discipline and mental toughness of Muay Thai into everyday life. Our students are lucky to learn from his knowledge and work ethic.
Megan
Coach
Megan is a person who leads by example. 20+ years of training, and always on the search for the next physical challenge. She runs our strength and conditioning program, every week pushing the team to their limits, but rest assured, she'll be doing every rep along with you.
Nelson
Coach
Being one of our OG students, Nelson knows what it's like to go through our grading system and step over the ropes into the ring. He coaches our teen students, ensuring they train hard and achieve their absolute best on and off the mats.
Jackson
Coach
A former professional fighter, Jackson still has a huge passion for Muay Thai and combat sports. He now uses his depth of knowledge as a mentor and pad holder in our fight team, and passes on what it takes to be a professional athlete to the newer generation.
Tracy
Coach
A long-time yoga addict, Tracy loves any opportunity to help others discover the many physical and mental benefits of yoga practice. Accredited through Yoga Australia, her Vinyasa Flow classes offer a strong, full body workout and a balancing re-set for the mind.
1-on-1 coaching
Personal training & nutrition coaching
Want to fast-track progress, break a plateau, or train around an injury? Our elite 1-on-1 packages are tailored to your exact capabilities and goals.
Book your strategy sessionCustomised technical focus
Uninterrupted pad work and immediate biomechanical corrections to master skills faster.
Targeted athletic strength
Build power, fix postural imbalances, and bulletproof your joints.
Realistic dietary roadmaps
Simple macro adjustments and habits that lift energy, speed recovery, and lock in fat loss.