MEET YOUR EPIC COACHES
James Ferguson
FOUNDER & head coach
Exercise Physiologist, SPort scientist
As the founder and driving force behind Performance Playground, James lives and breathes the values that shape our community. Whether it's coaching, hyping you up, or training alongside you - nothing fires him up more than seeing you crush your goals!
With a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a passion for athletic performance, he draws inspiration from Gymnastics, Weightlifting, and Functional Fitness to help you look, feel, and move like an athlete...whilst unlocking epic skills along the way!
Outside of coaching, you’ll catch James throwing down at crossfit comps, hitting the Balmoral boardwalk with Nic and Milo, or chasing the sunshine at any opportunity (even in the middle of Winter).
Louis FitzSimons
MOVEMent & performance coach
Personal trainer
Louis is an entertainer at heart, blending play and professionalism in every session at Performance Playground.
He first stepped through our doors as a brand-new Personal Training graduate and member of the gym, before completing our internship program - and he’s been helping members smash epic goals for over five years at PP!
A film fanatic, heavy lifter, and calisthenics enthusiast, Louis brings energy, creativity, and a love for movement that keeps training as fun as it is effective.
Laura Holmes
INJURY REHAB SPECIALIST
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST, sport scientist
From flipping on the gymnastics floor to helping others flip their health around, Laura has spent her life immersed in movement.
A former National-level gymnast turned Clinical Exercise Physiologist, she combines elite sport insight with science-backed rehabilitation to help people move confidently, recover with strength, and enjoy an active life at any age.
With a Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science, a Master’s in Clinical Exercise Physiology, and over six years of coaching experience, her passions include women’s health, bone health, and biomechanics — but above all, she loves supporting people of all ages, abilities, and goals.
SQUAD MANTRA
Our community is connected by 3 Core Values.
At Performance Playground you can AND WILL achieve things you didn’t believed were possible!
As a growth-minded community, we’ll help you believe in your ability to make incredible change for the better.
Your goals, come from consistent progress!
As a performance-driven gym we will help your training go from “mindlessly ticking a box” to “growing physically and mentally each time you step in the gym”.
This gym will feel like your home!
We’ve created an environment for people to come and train hard, but most importantly have fun along the way. It doesn’t matter about your strength, fitness or skill level … your place in this community comes from being a genuine and fun-loving person :)
TRAINING PLAYLISTS
Let our music fuel your performance! Playlists designed to reflect your vibe and training style.
SOCIAL SATURDAYS
Want to get amongst the incredible energy at PP?
Whether you’re looking for a new challenge, keen to get sweaty or just want to have fun with a bunch of legends
This is 100% for you!
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