Rosli King

1. What inspired you to become a CrossFit coach?

During a difficult time in my life, I needed an escape and after footballing days were over, I needed something else... so I decided to try my first CrossFit class. After finding out Ore Crossfit was a community non-profit gym and it was ran voluntarily, I wanted to give back by helping people like it helped me.

2. How long have you been involved in CrossFit, both as a participant and as a coach?

I have been a member since 2011 and a coach since 2013.

3. What certifications and qualifications do you hold related to CrossFit and fitness training?

CrossFit Level 2

CrossFit Kids

British Weightlifting Level 1

BWL Technical Judge Level 1

Personal Trainer Level 2

4. Can you describe your coaching philosophy and approach to training athletes?

My philosophy as a coach is... I always believe you can be better than you think and I will always motivate our members to believe they can do anything if they trust themselves. Mentally I've got you all the way, and guess what? I've always been proven right, which makes me happy because that means progress for the members moving forward.

5. What do you believe are the most important qualities of a successful CrossFit coach?

NO EGO! Without question, this is the ugliest trait you can have. I'm always learning from my members as much as they're learning from me. Listening to them and adapting to their needs is so important, as it's not our health journey, it's theirs. Therefore, I would say listening is an important quality to have.

6. How do you customise workouts to accommodate different skill levels and abilities within a class?

Depending on who's in the class, as I usually know most of the members and their abilities, I will scale a movement so it can still be challenging and we get them to work hard at the intensity we need for the class.

7. What strategies do you use to keep your athletes motivated and engaged?

There's no point in doing something if it's not enjoyable, so my way is to pay attention to what they find difficult or disinterested in. Then I give our members the correct information as to why we are doing it, which gives them confidence. I also try to make it as fun as possible while they're learning new skills.

8. Can you share a memorable success story of an athlete you have coached?

Coaching my children has been one of my biggest successes so far. From seeing them develop into, not just strong physically and mentally, but human beings from the ages of 9 and 13 to adults who still train, as it's just natural for them to workout as part of their life. I feel grateful I was able to give them the gift of being fit and healthy, as well as the Crossfit community who would always welcome them.

9. How do you stay updated with the latest CrossFit techniques, trends, and research?

Crossfit.com, social media groups and my peers whom I trust in the CrossFit space.

10. What advice would you give to someone new to CrossFit and considering joining your class?

My best advice is to just turn up and we will do the rest. The hardest thing to do is to walk through that door with an open mind. Give it your best shot, walk back in tomorrow and do it all over again until it becomes a habit. This will not only change your life, but it will extend it and we will be lucky enough to have you around longer.