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THE ELITE COACHES

Our coaches are the heart of The Elite. They bring experience, professionalism, and specialized knowledge to every class, program, and training session. Each coach is selected for their expertise, teaching style, and ability to guide members of all ages and levels.

Maria Cardona
Mexico flag Mexico

Maria Cardona

Strength & Functional Fitness Athlete

A competitive strength and functional fitness athlete with a strong foundation in power, endurance, and team sports performance.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional maximal strength & lifting technique
  • Advanced conditioning & work capacity
  • Explosive lower-body power
  • Strong competitive mindset

Skills

  • Advanced barbell & powerlifting technique
  • High-intensity functional training
  • Bodyweight strength & calisthenics control
  • Athletic agility & coordination
  • Speed & endurance performance
  • Core stability & strength development

Major Achievements

  • National Powerlifting Championship
  • Advanced Level CrossFit Championship Winner
  • National Basketball Championship Winner
  • 2nd Place Calisthenics Championship
  • Running Championship Participant

Group Classes

Strength & Functional Training
Functional Workout Brazilian Butt Abs & Core
Cardio & Endurance
HIIT Cardio Ride (Indoor Cycling) Aqua Ride Steps
Dance & Rhythm
Zumba Latin Dance
Mind & Body
Mobility Stretching
Daniela Cardona
Mexico flag Mexico

Daniela Haro Cardona

Strength & Performance Athlete

A dedicated strength and conditioning athlete with a competitive background in power sports and team performance.

Key Strengths

  • High muscular endurance capacity
  • Strong upper-body strength development
  • Excellent movement efficiency under fatigue
  • Disciplined training consistency

Skills

  • Progressive overload programming execution
  • Olympic lifting fundamentals
  • Functional strength conditioning
  • Game-speed agility & coordination
  • Aerobic capacity development
  • Injury prevention & mobility focus

Major Achievements

  • National Powerlifting Championship
  • Intermediate Level CrossFit Championship Competitor
  • National Basketball Championship Competitor

Group Classes

Strength & Muscle Training
Upper Body Lower Body Brazilian Butt Abs & Core
Functional Training
Functional Workout
Cardio & Endurance
HIIT Cardio Ride (Indoor Cycling) Aqua Ride Steps
Mind & Body
Mat Pilates Mobility Stretching
Dance & Rhythm
Zumba Latin Dance
Shariff Wambede
Uganda flag Uganda

Shariff Wambede

Qualified Personal Trainer

A disciplined and safety-focused fitness professional with a strong foundation in physical conditioning and emergency response training.

Key Strengths

  • Strong leadership & client motivation
  • High physical conditioning standards
  • Safety awareness & risk management
  • Structured training approach

Skills

  • Personalized program design
  • Strength & endurance development
  • Functional movement coaching
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Physical performance assessment
  • Client progress monitoring

Major Achievements

  • Certified Level 3 Personal Trainer
  • First Aid Certified
  • Firefighters Course Completed
  • SIRA Certified
  • CrossFit Dubai Games 2022

Group Classes

Junior Programs
Junior Fitness Junior Boxing (Level 1, 2, 3) Junior Parkour (Level 1, 2, 3)
Strength & Conditioning
Power & Strength Full Body Upper Body Lower Body
Jamie Peña
Ecuador flag Ecuador

Jamie Peña

Taekwondo Athlete & Instructor

Athlete with more than 10 years of experience in the competitive circuit of the Ecuador Taekwondo Federation, specialized in combat under a counterattacking style.

Key Strengths

  • High reaction and execution speed
  • Excellent endurance in combat
  • Precision in counterattacks
  • Distance control and timing
  • Discipline and competitive consistency

Skills

  • Advanced opponent reading
  • Strategic fight management
  • Coordination and quick decision-making
  • Physical preparation for competitive performance
  • Body adaptation and physical conditioning

Major Achievements

  • 10+ years federated competition, 98% win rate
  • Black Belt in Taekwondo (WT)
  • Official federation tournament participation
  • Certified Taekwondo instructor
  • Career in sports development & coaching

Group Classes

Aquatic Fitness & Training
Aqua Taebo Aqua Bike Aqua Aerobic Aqua Dumbbells Swimming
Martial Arts
Taekwondo
Specialized & Studio Training
Trampoline Bungee
Aatiqah Abrahams
South Africa flag South Africa

Aatiqah Abrahams

Elite-Level Gymnastics Professional

A results-driven gymnastics professional with elite international experience, combining high-performance athletic background with advanced coaching expertise.

Key Strengths

  • Elite competitive experience & performance mindset
  • Strong leadership & athlete motivation
  • Advanced technical coaching (Levels 1–8)
  • Safety awareness & injury prevention focus
  • Structured training & progression planning
  • Adaptability across different athlete levels

Skills

  • Personalized gymnastics program design
  • Skill progression & combination mastery
  • Strength & conditioning for gymnasts
  • Routine execution & competition performance
  • Advanced gymnastics techniques (Levels 1–8)
  • Client/athlete progress monitoring
  • Effective communication & mentorship

Major Achievements

  • African Championships Silver Medalist
  • World Cup Competitor
  • FIG & USAG Certified
  • Level 1-8 Competitive Specialist
  • First Aid & CPR Certified
  • Former International Gymnast
  • +19 Years Experience & +6 Years Coaching

Group Classes

Artistic Gymnastics
Artistic Gymnastics
Competitive Gymnastic
Competitive Gymnastics

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THE ELITE ATHLETE TEAM

These athletes come from different countries and sport backgrounds, bringing global experience, advanced skills, and competitive power. Their presence inspires our community, motivates young talents, and strengthens our club's identity in major competitions.

Thomas Van Tonder
South Africa flag South Africa

Thomas Van Tonder

OCR / Redbull Athlete

World-class OCR athlete known for elite rope-climbing ability and race strategy.

Key Strengths

  • Elite climbing & pulling power
  • Tactical race intelligence
  • Strong endurance under pressure
  • High consistency in global events

Major Achievements

  • Guinness World Record Holder (Rope Climb)
  • Multiple OCR podium finishes
  • 5× Top-5 at OCR World Championships
  • Dubai Games Qualifier
Dmitrii Karavanov
Russia flag Russia

Dmitrii Karavanov

OCR / Ninja Warrior

A competitive OCR and Ninja athlete known for explosive power and sharp endurance.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional grip & arm endurance
  • Strong speed–power combination
  • High consistency on technical obstacles
  • Fast adaptation to different race styles

Major Achievements

  • Competitive OCR & Ninja athlete
  • Multiple race podium finishes
  • Dubai Games Qualifier
Thibault Debusschere
Belgium flag Belgium

Thibault Debusschere

OCR

European champion known for speed, precision, and high control over technical obstacles.

Key Strengths

  • Smooth obstacle execution
  • High sprint endurance
  • Competition discipline
  • Strong technical flow

Major Achievements

  • OCR European & World Champion
  • Multi-time Belgian National Champion
  • OCR Elite Athlete 2016–2025
  • Dubai Games Player
Jason Friedman
South Africa flag South Africa

Jason Friedman

Hyrox / OCR

Hybrid athlete with a strong combination of endurance, speed, and full-body power.

Key Strengths

  • Elite running endurance
  • Strong conditioning & strength mix
  • Competition experience
  • High physical resilience

Major Achievements

  • Mifitness Record Holder
  • Multiple Trail Running & OCR wins
  • Spartan Race Elite Champion
  • Dubai Games Qualifier
Iaroslav Romanov
Russia flag Russia

Iaroslav Romanov

OCR / Ninja Warrior

A dynamic OCR and Ninja athlete known for fluid movement, technical precision, and creative obstacle execution.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional coordination and body control
  • High-level grip endurance and fluid swing mechanics
  • Consistent performance across both speed and technical courses
  • Ability to adapt quickly to complex obstacle layouts

Major Achievements

  • Recognized competitor in OCR & Ninja circuits
  • Achieved multiple strong finishes in competitive events
  • Active presence in the Ninja and movement community
  • Participant in high-level international competitions
Dimitri Popov
Russia flag Russia

Dimitri Popov

OCR / Ninja Warrior

A high-level OCR and Ninja competitor recognized for explosive strength and refined endurance.

Key Strengths

  • Outstanding grip and upper-body stamina
  • Powerful blend of speed and strength
  • Reliable performance across technical courses
  • Quick adaptability to varied race formats

Major Achievements

  • Established OCR & Ninja competitor
  • Secured multiple podium finishes
  • Qualified participant in the Dubai Games
Xavier Dantzler
USA flag USA

Xavier Dantzler

Ninja Warrior / OCR

A technical and explosive Ninja Warrior athlete with creative movement and sharp agility.

Key Strengths

  • Powerful upper-body explosiveness
  • Creative problem-solving on obstacles
  • Fast movement flow
  • Mentally strong under pressure

Major Achievements

  • 4× Competitor on American Ninja Warrior
  • ANW Finals (1×)
  • Dubai Games Player

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