Our Coaches
Yelana Jennings - Level 3 Coach
Area of Interest:
Nutrition and the member experience
About me:
Trying to be as prepared and organised as possible, doesn’t matter what the task or career, problem solving and organising things it’s where my mind likes to operate. This, in more recent times has been a blessing and sometimes a stressful curse (thanks Covid-19 and Vic Government)!
I grew up in a small country towns, where if you don’t play sport, what do you do? I played netball, hockey, basketball & squash. I ran and rode along the highway, I swam daily and competed on weekends, I did Little Aths and played junior golf. Later in my sporting life I also played hockey and was lucky enough to hit the winning goal in the Grand Final! It’s fair to say sport has made up a big chunk of my life!
CrossFit History:
I started CrossFit at Fit Republic in March 2013 when I moved to Bendigo for Uni. During my first three Uni semesters (March 2013 - May 2014), I was a Monday - Thursday CrossFitter, travelling home for sport and work most weekends, and spending my time at home each holiday break for work also. In August 2014 I made the change to Dauntless and have never looked back. My fitness improved out of sight and the friendships and community that came with it began to take over the home town sport community I was hanging onto. After just 1 year at Dauntless, I was trying to work out a way I could give back to this community that felt like it had given me so much. It was at this time I was approached and asked if I would like to join the team as one of the coaches. That was Feb 2016, and it has been one of the most challenging and rewarding things I have ever done.
Flash forward to September 2019 and I was then given the opportunity to take over the running of the gym!
Favourite CF movement/s:
Snatch
Ring Muscle Ups
I think the high skill technical movements are my favourite because it is about the work that goes into getting the technique right!
Hobbies and interests:
Enjoying great hospitality experiences and telling people all about them.
Socialising and still being home by 9pm ;)
Walking and swimming Ted
Exploring new places with Justin (hopefully more in the van soon).
Mountain biking, downhill in preference (will take a shuttle up a hill any day)!
Jo Colombo-Harwood (Joey)
Co-Owner Since 2024 : Level 2 Coach
Particular Area of Interest:
I enjoy coaching all modalities of CrossFit. I really enjoy the gymnastic drills and skill sessions and also like breaking down standards and points of performance in lifting. I find a great deal of personal satisfaction when I’m able to help members find that cue or explanation that makes something they’ve struggled with click.
About me:
I am a mother of 2 teenage boys, was a hairdresser and salon owner for over 15 years. Have been involved in the fitness industry, primarily with Fit Republic, for 15 years in lots of capacities including Little Ninja Karate, instructing various classes including Kettlebells, step, cardio karate, cage fitness and eventually CrossFit.
CrossFit History:
I have been Cross-fitting for over 13 years. Got hooked pretty much 2 weeks in and didn’t look back. After being a participant for around 2 years I was asked to start shadowing some classes with the view of taking on Coaching.
When Fit Republic made the decision to de-affiliate from CrossFit, we worked alongside CrossFit Anarchy to offer dual memberships and merge communities. I transitioned over to Anarchy as a coach and was fortunate enough to bring many of our members across with me, helping maintain the strong sense of community we had built.
Toward the end of 2019, Anarchy was facing closure, I was approached and offered the opportunity to come across to CrossFit Dauntless and take on coaching there. It felt like the right move from the beginning, and we genuinely haven’t looked back since. Bringing a great group of Anarchy members with us, we’ve found an incredible home at Dauntless, surrounded by supportive management, passionate coaches, and an amazing community of athletes.
I have been with Dauntless since late 2019 and coaching since early 2020!
Favourite CF movement/s:
I love any gymnastic movements, my favourite is probably T2B and my favourite lift is Deadlift.
Hobbies and interests:
Cooking, socialising, fishing, relaxing with a drink or two and a platter.
Peter Harwood (Pete)
Co-Owner Since 2024 : Level 2 Coach
Area of Interest: Olympic Lifting, All Athlete Advancement. I live to Coach and love to help, all those who want to, be the best they can be.
About me:
Im a focused and enthusiastic Partner / Father and Masters Athlete. I have faced many challenges in my short 48 yrs and I am looking forward to the next 48 years worth. Ive been training to better my life choices for 10 years now and the next two should be the hardest and most rewarding of them so far. Been a Salesman for most of my Career but Coaching is my passion and where I find the biggest rewards by far.
CrossFit History:
I started at CrossFit Anarchy as a 117kg novice at 39 and just handled 2-3 sessions per week in those days. Moved over to CFDL after 7 years of training and 18 mths of Coaching with my Partner Joey to find a new Community to participate in and continue our CrossFit journey. Now at 93kgs and training 6-7 sessions per week my next step is competition.
I started coaching at Dauntless in Nov 2019 first shadowing before taking classes solo from Jan 2020.
Favourite CF movement/s:
All Barbell Lifts. Snatch, C&J, Deadlift etc
Hobbies and interests:
Adventure Moto Riding, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Hunting and watching all kinds of Motorsports up close and personal.