Our Team

Get to know the team ready to assist you in reaching your fitness goals.

Introducing the

TribeMVMNT team

Our team of fitness and nutrition experts are committed to your well-being. We prioritize your health in every decision we make. Achieve your goals with our support!

James and Deanna Mawson

Tribe Mvmnt Owners

Tribe MVMNT began over 10 years ago with a vision to create a community where like-minded people could belong and transform their lives through exercise and nutrition.

Starting as a small bootcamp, that vision took shape and quickly grew into a strong tribe of hardworking, fun individuals. This led to the founding of CrossFit Wangaratta, where we've been introducing people to strength training in a supportive group setting ever since.

As our family of 3 young children grew, so did our community. In 2019, we rebranded to TribeMVMNT, capturing our mission: A tribe of dedicated individuals striving for personal growth and positive change within a connected community.

Carly Yashenko

General Manager

Carly has been a dedicated member of Tribe for 6 years. When she's not ensuring everything runs smoothly at the gym, you'll catch her at the 6am class each morning, starting her day the right way.

Carly is also the creative force behind our social media, capturing the essence of our community through the lens of the camera.

Outside the gym, Carly enjoys spending time with her partner and two dogs, playing netball on the weekends, and creating content for brands in the beauty & fitness industry.

She believes finding balance in life, through fitness, fun weekends with friends and family or indulging in a drink or 5.

Ashleigh Hanby

Admin Specialist

Ash is our admin guru and can assist you with any queries within the gym.

She loves staying active with gym sessions and long walks, especially while listening to podcasts. She is a coffee enthusiast, big on a good food, and has a serious sweet tooth!

She enjoys cooking delicious meals for her family and most importantly, is a proud mum to three little ones.

Nazar Younis

Head Coach

Nazar, our Head Coach, has been passionate about fitness since he started CrossFit back in 2012.

With years of experience coaching people of all ages and fitness levels in New Zealand, the US, and Australia, he believes that true health starts with building a strong foundation - focusing on functional movement, core strength, endurance, and flexibility.

Beyond his certifications in CrossFit (Level 1 & 2) and USA weightlifting (Level 1), Nazar loves helping people reach their goals and live healthier, stronger lives. And when he's not coaching, you'll likely catch him listening to his favourite country music tunes.

Paul Hayward

Coach

You'll find Paul coaching our Wednesday early morning classes and the occasional weekends. He has most recently completed his CrossFit Level 1 certification and is already putting his learnings into practice in his classes.

An active lifestyle is his passion - whether through sports, cycling or hiking with his two kids.

Since starting his CrossFit journey in 2021, Paul's journey has been truly life-changing. Tribe has become a cornerstone for him, supporting both his physical health and mental well-being.

As a coach he's excited to share his experience and looks forward to helping each of you reach your potential goal.

Sally Ritchens

Coach

Sally has been with Tribe Mvmnt since the very beginning and brings a wealth of CrossFit experience to the team. With both CrossFit Level 1 and CrossFit Kids under her belt, Sally's passion and expertise shines through in every class she coaches. You'll catch her coaching sessions a few nights a week and the occasional weekends.

When she's not coaching, Sally enjoys staying active with her son, partner and their two dogs, Stella & Neville - who are just as much part of the Tribe family as she is!

Donovan Jacka

Coach

Donovan has been part of the Tribe family for quite a while, and his energy is contagious!

You'll usually catch him training in the mornings with the 6am crew and coaching a few classes a month.

Known for bringing the vibe and plenty of vibes, Donovan makes every class a fun & supportive experience.

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