Meet The Team

Lissa Golding

Lissa’s love for fitness began once she realised how much it positively impacted her mental and physical well-being. It started with a desire to feel healthier and stronger, and once she saw the changes in her body, energy and mood, she was hooked. Over time, she became passionate about pushing my limits and learning new skills. One challenge Lissa enjoyed putting herself through was training for a boxing fight – which she won.

Lisa has been doing CrossFit for the past 3 years, and recently joined the Mount CrossFit team as a coach. She loves the idea of people showing up and doing their best with the support of the community and the coaches.

When she’s not at the gym, Lissa can be found spending time with her family, eating and going on little adventures. She has a busy life so makes sure to spend her downtime filling her own cup.

Alec Cummins

Alec started CrossFit in 2018 while living in Manchester, England. He has seen the incredible effect that CrossFit has had on his own health, fitness and quality of life, and loves to help others on their health and fitness journey too.

In 2021, Alec jumped at the opportunity to buy into Mount CrossFit with friends. He’ll generally be one of the first people you meet, and is always invested in improving your life with CrossFit.

Alec coaches a number of classes per week, and works full time as an audiologist. When he’s not at the gym, you’ll find him spending time with his wife Holly, daughter Matilda, dog Chester and cat Cosmo.

Andy Devoy

Andy has been part of Mount CrossFit and the wider CrossFit community for over 10 years, bringing a deep passion for fitness, competition, and community. They have competed nationally and at the CrossFit Regionals, giving them firsthand experience at the highest levels of the sport.

Before CrossFit, [Name] represented in both rugby and touch, building the athletic foundation and team-first mindset they carry into their coaching today. As an owner, they are committed to creating a supportive, high-energy environment where members can push their limits, grow their confidence, and become the strongest version of themselves.

Kurtis Weeks

Having played all manner of sports growing up, fitness has always been a big part of Kurtis’ life. This predominantly became rugby and cricket in his teen years, then CrossFit in 2020 when he first visited CrossFit Napier.

Back at university, Kurtis joined CrossFit Dunedin and hasn’t looked back since!

“I’ve always loved competing, and Crossfit really scratches that itch and gives me a goal and something to train towards.”

Kurtis moved to the Mount in Oct 2024 and was welcomed into Mount CrossFit with open arms before becoming part of the coaching team. He loves the CrossFit community and having like-minded people to spend time with on a day-to-day basis. He’s passionate about making an impact during an hour long class, bringing people together to share a laugh and improve their well-being one workout at a time!

“I look forward to helping you all at whatever stage of your health and fitness journey that may be and getting a sweat on alongside you!”

James Golding

James has been involved in sport and fitness throughout his life, but CrossFit became his favourite after competing at NZ Nationals in 2020.

“There is something about constantly pushing yourself, knowing there is no ceiling to your growth. The harder you work, the better your results and that’s what created the love for me the most. The never ending possibilities that fitness brings.

The best part about Mount CrossFit is the community and the energy. Everyone is always striving to be better and constantly push one another, which provides a healthy environment not only for the more elite athletes but the beginners too.”

James has recently started his career as a real estate agent and can often be found chasing white golf balls around at Omanu Golf Course.

Tahh Kerr-Tuaupiki

Tatai started CrossFit in 2018 after watching the Open with a close friend. She decided to give it a go and hasn’t looked back since. Coming from a strong background in touch, netball and rugby league, CrossFit quickly became the next challenge and the one that stuck.

With 8 years of coaching experience, Tatai has competed in multiple competitions, with her biggest achievement being stepping out onto the Torian Pro floor. CrossFit plays a huge role in both her mental and physical wellbeing, and she loves the variety it offers from strength and conditioning to gymnastics and everything in between.

You’ll find Tatai in the gym either coaching or training in the best, most motivating environment around. When she’s not at the gym, she’s spending time with her whanau, on the farm or out playing other sports.

Hayley Whiting

We’re thrilled to have Hayley as part of the team as our Olympic Weightlifting Coach. Hayley first started CrossFit in her third year of university, and did it for three years, before finding a love for Weighlifting and transitioning full time. Turns out she preferred a barbell to burpees!

Hayley loves the discipline that weightlifting requires, and the daily challenge to improve technique. It has provided her a lot of opportunities to push her boundaries and what she thinks she is capable of, and she wants to help others have the same experience.

Some of Hayley’s achievements (so far):

5th place at 2022 Commonwealth Games.
NZ Record Holder- 81kg snatch, clean and jerk and total, 87kg clean and jerk and total.
Oceania Championships 2024 Gold medallist.
Pacific Games 2023 Silver medallist.

Our Weightlifting classes run at 5:30 Monday and Wednesday weekly, available for all members to come along and get some tips from the pro!

Jane Ross Davie

Fitness has always been a big part of Jane’s life. Growing up, she was a competitive swimmer and since then has always enjoyed keeping fit through hockey, waterpolo, dragon boating, skiing, gymnastics, cross country running and indoor netball.

Jane started CrossFit in 2013, getting into coaching in 2015 in Wellington and then the Mount when she moved here in 2017.

Over the years she has competed in CrossFit and Olympic Lifting at both national and international level. She loves the continual challenge, community and social aspect of training and that’s what keeps her coming back.

Outside of the gym Jane will be hanging out at the beach, spending time with her husband Cullam, dog Rusty and working with her nutrition coaching clients.