Our Coaches
Brandon Sefo
Brandon Sefo
Brandon Sefo
Co-founder and Head nutrition coach at Fatu Toa Nutrition. Brandon comes from a judo background and has been working in the fitness industry for 6 years now. Brandon is passionate about competing, nutrition and helping people realise their true physical potential. He’s usually coaching either the mornings or evenings.
Qualifications and Certificates
Bachelor of Business AUT University
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Weight lifting Level 1 Certified
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified
Precision Nutrition Level 2 Certified
Strength System International Level 1
Strength System International Level 2
Judo Brown Belt
Lupe Kapisi
Brandon Sefo
Brandon Sefo
Lupe started CrossFit in 2014 when the gym was just starting out in the backyard. She has since then made a huge improvement in her general health and fitness, and you can catch her working out in the noon or evening classes. Lupe manages the gym and staff at CrossFit Fatu Toa, so if you have any inquiries on that front , don’t hesitate to ask. She also head of our CrossFit Kids program and is a nutrition coach for Fatu Toa Nutrition.
Qualifications and Certificates
Bachelor of Arts Victoria University
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Kids Trainer
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified
The Ready State Movement and Mobility Specialist
Dean Sefo
Brandon Sefo
Amanda Bunn
Dean started CrossFit in 2011. At the time, training had become routine and he was looking for something different. He discovered CrossFit online and began doing the main site workouts at the local gym. He usually coaches morning classes. if you need advice on technique just let him know
Qualification and Certificates
Bachelor of Aviation Massey University
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Certified
CrossFit Sport Specific Certified
CrossFit Weight lifting Level 1 Certified
Amanda Bunn
Michael Kapisi
Amanda Bunn
Coach Amanda writes the programming for CrossFit Fatu Toa, and is based in Auckland New Zealand. So if you have been a regular with us for a while, technically you owe all your PR’s and fitness to her and her amazing programming. Amanda has more than 15 years of experience in coaching and is a super fit competitor AND a medical surgeon. She also manages her own gym in Auckland , ETM CrossFit. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, outdoor activities, reading and exploring ways to continually challenge and improve herself.
Qualifications and Certificates
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Bachelor of Health Science – Physiotherapy
CrossFit Weight lifting Level 1 Certified
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified
Precision Nutrition Level 2 Certified
CrossFit Endurance Certification
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Owner of ETM CrossFit
CrossFit Regional Athlete
Rosa Siliva
Michael Kapisi
Michael Kapisi
Coach Rosa has been a Fatu Toa member for a number of years and is a very passionate coach. She started CrossFit in New Zealand and moved over here a few years ago. She coaches the noon and evening class and is passionate about helping people find their true strength in the gym.
Qualifications and Certificates
Diploma in Teaching University of Auckland
Certificate in Business Massey University
CrossFit Level 1 Certified
First Aid Certified
Michael Kapisi
Michael Kapisi
Michael Kapisi
Coach Mike is our newest coach but has been a staple in the 12:30 class for a few years now. He has a keen coaching eye and easy going coaching style. He also makes the best protein shakes on island, so be sure to try those out!
You can find him coaching the evening and noon classes.
Qualifications and Certificates
CrossFit Level 1 Certified