INNER ATHLETE TEAM

Trent Pirihi

Head Strength Coach, Director

Inspired By The United States Strength And Conditioning Scene

Inner Athlete was created to provide the training, support, and mentoring I wish I had access to when I was growing up.

As a young person, I struggled physically and mentally to keep up in both team and individual sports. I understand what it feels like to lack confidence, feel limited by your physical ability, and not know how to take the next step.

Everything changed when I found the right coaches, mentors, support network, and training environment. With the right guidance, structure, and encouragement, I was able to build strength, improve my movement, develop confidence, and thrive.

That experience became the foundation of Inner Athlete.

Our approach is inspired by my time in the United States, including experience at the Division I collegiate level and in the private strength and conditioning sector. We combine structured athletic development, semi-private coaching, individual support, and long-term progression in an environment designed for young people.

Inner Athlete specialises in helping youth athletes, teenagers, and neurodiverse young people improve their strength, coordination, movement, fitness, confidence, and sporting performance.

We look beyond short-term results. Our focus is on long-term athlete development, helping every young person build strong foundations, positive habits, resilience, and the skills they need to continue progressing.

At Inner Athlete, young people are supported to become stronger, more confident, and better prepared for sport, training, and life.


Meet Lorraine

Lorraine brings extensive experience, strong business insight, and a genuine passion for health, fitness, and youth development to Inner Athlete.

Her career in the fitness industry began as a fitness and aerobics instructor, giving her first-hand experience in helping people build confidence, improve their wellbeing, and work towards meaningful goals.

Lorraine has also built and led successful business and life coaching brands, including The Productivity Queen and Relaunch Your Life. Through this work, she developed a strong understanding of leadership, personal growth, organisation, and the systems needed to help people and businesses thrive.

Her commitment to youth development also led her to co-found Scrum-Nation, a Rugby League Academy created to support young athletes in developing their skills, confidence, and performance.

As Operations Manager, Lorraine plays a key role in keeping Inner Athlete running smoothly behind the scenes. Her focus on organisation, communication, and member experience helps create a supportive and professional environment where young people can train, grow, and work towards their goals.

Lorraine Pirihi

Operations Manager

Inner Athlete Coaching Team

Trent Pirihi

Founder

Alex Ajnas

Head Strength Coach

Jack Courtie

Strength Coach

Georgina Dryden

Strength Coach

David Chu

Strength Coach

Safe, Effective Young Athlete Development

Inner Athlete helps every young athlete build strength, confidence, movement skills, and strong training habits for long-term development.

Our strength and conditioning coaches provide each young athlete with structured training, mentoring, and individual support in a safe, supervised environment.

Young Athletes can:

  • Improve strength, movement, and coordination

  • Build confidence and resilience

  • Work through setbacks safely

  • Achieve personal bests

  • Receive expert coaching and mentoring

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13/49 Grange Rd, Cheltenham 3192 (opp. DFO)

Phone

0483 956 560

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