Colin Webb
Owner & Head Coach
Colin Webb is the owner and head coach at Panthers Powerlifting.
He’s an established powerlifter having competed in multiple National, World and International championships. Winning nationals in 2013, 2014 and 2016, and medalling in both the deadlift and squat at the IPF Classic World Championships.
He is passionate about strength coaching and focuses on technique and safe progression. Working with beginners from the very early days of strength training up to National champions and individuals looking for a strength edge in their sporting endeavours.
Best Raw Lifts (93kg)
- Squat: 281kg
- Bench: 162.5kg
- Deadlift: 302.5kg
Merinda O’Brien
Powerlifting & Strength and Conditioning Coach
I am dedicated to helping individuals and athletes unlock their full potential. I have a proven track record of success with athletes from local to international levels.
I have been coaching for over 8 years and hold a Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise, an Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) Associate Level 2 certification and an Australian Weightlifting Federation, Level 1, Weightlifting/Sports Power Coach certification. I also hold a Masters in Public Administration and have strong skills and experience (17+ years) in stakeholder management and government relations.
I offer specialised strength and conditioning coaching across a variety of disciplines, including powerlifting, strong(wo)man, field-based and individual sports. My approach centers around building strength and power and combines scientifically-backed techniques with personalised programming to enhance athletic abilities and performance
Best Lifts (60kg)
- Equipped
- Squat: 162.5kg
- Bench: 105kg
- Deadlift: 180.5kg
- Raw
- Squat 107.5kg
- Bench 75kg
- Deadlift 160kg
Rebecca Stennett AES, AEP, ESSAM
Coach and Exercise Physiologist
I am an accredited exercise physiologist, powerlifting, and strength coach. I am excited to be now coaching out of Panthers Powerlifting!
Strength training has my heart. I’ve been lifting weights for over 11 years now and competed at my first powerlifting meet back in 2015. Since then, I have grown in strength and built an Elite 1 total. Currently, I am training to earn the opportunity to compete at an international level.
I am also a bit of a nerd. I have 7 years’ experience teaching anatomy & exercise physiology subjects at a university level and graduated top of my class.
After gaining years of industry experience as an exercise physiologist and strength coach, I have decided to turn my passion into a full-time job.
My clinical knowledge means that I am a great fit for those that want to lift weights whilst living with chronic pain, chronic injuries or disease, mental health challenges, neurological conditions, women’s health concerns & special needs.
But you don’t need to have a health condition to work with me. I coach people of all abilities and experience levels.
I use a person-centred, holistic coaching style to foster your confidence and autonomy. I will support you to become the strongest and most grounded version of yourself, rep by rep.
The bar is loaded – let’s grow!
Best Raw Lifts (69kg)
- Squat: 142.5kg
- Bench: 87.5kg
- Deadlift: 162.5kg
Alex Niedzwiecki
Athletic Development, Strength and Conditioning Coaching
G’day my name is Alex!
I’m a dedicated and driven coach whose focus is centered on athletic performance, general strength training, and longevity.
I’ve been playing semi-professional rugby union since 2017 and now use the off-seasons to compete in powerlifting. Both sports require tremendous physical resilience, and through my athletic career I’ve learnt (the hard way) the importance of taking care of one’s body in order to compete at your best.
This makes my approach to training one that prioritizes technique, structural balance, and safe progression, all while chasing hard after our specific training goal, whatever that may be!
You don’t have to be an athlete to train with me. My focus on performance transfers well into how good you can feel day to day. Developing strength and fortitude so your body is no longer the limiting factor in living your life the way you want to live it.
Regardless of your experience level, I seek to coach people who are genuinely interested in improving themselves!
If you are looking for a motivated coach who has an authentic desire to get you where you want to be, I’m the guy for you!
Best Raw Lifts (93kg)
- Squat: 212.5kg
- Bench: 120kg
- Deadlift: 225kg
Rai Vogler
Strongman/Woman, Powerlifting, Strength Training
As a coach, my number one goal is to uncover hidden strength, to push my athletes beyond their comfort zones and reach new heights they hadn’t deemed possible. I have a natural ability to help others and see them succeed, so to watch my athletes grow both physically & mentally is a huge reason why I do what I do.
I want to share the same passion and obsession with others through coaching, to build athletes, grow true sportsmanship and help individuals develop a solid foundation they can be proud of, not only in the sport of strongman, but in any strength sports they wish to excel in.
Rai’s Recent Competition History
- Official Strongman Games World Final 2023 – 4th u64kg
- QLD Strongest 2022 & 2023 – 1st u64kg
- Clash Down Under 2023 – 2nd u64kg
- Middle Weight Final 2023 – 4th u73kg
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