PERSONAL TRAINER & INSTRUCTOR

SEBASTIÁN GONZÁLEZ


Outside of the gym, his passion lies sports, especially Volleyball. He has trained and coached club & professional players! Seb is originally from Chile but has been here in NZ for 8 years!

Sebastian holds a Master Degree in Physical Activity & Health at Level 9 and a Post Degree in Physical Conditioning for Fitness & Health. He has over 10 years experience as a personal trainer and a background as a Physical Education Teacher, Sports and Recreation and he has taught in schools and Universities in Chile. He also has an extensive background in Volleyball from training professional and club volleyballers in Chile and New Zealand. He is the current National Volleyball Men’s and Women’s Head Coach.

As a volleyball coach, a few of his big achievements are winning the first ever New Zealand Volleyball League with Southern Pounamu, the 52nd Volleyball New Zealand Club Championship with Shirley Men Volleyball Club and the 2021 New Zealand Provincial Volleyball Championships with the Canterbury Open Women.

He designs individualised programmes for his athletes based on their own fitness goals. Most importantly he strives to provide clients with a professional, positive and rewarding experience. Helping to make big changes in their lives, converting the impossible to reality.

Seb’s weakness is dogs, especially his black labrador “Mãchi!” .

STRENGTHS

  • Strength and conditioning

  • Sport performance

  • Injury rehab

  • Fitness for general wellness and health

  • Fat loss

  • Hypertrophy muscle building

  • Metabolic conditions

PROUD MOMENTS/ ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Canterbury sports awards ‘coach of the year 2022’

  • Volleyball Club National Champs 2019

  • Canterbury Volleyball Open Women National Champs

  • Canterbury Volleyball U21 IPC National Champs

  • Masters in Physical Activity and Health L9


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