SEBASTIÁN GONZÁLEZ

Outside of the gym, his passion lies in sports, especially Volleyball. He has trained and coached club & professional players! Sebastián (Seb) is originally from Chile but has been here in NZ for 10 years.

Seb holds a Master Degree in Physical Activity and Health, at Level 9, a Post Degree in Physical Conditioning for Fitness and Health, and a Post Degree in Strength and Conditioning and High Performance applied to Volleyball. He has over 15 years’ experience as a personal trainer and a background as a Physical Education Teacher, Sports and Recreation. 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 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, Secondary Senior Schools Mainland Championships with St Margaret’s College.

He designs individualised programs for his athletes based on their own fitness goals. Most importantly he strives to provide clients with a professional, positive and rewarding experience. Helping them 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’

• New Zealand Volleyball Club National Champs 2019

• Canterbury Volleyball Open Women National Champs 2021

• Canterbury Volleyball U21 IPC National Champs 

• Masters Degree in Physical Activity and Health Level 9