OUR TEAM
Jason Donaldson
Director & Head Coach
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Jason is an accomplished athlete having been involved in sport from a young age. He has played Australian Rules Football at State and WAFL Colts level and trained at a high level in long jump, triple jump, 100m and 200m sprints. Jason received representative honours during high school in many sports including, athletics, football, water polo, baseball, softball, rugby league, rugby union, cricket and basketball. Jason first commenced strength and conditioning training at the age of 13 to assist him with his sporting pursuits.
An operational Police Sergeant with 15+ years at the front line of fighting crime in WA, Jason has been CrossFitting since early 2006. Jason knows firsthand what it is like to rely on your fitness to simply stay alive and protect others. His personal aim is to attain and maintain an elite level of fitness that ensures he is ready for anything and to pass that experience onto those he coaches. Jason has coached elite units of the Australian Army and the WA Police and has a special interest in fitness for the Tactical & Combat Athlete. Jason is Australia’s only Level 2 CrossFit Coach AND Blauer Tactical Systems S.P.E.A.R. Instructor and Personal Defence Readiness (PDR) Coach.
Jason is committed to ensuring every athlete he deals with gets the very best coaching and guidance possible. His goal as a coach is to ensure that every person who steps foot inside The Cell will step out better for the experience.
“With his down-to-earth attitude and wealth of knowledge Jason projects enthusiasm for helping people get the best out of themselves.”
Stef Sifandos
Director & Head Coach
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Stef has a deep interest in all that challenges him, not only physically but also psychologically and spiritually. For many years as a constant discovery of self, Stef has purposely placed himself in physically compromising situations in order to strengthen and test himself, his capabilities and potential. Stef has developed a broad understanding of what it truly means to be fit in real terms. Stef is heavily involved in Boxing, Brazilian Ju Jitsu, short and long distance triathlon, running, cycling, intensified strength and power training.
Stef also has a strong interest and passion for extreme outdoor sports such as rock climbing, hiking, mountain climbing, trekking, white water rafting, mountain bike riding and nature and the elements itself, and has spent time trekking in the Amazon, Peru, Chile, Costa Rica, Thailand, Eastern Europe, Western Europe and has cycled solo around Italy.
Knowing oneself and their capabilities is paramount to who Stef is. He believes it is a constant search via at times painful journey that truly has no end, due to the ever-changing nature of self. Stef realizes that the blood, sweat and tears expelled in the gym can only help prepare one for the reality of life and its obstacles, but that real training is done within.
“Stef is a technician when it comes to physical movement and his work capacity is unparalleled. His training experiences around the world have clearly made him an outstanding coach who knows how to get the most out of his athletes!”
Published Works
“Academic teachings vs. ‘Real’ Life Experience: A journey of understanding academia’s usefulness within society” – The Australian Community Psychologist Journal (Special Section). Volume 23. Number 1, April 2011
Storm Falconer
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Yes, Storm is her real name!
Storm is a well-rounded athlete having represented her state as a junior in Hockey and Swimming and has played A-Grade Basketball, Touch Football and Hockey as an adult. Storm is the mother of 16-year old Dana and also works as a Police Officer, having served operationally in the Northern Territory Police and Western Australia Police. As an operational First Class Police Constable, Storm knows what Real Fitness is and practices what she preaches. Storm’s CrossFit experience began two years ago when she commenced training under Jason and she furthered her knowledge and experience by undertaking the CrossFit Level 1 Certification in 2008. Since then Storm has competed in Weightlifting WA competitions and continued her CrossFit training at The Cell. Storm brings a wealth of personal and professional knowledge and experience to The Cell.
“Storm is a popular Cell coach whose no-nonsense attitude and knowledge of human movement and performance gets results!”
Adrian Frankling
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Adrian came to The Cell team with a wealth of personal and professional coaching and instructing experience. Growing up in a Victorian country town, Adrian has participated in sport all his life; Cross-Country Running, Swimming, Tennis, Australian Rules Football, Cricket and Basketball. Adrian has received representative honors in Basketball for Melbourne University and the Western Australia Police Basketball Team. He has also coached Basketball teams at Representative level. A CrossFitter since 2003, Adrian has used the fitness he has gained through CrossFit in his role as a Police Officer. An officer with 13+ years experience, Adrian currently trains Police Officers and Recruits in Weapons Use and Defensive Tactics. Adrian brings that instructing knowledge and experience to his role as a Cell Coach and is a much-valued member of the Cell team
“Adrian is a laid-back and easy-going person whose vast general fitness knowledge and instructing experience make him an outstanding coach.”
Carole Pilling
Director & Head Coach – The Cell Kids
Coach – The Cell
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Carole has participated in sport all her life from Netball to Mountain Biking and almost everything in between. A self-confessed adventure junkie, Carole has participated in mountain bike touring, hiking through the UK, mountain climbing in South America and scuba diving in the Galapagos Islands. Now an operational Police Officer in the WA Police, Carole was a member of the UK’s Metropolitan Police Robbery Squad and trained as a motorcycle Police Officer, receiving a number of commendations for meritorious conduct under stressful and dangerous conditions.
To watch Carole interacting with children is inspiring. With patience in never-ending supply and a knack for teaching children without them even knowing that they’re learning, Carole is able to draw the best from them. A big kid at heart, Carole loves having fun, learning new things and enjoying these experiences with others. Carole has a very caring and nurturing nature that makes her an excellent children’s coach and her goal is to pass her lifelong love of fitness and fun onto all children she comes into contact with, setting them up for a healthy and prosperous life.
“With a love of children, fitness and fun, Carole is renowned for her ability to identify with kids and teach them in a fun and effective way”
Mitch Sinnamon
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Mitch is a former Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver with several years experience in the fitness industry. Mitch grew up in Victoria; Rock Climbing, Camping and being involved in athletics from a young age. Mitch has trained as a boxer and in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Mitch brings to The Cell a great deal of enthusiasm for CrossFit, physical training and helping others and it’s great to have him on board.
Danielle Devereux
Administration Assistant & Assistant Coach
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Dani has always led an active life, participating in soccer, athletics and surprisingly to most, Australian Rules Football, which she participated in at State level and for East Fremantle in the Western Australia Women’s Football League! Dani is an accomplished dancer having competed at State and National levels. Dani initially commenced a degree in Occupational Therapy before finding her true passion lay in Education and Sports Science and is now completing a double degree in Secondary Education and Sports Science at Murdoch University. Dani is our office guru and has taken to organising Jase and Stef like a duck to water. Dani is a much valued member of The Cell team who continues to show her enthusiasm and passion for maintaining The Cell as one of the best strength & conditioning facilities and CrossFit boxes in the country.