About Us

  colin@gsdperformance.com.au

  coachcoldog

Growing up, I was the skinny kid, happy to just fit in, and not stand out at anything. Played lots of sports at an average level, never really wanted the ball to come to me in case I stuffed up, and used to hate any form of attention in a group situation.

Fast forward a few years, one of my favourite places to be is out in front of a large group of clients, teaching them how to move better and motivating them to push themselves.

I started training in gyms in my mid teens, determined to make myself stronger, and put some muscle on to my skinny frame. My passion for health and fitness has evolved over the years, as I realised more and more that fitness is not just about what you do in the gym.

After a bit of a mental and physical breakdown in my late twenties from pushing too hard to get ahead in my corporate career, I realised I needed to get balance back in my life. This was a pivotal point for me, I prioritised my well being, constantly working on my mindset and how I reacted to stress, kept physically active consistently and focused on fuelling my body better. From that point forward my peers would constantly comment on my relaxed nature at all times. I also worked much harder on developing people around me, not trying to do everything myself, but focus more on giving back.

In 2016, I took my passion a step further and did my fitness qualifications on line, just for interests sake. A pivotal seminar, and a part time coaching opportunity at my gym at the time (I was helping them with some business/finance/admin stuff on the side) and the rest is history.

Since that date, I have taken everything in, drawing on experiences in my 20 year corporate career through my coaching to relate to clients and come up with strategies to improve their lives. We start with mindset, understand where you’re at and what steps we can take to get you on the path to your goals, we work on improving your movement, teach you some new skills and ensure you enjoy your training, we also educate you on how to nourish your body with nutrition and recovery.

I got into this with a goal of helping people however I could, and look forward to helping you GSD!!

With 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, my journey started long before I became a trainer. I was a dancer from the age of 6, specialising in commercial dance. While I loved performing, it was until 22 that I discovered my true passion – fitness.

Once known as the “skinny dancer,” – I wanted to redefine myself – not just as someone who looked fit, but as someone who was strong, healthy and passionate about movement. Today, I dedicate my career to helping others achieve their fitness goals, building strong relationships with my clients, and working together as a team to create lasting results.

One of the most fulfilling parts of my job is training mums. The strength, resilience, and dedication they show – after bringing life into the world and working to rebuild their confidence and strength – continues to inspire me. Helping them feel strong and empowered again is what drives me every day.

Let’s work together to build a healthier, stronger version of you!

Vanessa Kerr is a highly respected Olympic weightlifting and Strength and Conditioning coach with a deep passion for developing athletes across all levels, from grassroots lifters to elite competitors. As the Head Coach of Hills Barbell and NSW Weightlifting, she is dedicated to fostering the growth of weightlifting.

With years of experience in coaching and athlete development, Vanessa specialises in building strong technical foundations, enhancing strength and conditioning, and tailoring programs to suit individual needs. She has worked extensively with Masters athletes, Senior, Junior, Youth lifters, and CrossFitters looking to refine their weightlifting skills. Her coaching philosophy prioritises longevity, injury prevention, and performance excellence.

Vanessa’s commitment to weightlifting extends beyond the gym, she actively contributes to the weightlifting community by mentoring new coaches, organising training camps with Women in Weightlifting, and supporting local competitions. Whether coaching beginners or seasoned lifters, her focus remains the same: to empower athletes with the skills, confidence, and mindset to achieve their goals in weightlifting and beyond.

I am currently completing my certificate 3 & 4 in fitness and personal training and am a trainee at GSD Performance. Aswell as my Bachelor of Psychology/Bachelor of Criminology.

I have been around the sporting and fitness industry/community for as long as I can remember, from playing sport to being around gyms/fitness.

I have played multiple sports at various levels my entire life. From grassroots, to representing BBSSSA and NSWCCC finishing 3rd in the state, to travelling overseas for tournaments/competitions and currently playing in the senior womens (under 23/first grade) team at Macarthur Bulls FC in the National Premier League.

My extensive involvement in sport helped spark my passion for fitness, but also gave me valuable experiences/skills that help me in the fitness industry.

Playing representative sport from a young age, I was introduced to strength and conditioning/fitness and gym work and it has been a large part of my life since. Providing me with extensive first-hand knowledge/experiences of fitness programs for athletes, helping spark my interest in the industry.

I like to train all individuals, however due to my background in sport, I like to train young aspiring athletes as I relate to the challenges and experiences they are facing.