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  Our coaches are a critical component of our high-quality training at SPEED Institute. All of our trainers have many years of experience working with athletes and are dedicated to helping each athlete reach their potential.


Stacey Schwarz, MBA, BSc, CSCS - Performance Coach

Stacey holds her Bacherlor’s degree in Sport Science and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Human Nutrition. Stacey also holds a Certificate in Strength and Conditioning with NSCA and is also certified as a Lifestyle and Weight Management Counselor.

Stacey has worked successfully for several years in the Singapore fitness industry where she is especially committed to the development and advancement of youth and women’s fitness and health management.


Edward Thompson, MEd (coursework), BA - Performance Coach

Eddie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education, specializing in physiology, from Chico State University and has a completed his course work for a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology. He is a certified Personal Trainer with ISSA. In 1996 he was the assistant football coach for California State University’s football team helping them to win the NCAA Conference Championships. In 2004, Eddie was the National Defense/Special Teams coach for the British National American Football team and helped them to win against France during the World Cup. Eddie has worked with professional, collegiate, and amateur athletes in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan.



Josh Nobles, BSc, CSCS - Performance Coach

Josh has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Kinesiology, and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.

Prior to coming to Singapore, Josh worked in the Performance Conditioning Field in San Diego where he specialised in sports performance and sport rehabilitation for both beginning and professional athletes from many sport disciplines.


Tong Zhi Yi Stuart, BSc - Performance Coach

Stuart has attained his bachelor degree from Edith Cowan University in Australia, majoring in Sports Science. His minor studies are performance studies which focus particularly in coaching badminton, basketball, netball, swimming, hockey, Australian football, soccer.

During his time in Australia, Stuart participated in a University research study coaching obese children using strength training programs. Stuart is also experienced in the specialized training techniques and the use of sophisticated sports training and testing equipment used in the Sports Science industry today.


Latif Mirza, BSc, CSCS

Latif received his Bachelor’s degree in Sport Science from Edith Cowan University in Australia with a minor in Psychology. He is also a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Latif is currently working as the strength and conditioning coach for a professional soccer team in Singapore where he is responsible for the conditioning program for the professional players .

Bringing his expertise to SPEED, Latif specializes in developing young athletes. He enjoys working with kids of all ages and abilities making their activities challenging but fun!


Damien Thompson, MSc (current)

Damien holds a Bachelor of Human Movement Science, is currently completing a Masters of Strength & Conditioning through Edith Cowen University and is a Level 2 ASCA Strength and Conditioning coach.

Damien moved to Singapore from Australia where he was the strength & conditioning coach for the Rochedale Rovers Brisbane Premier League Team who were successful in winning the Premiership in 2010. In addition, Damien has experience coaching youth gymnastics and has taught physical education.

Damien’s primary sports focus is working with athletes in of Olympic weightlifting, soccer, rowing and mixed martial arts.


Andrew Jacobs, BSc (current)

Andrew is completing his third year of a Sport Science degree with Edith Cowan University based in Joondalup, Australia. He played semi-professional football in Melbourne before entering the Health & Fitness industry 10 years ago. Andrew has worked in London as well as Singapore in the Strength and Conditioning field.

Andrew is currently a trainer and Aussie Rules Football player for the Singapore Wombats. He is passionate about sport and the development of young athletes.


Roy Chan, MSc (current), BSc

Roy holds a B.Sc in Exercise Science from Edith Cowan University and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Sport Science. Roy’s field of research is to assimilate the benefits and importance of prescribing varied intensity and volume of resistance training.

During his tenure in Australia, Roy provided training to the Cockburn Blades Dragonboat team in their preparation for the World Cup Championships in Penang in 2008.


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