Marc Stafford
Head Coach & Founder
Marc is the founder and head trainer at LAT (Formerly known as MSHF Training). Marc has over 20 years experience in the health& fitness industry.
Born and bred in Hampton Marc has a real passion for the local community, family and highlighting the importance of physical, social and mental health.
With a sense of adventure Marc’s other passion is found in travel and adventure experiences. For over 10 years Marc has lead groups across the Kokoda Track, through the alps of Europe, up and over volcanoes in Indonesia and along some of Victoria’s best walking trails. As well as helping implement physical activity and sports programs for children in Ho Chi Minh City. His trekking and pre-departure training knowledge is exceptional.
Strengths: Male/Female specific coaching. Resistance Training, Nutrition coaching and trekking adventure training.
Qualifications: With over 20 years experience his qualifications range from exercise scientist, strength & conditioning coach, remedial massage therapist and adventure trekking guide.
Fun Fact: Nicknamed “Little Boss Man” by the local porters in PNG
Lorraine Thompson
Lorraine has been a trainer with LAT for over 10 years. She loves the motivating & social aspect of LAT’s training style and the combination of training in the gym & the beautiful outdoors.
Lorraine understands juggling family, work and socialising with fitness & weight management. She believes in enjoying life to the full and finding a balance to keep you healthy & happy. Lorraine’s friendly and strongly motivating approach will help you reach your goals .
Strengths: Male/female coaching, Resistance training,
Qualifications: Certificate 3/4 in Health & Fitness
Fun Fact: Lorraine has run the Oxfam 100km Trailwalker event 9 times (7 of those with Marc!). She also sported a pink Mohawk in her teens...