OUR TEAM

STEFAN PERRAS

  • #1 Ranked in Ontario

  • #3 Ranked in Canada

  • 11 Canadian Powerlifting Records

  • 3 Canadian National Records

  • 8 Provincial Records

  • 12+ Years Coaching Experience

Founder & Head Strength Coach

Helping everyone from first-time lifters to national and world-level athletes build strength, confidence, and resilience that lasts a lifetime. Whether your goal is your first squat, your first competition, or a national championship, Stefan is committed to helping every athlete reach their full potential.

Meet Stefan

MEL ECKMIER

Co-Founder and Head Powerlifting Coach

  • Provincial Powerlifting Record

  • Experienced Powerlifting Coach

  • Strength and Technique Coach

  • Specializing in Beginner to Intermediate Lifters

  • Passionate About Building Confidence Through Strength.

Mel believes that great coaching starts with great communication, proper movement, and building confidence. She creates a welcoming, supportive environment where athletes of all experience levels can develop excellent technique, become stronger, and enjoy the training process. With extensive knowledge in nutrition, injury prevention, rehabilitation, mobility, stretching, and dynamic movement, Mel helps clients not only perform at their best but also move better, recover faster, and build a foundation for long-term health and strength. Whether you’re beginning your fitness journey or preparing for your next competition, she’s committed to helping you reach your goals safely and effectively.

Meet Mel

TRAVIS WEARE

Powerlifting Coach

Competing at 181 lbs 

  • Squat: 676 lbs

  • Deadlift: 666 lbs

  • Bench Press: 376 lbs

Coaching Pedigree & Specializations

Mentored by and trained alongside world-class lifters, his coaching focuses on making every lift as efficient as possible while pinpointing and eliminating weaknesses.

His areas of expertise include:

  • Technique & Movement Efficiency: Analyzing mechanics to maximize leverage, optimize efficiency, and build sustainable power.

  • Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation: Adapting programming around movement limitations, active recovery, or pre-existing injuries.

  • Mental Health & Resilience: Specialized experience supporting mental health and building psychological resilience alongside demanding physical training.

  • Integrative Nutrition Coaching: Pairing flexible nutrition strategies with training demands. He focuses on sustainable habits that fit real life—allowing lifters to enjoy the foods they love while giving them the tools to succeed long-term.

  • Real-World Recovery & Programming: Designing intelligent, high-yield training plans that fit seamlessly into busy schedules without neglecting vital recovery.

  • Full Meet Preparation: Guiding athletes through every stage of competition prep, from long-term periodization straight to gameday strategy.

  • Versatility: Experienced in coaching both raw (knee sleeves) and wrapped lifters

MEET TRAVIS