BUILT DIFFERENT.

Jack grew up in the small village of Little Harrowden in Northamptonshire, England, where his passion for sport began at an early age. After earning a Diploma in Sports Performance & Excellence from Tresham College in Kettering, England, he completed a BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching at the University of Central Lancashire.

Following university, Jack moved to Australia where he played senior football in the state leagues with Melville City FC and Dubar Rovers while also coaching Melville City's Under-16 Academy, helping develop young players within the club's performance pathway. He later relocated to Qatar, where he led a successful youth soccer academy, delivering high-quality coaching programs to young athletes from schools across the country.

In 2019, Jack moved to Canada to further his career in sport. Since then, he has built extensive experience in strength and conditioning, personal training, group fitness, HYROX training, youth athletic development, and sports facility leadership. Today, as Senior Director of Legends Sports Facility, Jack is focused on building Legends Training Factory into one of Canada's premier athlete development facilities. He currently leads the facility's coaching programs while also coaching the Under-11 soccer team, helping inspire the next generation of athletes to reach their full potential.

DaVaris Daniels has spent his career turning talent into opportunity for the next generation of athletes. As Founder and Executive Director of Elite 80 Football, DaVaris has built one of the GTA's leading athlete football development programs, running camps, clinics, and training for young football athletes ages 5 to 18, and helping Canadian players get seen on national 7v7 stages.

A Notre Dame alum and three (3X) time Grey Cup Champion with the Calgary Stampeders and Toronto Argonauts, DaVaris brings pro level standards to every athlete he coaches. He was named CFL Rookie of the Year in his first professional season and a CFL All Star in 2023, closing out a decorated pro football career with over 6,600 receiving yards and 43 touchdowns.

Off the field, DaVaris is equally invested in young people through his work with the Catching Dreams Foundation, using his own story to speak to students about resilience, teamwork, and standing up to bullying.

DaVaris will be bringing his expertise to the Legends Training Factory and continuing to run his Elite 80 Football program to continue his mission: helping young athletes build the skills, confidence, and mindset to compete at a PRO level. He's building LEGENDS! Excited to have him onboard to lead the football clinics and football training at Legends in the fall!

Stay tuned for more details.

Jayson has spent more than 16 years helping baseball athletes develop the skills, confidence, and movement patterns needed to reach the next level of their game. As Founder of Vision Baseball Academy, Jayson combines modern player development with individualized coaching to help athletes improve performance through measurable progress and long-term development.

A former pitcher with the Seneca Sting (OCAA) and Driveline-certified in Foundations of Pitching, Jayson has coached athletes from house league through select, rep, junior, and elite baseball. His coaching experience includes roles with The Baseball Zone and as the 14U Major Pitching Coach with the CPBL's Ontario Terriers. While pitching development is his specialty, he also works with athletes on hitting, fielding, throwing, and the fundamental skills needed to build complete baseball players.

Jayson is excited to partner with Legends Training Factory to help grow the baseball program through clinics, camps, and player development programming. His mission is to help athletes train with purpose, measure their progress, and build the skills to perform with confidence on the field.

With over 8 years of experience in the fitness industry, Yana Lopes has built her life around movement, strength, and performance. Her background as a CrossFit athlete, combined with experience in functional, strength, and HYROX training, has shaped her energetic and purposeful approach to coaching.

For Yana, fitness is personal. Training changed her life and showed her that what we learn through sport goes far beyond the gym. It teaches us to believe in our abilities, build consistency, and develop habits that positively impact the way we approach everyday life. That belief is what led her to coaching and continues to shape the way she supports others.

Originally from Brazil, Yana brings energy, encouragement, and a genuine passion for people to every session. Whether coaching youth, athletes, or families, her goal is to challenge and support each person while helping them discover just how capable they are.

Gustavo Lopes is a Brazilian Performance Coach and HYROX Coach with more than 10 years of experience helping individuals maximize their physical performance. With a background as a semi-professional soccer player, he understands the dedication, resilience, and consistency required to achieve lasting results.

His coaching philosophy is built around education, accountability, and personalized support. Gustavo believes that great coaching is about more than writing workouts. It is about building confidence, developing healthy habits, and inspiring people to push beyond their limits.

Whether you are preparing for your first HYROX event, improving your athletic performance, or beginning your fitness journey, Gustavo is dedicated to helping you become stronger, faster, and more confident every step of the way.

Safi is a 20-year-old footballer and law student. At 17, Safi left Canada to pursue his dream of playing professional football, spending 18 months developing in the Netherlands before continuing his journey in England, where he has now been for a year. Safi has learned a lot on his journey about what it takes each and every day to be the best version of yourself, and how to carry yourself everyday on and off the field. Through sharing his experiences, the successes, setbacks, and lessons learned, he hopes to inspire and help develop the next generation of footballers chasing their own dreams.