Our Team at
Crossfit Skirmish
CrossFit Skirmish coaches are pretty special, with credentials which include CrossFit, HYROX plus a range of other qualifications and experience. These include: sports science degrees, British weightlifting qualifications and other types of sports coaching (Judo, Rugby and Specialist Kids training). Our trainers are skilled at programming and scale all workouts to your current skill level to ensure that safe technique is not compromised. In addition to general class coaching, you can also book 121 sessions with any of them to perfect technique or indeed provide you with accelerated programming and personal training.
Alexander Voronov
Alexander, Sasha for short, is our Head Trainer and a Russian power house. Sasha’s first passion was Judo, where he was both an excellent coach and Scottish Champion, representing both Scotland & the UK at International level. He then moved into MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), becoming a British Medalist in MMA and a Semi Professional Fighter. However, on a visit to Canada in 1999, Sasha discovered CrossFit. He describes himself as ‘bambi on ice’ after trying FRAN which broke him! He was shocked to discover that CrossFit was tougher than any training regime he had tried before but also far more rewarding. He was an overnight convert and has been working hard to deliver great coaching ever since. In addition to CrossFit Certifications, Sasha is a qualified Judo and British Weight Lifting Coach and has recently added HYROX training to his credentials too. We look forward to seeing what he will achieve in both arenas this year.
Ross Watters
Ross was born in the Scottish Borders, his passion growing up was playing football. Indeed, he played for Berwick Rangers aged 16 before joining Edinburgh University in the semi-professional league in 2019. During this time he also obtained a degree in Applied Sports Science. After graduation, he decided to move on from football to start a new chapter in his life. He spent the majority of lockdown learning and understanding Olympic Weightlifting and began to focus his attention on personal training as a potential career and qualified as a L3 personal trainer. During this time he also did some research into different fitness training methods and decided to complete the CrossFit level 1 trainer course too, despite never setting foot in a CrossFit box before. It was during this course that Ross had his ‘road to Damascus’ moment. He fell in love with the community and developed a passion for the competitive side of the sport too. Ross, joined CrossFit Skirmish the week after qualifying and was hooked from the first day. Ross’s talent and passion was clear from day one – we were proud of his progress and supported his development. So much so that exactly one year after joining as a member we invited him to join our coaching team. Ross is an attentive and supportive coach as well as an impressive athlete. We are delighted he has also taken on board HYROX coaching and is simultaneously pursuing a career in competing as a professional CrossFit athlete too. It’s going to be a full on year…
