Our Team

 

Tyler Hatherly

Introducing our Founder and Head Coach - Talisman Ty! Tyler started PT-ing in 2014 and developed a passion for changing lives through movement! He opened the Talisman doors in June 2016 with the aim to give as many people as possible the tools to improve their quality of life. If he’s not at the CrossFit box, you’ll probably find him at the pool with his two girls, Elva and Mila, playing football, or watching the Arsenal game!

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • CrossFit Level 1 & 2

  • CrossFit Gymnastics

  • Advanced CrossFit Gymnastics

  • Advance Diploma Personal Training

 

David Shirley

David has been a part of the Talisman community since 2018. Since being a member he has grown his love for the CrossFit methodology which made him make the switch from member to coach.

During the week you will find David teaching in a secondary school, but come the weekend he puts his coaching hat on to take our members through some fun and intense weekend workouts.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • CrossFit level 1

  • Talisman Gym Programming

  • Talisman Titans Programming

  • Bachelor of Education

 

Danny Reed

Danny has been a member of the gym for 5 Years and in 2025 he qualified as a CrossFit Level 1 coach. He brings his personal experience and passion to his coaching.

Danny’s favourite part about coaching is the community. For Danny, he values the relationships that can be created to help enhance their time in the gym and tailor his coaching accordingly.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • CrossFit level 1

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer

 

Jonny Senior

Coach Jonny applies his extensive knowledge of biomechanics to both his coaching and his own training. If you’re lucky, you just might catch a glimpse of the most beautiful lifts you’ll ever see!

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • CrossFit level 1

  • Level 3 Personal Trainer

 

Dan McCarthy

Coach Dan started CrossFit back in 2021/22. Before then, he played rugby at a competitive level for 7/8 years. He’s competed in multiple CrossFit competitions and also raced in a few Hyrox events. He’s been coaching for 8-9 years now. Originally working within professional football as an S&C coach.

His love for coaching continues to grow each and every year. Its one of the most rewarding jobs, and he truly believes that there's a way of training for everyone. Regardless of your ability, we don't avoid; we adapt.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

  • CrossFit level 1

  • L3 Personal Trainer

  • L3 Sports and Exercise Science Diploma

  • L4, L5, L6 Strength & Conditioning (UKSCA)