Head Coach & Owner

Darren O Brien

About Darren

Head Coach & Owner – CrossFit Ostmen

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)/ S&C coach

 

Crossfit Certifications:

  • Advanced Judges Course Certificate
  • Coaching Fundamentals Certificate
  • Judges Course 2025 Certificate
  • Level 2 Pre-Course Certificate
  • Nutrition I Certificate
  • Scaling Certificate
  • Spot the Flaw Certificate


 

Daz is the Head Coach and owner of CrossFit Ostmen, leading the gym with a direct, high-standard approach and a genuine passion for helping people train with purpose. With a CrossFit Level 2 and a strong foundation in Strength & Conditioning, he focuses on movement quality, smart progression, and training that delivers real-world results.


 

Before coaching, Daz competed in rugby and football, giving him a deep understanding of athletic performance, teamwork, and the demands of field sports. That background shapes his coaching today — blending power, speed, conditioning, and technical detail into every session.


 

Whether he’s coaching CrossFit, Metcon, Sweat45, Strongman, or individual athletes, Daz brings the same goal to the floor: help every member move better, get stronger, and enjoy the process inside the best community around.

 

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