MEET THE TEAM
At Iron Hive Gym, our coaches are the heart of our community. With years of experience across multiple disciplines—from strength and conditioning to weightlifting and HYROX—they bring not only technical knowledge but also genuine care for each individual’s progress. Their mission is to create an inclusive, motivating environment where every member feels supported, guided, and inspired to reach their full potential.
JUNIOR COACH
POR POR CHANYANIS
Qualifications & Achievements:
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FIT Thailand Personal Trainer course
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NASM COURSERA Aligning Diet and Exercise
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FIT Thailand Training pregnant and Post-partum
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CrossFit level 1 (pending)
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2nd place Thailand throwdown 2025
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3rd place Turf games 2025 in mixed team division in Singapore
JUNIOR COACH
Jakphet Potisarn
Qualifications & Achievements:
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5 years as a competitive powerlifter.
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10+ years of weight training experience.
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Extensive knowledge of powerlifting, and strength training.
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Thai Amateur Association of Powerlifting (TAAP) board member.
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1st place u74 TAAP national championship 2023.
JUNIOR COACH
Mong Pasit
Qualifications & Achievements:
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Ex National Olympic Weightlifting Team Athelte
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Level 1 and Level 2 TAWA Weightlifting Coaching/Training
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TAWA Sports Psychology Seminar
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WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) Seminar
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11th World Weightlifting Championships 2020
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8th Youth World Weightlifting Championships 2021
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5th SEA Games Weightlifting Competition 2021
SENIOR COACH
Edana Keijdener
Qualifications & Achievements:
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NASM-certified Personal Trainer
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Pro Natal Fitness Certified Pre and Post Natal Training Specialist
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Peri/Menopausal Training Specialist
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Gold medalist junior women’s powerlifting national qualifiers 2020
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4x Thailand national powerlifting record title
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Classpass - Best instructor (2022)
SENIOR COACH
Shannon Whitehead
Qualifications & Achievements:
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NASM- certified personal trainer
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NASM - mma conditioning specialist
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NASM - child fitness specialist
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2nd place Beast race South Africa middle distance
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2nd place Air up there obstacle race middle distance
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Top 10 middle distance obstacle course racer in South Africa 2019 - 2020
SENIOR COACH
Aidan Kean
Qualifications & Achievements:
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BSc Sport and Exercise Science | University of Bath
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10+ years of weight training experience
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1 year football and football strength and conditioning coach
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4th Place Age Group Spartan Chiang Mai 2025
SENIOR COACH
Tik Anongnuch
Qualifications & Achievements:
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Physical Education - Faculty of Education (Kasetsart University)
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Masters Degree - Physical Education Facility of Education (Ramkhamhaeng University)
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International Weightlifting Seminar in SEA
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Olympic Solidarity Technical Course for coaches
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IWF development program: advanced level for coaches
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Seminar in sports science for women and girls in weightlifting
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CPT
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Weightlifting Coach at Youth Sports Training Center Bangkok - 10 year experience
SENIOR COACH
Jib Puangin
Qualifications & Achievements:
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Grad Student in Exercise Physiology Sport Science at Chulalongkorn University
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Strength and Conditioning Specialist (FIT innovation)
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Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach (International Olympic Committee)
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2nd place Bao Bao Cup 2022
SENIOR COACH
Opor Kasem
Qualifications & Achievements:
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Reactive Training Systems: Emerging Strategy Coaching Course
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Founder and President Thai Amateur Association of Powerlifting
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Athletes administration Competition organizer National team manager
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Official World record total and previous official World record Deadlift men 66kg of International Powerlifting Federation 2023
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5th place men classic 66kg, World Championship 2022
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1st place men classic 66kg and Asian champion 2022
SENIOR COACH
Tripob Laoudom
Qualifications & Achievements:
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Nutrition specialist (FIT Thailand)
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CPT FIT Thailand (pending)
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Bao Bao Weightlifting Competition, 1st Place, 81kg Mens Open, 2022
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Bao Bao Weightlifting Competition, Best Lifter, 81kg Mens Open, 2022
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Singapore Weightlifting International 2023, 3rd Place, 89kg Mens Open 2023
SENIOR COACH
Patt Norathai
Qualifications & Achievements:
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ISSA Strength and conditioning coach certification (SSC)
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Imprimis movement educator
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Sport performance coach
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Team UCL JR Powerlifting 2019
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Thailand JR U66 Squat Record 2019-2022