TEAM AUX

Every coach at Auxiliary brings a unique skill set and a shared commitment to helping you succeed. With backgrounds in CrossFit, Olympic lifting, powerlifting, and more, our team is here to support your goals with expert guidance and real encouragement.

Tyler Phillips

Head Coach

Tyler brings 10+ yrs of coaching and operational experience. Hailing from Whitby, ON, he grew up playing hockey, rugby, and skateboarding. His passion for coaching comes from his desire to help people and build community! Favourite moments - The Aux CharityRow-A-Thon, UG Games Weekend, & Aux Events.

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2); Olympic Weightlifting, First Aid CPR C + AED

Casey Leslie

Coach

Jason Wilby

Coach

Of his 6 years CrossFitting, Jason has spent 3 coaching. Outside of the gym, he loves spending time with my partner and their two dogs either on exciting new trips or a simply relaxed nights catching up on our favourite shows.

CF L1 Trainer

Adolfo Guevara

Coach

Originally from Mexico City, Adolfo moved to Toronto 17+ yrs ago and found CrossFit in 2011. He fell in love with the methodology and began coaching, earning multiple certifications. He’s competed in CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting, and now focuses on marathons and helping others run theirs.

CrossFit Level 2 Trainer, Olympic Lifting Trainer, CrossFit Gymnastics Level 1

Guilherme Fabricio

Coach

Laila Bakhouch

Coach

Coach Lai is a CF L2 Trainer. She loves seeing people surprise themselves and do things they never thought they could do. She's here to bring energy, support, and a friendly smile to every class.

MSc (Sport & Health); CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (CF-L2)

Courtney Jonker

Coach

Fueled by caffeine and barbells, Courtney brings 6 years of coaching experience, honest feedback, and plenty of energy to every class. She expect members to work hard, push beyond their comfort zones, and discover what they’re truly capable of—while always being the first to cheer them on.

NASM; CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

Julia Molnar

Coach

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

Danny May

Coach

Originally from Ireland, Danny has been immersed in CrossFit for 10 years with a focus on Olympic lifting. A former rugby player, he enjoys the Snatch and Split Jerk. Outside the gym, he spends time with his two dogs, Buddy and Ally.

IAWLA L1, Eleiko Olympic Lifting L1, Precision Nutrition L1, BSc. Strength & Conditioning, Emergency First Aid, CPR C

Alexa Shaw

Coach

Alexa joined Aux in 2023, bringing years of CrossFit experience as an athlete since 2015 and coach since 2020. Passionate about good technique and smart scaling, she loves helping people progress safely. Having managed past back and neck injuries herself, she meets athletes where they’re at.

CF-L2

Aishwariya Menon

Member Rep

Roger Kim

Co-Owner

A former Junior A hockey player, Roger brings athletic experience and business acumen to his role managing Auxiliary’s finances and development strategy.

Competitive Hockey (Junior A), Business Management

Robert Kim

Co-Owner / Coach

Robert joined Auxiliary in 2014 and connected with its culture of support and accountability. Since becoming Co-Owner in 2017, he’s nurtured that foundation while expanding Aux’s mission to make healthier humans. He’s an avid runner and recently completed his first half triathlon this year.

CrossFit Level 2, Emergency First Aid, CPR C