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Unlock your potential with online coaching.

Our coaching is built around you: 1-on-1 support, structured programming and measurable progress.

Coaching built around you.

Evidence-based programming and feedback, with a long-term focus.

Structured programming

Individualised programming built around your schedule, recovery and goals — from your first meet to the international platform.

Technique feedback

Feedback on your squat, bench and deadlift to build consistency and confidence under the bar.

Competition support

Strategic competition planning from coaches who compete, coach Team NZ and referee at IPF level.

Committed to your competitive success.

Tim Monigatti competing at IPF Worlds 2024

Tim Monigatti

Head coach and founder

Six IPF world records, five IPF podiums and Team NZ coach.

Full profile

Tim Monigatti is the founder and head coach of Strength Metrics, delivering powerlifting coaching grounded in precision, data and evidence-based methods. With experience across novice to international-level lifters, Tim specialises in programming, technique development and strategic competition planning.

Highlights

  • 10+ years competing
  • 5 × IPF podiums
  • 6 × IPF world records
  • 7+ years coaching
  • Team NZ coach
  • BSc, University of Waikato

Ideal for

  • Competitive powerlifters seeking structured, results-based coaching
  • Intermediate to advanced athletes aiming to improve technique and consistency
  • Lifters preparing for national or international competitions
Heath Graham

Heath Graham

Coach, gym manager and co-owner

Seven-time Team NZ representative and national record holder.

Full profile

Heath Graham is a powerlifting coach, gym manager and co-owner of Strength Metrics Gym, with a strong focus on problem solving, results-driven programming. With a degree in Health, Sport and Human Performance Science from the University of Waikato, Heath blends academic knowledge with hands-on experience to guide lifters of all levels — from beginners building a foundation to advanced athletes preparing for high-level competition. A national record holder and seven-time Team NZ representative, Heath brings over five years of coaching expertise and seven years of competitive lifting to his practice.

Highlights

  • 5+ years coaching
  • 4 × Team NZ coach
  • 7 years competing
  • 7 × Team NZ representative
  • National record holder
  • Health, Sport & Human Performance degree

Coaching focus

  • Problem solving, structured programming tailored to the individual
  • Beginners building technical foundations through to advanced competitors
  • Performance-focused coaching with an emphasis on long-term progression
  • Competition preparation for local, national and international events
Veronica Manning

Veronica Manning

Coach and co-owner

Commonwealth champion, NZ record holder and IPF referee.

Full profile

Veronica Manning is a powerlifting coach and co-owner of Strength Metrics Gym. A Commonwealth and New Zealand champion and record holder, she brings elite competitive insight to her coaching. She specialises in individualised programming and technique refinement. Veronica is also a Category II IPF referee and holds multiple leadership roles in national and international powerlifting governance, reflecting her broad commitment to the sport’s development.

She is President of Southern Powerlifting, Vice-President of Oceania Powerlifting, Vice-President and Honorary Solicitor of the New Zealand Powerlifting Federation, and a Safeguarding Officer and member of the Law & Legislation Commission at the International Powerlifting Federation.

Highlights

  • Commonwealth champion
  • NZ champion & record holder
  • Category II IPF referee
  • 5 years coaching
  • 8+ years competing

Coaching focus

  • Individualised programming with a focus on female athletes
  • Technical development to build confidence under the bar
  • Supporting lifters from first-time competitors to national-level platforms
  • Emphasis on long-term progression, injury prevention and mindset
  • A positive, empowering environment for women in strength sport

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Tell us about your training, your goals and any competitions on your calendar, and we’ll be in touch.