Fit College - Our Team

Mark Stitt—CEO.

No newcomer to the needs of good health and fitness, Mark opened the highly successful Suncoast Fitness Centre over 13 years ago in Maroochydore.

Since its inception Suncoast Fitness has become the region’s best known health club sand the new premises on Wises Rd makes Suncoast Fitness one of the most successful health and fitness centres on the Sunshine Coast.

Nina Van der Plas - General Manager

Hailing from New Zealand, Nina has been in the Fitness industry for over 10yrs, having owned and operated her own fitness business since the tender age of 21 and has extensive international experience. Nina oversees the operations of Fit College and has the passion to give the Fit College students the benefit of her experience in providing sound practical advice about the competitive Fitness industry and by teaching them practical options for their future careers.  

Mark McKean—Head of Education

Head lecturer Mark McKean is a well known and respected Fitness identity both in Australia and internationally and has been involved in the Health and Fitness related area for more than 25 years as a Teacher, Trainer, Coach and Lecturer to name a few.

Mark has received international and national recognition for his presenting, lecturing and training skills, with awards such as Australian Fitness Network author of the year,   Australian Personal Trainer of the year and  received the SRQ Outstanding Contribution to the Fitness Industry Award in 2008. Mark has published numerous articles and coached athletes to both Olympic and World Championship medals.

Lee Brabin - Business Development and Sales

With a degree in Marketing and Sports Science – Lee has a real passion for the Health and Fitness Industry. After 3 years of travelling and working all over the world on Luxury Cruise Ships - the beautiful Sunshine Coast is now home! With great success managing large Fitness Centres’, Lee loves his new role and is looking forward to the challenge of taking FIT College into the future!

 Chris Crompton—Lecturer

Chris is a fitness industry professional and diploma trained personal trainer.  His fitness interests include personal training and strength and conditioning for elite athletes.

Chris’s attention to detail and wanting the best for not only himself put for others, has lead him to become an experienced and respected lecturer in the industry.

Nicola Phillips - Administration and Student Support

Formerly a program director and consultant for Jenny Craig for over 4 years, Nicola has previously worked with fitness educator Fitlink as the Student Support Manager. Nicola’s keen interest in the fitness industry has allowed her to develop great people skills inspiring greater confidence in support of our newer students as they begin their fitness careers. Her constant support has had a great impact on the College.

Bernie

After many years as a professional stunt man, Bernie decided it was time for a change. He received many injuries and burns from his last stunt which allowed him the opportunity to become our resident exhibitionist. Our longest standing staff member, Bernie continues to inspire up and coming fitness professionals with his eye for detail (even though he doesn't have any), extreme flexibility, and amazing ability to remain perfectly still for hours on end. We would be lost without Bernie.