Irene Simpson
CrossFit Level 1 Coach, Juniors & Teens Coach at CrossFit Thurrock

Irene believes that fitness is about far more than just getting stronger — it’s about building confidence, developing life skills and helping people realise what they are capable of. As well as coaching our adult sessions, Irene is one of our Junior and Teens coaches at CrossFit Thurrock, where she plays a huge role in helping young athletes develop a positive relationship with movement, exercise and teamwork. She creates sessions that are fun, engaging and challenging, while ensuring every young person feels supported and encouraged to improve. Her coaching approach focuses on helping children and teenagers build confidence, learn new skills and understand the importance of consistency, effort and resilience — lessons that extend far beyond the gym. Alongside coaching our younger members, Irene is passionate about the wider CrossFit community and loves seeing people of all ages work towards their own goals. Whether it’s helping a teenager master a new movement, encouraging a nervous beginner, or celebrating a member’s personal achievement, she understands that every small win matters.

Irene’s goal as a coach is simple: to create an environment where people feel welcome, motivated, and excited to keep learning. For her, the most rewarding part of coaching is seeing the moment someone realises they are capable of more than they thought — and watching that confidence grow session after session. Coach Irene’s goal: To help people of all ages build confidence, strength and a lifelong love of fitness.