Jade Jackson

Owner

Jade is a lifelong lover of sport and movement, with a background shaped by elite competition, leadership, and community. She played lacrosse at the top level for many years and was Head Coach of the Victorian State Under 15 team, experiences that built her belief in discipline, teamwork, and lifting others to succeed.

Growing up at Newport Lacrosse Club—where she is now a life member—Jade was surrounded by strong role models who instilled the importance of community connection and supporting others. That ethos continues to guide her approach at Byron Boxing, where inclusivity, encouragement, and belonging are central to the culture.

An Ambassador for This Girl Can, Jade has inspired women and girls of all ages to stay active, confident, and healthy. Always up for a challenge, she took up weight training at 40 and started playing football at 44 with the Byron Bay FC Women’s team—proof that it’s never too late to try something new.

Alongside her sporting life, Jade brings 20 years’ experience as a teacher and educational leader. She holds a Master of Education and is a Lecturer in Secondary Education at Swinburne University, with a strong commitment to learning, growth, and personal development.

When Jade isn’t in the gym supervising Open Gym, holding pads, or hitting bags alongside members, she’s running things behind the scenes—editing the website, creating social media content, designing merchandise, and making sure everyone is booked in, supported, and happy.

Gareth

Coach

Gareth got into boxing over 25 years ago as a way to stay fit for rugby, but it didn’t take long for the sport to become a lifelong passion. Drawn to the discipline, skill, and challenge of boxing, he has dedicated his career to mastering and teaching the art.

With more than 15 years’ experience in the fitness industry, Gareth brings a deep and well-rounded background to the gym. He has worked as a personal trainer and boxing coach, managed a Mixed Martial Arts gym, owned and operated his own boxing gym for over a decade, and promoted multiple boxing shows in Melbourne.

Training with Gareth means a strong focus on fundamentals, smart technique, and hard but rewarding sessions. His coaching style blends technical precision with intensity, helping clients build real boxing skill while developing fitness, confidence, and mental toughness.

Outside of boxing, Gareth is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and enjoys a wide range of sports. When he’s not coaching, you’ll find him at the beach spending time with his wife and their two daughters.

Pablo

Coach

Pablo found boxing during university out of curiosity and quickly connected with the structure, discipline, and mental stimulation it offered. Beyond fitness, boxing became a way to better understand himself and maintain balance in both training and life.

With over 15 years in combat sports, Pablo has trained, competed, and coached a wide range of individuals across all backgrounds. He views boxing as both a science and an art—precise, creative, and constantly evolving. To him, the ring is a canvas where disciplined practice meets flow and improvisation.

Training with Pablo focuses on understanding why you move the way you do and how to do it better. His sessions build technical clarity, confidence, and autonomy—helping clients take real ownership of their training.

Outside the gym, Pablo enjoys time with his family, design and branding, psychology, and the odd DIY project.

Alessio

Coach

Alessio has been drawn to boxing since childhood, officially stepping into the gym in 2017 after a family friend recognised his potential and began preparing him for his first fight. Training “Rocky Balboa style,” he quickly developed a deep respect for the discipline and craft of the sport.

His amateur debut came during COVID in 2020 while studying Sports Science at university—an experience that cemented boxing as his path. With 11 successful fights to date, his journey has shaped him both as an athlete and as a coach. Inspired by intelligent, strategic fighters like Jaron “Boots” Ennis—whom he met while training in the USA—Alessio values precision, composure, and strong ring IQ, and his coaching reflects the same mindset.

Training with Alessio means focus, discipline, and attention to detail. Sessions are positive and energetic, but when it’s time to work, the standard is high. Expect sharp fundamentals, technical refinement, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Outside the gym, Alessio embraces his Italian roots—he loves cooking, sharing food, and bringing people together around the table.