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Training Philosophy 

MITS Fitness creates a high performance environment that enables each client and athlete to achieve their desired goals by integrating smart, yet efficient, training systems. Our aim is to create and reinstate the notion of a healthy & athletic lifestyle, while helping each individual elevate to their highest potential. With a multifaceted approach to fitness training, every aspect of your physical development will be unleashed. No goal is too big or small to be achieved at MITS Fitness.

Meet the Team

  • Mikallie Baroch

    DIRECTOR, HEAD OF OPERATIONS AND PERFORMANCE COACH

    With a lifelong passion for sports and a strong focus on health and fitness, Coach Mikallie brings a unique perspective to her coaching. As a personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist, she is dedicated to helping clients transform their bodies and minds—not just through tailored nutrition and training but through a holistic approach that prioritises overall well-being. Specialising in tennis-specific strength and conditioning for athletes, she focuses on enhancing strength, power, agility, and endurance while promoting health and balance in all aspects of life.

    Top Experiences

    ● ICN Victoria Sport Model Top 5 ● Williamstown VFL Data Analyst ● Comp prep for WBFF Show ● Strength & Conditioning coach to nationally ranked Junior Players ● Coached Client to ICN Bikini and Swimsuit Pro Card

    Top Qualifications:

    ● Certificate III & IV in Fitness ● ASCA Strength & Conditioning Level 2 ● ASCA Boxing Level 1 ● MP Level 1 Nutrition Coach ● Tennis Australia Club Professional Level 2

  • Gaetano Faranda

    HEAD OF ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

    Gaetano is the Head of Athletic Performance at MITS Fitness and is renowned for his extensive experience in high-performance sport and athlete development. With a career dedicated to enhancing athletic performance, injury prevention, and long-term durability, Gaetano’s approach to coaching is rooted in evidence-based methodologies, periodisation, and a holistic understanding of human biomechanics.

    Extensive experience in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athlete longevity

    Holding the position of Head of Strength and Conditioning at a prestigious club, Gaetano oversees the physical development and performance of elite athletes across multiple disciplines, ensuring their readiness for peak performance while minimising the risk of injury. His leadership in managing training programs, workload monitoring, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams has earned him recognition within the sporting community.

    Throughout his career, Gaetano has worked with a diverse range of elite athletes, including tennis players from the ATP/ITF circuits, top-tier football clubs, and individual athletes aiming to achieve personal bests in strength, speed, and overall fitness. His ability to tailor training programs to individual needs, considering both the demands of the sport and the athlete’s body, is one of his key strengths.

    Gaetano’s influence extends beyond training athletes; he is also passionate about mentorship, contributing to the development of the next generation of coaches. His work with emerging professionals focuses on building a deeper understanding of high-performance training, injury management, and the science behind athletic development.

    Top Experiences:

    ● Head of Strength and Conditioning at a leading high-performance sports club ● High Performance Manager at Werribee Football Club, contributing to a 2024 VFL Premiership and multiple AFL-drafted players ● Expertise working with ATP/ITF tennis athletes and elite soccer teams ● Mentor and educator for emerging strength and conditioning professionals

    Top Qualifications:

    ● Master’s in High Performance Sport ● Double Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and Psychology ● ASCA Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach ● Accredited Exercise Physiologist

  • Mitchell Baroch

    DIRECTOR AND PERFORMANCE COACH

    Mitchell Baroch is a highly skilled strength and conditioning coach with a strong focus on developing athletes to withstand the physical demands of high-performance sport. Having undergone three ACL rehabilitations as a soccer player, he understands the importance of injury prevention, recovery, and long-term athletic durability.

    With expertise in sports biomechanics, Mitchell tailors training programs to optimise performance across multiple sports. He has worked with Division 1 college athletes, as well as the Carey Grammar Firsts Soccer Program, refining his ability to build strength, speed, and resilience in developing athletes.

    Beyond sports performance, Mitchell also works with individuals aiming to improve their overall fitness, movement quality, and body composition. His well-rounded approach ensures clients achieve both aesthetic and functional goals.

    Top Experiences:

    ● Strength & conditioning coach for Division 1 college athletes ● Worked with Carey Grammar Firsts Soccer Program ● Extensive experience in injury prevention & rehab (3x ACL recovery)

    Top Qualifications:

    ● Certificate III & IV in Personal Training ● ASCA Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach

  • Ben Davoli

    HEAD COACH

    With a background in both tennis and football, Coach Ben brings a well-rounded approach to athlete development, both on the court and in the gym. Holding a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, he combines scientific knowledge with hands-on coaching experience to help athletes enhance their strength, agility, and overall performance. With over seven years of tennis coaching and two years as a personal trainer, Ben is passionate about developing well-rounded athletes and clients, whether they are tennis players or competitors in other sports. His expertise extends beyond the technical aspects of the game, focusing on strength and conditioning to help players move better, perform stronger, and stay injury-free.

    Top Experiences:

    ● Completed placement with Melbourne Strength Culture ● Personal Trainer for 3**+ years**, specialising in athletic development across multiple sports ● Played at a representative level for the NSJTA for 5+ years ● Won a Pennant Flag for his junior tennis club ● Captained EDFL football team for three years

    Top Qualifications:

    ● Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

Programs

Experience personalised coaching backed by industry expertise. Our training programs are designed to support athletes and everyday individuals alike, helping you build strength, enhance performance and create sustainable, lifelong health.

Check our FAQs here if you are a first-timer.

  • The Athletic Development & Performance Program is designed for athletes of all ages and levels who are committed to improving their physical performance both on and off the court. Every athlete follows an individualised training program delivered through the TrueCoach app, with ongoing guidance, supervision and support from the experienced MITS coaching team.

    Training combines structured strength and conditioning with sport-specific athletic development to build the physical qualities required for long-term success. Depending on the athlete's goals and training plan, sessions may be delivered in the gym at MITS Lab or through coach-led on-court movement sessions, focusing on acceleration, speed, agility, coordination, movement efficiency, injury prevention and overall athletic performance.

    Our evidence-based approach ensures every athlete progresses at the appropriate pace while developing the strength, power, movement quality and resilience needed to perform confidently in training and competition. Whether you're building strong athletic foundations or striving for elite performance, our coaching provides a clear pathway for continual improvement.

  • Personal Training is at the heart of the MITS Fitness coaching philosophy, delivering personalised one-on-one coaching in a professional, high-performance environment. Every session is tailored to the individual's goals, experience and ability, ensuring a structured pathway towards long-term success.

    Sessions are conducted at MITS Lab, our purpose-built training facility, where coaches focus on movement quality, progressive strength development, injury prevention and education to help clients train safely and confidently.

    Whether you're looking to improve your overall health, build strength, lose body fat, return from injury or enhance athletic performance, every program is individually designed to achieve meaningful, sustainable results.

    For athletes, training is integrated with the demands of their sport, focusing on strength, power, speed, mobility and resilience to maximise performance and support long-term development.

    Semi-private personal training is also available for individuals who wish to train alongside a friend or teammate of a similar ability while still benefiting from personalised coaching.

  • Our 30-minute Introductory Physical & Movement Assessment provides the foundation for every MITS Fitness journey. Conducted one-on-one at MITS Lab, the assessment evaluates movement quality, posture, training history, injury history and overall physical readiness to establish a clear starting point.

    Using these insights, our coaches identify strengths, limitations and opportunities for improvement before recommending the most suitable training pathway. Every client receives a personalised assessment report and tailored recommendations to support safe, effective and long-term progress across our Personal Training, Online Coaching and Athletic Development programs.

  • Premium Online Coaching is MITS Fitness' most comprehensive coaching service, designed for individuals seeking a fully supported, results-driven approach to training, nutrition and lifestyle development.

    Your coaching journey begins with a detailed client questionnaire, allowing your coach to develop a fully personalised training program delivered through the TrueCoach app. Programs are structured around your goals, lifestyle and schedule, with exercise demonstrations, performance tracking and progressive programming to support long-term success.

    Nutrition is fully integrated through personalised calorie and macronutrient targets, practical meal guidance and regular coach feedback. Combined with ongoing accountability and communication, this service provides a complete coaching experience designed to build lasting habits and sustainable results.

  • Our Online Training Programs provide personalised strength and fitness programming designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle while supporting long-term health, performance and confidence.

    Delivered through the TrueCoach app, every program is tailored to your goals, training history, available equipment and weekly schedule. Detailed exercise demonstrations, structured programming and progress tracking ensure you can train safely, effectively and confidently wherever you are

  • Our Online Athlete Training Program is specifically designed for competitive athletes seeking to improve strength, power, speed, mobility and resilience while supporting long-term athletic development.

    Each program is individually tailored to complement your sport, training schedule and competition demands. Delivered through the TrueCoach app, athletes receive structured programming, detailed exercise demonstrations and ongoing progress tracking to ensure physical preparation supports on-field performance.

  • Our Customised Nutrition Plan provides a personalised approach to nutrition, designed around your goals, lifestyle and training demands.

    Using information gathered through a detailed nutrition questionnaire, our coaches develop practical calorie and macronutrient targets alongside sustainable meal guidance that supports body composition, health and performance. Every recommendation is designed to fit your lifestyle while creating long-term, sustainable results.

  • MITS Lab offers flexible gym access for both MITS clients and members of the wider community within a professional, high-performance training environment.

    Whether you're looking for casual access or ongoing membership, our facility provides a welcoming space to train independently while supporting consistency, confidence and long-term physical development.

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