At Hammer, we coach with structure, science and accountability. You won’t find aimless programming, mirrors for selfies, or coaches glued to their phones. What you will find is a team who knows your name, corrects your form, and gives a damn about your progress.
About Hammer
Purposeful Training. Genuine Connection.
We’re a strength and conditioning facility based in Townsville and we’re not here to sell you shortcuts.
We’ve been doing this a long time, over 24 years between Brisbane and Townsville and we’ve seen firsthand what works (and what doesn’t). Our programs are grounded in sports science, refined through experience, and always evolving to deliver real results.
We’re not a franchise. We’re a family-owned facility that backs quality over quantity, people over profits, and consistency over hype. Whether you’re here to rebuild after injury, train for performance, or just get stronger with purpose, we’ve got the systems, coaching and community to get you there.
New here? Start with a $66 Trial
Includes 1:1 consult, movement screening + 2 weeks access
a word from the owner
“We’ve come a long way since the early days, painting walls at 4am, running our first class hours later.
What’s never changed is our belief that consistency, proper programming, and the right coaching environment will always win. We’re proud of the space we’ve built and the people inside it. The community here, it’s bloody good.”
- Matt
Meet the Team
Matt Ham
Director + Head Coach
Matt holds a Master of Sports and Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning) and brings over twenty years of experience across professional sport and high-performance coaching, including roles with Brisbane Roar, Townsville Blackhawks and multiple elite programs. A former A-League footballer with Gold Coast United, Brisbane Roar and North Queensland Fury, he now leads Hammer, focusing on building strong, resilient athletes through structured, evidence-based training.
Nicholas Mccaig
Coach
Nic holds a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, is completing his Masters in Strength and Conditioning, and is an ASCA Level 2 Pro coach. He delivers the strength and conditioning program for Ignatius Park College and, after working alongside Matt at the Blackhawks before joining Hammer in 2022, brings a strong league and union background to his coaching while continuing his postgraduate studies.
Jonathon Pascal
Coach
Jono holds a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and is currently completing his Master's in Clinical Exercise Physiology, bringing both performance and clinical insight to his coaching. A long-time footy, tag and touch player, he’s been Senior Coach at Hammer for four years.
Noah van Krieken
Coach
Noah holds a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and is a Level 1 Sports Trainer, bringing both academic knowledge and practical coaching experience to the floor. Noah is currently studying his Masters of Teaching.
Lachlan Ford
Coach
Lachy holds a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and has been part of Hammer since 2021, bringing nearly four years of coaching experience to the gym. A lifelong cricketer who has represented Queensland Country and the Australian Country side, he now works full-time with Queensland Cricket developing coaches and athletes across North Queensland.
Ash Thomas
Coach
Ash holds a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science and combines high-level athletic performance with hands-on allied health experience. A nationally ranked discus thrower who works as an Allied Health Assistant supporting NDIS and chronic illness patients while continuing to refine his own training systems in practice.
Wherever you're starting from, there's a place for you here.