Our Core Values
- Expertise First: We believe that great coaching starts with deep knowledge and proven skill. Our team’s qualifications and competitive backgrounds ensure every member receives top-tier guidance, whether in group classes or one-on-one sessions.
- Community Matters: Gym 66 is more than a place to train—it’s a supportive environment where members and coaches motivate each other to grow, achieve, and enjoy the journey together.
- Continuous Progress: We’re committed to helping every member, from beginners to seasoned lifters, reach their personal best. Our coaches stay at the forefront of training methods and foster an environment that rewards effort and celebrates achievement.
- Integrity and Respect: We hold ourselves and our members to high standards, prioritising safety, respect, and honesty in every interaction.
Meet the Team
Charlie Stone
Charlie is our lead Olympic weightlifting coach, a competitive international athlete from Cheltenham, and the founder of Stone Strength Weightlifting. With a background in Strength & Conditioning (BSc Hons, University of Gloucestershire), Charlie has spent more than a decade coaching athletes of all levels — from beginners to national champions.
As a lifter, he’s achieved success on both national and international platforms, including gold at the 2024 English Senior Championships and gold at the 2024 Masters World Championships in Finland. His best competition lifts include a 140 kg snatch and a 170 kg clean & jerk.
Charlie’s coaching style blends technical precision with an evidence-based, athlete-centred approach. He’s passionate about building strong, confident lifters who understand the “why” behind their training and enjoy the process as much as the progress.
Tommy Rutter
Director of Performance
Professional footballer for 5 years winning two national championships. Have a masters degree in exercise science and have had a performance coaching business for 18 years. Coached pro athletes from many sports ranging from team to individual such as football, cycling & mixed martial arts to name a few.
My passion is coaching and I coach recreational athletes to become better versions of themselves working on all aspects of training from mindset to physical performance.
Grant Morris
Having been with us for 2 years, Grant is currently working towards his UKSCA Strength and Conditioning accreditation and leads the Hyrox programming and coaching at Gym66, helping our members build strength, fitness, and confidence through fun, effective, performance-driven training.
Russell Upton
Russ is a coach with over a decade of group class and 1-to-1 coaching experience.
His philosophy is simple, true strength is physical, mental, and emotional. It’s built through discipline, consistency, and focusing on what you can control.
Russ blends functional training, mobility, endurance, and mindset to help people become resilient, capable, and confident. His clients move better, feel better, and build the kind of strength that shows up in everyday life.
Whether you’re taking your first steps or pushing toward your next level, Russ will meet you exactly where you are;
Beginners get clear, confidence-building plans that last.
Intermediate and advanced get smart, progressive programming that pushes limits without breaking you.
If you’re ready to build real, lasting strength, Russ will guide you every step of the way.
Sam Privett
Sam is a dynamic and powerful athlete with his sights set on joining the Olympic bobsleigh team. His drive and discipline in training are matched only by his friendly, outgoing nature—Sam is known for making everyone feel welcome, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-standing member. With a coaching style that’s both energetic and supportive, Sam creates an environment where members are encouraged to push their limits and enjoy the process. His combination of elite athletic ambition and genuine enthusiasm for helping others makes him a standout presence at Gym 66.
Jennifer Powell
BSc Hons Sports Science (UWE University)
IOC Sports Nutrition
I offer nutritional coaching both online and in person with a variety of clients from general population to elite athletes. Whether your goal is performance, lifestyle, or fat loss I am here to educate, support and provide accountability.
I have been active and played a variety of sports throughout my lifetime.
10 years ago I bought my first bike and have worked hard both in training and with my nutrition. I have progressed my way up from a sportive rider to the UCI Continental level.
I won several podiums in the UK Women’s National Road series taking 4th overall, along with being a winner at home and in Europe.
Finley Austin
Finley is a four-time national age group gold medalist in Olympic weightlifting and brings a wealth of competitive experience to Gym 66. His coaching style is approachable and encouraging, making him a favourite among members looking to improve their technique or take their training to the next level. Finley’s firsthand knowledge of high-level competition, combined with his passion for strength and fitness, ensures that every session is both challenging and rewarding. Whether you’re new to weightlifting or aiming for your own podium finish, Finley’s expertise and commitment make him an invaluable part of the Gym 66 team.
This is our team. We’d love for you to meet them in person.