Thomas Lilley and John Sheaffe
Online powerlifting coaching and coach education across Australia, NZ and the UK
| Hourly rate range | $65 to $125 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Practice | ZeroW |
Thomas Lilley and John Sheaffe run ZeroW, a powerlifting coaching business that offers online coaching, nutrition coaching and coach education. Thomas founded ZeroW in 2012 as a gym. It now has 11 gyms in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The team has coached over 1500 clients, including elite lifters like Colton Engelbrecht. They have produced more 1000kg totals than any other coaching business in the world.
What Thomas helps with
ZeroW helps lifters train with a custom plan, better technique and a clear peak for competition. It also teaches coaches how to coach powerlifting.
- Individual powerlifting programming
- Technique feedback on the main lifts
- Peaking for powerlifting competitions
- Competition and macrocycle review
- Nutrition plans built on macros and goals
- Weight cut guidelines for competition
- Learning to coach powerlifting and run a coaching business
Who Thomas works with
ZeroW coaches lifters from every background and experience level, from people new to strength training to elite competitors. Their clients include national and world record holders. Nutrition clients range from the general public to elite strength and bodybuilding athletes.
How Thomas works
Online coaching at ZeroW is called Freedom. Each lifter gets a program made for their goals, technique feedback and competition guidance. The program includes peaking timed for meets. Coaching includes one-on-one contact with a ZeroW coach and check-ins with detailed feedback. Higher levels offer check-ins any time with a 24 hour response. Review calls are available on request. Training also ties into a ZeroW app for tracking lifts and following programs.
Background and qualifications
Thomas Lilley founded ZeroW in 2012 as a gym to make strength training and powerlifting easier to reach. From 2020 the business grew from 1 gym to 11 gyms worldwide. Thomas has been an athlete, coach, gym owner, international referee, federation owner, equipment maker and podcast host. He has coached the number one open, junior and teen totals of all time. ZeroW also built a Coach Development Course and its own line of powerlifting equipment.
Thomas Lilley and John Sheaffe pricing
Programs and services
- Freedom online powerlifting coaching
- One-on-one competition and macrocycle review calls
- Online nutrition coaching
- Coach Development Course
- ZeroW Training App
- Gym network memberships
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The CoachVouch take
ZeroW has produced more 1000kg totals than any other coaching business in the world.
Best for powerlifters who want a custom plan and competition guidance, and coaches who want to learn powerlifting coaching.
Common questions
How much does Thomas Lilley and John Sheaffe charge?
Coaching with Thomas runs $65 to $125 an hour. Message Thomas from this page for an exact quote.
What does Thomas Lilley and John Sheaffe help with?
Thomas Lilley and John Sheaffe helps with individual powerlifting programming, technique feedback on the main lifts, peaking for powerlifting competitions and competition and macrocycle review.
Does Thomas Lilley and John Sheaffe coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Does ZeroW offer nutrition coaching?
Yes. Formally qualified sports nutritionists write plans around each client's macros and goals. They also give supplement and weight cut guidelines where needed.
Can coaches learn from ZeroW?
Yes. The Coach Development Course covers programming, technique and the business of coaching. It is built for coaches at every stage.
How do I contact Thomas Lilley and John Sheaffe?
Send Thomas a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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