Generation Strength
Head Coach
High Performance
Merinda O’Brien
What I Do
I build strong humans. On platforms, on fields, in schools, and in life.
9 years coaching
6 international reps
7 national champions
GS athletes move, think, and lift with purpose
Where You’ll Find Me
Lead High Performance Coach — Generation Strength
coaching out of Panthers Powerlifting & purpose built strength studio
Where I’ve Been
Co‑Head Coach, Queensland — APU (2021–2022)
Assistant Coach — Australian Team, 2022 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships
How I’m Qualified to Do This
Post‑grad in Strength & Conditioning + Exercise Science
ASCA Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach
Master of Public Administration
Grad Cert in Public Policy Analysis
17+ years in high‑stakes communication and stakeholder leadership
First Aid/CPR + Blue Card
What I’ve Done on the Platform
Highest Ranked Australian Female Single Ply Powerlifter — 2022, 2023, 2024
World Record Holder
Current PBs (Equipped)
Squat: 162.5 kg
Bench: 105 kg
Deadlift: 180.5 kg