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