Our trainers
Andrea Libby
Andrea Libby
Andrea Libby
Andrea was first introduced to CrossFit in 2015 in Kona, Hawaii while serving with YWAM. She was a competitive sprinter in the 200m, finishing first in Manitoba's rural track and field provincials. Looking for a new way to stay active and enjoy doing so, she decided to try CrossFit. She instantly loved the training style and CrossFit comm
Andrea was first introduced to CrossFit in 2015 in Kona, Hawaii while serving with YWAM. She was a competitive sprinter in the 200m, finishing first in Manitoba's rural track and field provincials. Looking for a new way to stay active and enjoy doing so, she decided to try CrossFit. She instantly loved the training style and CrossFit community. Andrea joined the coaching staff at Respect the Corners (a functional fitness ministry) in Kona. Soon after, she became certified as a CrossFit Level 1 trainer and then moved back to Canada and joined a local CrossFit gym. After marrying Mike, they started a garage gym in Winkler. In November of 2022 they moved Southland Barbell into a commercial space. Andrea is the owner/head coach of Southland Barbell.
Melissa Wall
Andrea Libby
Andrea Libby
Melissa was first introduced to CrossFit back in 2018. She joined an on-ramp program and has been hooked ever since. Melissa loves the workout style and programming of CrossFit but most of all, she enjoys the community aspect that comes with being a part of a CrossFit gym. Melissa participated in numerous sports growing up such as: ba
Melissa was first introduced to CrossFit back in 2018. She joined an on-ramp program and has been hooked ever since. Melissa loves the workout style and programming of CrossFit but most of all, she enjoys the community aspect that comes with being a part of a CrossFit gym. Melissa participated in numerous sports growing up such as: basketball, volleyball, soccer, gymnastics, and baseball. As an adult it can be hard to find that athletic outlet. CrossFit fills that spot perfectly. She became a member of Southland Barbell back in 2021 and has watched it grow. Melissa has always enjoyed helping and nurturing others in their growth and helping them reach their potential. She got certified as a CrossFit level 1 trainer in the summer of 2023 and now coaches part time.
Mike Libby
Andrea Libby
Mike Libby
Mike is from Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Canada after marrying Andrea. He was introduced to CrossFit at the age of 15 and quickly became hooked. Before joining CrossFit, he was involved in a variety of school sports including football and wrestling. As an adaptive athlete, Mike was able to excel in CrossFit and found a home in the i
Mike is from Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Canada after marrying Andrea. He was introduced to CrossFit at the age of 15 and quickly became hooked. Before joining CrossFit, he was involved in a variety of school sports including football and wrestling. As an adaptive athlete, Mike was able to excel in CrossFit and found a home in the incredibly supportive community of Hammer CrossFit. Mike comes from a very accomplished coaching tree that includes an all American gymnast, USAW coach and many others. Mike got certified as a CrossFit level 1 trainer and served the RTC (Respect the Corners) a functional fitness ministry in Kona, HI. After returning to the mainland, he worked for a large gym in Arizona. After getting married, Mike moved to Manitoba and started a Garage Gym with Andrea. Michael co-owns Southland Barbell with his wife and coaches part time.