Working with Cyril has been the best decision I've made for my training career. He's been so supportive of my development as an athlete but also as a person, encouraging me to make the best possible decision for my long term health when I was injured. His attention to detail is second to none and at the level I'm at now, it's those seemingly little things that make the difference between the elites. We've experienced some real highs and lows in the last 4 years of working together, but I've never questioned that Cyril wants whatever is best for me, and will do what he needs to do to find the answers.

I couldn’t resist the opportunity to share the experience I had with the best coach ever, Cyril.

I’m no stranger to being coached, as I spent the vast majority of my growing up years in sports including rowing, judo, and other combat sports. Once I switched to CrossFit and needed more guidance on my journey, I was lucky enough to find the one and only Cyril Grechi!

The growth I experienced as an athlete in the three years we’ve been working together simply cannot be overstated. We progressed from potential to actual performance. I’ve learned not only the small details athletes need to focus on but also how to move away from being obsessed with today’s outcomes and feeling sorry for myself at every little setback, towards focusing on the bigger picture and roadmap to achieving actual goals with a clearer mind.

I’ve also learned many technical aspects of performance training, which have made me a better coach for my athletes too. Under Cyril's guidance, I understood the importance of focusing on movement mechanics before strength development, form and timing before volume. These principles seem obvious, but Cyril showed me how to implement them effectively.

Even though our paths have temporarily diverged, not a day goes by that I don’t think about returning under his guidance. So, if you’re considering it, take this as your sign to go for it (though I hope you're not my direct competitor because Mon Ami is as good as they get)

I worked with Cyril for a few years and really learned a lot. He is very professional, very invested, he will do everything possible to ensure that his athletes progress as much as possible, depending on their objective. Even if, for example, you unfortunately get injured, he always finds a solution, he will adapt everything according to your injury and help you get back into shape as quickly as possible. In any case, the most beautiful version of myself that I had as an athlete was when I had Cyril by my side who was there to coach me. I can’t thank him enough for all that.

I had the pleasure of working with Cyril for roughly 4 years. We began just after COVID and my goal was to develop myself to compete at top level European competitions with the aim to push to Quarters and maybe Semi's for the Crossfit Games season. 

The level of detail that went into setting up my goals and targets for the years was a breath of fresh air and I knew from the beginning it was going to be a very professional programme. 

Cyril knows the sport of Crossfit!......his knowledge of not just the physical but also the mental side of the sport is amazing. The way you look at a workout, the way you strategies for a workout is so in-depth and I learnt so much about myself and what I am capable of. The tools I have learnt by working with Cyril will always be with me when training and competing in Crossfit. 

I cant recommend working with Cyril enough, whether you are just starting out or a season vet, he will equipped you with all the necessary tools and training to get you to your goals, dont hesitate just give him a call!

I first met Cyril in early 2020 at my first big competition (SID), where my coach at the time asked him to essentially stand in as coach for the weekend. Even though at that point Cyril wasn’t even my coach, he was meticulous and detailed, calm and caring - exactly what I needed to manage my competition nerves but in addition it resulted in optimised performance as I won every event and stood proudly at the top of the podium!

Fast forward to 2022 and Wodapalooza Miami where again Cyril stood in as coach for me, alongside his own athletes. The attention to detail, athlete management and just his overall approach, helped me over-perform once again and I stood on the top of the podium! A clear pattern began to emerge.

When it came time, in late 2024, for my coach and I to part ways, I asked him who he thought I should have as my coach. Without hesitation he said Cyril and I realised he was absolutely right. The obvious choice who had been by my side already for so much of my competitive journey.

I had watched the incredible rehab work he was doing with one of my best friends Lucy Campbell and knew I needed that detail, expertise and patience for my aging and now argumentative body! The functional and skill gains I have already made in the last 6 months is quite staggering but more importantly I am loving training for training sake. Honestly, I couldn’t recommend Cyril enough to anyone, I feel very lucky that he is my coach.

I’ve been coached by Cyril for over four years, and his impact on my CrossFit journey has been incredible. He’s not just a coach - he’s a mentor who truly listens, understands my needs, and takes an analytical approach to training. He always keeps the big picture in mind while focusing on the small details that make all the difference. His kindness, patience, and ability to tailor his coaching to my needs have helped me progress in ways I never expected - very grateful for all his guidance and support over the years!

J’ai pris contact avec Cyril en juin 2022, dans l’optique de faire passer mon fitness à un niveau supérieur. À l’époque, je débutais ma formation pour devenir policier, une profession exigeante qui, avec ses horaires irréguliers et l’implication totale nécessaire, allait occuper une grande partie de mon énergie. Je ressentais alors le besoin d’avoir un accompagnement personnalisé pour atteindre mes objectifs, notamment participer à des compétitions de haut niveau en CrossFit. Dès le début, Cyril a su répondre parfaitement à mes attentes. Nous avons travaillé ensemble sur mes points faibles et il a rapidement identifié les éléments clés pour que je progresse. Sa disponibilité est impressionnante, il répond toujours rapidement à mes messages, notamment lorsqu’une contrainte imprévue survenait au travail, me contraignant à déplacer ou raccourcir une séance. Grâce à son efficacité, j’ai rarement eu de moments de frustration. Lors de l’apparition de petites douleurs, Cyril a su adapter mon programme, en apportant des solutions pratiques et en analysant les aspects mécaniques de mes problèmes. Chaque petite blessure a été traitée rapidement, sans que cela n’interfère avec les séances qu’il avait planifiées. En outre, Cyril organise plusieurs fois par an des camps d’entraînement avec ses athlètes. Ces moments sont de véritables opportunités d’échanges et d’apprentissage, permettant de s’entraîner aux côtés de personnes aussi passionnées que nous et de s’imprégner de leurs attitudes. Même lorsque je n’ai pas pu participer à ces camps, j’ai eu la chance de me rendre à deux reprises en Angleterre pour des séances intensives en 1-to-1 avec Cyril, durant lesquelles il m’a coaché pendant 2 à 4 jours. Aujourd’hui, grâce à son accompagnement, j’ai pu participer à des compétitions européennes reconnues, tout en menant de front une carrière professionnelle prenante et en restant 100% en forme. Si vous souhaitez atteindre un niveau supérieur dans votre pratique du fitness, ou simplement rester en bonne santé physique, sans douleur et en vous entraînant de manière optimale, n’hésitez plus, contactez Cyril!