Connor Doel
Connor Doel
Originally from Manchester, Connor’s journey into coaching has been shaped by both education and high-performance sport and fitness.
In 2021, he moved to Dubai as a Head of PE, bringing with him over a decade of experience in education. Alongside his role in schools, Connor immersed himself in Dubai’s fitness scene – emerging through functional competitions, CrossFit, running a successful run clus and the growing hybrid training space. What began as a hobby soon grew into a passion and a lifestyle he is fully immersed in.
As his own training evolved into running and hybrid performance, so did his coaching. Connor transitioned fully into the fitness industry, combining the structure, communication, and people-first mindset developed in education with real-world athletic experience. That blend now underpins everything he does – from evidence-based programming to building environments where people feel confident, supported, and challenged.
Connor believes training should be purposeful, sustainable, and community-driven. His coaching style is calm, direct, and detail-focused, with an emphasis on long-term progression, consistency, and mindset. He cares just as much about how people feel in the gym as the results they achieve outside of it.
The Grind represents the culmination of that journey – a space built on structure, community, and high standards, with real relationships at the centre of everything.
Favourite workout
Long intervals, erg sessions, or hybrid training that blends engine work with grit and determination.
Why The Grind?
I’d choose to work at The Grind because it’s anchored in purpose, powered by people, and committed to excellence – with authentic connections forming the foundation of it all.
