The people behind Kilchberg Athletik

Our
Team.

Trainers, physiotherapists, coaches — meet the people who accompany, motivate and challenge you.

Kilchberg Athletik · Training
Bardha Busch, Founder & Athletic Performance Trainer
Founder · Athletics

Bardha
Busch

Athletic Performance Trainer

In 2017 I stumbled into a CrossFit box in Miami — and remembered what it feels like to love sport. I had completely forgotten how much fun it is to climb ropes, pull yourself up on bars or run upside down in a handstand. I got to be a child again, have fun and still call it training. That fire never left me.

After 10 years in the gym and a career as a technical model maker in motorsport, an allergy forced me to rethink. The consequence was the best decision of my life: training as an Athletic Performance Sports Trainer, and founding Kilchberg Athletik in 2024.

Today I see every day how people leave training feeling lighter than when they arrived. That's exactly why I do this. Besides training, I also help with nutrition changes — and guide you step by step back into sport after injuries.

Athletic Performance Functional Training CrossFit Hyrox Ernährungsberatung
TrainingAthletic Performance Sports Trainer
LanguagesDE, EN, SQ
SpecialitiesCrossFit, Hyrox, Nutrition
With KA sinceFounded 2024
Sebastian Busch, Co-founder & CrossFit Coach
Co-founder · Athletics

Sebastian
Busch

Fitness & CrossFit Coach

Gymnastics, football, strength sport, CrossFit — sport has never let me go since childhood. Every discipline has shaped my understanding of movement, body and performance. What still fascinates me: how much more a person can do with targeted training.

I've been coaching for several years — and what drives me is not the perfect athlete. It's the moment someone realises they can surpass themselves. Fitness should be accessible, enjoyable and life-enriching. Not intimidating.

My approach is holistic: strength, endurance and mobility belong together. A strong body is one that works in everyday life — not just during workouts.

CrossFit Functional Fitness Strength & Conditioning Personal Training
BackgroundGymnastics, football, CrossFit
LanguagesDE, EN
SpecialitiesCrossFit, Functional Training
With KA sinceFounded 2024
Russell Schlick, Coach & CrossFit Level 1
Coach · Athletics

Russell
Schlick

Coach

Longevity, movement and health are my motivators. Integrity and authenticity are how I like to coach. I love functional fitness and its ability to enable people to be happier and healthier.

I have been coaching for several years, and in addition to my love for functional fitness, I enjoy long distance running, and have completed 6 marathons (so far!). My coaching style is encouragement plus bad jokes and I am always happy to work with clients to help them meet their goals.

Fitness is a journey not a destination — I look forward to accompanying you on the adventure.

Functional Fitness CrossFit Distance running
SpecialitiesFunctional fitness · Running
Highlight6 marathons (so far!)
Kilchberg Physio · Therapy
Tim de Krijger, Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist

Tim
de Krijger

Physiotherapist · Performance Trainer · Orthomolecular Therapist

Sport was never just a hobby for me — it was a driver. As a kickboxer I wanted to understand how bodies function, fail and grow stronger again. That path led me directly into physiotherapy.

After training as a fitness and performance coach, I began my physiotherapy studies in 2013. In 2017 and 2018 I was head physiotherapist of the Dutch junior karate team at European and World Championships — and had the privilege of working with martial arts legend Melvin Manhoef. Experiences that shaped my view on performance and rehabilitation forever.

My conviction: active therapy beats passive treatment every time. I work with you, not on you.

Sports injuries Post-op rehab Medical Training Orthomolecular Competition prep
TrainingPhysiotherapist BSc · Performance Trainer
HighlightNL Karate Team Euros & Worlds 2017–18
QualitopCertified · recognised by insurers
LanguagesDE, EN, NL
Michael Twikkeler, Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist

Michael
Twikkeler

Physiotherapist · Shoulder rehabilitation

Physiotherapy for me is teamwork — not something I do to someone, but something we tackle together. This attitude has stayed with me since my bachelor's degree at the University of Groningen.

After graduating I specialised in sports physiotherapy in fitness and football, as well as shoulder rehabilitation. What fascinates me: the moment someone realises they can do everything they love again.

I look forward to meeting you — and working together on what matters to you.

Sports physiotherapy Shoulder rehabilitation Football Fitness & rehab
TrainingBSc Physiotherapy, Uni Groningen (NL)
SpecialityShoulder · Sports physio
QualitopCertified · recognised by insurers
LanguagesDE, EN, NL

What connects us

Our
values.

01
Genuine interest

We genuinely care about everyone who comes to us — not just the training session.

02
Continuity

The same faces, the same quality. No rotation system, no anonymity.

03
Holistic

We think training and therapy together — that makes the difference.

04
Grounded

No high-gloss gym. We're a real local team for real people.

Join the team

We're growing.

Are you a trainer, physiotherapist or coach who wants to work in an exceptional environment? Get in touch — we'd love to hear from you.

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