CROSSFIT LEVEL 2 TRAINER
Physical activity and being an athlete have been important and fun for me for as long as I can remember. I played soccer, basketball, and softball in high school and went on to play soccer and softball in college. After college, I tried working out at different traditional gyms and even had a personal trainer for a few years, but it wasn’t until I stepped into a CrossFit gym in 2013 that I felt that sense of excitement for fitness again. The entire time I was in that first CrossFit class, I had a smile on my face. CrossFit brought back the joy of challenging myself, friendly competition through a positive and supportive community, and a way to measure my progress. I was hooked and became keenly aware that there is no finish line in CrossFit. That, and the fact that every day is completely different (constantly varied), ensured there was no way for me to become bored. Now, 11 years later, I am just as hungry and motivated by all that CrossFit is. Being inside the walls of a CrossFit gym is something that is difficult to put into words, but it is special. The positivity, community, and genuine support from CrossFit members and coaches is something that cannot be found anywhere else.
After a year into CrossFit and really embracing the CrossFit methodology combined with my profession as a teacher, I knew becoming a coach was the next step for me. In 2015, I got my Level 1 and started coaching. While I already loved CrossFit, coaching took my passion for it to a whole new level. In the constant pursuit of improvement, I got my Level 2 in 2018 and just recently renewed in 2023. After taking a break from coaching in 2020 when gyms were shut down, I just knew I needed to get back out on the floor as a coach. As a coach, I am looking forward to sharing my passion for the CrossFit methodology, celebrating others’ successes with them, and helping people become healthier versions of themselves.
I truly believe that CrossFit saves lives and prevents and cures chronic disease. It promotes a clean way of living and has enhanced my knowledge of the importance of moving well through functional movements, nutrition, sleep, and recovery. It makes me a better person both inside and outside of the gym. Because CrossFit is infinitely scalable, it is accessible and safe for all ages and ability levels. It is special to be a part of a community of such a diverse group of people of all ages. I will forever celebrate the person who walks in the doors of a CrossFit gym for the first time to save or better their life! I am excited to be a part of the coaching staff CrossFit Loup!