Equipped with a bachelors in Exercise Science, I set out on a quest to discover what fitness really meant and how I could bring it to others. In 2007, I was introduced to CrossFit by a mentor of mine.  Since then, I have traveled the world and lived abroad, gaining my CrossFit certification as a Level 3 coach and even participating in the Latin American regionals and CrossFit Games in 2012.

Now stateside, along with my amazing wife, Tarrah (an accomplished athlete herself), our two sons, Branson and Nolen, and ‘man’s best friend’, Tugger (our gym dog), we have fulfilled a common goal: To build a space to teach CrossFit fundamentals, create an environment of community fellowship, and practice healthy living and wellness through mind, body & spirit.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Exercise Science from Sacred Heart University
• Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer (CF-L3)
• CrossFit Gymnastics Certified Trainer
• CrossFit Scaling Course
• CrossFit Judges Course (2015, ’16, ’17, ’18, ’19)
• Attended Ben Bergeron’s Affiliate Excellence Seminar 2018
• CPR Certified
• Former Lead Coach and Co-Programmer at Dynamis CrossFit
• Former Head Coach/Programmer at CrossFit Muscle Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
• Former Coach at CrossFit 7 Mile, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
• Resistance Training Seminar with Charles Poliquin
• Freestyle Connection Seminar with Carl Paoli
• Vanquish Performance Enhancement Olympic Lifting Seminar
• Strength and Conditioning Clinic with Jason Gusic (Westside Barbell)
• Trainer/coach, 13 years of various fitness industry experience

Accomplishments:

• Former Division 1 collegiate football player: Four time letter winner and 2 year starter on Sacred Heart University’s Division 1 FCS football team
• Games Competitor, Team CrossFit 7 Mile, 2012 Latin American Regional Champions
• Games Competitor, Team CrossFit 7 Mile, 2012 CrossFit Games
• Completed the 2010 Alcatraz Challenge Aquathlon (1.5 mi swim/7 mi run)
• Completed over 10 Sprint/Olympic Triathlons
• Current lululemon brand ambassador

Born and raised in the city of Dana Point, I grew up playing a lot of sports including high school basketball and softball. I was given the amazing opportunity to follow my passion and play college softball. When my career ended, I began the search for something to fill the void softball had left. I tried running, hot yoga and body building programs but never could find something I felt comfortable doing or that I REALLY enjoyed; it was all so monotonous! Within that struggle, I began to focus more on my diet, and decided to pursue my love for all things food (shopping, cooking, eating, photographing, writing) by entering into Cal State Long Beach University’s Nutrition and Dietetics program. Soon after, I gave CrossFit a shot and fell in LOVE with the community at CFDP. Everyday the workouts, coaches, and fellow athletes challenge me to improve myself; body, mind and soul. Now, my passion is to walk along the side of others and strengthen them in their journey towards a healthier lifestyle through their workouts and nutrition. My hope is to help others experience the same amount of physical and personal growth through which my own life has been changed.

Qualifications:

• CrossFit Level 2 Certified
• CrossFit Level 1 Certified
• CrossFit Scaling Course
• USAW Certified Sports Performance Coach (weightlifting)
• CPR certified
• Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Cal State University Long Beach
• Softball Coach at SVCS (2011)

You’ll most likely meet Tugger before anyone else.  He may bark to greet you, but Tugger is known as one of the coolest and most well-behaved dogs by our members. Both child and adult friendly, Tugger may want to play ball, tug-of-war, or just say hey!