Our trainers have multiple certifications and significant experience. We are committed to ongoing trainer development and have trained under some of the most widely known and respected names in the industry.
Wil Vicinus
- CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certified
- Trained by Mike Burgener, USA Weightlifting Senior International Coach, former junior World Team (1994-2004) and senior World Team (2005) coach.
- CrossFit Kettlebell Certified
- Trained by Jeff Martone, one of the first senior kettlebell instructors in the US. He is an American Kettlebell Club Kettlebell Lifting Coach and Russian Kettlebell Challenge certified instructor.
- CrossFit Basic Barbell Certified
- Trained by Mark Rippetoe, Senior USA weightlifting Coach, with three decades of coaching experience in barbell and strength sports and 10 years of experience as a competitive powerlifter. He is also author of Starting Strength.
- CrossFit Endurance Certified
- Trained by Brian Mackenzie, ultra marathoner and Level 3 Pose Method Certified Running Coach.
- CrossFit Gymnastics Certified
- Trained by Jeff Tucker, gymnastics coach and the CEO and co-founder of Global Sports Xtreme (GSX) in Ft Worth, Texas.
- CrossFit Running Certified (CrossFit Certified Pose Instructor)
- Trained by Dr. Nicholas Romanov , A two-time Olympic Coach, author, educator and a sport scientist with over 30 years of experience and hands on work with athletes of all levels and non-athletes. Dr. Romanov has worked with numerous elite athletes in various sports and the members of National Teams from 4 countries: United States, Great Britain, Russia and Mexico, taking the British Triathlon National Team to 2000 Olympics in Sydney and 2004 Olympics in Athens. He also served as a member of the USA Triathlon Coaching Committee from 1996 to 2002.
- CrossFit Nutrition Certified
- Trained by Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist specializing in lipid metabolism. He has done research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and graduate work with Professor Loren Cordain of Colorado State University, author of The Paleo Diet.
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified
- Trained by the athletes of CrossFit HQ, including Nicole Carroll (Quicktime Video / Windows Media Video), Adrian Bozman (Quicktime Video / Windows Media Video) and more.
- Heartsaver First Aid Certified
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certified by the American Heart Association.
Kate Pope
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified
- Trained by the athletes of CrossFit HQ, including Jon Gilson, Joe Alexander, and more.
- CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certified
- Trained by Josh Everett, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, University of California Riverside.
- USA National Women’s Rugby Team (2005-2007)
- Capped in five international matches. Selected to represent USA as a member of the 2006 Women’s Rugby World Cup Team. Trained at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California.
- USA Under-23 National Rugby Team (2003-2005)
- Selected to represent USA on tour in New Zealand, 2004, including residency at the national rugby facility, home of the New Zealand All Blacks. Member of 2004 National All-Star Tournament Champion team.
- Coach, University of Pennsylvania Women’s Rugby Club (2004-2006)
- Provided skill and fitness coaching for competitive collegiate Women’s rugby team.
- WIlkes Olympic Weightlifting Seminar
- Trained under Coach Chris Wilkes, who has coached several Junior National Champions as well as JR AM gold and silver medalists. He has several nationally ranked lifters currently active in the sport, to include the 2008 Junior National Champion, and the 2008 Senior National silver medalist in the 105+ (superheavyweight) class.
- Heartsaver First Aid Certified
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certified by the American Heart Association.
Lee Koontz
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified
- Trained by the athletes of CrossFit HQ, including Jon Gilson, Joe Alexander, and more.
- CrossFit Gymnastics Certified
- Trained by Jeff Tucker, gymnastics coach and the CEO and co-founder of Global Sports Xtreme (GSX) in Ft Worth, Texas.
Erik “Stigs” Castiglione
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified
- Trained by the athletes of CrossFit HQ, including Jon Gilson, Joe Alexander, and more.
- CrossFit Powerlifting Certified
- Trained by Louie Simmons. Louie Simmons is one of only six lifters to total elite in 5 weight classes and has done so over the last 27 years with various lifting organizations. He is the only lifter over 50 to squat 920 lbs and total over 2100 lbs. He has coached 25 world and national powerlifting champions, and he is currently a strength consultant for the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, numerous college football teams, and many athletes around the world.
- CrossFit Strongman Certified
- Trained by Rob Orlando. Rob Orlando has been an amateur strongman competitor since 2005. Over the last six years he has participated in more than 15 contests and set North American records in multiple lifts.
- Wilkes Olympic Weightlifting Seminar
- Trained under Coach Chris Wilkes. Coach Wilkes has coached several Junior National Champions as well as JR AM gold and silver medalists. He has several nationally ranked lifters currently active in the sport, including the 2008 Junior National Champion, and the 2008 Senior National silver medalist in the 105+ (superheavyweight) class.
- Heartsaver First Aid Certified
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certified by the American Heart Association.
Chris “Skinny” D’Amore
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified
- Trained by the athletes of CrossFit HQ, including Jon Gilson, Joe Alexander, and more.
- USAW Weightlifting Performance Coach
- Trained by Coach Christopher Polakowski, one of only 19 coaches certified by the USA Weightlifting Organization to be a Level 4 International Weightlifting Coach. Coach Polakowski has trained athletes ranging from junior weightlifters to successful Olympic level athletes.
Joel “J$$$” Kelman
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified
- Trained by the athletes of CrossFit HQ, including Jon Gilson, Joe Alexander, Denise Thomas, and more.
- CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certified
- Trained by the athletes of CrossFit HQ and Coach Mike Burgener’s USA Weightlifting Regional Training Center (“Mike’s Gym”) Staff including Casey Burgener, Erin Okonek, and Matt Rue.
- Heartsaver First Aid Certified
- CPR, AED, and First Aid certified by the American Heart Association.
