CrossFit Level 1 Certificate,
CrossFit Level 2 Certificate ,
CrossFit Weightlifting Certificate
I grew up in California, where I swam competitively in high school. My journey eventually led me to the Army, where I spent my career serving others and holding a variety of leadership positions, including Platoon Sergeant and First Sergeant. I retired from the Army in May 2026, but leadership, mentorship, and helping people reach their potential have always been a part of who I am. I’ve been coaching CrossFit for five years and hold my CrossFit Level 2 certification. What I love most about coaching is helping people discover what they’re capable of and finding ways to improve their physical fitness, regardless of their experience or current fitness level. Everyone starts somewhere, and I believe the most rewarding part of fitness is seeing people build confidence, overcome challenges, and accomplish things they may not have thought possible. My years in the military taught me the value of discipline, consistency, teamwork, and leading by example. Today, I bring those lessons into my coaching, with the goal of meeting people where they are, helping them progress, and encouraging them to become stronger versions of themselves. Outside the gym, my favorite moments are spent with my family, especially getting outdoors and going on hikes together. For me, fitness is about more than what we do in the gym; it’s about building the strength and ability to enjoy life to the fullest.
One of the biggest enemies I’ve had to conquer in my life is the need to measure myself against others. Throughout my Army career, I often felt like I had to prove that I was worthy of being there. I compared myself to the people around me and felt like I had to perform at a certain level to earn my place.When I first started CrossFit, that same mindset followed me. I was ashamed that I had to scale almost every workout. Instead of recognizing that I was learning, growing, and building my fitness, I focused on how I measured up to everyone else. I allowed comparison to take away from my accomplishments. My turning point came when I shifted my focus away from other people’s performance and started concentrating on my own progress. I learned that scaling a workout wasn’t a sign of weakness or failure. It was simply meeting myself where I was and putting in the work to improve. Once I stopped trying to prove myself through comparison, I was finally able to shine. I could appreciate my progress, celebrate my accomplishments, and focus on becoming better than I was yesterday. I realized that my worth wasn’t determined by how I performed compared to someone else, but by my willingness to show up, work hard, and keep growing. Conquering that enemy has changed not only how I approach fitness but also how I see myself. I no longer have to be the best in the room to know that I belong in it.
My passion for coaching comes from helping people discover their inner beast and realize they are capable of more than they ever thought possible. One of the most rewarding parts of coaching is watching someone accomplish something they once believed was out of reach. I love helping people build confidence, push past their self-imposed limitations, and discover what they can achieve through hard work and consistency. I also love the challenge of finding ways to scale workouts so that everyone, regardless of their fitness level or experience, can participate, feel successful, and enjoy the process. To me, good coaching isn’t about making everyone do the same thing; it’s about meeting each person where they are and helping them progress from there. My goal is to create an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to become the best version of themselves. I want every athlete to leave knowing they worked hard, accomplished something meaningful, and are one step closer to reaching their potential.
