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WE ALL START SOMEWHERE… For me, my commitment to a healthier lifestyle began after I started a family. By the time my twins were 2 years old, I realized years had gone by and I had little to no fitness routine. I was out of shape, sleep deprived, and my body ached all of the time. Going to the gym felt monotonous, and left me feeling unmotivated and uninspired. I was also battling a blood sugar disorder and knew something had to change for my long term health.

Soon after starting CrossFit, I noticed I was more mentally alert, less stressed at work, and experienced rapid strength-gains, along with noticeable body composition changes. CrossFit not only improved the way I viewed my body, but ignited a personal desire to push myself harder, and empowered me to do things I never considered a possibility.

Growing up in small towns across Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas, I had opportunities to be involved in a wide variety of sports and activities including gymnastics, track and field, volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading. In high school I made the NCA All-American Cheerleading team and went on to cheer for the Arkansas State University co-ed partner squad in college.

Although I come from an athletic background, I do not believe you have to be an athlete to be a CrossFitter. All of the workouts are scaled and modified to adjust to whichever point you are at, in your lifespan and fitness journey. As a CrossFit trainer, I aspire to push and encourage others to be the best they can be. It’s about your journey, your needs, and your goals. I am passionate about CrossFit and enthusiastic; I believe my instruction will help you learn and grow. I strive to meet you at your level and push you towards your goals.

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CrossFit Level 2//CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer//California Strength Certified//Bachelor of Arts in Social Work 2001//Masters of Science in Social Work 2003 //Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I grew up and worked on the family farm in North-Central Iowa and have taken the work ethic instilled in….I’m kidding, that’s someone else. I grew up in Mansfield, K-12.  I played football and ran track for Mansfield High. I was raised in a very competitive house hold and learned at an early age, quitting was not an option.

I attended UTA and was trained as a decathlete, until receiving a scholarship for the javelin and pole vault. At UTA I was blessed enough to be a part of two conference championships. I started my career coaching in 1999 for MISD and continued competing in the javelin. In 2002 qualified provisionally for the UTA championships. I have always loved competing, and that’s what drew me to CrossFit. As a vaulter, I always enjoyed and respected the gymnastics aspect of CrossFit’s exercise programming. My favorite thing about it is the Olympic lifts, and the sense of accomplishment after completing a demanding workout.

I am currently the Defensive Coordinator at MHS and was also head track coach for Mansfield for the past 12 years. I am in my 18th year of coaching and love helping people achieve greatness.

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CrossFit Level 1  // USAW L-1 Sports Performance Coach // THS Powerlifting Certified Judge // USATF Certified Official // B.A. Exercise Science // TEA Professional Educator // Certified in Health, Physical Education, Speech, and Industrial Technology

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