Coaches

I opened the doors to Bluefield CrossFit over ten years ago.  I am a lucky husband and father to three working as a  Physician’s Assistant.  As a certified Athletic Trainer and CrossFit Level 1 Coach I have a passion for fitness.   I have been working with athletes for 20 years and believe in  becoming stronger together in a group setting.  Not only will you make new friends with the same interest, but having accountability and support from all of us on your journey.   I look forward to meeting you and reach out with any questions.    

​I am a dog momma, enjoy reading, love sports, and am passionate about fitness. I was an avid runner for many years before I was introduced to CrossFit in 2013. I obtained my L1 CrossFit certification in June 2016 and have been coaching since that time.  Although I remain very passionate about CrossFit, as I have gotten older, I have found the benefit of incorporating many different forms of fitness into my daily routine to keep my mind and body healthy.  I am excited for this new journey, and I look forward to working with you.

I have been in the Fitness Industy for 18 years.  I started as a Personal Trainer, and Yoga Teacher at a Private Studio in Ponte Vedra, FL. I have a passion for helping others find balance, peace, and joy through the practice of yoga.  I have been studying and practicing yoga for over 12 years and have completed 400 hours of training with Marianne Wells Yoga School.  I believe that yoga is for everyone and strive to make my classes accessible, inclusive and tailored to meet the needs of each individual.   When I’m not on the mat, you can find  me hiking, lifting, or reading a good book.  I look foward to connecting with you soon in one of my classes!

I have trained martial arts for many years.  I started out in a traditional Okinawan style Karate called Shito-Ryu.  Around 2009 I transitioned into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  About 3 years ago I hung up my gi; it got to be too much on the old bones.

I started at the gym when they first opened their doors in January 2013.  That spring I took the L1 class and began coaching that July.  I have been the morning coach ever since.  In 2015 I took the RKC Kettlebell certification.  My preferred workout is always kettlebells.  Along the way I also went through my Spartan Race phase, completing a number of all three races.

Outside of the gym I enjoy homebrewing, whitewater paddle boarding and competitive shooting.  …And dogs

As a US ARMY veteran and now WV state Trooper working out has always been important in my life.  I have been doing CrossFit/Olympic weightlifting for 13 years.  I am a Level 1 certified CrossFit Instructor, a certified Level 1 USA Weightlifting coach sanctioned by the US Olympic Committee.  I enjoy watching others grow and get stronger in the process while keeping proper form during the lifts.  I love the competition that comes with fitness and passing it along to my children.