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1. How long have you been doing CrossFit and what made you want to start? I have been doing CrossFit for 4 years. I started CrossFit because I wanted something that produced real results. I have always worked out but I knew something was missing, I would get results but not the results I was looking for. I was a national champion powerlifter in my youth, competed in triathlons and even bobybuilded for a short time but was never really satisfied with my programming. Exercise was not fun anymore and I was burned out with the normal fitness programs that I tried. I heard a quote, “If you can’t get the results you want on your own, you need outside help.” That day I decided to invest in some real coaching and join a CrossFit box. I was hooked from day one.

2. What is your favorite thing about CrossFit? My favorite thing about CrossFit is the authenticity and “realness” of the coaching and community. CrossFit produces results, no gimmicks and no false promises. Commit, put in the work and the results follow… for any and everyone.

3. What is your favorite CrossFit movement?  My favorite movement has to be the squat. Basic and to the point. In my opinion it is one of the foundational movements that everything else is built upon.

4. What is your favorite CrossFit movement to coach? Again the Squat. I believe that if an athlete has a strong foundation of a good squat it will benefit them in all other areas.

5. Why did you become a trainer? If
something truly works to improve lives, why not tell the world about it? I became a CFL1 coach because I wanted to help people on their journey to become the best version of themselves. CrossFit does so much more than get our physical bodies in shape, it improves every area of our lives. I wanted to bottle it up and give it away. I have so many friends and family struggling in the area of health and wellness. This was my way of doing something about that.

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I have been happily married to my wife Monica for 22 years. Our children Noah and Addison are at Texas A&M in College Station. When I am not at the gym I am probably selling pottery or helping out at my church. We just moved to Spicewood, TX last year and are looking forward to getting settled in, getting involved in the community and spending a lot of time on the lake.

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