ABOUT US

Tobey has been told he looks intense, but don’t be intimidated. “That couldn’t be farther from the truth,” he says. “I love to laugh and don't take anything too seriously." Tobey has always had a passion for training. His first years were at an affiliate while in the military. “It quickly became an integral part of my life,” he says. “CrossFit allowed me to understand what training was really about: improved health, performance, and having fun while doing so.”

• CF-L1
• CF-L2
• Precision Nutrition L1
• Gymnastics Specialty
• Aerobic Capacity

Sean knows you’ve got to enjoy your training for it to be effective, and that’s why he works hard to make sure CrossFit Epping offers its members the best hour of their day. He first discovered CrossFit in 2012 and quickly developed an interest. “Working on improving myself lent itself towards sharing that experience with others.” His favorite part of coaching is helping people improve physically, mentally and personally. “Being in a position that facilitates that kind of positive change is something I’m genuinely humbled to be a part of".

• CF-L1
• USAW Sports Performance Coach

Shannon loves the looks on members’ faces when they accomplish something they never thought possible. She says, “Hands down I do this for the people.” The easy going vibe and strong support is quickly felt whenever joining Shannon’s class for a workout. But Shannon also understands hard work very well. Before CrossFit she was a marathon runner, and still enjoys long endurance workouts. "I realized running 26 miles alone with my own thoughts wasn’t for me anymore. As my sanity returned I searched for something new and found CrossFit."

• CF-L1
• CF-L2
• Aerobic Capacity

Frankie has been a CrossFitter for over 12 years and specializes in powerlifting and weightlifting. Passionate about providing people with a welcoming, challenging, fun, and healthy change to their lifestyle that’ll last forever, Frankie most enjoys seeing the progress take place for our members—from a massive PR lift to a first pull up. Frankie discovered CrossFit in college. “After being a personal trainer for some time, I decided to look into what it took to become a CrossFit coach,” and since then he hasn't looked back.

• CF-L1
• CF-L2
• Associates Exercise Science

Kari started CrossFitting after her first child was born with health issues and she needed a place to go "besides the hospital.” “The CrossFit community changed me,” she says. “These people support you while you put your effort into the positive. It’s powerful." Kari understands that CrossFit is more than just about building better bodies. “It's an opportunity to work on the person inside you that might not get paid enough attention,” she says. “I bet you really like that person. He/she probably deserves some attention.”

• CF-L1
• Aerobic Capacity
• CrossFit Masters
• Precision Nutrition L1

Mike is the king of dad Jokes and specializes in bodyweight movements. “I love helping our athletes improve. I’ve most enjoyed getting to know our community, making them smile with bad jokes, and helping them achieve things they didn’t think they could." In high school, Mike was a wrestler and runner. “My lovely wife pestered me until I finally gave in and tried CrossFit and it wasn’t long before I was hooked. I found myself wanting to learn more and progress in what I could do. Coaching is another way to grow and pass on what I have learned.”

• CF-L1
• CF-L2
• Aerobic Capacity
• CrossFit Kids

Outside the gym, Teddy's passion is being a chef. “It's something I've been working on for a decade and am really finding my way in the kitchen. Loving what I do on a daily basis makes it easy to get out of bed in the morning. ” Lookout for Teddy’s peanut butter fudge next holiday season. When Teddy isn't cooking up something new in the kitchen he's a CrossFit coach. He says, “There are so many things to look forward to when you have a gym community like CFE. I get excited to help others reach their fitness goals and do things they thought weren’t possible.”

• CF-L1

Kevin is a Taekwondo 5th degree black belt. Active ever since he was a kid, he was always playing sports and going to the gym. “I spent 21 years in the military, and part of the job of being a soldier is a required level of physical fitness, and that cemented being fit as part of who I am.” Kevin is passionate about fitness and the challenge it represents. “Fitness is the long game, not a quick fix,” he says. “I like to set lofty goals and work towards them. I think when we stop learning and challenging ourselves, we begin to decline.”

• CF-L1
• CF-L2
• Aerobic Capacity
• CrossFit Endurance

Adam has been CrossFitting at CFE since the spring of 2016. It wasn't too long after that when he joined the team of coaches, and although he may have taken a year hiatus to move out west, we're so glad he's back in full force! If you're looking for a pump session after class Adam is your guy. His fitness and coaching are top-notch, but he still loves to get a good bodybuilding workout with members in when he can.

• CF-L1

Matt specializes in Olympic Weightlifting. He says, “I enjoy it the most out of everything we do at the gym. Who needs cardio anyways?” From Matt’s 12 years experience what he enjoys most about coaching is when someone realizes they have more to give whether it be someone new to fitness or a seasoned athlete. He says, “Everyone has the ability to grow and that point of realization is gratifying to see.”

• CF-L1

After years of searching for the right fitness community, Kate found her way to CFE. "When I joined, I was treated with kindness, motivation, and felt like I knew the members for years. I love creating that same environment for new and current members like the coaches did for me." Kate carries that experience with her to her classes. She's passionate about health, nutrition and proper movement. As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner she helps others with their relationships to food. We're not judging, even if she puts pineapple on her pizza...

• CF-L1
• Nutrition Therapy Practitioner

Willie is "passionate about living a balanced life, never taking anything too seriously and having fun." We agree that's true, but don't think for a second that he doesn't lay himself out in just about every workout. As a former collegiate baseball player, Willie has a competitive drive. As a coach he applies thatl drive to encourage the best out his athletes. "Over the last few years I’ve grown to embrace what this community has to offer. I’ve realized that all the coaches have such a positive impact on my life and I want to be able to give that back to the community."

• CF-L1

Nikki epitomizes the notion that motivation is a feeling that comes and goes, but discipline is infinitely more valuable. She never misses a workout which as a law enforcement officer has a real world applicability to her training, but she really enjoys it too. She's passionate about "good nutrition, helping others, coffee and squats" and is a tactician in movement which is a skill she brings to her athletes ensuring they're challenged well and moving perfectly.

• CF-L1
• Precision Nutrition L1

As a competitive OCR athlete, Steve joined CFE and boy did he have an engine. Hell would freeze over before you caught him without a smile on his face, even in the middle of the nastiest of workouts. Steve is constantly encouraging those around him and inevitably lifts up the mood of the room. Steve, his wife, three kids and two dogs all live very active lifestyles. As he says, "get busy living or get busy dying." Through his personal experience with CrossFit, "CFE became a really important and positive part of my day and routine. I love to help foster that with others."

• CF-L1

Mike's CrossFit journey goes way back to 2011, long before CFE even existed. Mike is a model of what consistency, hard work and the right attitude can achieve in and out of the gym. He’s really good at having lots of daughters and too many dogs, but till finds time to get his fitness in, often at 4:30am... After a car accident in 2014 held Mike back from his fitness, he now has a far greater appreciation for movement and function, and carries that passion to "help members achieve their fitness goals."

• CF-L1