Hyalite Coaches

COACHING CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors degree in Health and Human Performance: Kinesiology from MSU (2011)

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (2018 & 2023)

• Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certification (2020)

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (2014)

• CrossFit Endurance Trainer (2015)

• CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer (2017)

I am so fortunate to be able to lead this amazing group of fitness inspired people. This opportunity allows me to pursue my passion for helping others on their fitness journey.  I am grateful to be in this amazing situation and could not ask for a better group of people to be surrounded by.

I was born and raised in Billings MT where I grew up competing in gymnastics, softball, dance, and track & field. I moved to Bozeman in 2007 to attend MSU  while participating in the MSU cheer program. I completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Development with an emphasis in Kinesiology in 2011. After completing school I took a personal training job here in Bozeman where I enjoyed helping people change their lives through fitness. Along with training I coached kids ages 3-18 in the evenings in tumbling and all-star cheer. My passion is coaching individuals of all ages!

I was not introduced to CrossFit until 2014 where I fell instantly in love with the sense of community CrossFit builds. I joined the coaching staff in December 2014 and loved helping members work towards their goals and break down barriers creating overall stronger people. We opened Hyalite in 2016 and have been so fortunate to meet some of the most amazing people along the way. Along with CrossFit I enjoy hunting, hot yoga, hiking with the dogs, shooting my bow, golfing and traveling. I love everything Bozeman has to offer and could not see myself anywhere else.

I met my husband, Ryan, during my time at MSU and we were married in September 2013. Ryan, also from Montana, loves the Bozeman area and so we decided to stay after graduation. We welcomed our sons, Gianni, into the world June 2019 and little brother Antonio, May 2022 . We also have two Boxers furbabies you will meet at the gym. My life has changed so much since entering motherhood and I am fortunate enough to have Hyalite where I can full time mom and work the gym.

COACHING CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelors Degree in Health and Human Performance: Kinesiology from MSU (2011)

I was raised in small town, Ennis, MT, alongside a great family. Early in life, this small town lifestyle consisted of training for, attending and/or playing any sport of the given season.

I attended Montana State University, where I studied and earned a Bachelors in the “Science of Health and Human Performance.” I met my soon to be wife, Brittney, during my first semester of school. I guess the rest was history. During my time at MSU I tried out for, and somewhat to my surprise made, the MSU Football team where I spent a couple seasons working hard for the sport and team. After college I shifted focus to career development. I am an entrepreneur at heart and opened multiple construction industry businesses in pursuit of my long-term career path. Thankfully, I found that long-term passion working as a local real estate agent/ owner-coach at HCF. Brittney and I welcomed in our first born son, Gianni in 2019. With him, our lives have forever changed for the better. We also live with our two boxers, Bentley and Simba.

Brittney introduced me to Crossfit. Coming from the world of traditional training methods, I looked at her wondering…Why do you have rips on your hands?... Is this worth really it? I later found out that Crossfit was indeed something new. It pushed my comfort zones but offered an honest type of fitness that had much more to offer than a daily WOD. I was naturally humbled by CF and learned to appreciate my personal health/fitness journey. This meant appreciating the small, daily improvements, and focusing on improving physical weaknesses that I was previously afraid to acknowledge. I have most importantly enjoyed the company that we keep before, during and after class. The relationships formed here are those of a genuine team. The bond of our team, this community, is important for many reasons. It provides support and accountability while making us all better, far beyond the aspects of fitness. For this I am very grateful and I know there are many others who feel the same.

With that, I am more than honored to have the opportunity to coach this community full people who are authentic and bring positive energy daily.

COACHING CREDENTIALS:

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (2020)

• CrossFit Scaling Course (2020)

• CrossFit Programming Course (2021)

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (2023)

Having grown up in a very sports-oriented and competitive environment; sports, family, and competition have always played a big part in my life. I was born in San Jose California and moved out here to Bozeman in 2004. I graduated from Bozeman High School in 2016, and shortly after I graduated from Montana State University in 2021 with a double major in Business Management, Business Marketing, and a Minor in Entrepreneurship.

I was first introduced to CrossFit in 2017 after I realized I couldn't even do an air squat...no joke. Ever since then, CrossFit has become my full-on addiction (literally I never leave the gym lol).  

I have been a full-time coach since 2021 and it is truly my passion. I show up every day because I truly genuinely care about people and want to help inspire a difference in their lives. My goal as a coach is to push you past your limits and help you achieve something previously thought to be unattainable. We can all do hard things...it's my job to help you believe it. 

COACHING CREDENTIALS:

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (2018, 2023)

Born and raised in Seattle, WA, I was always an athlete.  In high school I played soccer, basketball, and ran cross country.  For college I attended the University of Washington where I obtained my Bachelors degree in Finance.  After taking time to travel internationally post graduation, I spent a year in Bozeman to experience my girlfriend’s home town. Returning to Seattle, I worked in finance for a year before being presented with a job opportunity in Bozeman that was too appealing to ignore.  Thankfully I had spent time as a member of Hyalite Crossfit before I moved so settling back in could not have been easier.  

All together I have been a Crossfit participant since 2008 when my older sister taunted me to come with her to a class. I was terrible, but I kept showing up. I knew I’d never be the biggest when it came to pure strength so focusing on improving my technique meant that I was soon able to lift heavier and go harder than people larger than myself.  Fighting to keep up with the members next to me was (and still is) the best motivator for me.  I also love the ability of Crossfit to improve every other physical activity I undertake.  To not be sore after the first day of ski season or to finish playing soccer and not be fatally winded is a benefit that I’ll never overlook.  Receiving my level one trainer certification has me excited to pass on the tips, tricks, and technique I’ve learned over the last decade and I couldn’t think of a better place to do so than at Hyalite Crossfit.

COACHING CREDENTIALS:

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (2017, 2022)

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (2012)

COACHING CREDENTIALS:

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (2021)

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

• Olympic Lifting Certification

• Mobility Certification

I was born and raised in southern Maryland and grew up as a very competitive soccer player. I loved the sport and camaraderie with big dreams of playing in college.  After two ACL knee injuries in high school, those plans changed, but never lost the competitive athlete mentality.

After graduating from Penn State with an Engineering degree, my first job out of school took me to New Jersey.  Shortly thereafter, I found CrossFit in 2008 and immersed myself completely in the sport.  CrossFit reignited my competitive spirit with a way to channel my passion for sport.  What I like most about CrossFit are the lifelong friendships I've gained along the way and being surrounded every day by like-minded people. I met my wife Kristen at CrossFit in 2009 which is also when I became a CrossFit Coach.  

The past 10 years as a CrossFit Coach has been personally fulfilling as my “fun” side job. What I love most about coaching is passing on what I have learned to help others excel in their own CrossFit journeys. I really enjoy being a small part of our member’s CrossFit experiences, whether it be an “ah ha” moment where a movement suddenly clicks or celebrating a PR.  

In January 2020, we finally made our lifelong dream of relocating happen West when moved to Bozeman.  Hyalite has one of the most amazing communities I've come across and so grateful to now be a part of it and resuming my passion for coaching here with all of you.  

COACHING CREDENTIALS:

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (2021)

I attended California State University Northridge earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology. While attending college I began coaching youth soccer (2004) at Crescenta Valley Soccer Club. That coaching experience landed me a job, in 2008, at my alma-mater coaching the Varsity Girls High School soccer team. I coached youth and high school soccer until November 2020, when my family and I moved to Bozeman.

I started CrossFit in May of 2017 after one of my best friends sprinted passed me in our Semi-Pro soccer training sprint set. Yes, I played a season of Semi-Pro Soccer, lol. I asked her how the heck she got so fast and she replied... CROSSFIT!! I then said, “what time is class tomorrow?”

I jumped into coaching at our home gym, CrossFit Montrose, in 2018/2019. I have found over the years of coaching soccer and, now CrossFit, how much I love teaching technique. I love the challenge of watching people move and doing my best to help them move as efficiently as possible. I truly believe that without fundamentals nothing will work properly.

I started CrossFit for the physical benefits. I continue to do CrossFit because of the community, support, great friends, and mental fortitude it takes.

On a side note, I totally geek out when discussing Nutrition and optimal performance so If you ever want to chat food, I’m in.

Coaching Credentials:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy

• CrossFit Level 1 (2022)

• CrossFit Scaling Course (2022)

• Certified Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete (Cert-CMFA) (2021)

I was born and raised in Billings, MT where I grew up playing various team sports including football, baseball, and the occasional year of soccer or basketball here and there. I graduated from the University of Montana with bachelor’s degree in Human Biology in 2011 and continued at the University of Montana to receive my Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2015.

During my college years, I dove into endurance sports through trail running, hiking, and backpacking. However, I always maintained a love for lifting heavy weight. This is one of the reasons that I was so drawn to CrossFit as I saw it as the ultimate blend of every aspect of fitness. Not only that, but it helped to rekindle my passion for teamwork, community, and competition.

As a physical therapist and coach, I strongly believe that fitness is one of the primary drivers to an individual leading a healthy, fulfilling life. I take pride in pushing my athletes to reach their fitness goals both in the clinic and the gym. I also love the challenge of helping an individual overcome a physical barrier that may be holding them back. I look forward to the opportunity bring my PT knowledge into the gym and help to keep the athletes at Hyalite healthy and pushing to achieve their fitness aspirations.

My wife, Anna, and I run our own performance physical therapy clinic, Movement Physio. Our goal is to provide the best level of care for Crossfit and fitness athletes to not only help them reduce pain but return to activity better than when they came to see us. If you’re dealing with any aches and pains, I’m always happy to chat after class!