Our Coaches

Owner

CrossFit has been an incredible influenced in my life and as a coach at CrossFit Glendora, I hope that all athletes have the same positive experience as I have had with Crossfit. My focus is to create a positive environment for all athletes to feel comfortable and motivated. Building confidence is important in achieving goals, and at CrossFit Glendora, we encourage setting goals and help you work to achieve them. It is also important to show athletes how being strong and dedicated will better themselves not only in the gym, but in everyday life as well. Positive health communities that promote strength and hard work are my passion and I will continue to better myself in all surrounding fields to help make CrossFit Glendora the best place for all people who are looking for a great fitness community.

Credentials:

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• 8 years experience working with competitive cheerleaders

CrossFit Kids Coach

Education and Certifications:

• Master’s Degree in Kinesiology
• Credentialed Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education Teacher
• Crossfit Level 1 Certified
• Crossfit Kids Certified

Hi, I’m Katy. I am Crossfit Glendora’s Crossfit Kids coach. I have been coaching with the CFG team since 2013 and hold a Crossfit Level 1 certificate as well as a certification by the Crossfit Kids HQ Seminar staff and a Masters Degree in Kinesiology. I am a credentialed Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education teacher, and have been teaching for 8 years.

Working with student athletes has become my greatest joy. I love the willingness to learn and competitiveness that comes from athletes of all ages. On the field and in and in the gym I work to create a friendly, fun, and educational experience and love nothing more than to see my athletes succeed in the gym and in school.

CrossFit Coach / Gym Manager

It was July of 2012, and I was two weeks into my Crossfit experience, already completely addicted. The workout was Karen - 150 wall balls for time - and even though it kicked my butt, I loved it. That's what initially drew me to Crossfit, and has kept me coming for the last four years. It's the constant challenge, getting pushed to (and sometimes past!) your limits, and continual growth - not just physical, but also mental, emotional, and even spiritual. And the community, including the friendships and accountability, are equally valuable - like family. I even officiated a wedding of two CFG coaches in the summer of 2014 (!). I love the opportunity to give back to the CFG community through coaching, because I feel I've been given a whole lot the last four years; and my wife (Mary), and four kids (Isabelle, Braydon, Brooklyn, and Noah) have also been participants in the CFG community. I love that we can share Crossfit together (but don't always love it when my wife beats me!). See you at 5:00am!

• Bachelor of Fine Arts - Michigan State University
• Master of Arts in Theology - Fuller Theological Seminary
• Crossfit Level One
• Certified Trainer, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
• Certified Motivational Career Coach

As the oldest coach at Crossfit Glendora my mission is to show it’s never too late to find the best version of yourself. My mission as a coach at Crossfit Glendora is to lead and guide our members towards their many and diverse fitness goals. Even is your goal is just a better quality of life. I began my fitness journey as most kids through team sports like soccer, baseball , football, rugby, and have had a passion for training ever since. I spent decades in globo-gyms searching for a better way to train and maintain my level of fitness, and like most people I became complacent, bored, and feel into all my old bad habits. Then I walked through the doors of CFG and it was like I was reborn. I started Crossfit and was instantly hooked because of the encouraging team atmosphere, friendly competition, and a community of people that want a better and healthier lifestyle.

“A Champion is someone who gets up even when they can’t”
-Jack Dempsey

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications Ball State University
• Crossfit Level 1

Violet has been a CFG coach since June 2021. Her favorite movement to coach and perform is the Deadlift because “it’s a movement we can use in everyday life, and without the correct form, we can injure ourselves”. Why does she coach? “I coach because I hope to inspire others to see my passion about CrossFit, strength and health, and to give back to a community that helped “raise” me in the CrossFit world.”

Eddie has been weight training for the past 6 years, and is currently studying Kinesiology at Citrus College. Eddie's career goals include practicing physical therapy. His loves CrossFit because it makes you an overall athlete by including all aspects of fitness into one sport.

Alissa’s been a CrossFit Glendora member since 2017 and became a CFG Coach in 2021. She has a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and a Masters in Sport Management. She used her degrees to obtain a position with The Los Angeles Dodgers’ front office for 5 years. She’s been participating in CrossFit for 8 years and is a mother of two CrossFit boys. Her favorite activity outside of coaching is watching football, woodworking, and spending time with her family. Why does she coach? “I coach because I love teaching our athletes proper techniques to safely be able to do CrossFit for life! I love CrossFit and it makes me so happy when I can help someone achieve their fitness goals!”