I grew up on a small farm in Oklahoma and joined the military right after high school. I found CrossFit in 2008 while preparing to try out for the Navy wrestling team. I immediately fell in love with the training, the community, and the results.
After leaving the military in 2010 I got my Level 1 and began coaching under one of CrossFit Invictus’s original coaches. In 2012 I moved to Okinawa, Japan and coached at one of the most renowned gyms in the Asia region.
In 2016 I moved to Seattle where I became an owner and coach at Slate and eventually a Seattle Firefighter.
I have a wife and 5 kids so if I’m not at the gym I will likely be at one of the many kid activities or doing a cold plunge with my crew.
I want to share the knowledge that I have gained having coached at other gyms with other amazing coaches. It brings me the most joy when the people in our community become healthier and fitter and knowing that I had a small part in that.
When I started CrossFit I quickly fell in love with the sport. I qualified for regionals from 2012-2016. I have competed in the U.S., Okinawa, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, and Australia.
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- CF Level 1
- USA Weightlifting Level 1
- CrossFit Gymnastics
Biography
I grew up on a small farm in Oklahoma and joined the military right after high school. I found CrossFit in 2008 while preparing to try out for the Navy wrestling team. I immediately fell in love with the training, the community, and the results.