COACH PROFILES

Kai Rainey's health was in a downward spiral until she took control and traded her unhealthy lifestyle for a healthier one with CrossFit.

With Pablo Cervigni (CF-L4) and Stephane Rochet (CF-L3).

Sage Burgener is a well-known Olympic weightlifting coach carrying on the legacy of her father, Mike Burgener, a coach of more than 50 years including many in the CrossFit space. While she has several lofty goals such as running a 100-mile race and building her own legacy, one goal supersedes them all.

Kelly Kelly (CF-L3) was a competitive soccer player focused on sport-specific training for much of her athletic career. Kelly, who became a well-known coach and competitive CrossFit athlete under her maiden name Kelly Clark, says her fitness lacked balance before she found CrossFit.

Nine-time CrossFit Games athlete Scott Panchik may be known best for his prowess on the competition floor, but the 35-year-old says he’s an even better coach than he is a CrossFit athlete. 

Adam Neiffer is the complete coaching package — affiliate owner, CF-L3 Trainer, competitive Games athlete, and coach to 2021 CrossFit Games champion Justin Medeiros. On the surface, it’s easy to see Adam’s accomplishment with his star athlete as the pinnacle of what has defined him as a coach; however, a glimpse into CrossFit Fort Vancouver and you quickly realize that there’s more to the story.

Jason Leydon has devoted his life to coaching. And while he’s spent more than 18 years pursuing knowledge and learning from experts, he said the one thing all great coaches share is their ability to connect with people. “For me, master coaching is being able to apply science to the art of human connection,” Leydon said.

Annie Sakamoto is a household name within the CrossFit community, loved by her fans and peers for her smile, uplifting personality, and incredible fitness. She was one of the original “Nasty Girls” and has competed at the CrossFit Games six times (as an individual, on a team, and as a masters athlete).

Jeremy Gordon (CCFC/CF-L4) has built an inspiring resume over the course of his 13-year CrossFit coaching career. It’s clear his study habits, work ethic, and intrinsic love of coaching have made him the master coach he is today.