Hello! Welcome to Zion Training Center, Home of Crossfit Zion and Zion Barbell. For over 13 years we have successfully trained and helped thousands of professional athletes, teens, soccer Moms, Dads and more with their fitness journey. We are a Crossfit and USAW Affiliate with Level 1, 2 & 3 Trainers and Coaches.
Our Staff consists of National Athletes, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Silverbacks, Moms and Dads. We cater to all types of athletes from beginners to pros or anyone who wants to become faster and stronger in life.
OUR TEAM
The best CrossFit and Barbell Coaches in Southern Utah are at Crossfit Zion. Our Coaches are passionate and love what they do, and it shows. Our extensive knowledge in Strength training, Olympic Lifting, Crossfit and proper nutrition will ensure awesome results in whatever program you join.
We believe in what we coach. That is why you will see us as coaches regularly attending the classes, competitions, challenges and involved 100% with the community that surrounds us. We practice what we preach!
Come and Join Us Today!
T. CHAD BAIRD
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
STRENGTH: PROGRAMMING
Focus: Wod Father/Owner
Chad grew up in small farm town, playing multiple sports from football, track, and other extreme sports. His coaching methods are a balance between being functionally fit, strong, flexible and adaptive. Not only does Chad teach that to his athletes, he lives by it daily. He teaches with passion and believes in Coaching with balance in all things. He has extensive knowledge in Strength Training, Olympic Lifting and Crossfit. Chad is a 2019 Masters National Champion in USA Weightlifting. Come train with Chad and his team in Crossfit and Olympic Lifting Today!
DAYLEMARIE EVES
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
STRENGTH: HYBRID
Focus: Hybrid Strength Training
With a long background in sports in High School and College coupled with her expertise as an athletic trainer, Daylemarie brings with her the ability to coach each athlete on their individual level, beginners to competitive athletes will love Daylmarie's approach and coaching. She never slows down and the energy she brings to her classes are cantagious and inspiring. Come train with Daylmarie today.
DREW DEMING
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
STRENGTH: GYMNASTICS
Focus: Hybrid Training/Olympic Lifting
You know those guys that can lift some heavy barbells, swing around on bars like a monkey and look like a fitness model? Well that is Drew! Drew can make any gymnastics WOD with a barbell look like a walk in the park with a bag of chips. He attributes this to his years training as a body builder then mixed with functional fitness = Bad Ass Crossfitter. Drew has extensive knowledge in fitness and has near perfect form on his olympic lifts.
BEKKA ANDERSON
CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
STRENGTH: NUTRITION
Focus: Nutrition/Health
Bekka started in the fitness industry in early 2005 and became a Crossfit Trainer in 2012. Bekka has many skills and is certified in Pilates (both Apparatus and Mat), SPIN, TRX, and a few others, as well as certifications for Personal Training and Nutrition. Bekka is a Professional CrossFit Athlete and lives by its methodology daily. She is also a personal chef for many athletes coaching them through the zone diet. Come join Bekka today!
TASHA LOPEZ
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
STRENGTH: OLYMPIC LIFTING
Focus: Hybrid Training
Having a solid background in sports training and competition through High School and throughout the Collegiate level, Tasha knows what it takes to be a team player. With experience from her college days to coaching club teams, and athletes on all levels, coaching is something that comes natural to her. Tasha has endless amounts of good energy and positive vibes. You will love Tasha’s approach to training and fitness. Her energy is contagious and her classes are always fun. If you find yourself next to her on the competition floor, look out, she owns the barbell and is a fierce competitor. Come train with Tasha today.
BLAINE SIMKINS
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
STRENGTH: COMPETITION
Focus: Competition Training
Competition breeds success and Blaine loves competition. He also knows how to train for it. He coaches our athletes with passion and dedication to the work out of the day. He coaches the proper stimulus and helps athletes approach workouts according to their goals, abilities and skill levels.
KACIE ERICKSON
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
STRENGTH: HYBRID
Focus: Hybrid Training/Olympic Lifting
Kacie first walked into Crossfit Zion in 2017 and never looked back! It quickly became the best part of her day and a true passion. Kacie has been a certified trainer since 2021. With a love of the sport and competing it was a natural progression to become a coach. She loves coaching Olympic lifts and seeing members push themselves!
You will see her cheering on members, bringing good energy, and pushing everyone to do their best. If she’s not working out during the class she is always off to the side working on getting better and smashing goals.
Outside of crossfit Kacie is all about family. Her husband and kids are her number one priority and she loves every minute she gets to spend with them. She is outgoing and her energy is contagious, a true example of living your life to the fullest!
TRISHA MARSH
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
STRENGTH: COMPETITION
Focus: Competition Training
Don't let her size fool you, Trish is a fierce competitor with a high revving strong motor that never quits. Coming from a background of basketball, soccer and softball, Trish loves competition. Speaking of competitions, Trish has competed in 20+ half marathons and 11 full marathons. She has qualified for the Boston marathon 2 times so far. Her CrossFit career started in September 2018 shortly after the birth of her daughter and she hasn't looked back. It there is a comp somewhere look for her smashing it up on the competition floor.
CORI THOMPSON
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
STRENGTH: HYBRID
Focus: Hybrid Training/Olympic Lifting
Cori's lifelong passion for athleticism shines through with her background in competitive soccer and softball as well as gymnastics in her early years. At the young age of 15, Cori’s dad introduced her to CrossFit during the off-season of sports activities, and from that moment on, she’s been hooked for life! Now over a decade later, Cori's commitment to CrossFit remains steadfast. By day, she works as a brand manager at Bowmar Nutrition, but her true joy lies in coaching with endless energy and expertise during her evening classes. You can count on Cori to bring her A-game and inspire those around her with top notch coaching!
ERIC DEMILLE
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
STRENGTH: HYBRID
Focus: Hybrid Training
JASON TOBLER
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
STRENGTH: OLYMPIC LIFTING
Focus: Hybrid Training / Teens Crossfit Class
PATRICIA TRAENKLE
CrossFit Apprentice Trainer
STRENGTH: HYBRID
Focus: Competition Training/
Olympic Lifting
RYAN OTTERSON
Olympic Weightlifting USAW Level 2
STRENGTH: Olympic Weight Lifting
Focus: Kids and Adult Zion Barbell
KAIGE BAIRD
CrossFit Apprentice Trainer
STRENGTH: HYBRID
Focus: Hybrid Training / Teens Crossfit Class
KADEN ALBRECHT
Olympic Weightlifting USAW Level 1
STRENGTH: Olympic Weight Lifting
Focus: Zion Barbell
RYAN DANNA
Olympic Weightlifting
USAW LEVEL 2
STRENGTH: Olympic Weight Lifting
Focus: Zion Barbell