Our coaches teach, correct, scale and guide. They know the programming, know the room, and know that a good coach can change the way an athlete experiences training.
Different backgrounds. Different strengths. One standard: help people move better, train smarter, and keep progressing.
Chad grew up with football, track and extreme sports, and brings that mix of hard work and adaptability to his coaching. The founder of CrossFit Zion, he programs for strength and fitness that carry into everyday life. He is a 2019 Masters National Champion and record holder in USA Weightlifting.
Ashley is a CrossFit Level 1 coach and the founder of Battle of the Breasts. She is an integral part of the CrossFit Zion team and helps lead the administrative side of the gym. Ashley brings heart, organization, and a deep passion for serving others to everything she does.
Daylemarie brings high school and college sports experience and an athletic training background to the floor. Her energy makes class fun, while her individual approach helps beginners and competitive athletes find the right challenge.
Tasha played and coached team sports from high school through college, then brought that competitive spirit to CrossFit Zion. She has coached club teams and athletes of all levels. Expect positive energy, community and a coach who loves the barbell.
Eric has been part of CrossFit Zion since its early days and knows the culture as well as the training. His law enforcement background shapes a steady approach to discipline and real-life fitness, and his endurance sets an example in class.
Drew started in bodybuilding before bringing that strength into CrossFit. He combines gymnastics skill with precise Olympic lifting and helps athletes work through the movements they find hardest, one technical improvement at a time.
Bekka has worked in fitness since 2005 and became a CrossFit trainer in 2012. Alongside her Level 3 credential, she brings experience in Pilates, SPIN, TRX, personal training and nutrition. She connects training, health and performance with practical coaching.
Kacie joined CrossFit Zion in 2017 and became a trainer in 2021. She especially loves teaching Olympic lifts and helping members surprise themselves. Her enthusiasm and commitment to family help make her classes supportive and welcoming.
Liz blends strength training, running, conditioning and functional fitness for athletes preparing for races or building a stronger engine. She emphasizes sound movement, smart progress and consistent effort so athletes at different levels can improve.
Cori grew up competing in soccer and softball, with gymnastics in the mix. Her dad introduced her to CrossFit at 15, and she has trained ever since. She brings that long athletic history and a genuine drive to improve her coaching to every class.
Kaige grew up at CrossFit Zion and competed in the Open through his teen years, along with other high-level teen events. He uses that experience to coach younger athletes with a clear understanding of both the movements and the demands of competition.
Tycee came to CrossFit from competitive dance, bringing an eye for movement and control. She began as a member with little weightlifting experience and built herself into a competitive athlete through consistent training. She brings that perspective to the people she coaches.
Our coaches lift, compete, and suffer right beside you.
A coach should do more than start the clock. Good coaching changes how you move, how you scale, how you understand the workout, and how consistently you progress.
Movement, positions, intent and strategy matter. We explain the why, not just the rep count.
Scaling is part of coaching. The goal is the right challenge for the athlete in front of us.
You should feel seen in class. Good coaching means watching, correcting and knowing when to push or pull back.
CrossFit can be incredibly effective when the movement, loading and stimulus are right. That is why Zion puts so much weight on coaching — from a new athlete learning their first squat to an experienced athlete trying to get better.