About
Fitness is my passion, and it has been for twenty seven years. At the age of fourteen, exercise intrigued me beyond mastering a basic level of competency. Even at that early age it struck me that if I could become stronger and faster and develop more endurance, then I would be able to play harder. Play being the operative word in the latter sentence. I do find exercise synonymous with fun. Of course, my definition of play is a bit different than others’...even my own meaning of it has changed over the years. I’ve moved from the kid on the playground scaling jungle gyms to a competitive athlete and a United States Marine, to my current roles as a coach, trainer, husband, and the father of two young girls. As I passed through each stage, fitness has always enhanced my life, and it has been the key to my continued desire to push my potential for peak performance. Having met with great success in my fitness pursuits, I found myself asking, "What is it about my approach to exercise that makes it so inherent to me, so centering in my daily life...and how can I teach others to know gratification from their fitness...to experience the rush of peak effort and the thrill of optimal performance?” In answer to this question I discovered CrossFit; a grassroots conditioning program that's strength lies in it's ability to deliver elite fitness and forge community rich with integrity, honor and courage. All of this has lead to the creation of CrossFit Old Town Alexandria. My passion is my vocation allowing me to share the knowledge I’ve gained though my pursuits and provide others with the tools necessary to achieve lifelong results from their fitness. Oh...CrossFit is also a great way to play hard!
