Welcome to the coaching staff here at FTF. Our coaching staff is extremely talented with a broad base of knowledge in many different areas of fitness. Not only do all of our coaches live and preach the CrossFit methodology, but many of us come from different sporting backgrounds or even other coaching backgrounds. We share our passion for education, teaching and ensuring our members are receiving the highest caliber of coaching available. We look forward to imparting our knowledge and experience to you. Remember that knowledge only becomes powerful once it is applied.
Let's say hi:
Coach Kevin Hughes- AKA Powdah,
CSCS, CF Level 1, CF Endurance, CF Olympic Lifting, IFPA, NASM-CPT, B.S. Exercise Physiology, USTI Nutrition, APEX Nutrition, "Has No filter"
Kevin@crossfitftf.com
Kevin is an experienced certified CrossFit and Strengthening and Conditioning Coach. He has been certified through several agencies including CSCS, IFPA, NASM, APEX and USTI. Prior to coming to Fresno to become a firefighter Kevin was the head strengthening and conditioning coach of Sacramento Fire Department for 7 years as well as a Fitness Manager for 24 Hour Fitness for the 7 years prior to that, teaching techniques and results oriented trainers to not only hundreds of clients but also hundreds of trainers. His experiences in fitness led him to discover CrossFit in 2001, and begin coaching CrossFitters in 2003. He has been working with athletes, non-athletes, moms, grandmothers, triathletes, runners, swimmers, brand new fitness enthusiasts, weekend warriors for the last 15 years. The methodology of CrossFit has given him the tools to help people get even more results.]Kevin's passion for understanding and sharing exercise led him to get his degree in Exercise Physiology from UC Davis. His background in exercise physiology gives him the technical background to help people from all walks of life in their quest for ultimate fitness. He continues to strive to learn every day and preaches healthy lifestyles!
Kevin's motivation and drive is to help people become successful not only in fitness but in all areas of life. Using fitness and wellness as a channel to help people realize their dreams, he has helped several people get on the road to health and wellness. He strives to grow every day as a more complete coach, friend, father, son, and colleague.
Kevin is also a seasoned triathlete with two ironman competitions completed. He also works as a firefighter helping people in the community he serves. He spends a great deal of time putting his heart and soul into helping people succeed in their dreams. Kevin Is very passionate about the CrossFit methodology and enhancing the overall fitness of others. Come experience a true CrossFit experience at CrossFit-FTF Are you ready for a Real Workout????
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Tara Noble, AKA the Prize
CF Level 1, USAW Level 1, Extremely Charming
Tara's journey into the world of Crossfit started about a year. Hitting a plateau in her normal workout routine she reached out to her friend and Combat Sports Academy of Dublin Crossfit coach, Jessica Fitzgibbons. Both played competitive women's hockey together in Oakland, CA, playing at a national level and often receiving awards of all tournament team. Tara went up to Dublin and was Jess' first foundations client and Tara was hooked. She came back to Fresno and joined the FTF family as a member. Her enthusiasm, determination and positive attitude led her to be now a coach at FTF. After receiving her Crossfit Level 1 certification, Tara has enrolled in The Olympic Lifting Seminar with Olympic Coach Jim Schmitz and 1980 Olympian Butch Curry on July 23 and plans on getting her USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Specialist certification in Olympic Lifting, September 23-24. Her goal with students and private clients is to provide a positive work out environment and being fully in tuned with different needs of each person who steps in to FTF.
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Michelle Fox, AKA Fox,
CF Oly Cert, CF Level 1
Michelle Fox has been lucky enough to be working as a Personal Trainer in the Fresno area for the past 5 years, Crossfitting since 2009, and certified by Crossfit to coach Olympic Lifting in 2010. Her experience includes Pilates and Boot Camp Style training, but her love is and always will be the “Crossfit” method.
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Jared Miller, NESTA, B.S. in Exercise Science, Enjoys technically sound movement
Jared graduated in Spring 2011 from CSU Fresno with a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science. He is currently certified through the National Exercise and Strength Trainers Association as well as CPR/AED certified. Jared has a passion for staying physically fit and inspiring others to do the same with their lives. A lot of people have been sold the lie of tv gimmicks that will make exercise easy and losing weight effortless and Jared wants to be realistic with his clients and look out for their health and overall well-being. Jared's greatest strengths as a trainer are in evaluating the biomechanics of lifting techniques and preventing injuries, although capable of helping anyone meet their current fitness goals through any means of exercise and nutrition.
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Sean M. Chamberlain, AKA "Stache"
MA, CF Level 1, USAW Level 1 , CIF/ASEP Certified, SMR Certificate of Completion, enjoys each moment of the WOD
Sean has a MA in Kinesiology with a Sport Psychology emphasis and a BS in Kinesiology from California State University, Fresno. He also graduated with two minors in Health Science and Coaching Science. Sean feels that it is important to understand athletes from both the mental and physical side for elite performance. Sean has received multiple awards in his scholastic career for his dedication to the Kinesiology field. Fitness has played a major impact in Sean’s life. For more than half his life he has dealt with obesity. He understands the struggles and dedication it takes to becoming fit. Sean’s philosophy about fitness is not about how you look, but how you perform. Sean feels truly blessed to be able to share his knowledge and experience with others.
Sean has been a strength and conditioning coach for over four years and has worked with numerous athletes from a wide range of sports. He has a great understanding about what it takes to become a top performing athlete. CrossFit methodology plays an important part in Sean’s training philosophy because CrossFit is scalable for everyone. He believes that CrossFit is a highly effective program that shows results if taught with the correct knowledge. It is also a positive and competitive environment to be around which has been taken out of a lot of programs.
Future goals: CrossFit Endurance, CrossFit Gymnastics, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
"Knowledge is a powerful tool, but if you do not share that knowledge it becomes powerless."
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Coach Tim Widlund - AKA "Wid"
CF Level 1 certified, Loves to Lift heavy S***
My name is Tim Widlund, I have been involved in sports my whole life and love staying active. My wife and I discovered CROSSFIT FTF in January 2011 and instantly fell in love with the program. My 9 year old daughter recently began exercising with my wife and I, she is looking forward to participating in the summer fitness program.
I am a Correctional Peace Officer at Pleasant Valley State Prison. I've been a Peace Officer for almost 9 years and enjoy serving the public. Its great to be able to work with young people and be a positive role model. With all the electronics these days, its nice to be involved with getting kids more active.
I am excited about the fun we are going to ahve during the summer Athletic Development program at FTF. We are looking forward to seeing your kids get some awesome workouts, learn some health tips and really get into an active lifestyle. If you have any questions, please contact me at the gym and we can answer the questions you have in the best way possible.
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Others you will see at CrossFit FTF:
Our Member Relations Expert:
Michelle "Honey Badger" Kasten
You will see or hear from Michelle as she is our Member relations. She is there to help the transition from non-CrossFit to CrossFit be smooth. We will post Michelle's Bio Soon
Our Zumba Instructor:
Fatima Montenello- We will update this soon. We are trying out Zumba in our facility the first two weeks of January. The classes will be held on MW at 8 pm and Friday at 7 pm. this is AFTER our classes are completed for the day. Please show up 5 minutes early.
Our Interns:
Our FTF Internship program is designed to help those whom want to learn about the industry and learn how to coach in a professional setting gain eperience and knowledge from our awesome staff. We are constantly learning and educating from each other. We spend a great deal of time with our interns teaching them proper gym etiquitte, technique and skill development, coaching skills, and of course, WODDING away!
Josh Monahan- Intern
Nick Lucchesi- Intern
Richard Lozaro- Intern
Surge- Intern
