It starts back in my youth growing up in East Bradenton. I didn’t have an athletic background and was a self-described “couch potato.” My love for teaching actually began at age six when I joined 4-H, which is a youth organization. I have always loved being with animals and when I started volunteering for weekly dog training classes around 9yrs old, I fell in love with teaching.  I continued this throughout high school and later pursued other roles that allowed me to keep working with adults and youth.

I didn’t start working out until my early twenties. My boyfriend encouraged me to try a CrossFit class and it was one of the hardest things I had ever done. CrossFit broke down my walls and helped build a stronger foundation.  I I kept pushing and slowly fell in love with the movements. I wanted to continue being apart of the community so over the years I received my Lv1 & Lv2 coaching credential.

I love witnessing the excitement of athletes learning new skills and being there to struggle alongside friends and strangers alike. This community—which supports, encourages, and pushes you for one more rep—shapes both my present and my future. I have loved every moment!