Back Squat: 240
Special Talent: Can identify any Alani flavorblindfolded
CrossFit Level 1
Have known the owners since birth
Growing up, I was involved in just about every sport or activity I could get myself into– basketball, volleyball, cross country, track. While I always participated in these activities in more of a leisurely manner, I always loved the concept of being part of a team that shared the same motivation and goals as me. I have always believed that who you surround yourself with is who you become, and it was easy to find the community I was searching for in my teammates. Now that I am no longer in school, I find that community in different forms, like our Kingman CrossFit family! My passion for building connections with others has led to me becoming a 6th grade teacher and now being a CrossFit Coach and I could not be more grateful to get to spend so much time doing the things I love.
When I went to college, I knew that I wanted to pursue fitness in some way, but was pretty lost on how to do that. Going from playing sports year-round and having practice every day to nothing is a difficult adjustment to make. This led to me continuing to try every form of group fitness classes I could find, from hot yoga to Pilates and cycling to running. I loved all these experiences, but none of the habits ever stuck. After finishing school, I moved in with my sister and brother-in-law (Amanda and Chris) and immediately started going to CrossFit regularly. Kingman CrossFit instantly gave me everything I wanted and didn’t know I needed. Since my first day, I have never looked back and now couldn’t imagine my life without it.
All my life I have known that I wanted to be a teacher. I think there is something so special about being a part of one someone’s learning experiences, and the cool thing about this is that when you start looking, you will see that this happens all around us, not just at a school. In a space where fitness is prioritized, people are becoming better versions of themselves every single day. We are constantly setting goals and working hard to achieve them, with the help and support of others. If I can play even a small role in helping someone grow, then I have fulfilled my purpose.
