Meet the Coaches

Our dedicated team of certified coaches is here to guide you through every step of your fitness journey, ensuring not only your progress but also your safety and confidence.

  • "Upon completion of a 27 year career in law enforcement, I decided to pursue what has always been another passion of mine-fitness. Through my coaching experience in CrossFit, I’ve been able to expand upon my desire to help people achieve their personal health and fitness goals-the ultimate reward."

    Certifications:

    • L1 CrossFit

    • L2 CrossFit

    • CrossFit Strongman

    • CrossFit Referee

    • CrossFit Judge

    • CrossFit Gymnastics

    • Olympic Lifting

    • Physical Conditioning Instructor

  • "I am so proud to have joined my husband Len and the other great coaches at CrossFit Escalate as part of the training staff after receiving my Level 1 Certification in 2016.

    I am passionate about all things concerning health and fitness and look forward to helping all our athletes reach their ultimate fitness goals.

    I am also excited about spearheading and instructing our CrossFit Kids program (Sept. 2017) which will allow me to combine my love of teaching with my love of fitness - 'Challenge Accepted/Let's Do This!'"

    Certifications;

    • L1 CrossFit

    • CrossFit Kids

    • CrossFit Judges

    • CrossFit Nutrition & Injury Prevention

  • "I recently retired from law enforcement in Bergen County. In my law enforcement career, I was assigned to patrol, canine unit, and detective bureau as both an officer and supervisor. I was a member of the Emergency Services Unit (SWAT) for 20 years, as an operator, Team Leader, and Supervisor.

    I have been training at CrossFit Escalate since it's opening in 2014. I achieved my Level1 Training Certification in 2015 and re-certification in 2020. I am enjoying being a part of the coaching staff and transitioning into ownership. I am interested in helping every member realize his/her true workout potential and beyond and I look forward to Escalate's continued expansion."

    Certifications:

    • L1 CrossFit

    • CPR/AED & First Aid

    • Handgun/Rifle/Sub-gun Instructor

  • “Since I was a little girl I have always been heavily involved in sports, all the way through high school. When that chapter of my life ended, I didn’t know what to do for myself in terms of working out. I was hesitant at first to come to the gym because of the stigma around CrossFit. However, that quickly changed after my first class. I am the type of person who thrives off of challenging myself to do something new or improve at something. And that is exactly what CrossFit does, tests you beyond your limits and makes you better in every way. In the beginning of college I lost my love for fitness because I was deep in my studies and living the classic college experience. It was dramatically affecting my mood, body image, and lifestyle. I knew I needed to get back into the gym, and that’s exactly what I did, it saved me mentally and physically (shoutout CrossFit Peacedale!) I became a coach in 2020 and can easily say it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. It has taught me so much about myself as an athlete and person. My favorite part is putting a smile on our members faces, watching them achieve their goals, and seeing the community thrive, it is very humbling and moving.”

    Certifications:

    • L1 CrossFit

  • “I spent most of my young life crushing fast food, soda, and video games. My best friend was patient enough to introduce me to the gym during my college days, but working out at a commercial gym grew stale because it was missing one thing. Community! I dropped-in for my first CrossFit workout in 2014 and was hooked. I fell in love with the process of scaling towards a movement with good form, which led to lifting PRs, my first handstand push-up, muscle up, pistol squat, etc. None of this would've been possible without the care and guidance of my coaches.

    Coaching is my way of paying it forward and being there for others in their fitness journey. Tell me all the reasons why you struggle to live a healthy lifestyle and my response will always be, "I know exactly how you feel. I've been there and still struggle. Let's work on it together!"

    Certifications

    • L1 CrossFit

    • [Pursuing] L1 Precision Nutrition

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