Coaches | hhcf

Why I CrossFit:

It's fun, constantly varied, challenging, competitive, involves a community of like-minded individuals and it works better for me than any other workout program I have ever tried.

Favourite WOD:

Any kind of barbell WOD or AMRAP

Certifications:

Bachelor of Education - University of Saskatchewan

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

CrossFit Scaling Course

NCCP Weightlifting ( National Coaching Certification Program )

CrossFit Judges Certificate (2015, 2016 and 2017)

NCCP Gymnastics Certified Level 1 - Technical 1

What’s surprising/interesting about me?

Moving from Saskatchewan over 24 years ago I started getting into Triathlon as a way of staying active. I have continued to be an active person. I found CrossFit 3 years ago just 2 weeks before my first cancer diagnosis. I continued to CrossFit during my radiation, surgeries and chemotherapy. CrossFit gave me a healthy outlet and something to focus on as I worked through the treatments. I know how important it was for me and look forward to sharing it with the members of HHCF. I recently completed a Spartan race and had one the most fun days I've had in a long time.

CrossFit Coach:

Frank Salmon, B.Ed

Teacher 1995 - Present

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1)

NCCP Weightlifting

Team Coach:

Byan MacDonald, B.Ed

Teacher 2008 - Present

Basic Military Officer Qualification

Why I CrossFit:

I love the spirit of healthy competition that CrossFit provides, whether it be competing with your personal best, the person next to you, or the best athlete in the box; it pushes you to be the best you can be.

Favourite WOD:

Annie (50-40-30-20-10 reps for time of double unders and situps) or any sort of tabata

Certifications:

Bachelor of Education – St. Francis Xavier University

CrossFit Judges Certificate (2016)

Physical Training and Instruction Module – Basic Military Officer Qualification

What’s Surprizing about me?

Originally hailing from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, I made my way west in the summer of 2013 after finishing my bachelor of education. I grew up active, playing badminton, football, soccer, baseball, curling, track, and cross country running. After high school I stayed active by lifting weights and running but this started to slow down after I moved west. CrossFit has given me a different perspective on working out and has revitalized my competitive spirit. I started to participate in CrossFit in 2015 and competed in my first open in 2016 as a prescribed athlete.