For the past 20 years, Matt has been a Firefighter/Paramedic for the San Diego Fire Department (twelve years Heavy Rescue). He recently retired and relocated with his family to Minnesota.
Before serving his community, he served his country in the Marine Corps as well as Army Special Forces. Prior to his military experience, he was an instructor of Kenpo Karate.
Matt was first introduced to CrossFit in mid 2007. After years of typical gym routines, cycling, and even running a marathon. All it took was one WOD and he was hooked. Although he trained constantly, and even with various modes; he felt that when he trained to gain strength, he lacked endurance. And if he focused on endurance sports, he lost muscle and strength. CrossFit enabled him to simultaneously develop endurance, strength and power, and completely changed his view of what is possible through fitness. Consequently it has changed his life, and his only regret about CrossFit is that he didn’t start sooner.
Since starting CrossFit he has rekindled his passion for teaching. He holds the following instructor certifications:
-CrossFit Level I Coach
-Olympic Lifting
-CrossFit Kids
-CrossFit Kettlebells
-CrossFit Gymnastics
-CrossFit Football
-Powerlifting with Louie Simmons
-CrossFit Endurance
Jill graduated from the University of Minnesota where she received her B.S. in Kinesiology and her Doctorate of Pharmacy. Since discovering Crossfit in 2011, she has become immersed in it. The fundamental techniques within Crossfit have enabled Jill to understand the true definition of fitness. Jill is dedicated to help others understand Crossfit and how it can shape their lives. When she is not at Crossfit, she enjoys spending her time playing volleyball both on the court and in the sand.
