OUR COACHES

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 Amanda is a gym owner, the wife of Quentin, and a mother to twin boys. Fitness has been a consistent part of Amanda’s life, and in 2015 she began searching for something fresh. CrossFit was the answer. She quickly fell in love with her progress and the vibrant community. Now she had a new dream; to open her own CrossFit gym one day. In 2

 Amanda is a gym owner, the wife of Quentin, and a mother to twin boys. Fitness has been a consistent part of Amanda’s life, and in 2015 she began searching for something fresh. CrossFit was the answer. She quickly fell in love with her progress and the vibrant community. Now she had a new dream; to open her own CrossFit gym one day. In 2021 that dream became a reality with the opening of CrossFit Cortland. Currently a Level 1 CrossFit trainer, Amanda has also been certified in Adaptive and Inclusive Training, Kids CrossFit, and Barbell Rehab. Amanda is bound to her Level 2 this summer. Amanda strives to make CrossFit Cortland a supportive community where all members will find functional fitness and a healthier version of themselves. 

 Favorite movement- Deadlifting and Snatches 

  Quentin- Quentin owns Crossfit Cortland with his wife Amanda and is the proud father of their twin boys. An avid fitness enthusiast, Quentin appreciates a good, fast run and a bench press workout any day of the week. During the 2021 Joshua Fundraising Event, Quentin realized what a true community CrossFit is as he experienced athletes c

  Quentin- Quentin owns Crossfit Cortland with his wife Amanda and is the proud father of their twin boys. An avid fitness enthusiast, Quentin appreciates a good, fast run and a bench press workout any day of the week. During the 2021 Joshua Fundraising Event, Quentin realized what a true community CrossFit is as he experienced athletes coming together to support and encourage each other. After that moment, he was hooked. Helping his wife fulfill her dream, Quentin opened CrossFit Cortland with Amanda. In April of 2021, he ventured to take his Level 1 CrossFit Training to guide others in finding their love of CrossFit, just as he had. Since then, Quentin has trained in Barbell Rehab and is bound to his Level 2 this summer.

Favorite movement- Bench pressing

 Mark began delving into CrossFit over 10 years ago after watching the CrossFit Games on TV. Mark is retired law enforcement, a husband, and father. After several years of training, Mark followed his passion for CrossFit and decided in 2018 to take his Level 1 training. Since then he has added training in Coaching the Aging Athlete, Spot 

 Mark began delving into CrossFit over 10 years ago after watching the CrossFit Games on TV. Mark is retired law enforcement, a husband, and father. After several years of training, Mark followed his passion for CrossFit and decided in 2018 to take his Level 1 training. Since then he has added training in Coaching the Aging Athlete, Spot the Flaw, Barbell Rehab, and many more CrossFit courses. However Mark is not stopping there, as he will head to his Level 2 training this summer. When Mark was asked in 2021 if he would be interested in coaching at CrossFit Cortland, he jumped at the chance and hasn’t stopped yet. His drive and determination to bring Functional Fitness to the Cortland Community has leveled him to Head Coach. 

 In 2013, Amanda finally gave into the playful peer pressure from her friends to give CrossFit a try. She soon found their love of the sport was contagious. Amanda initially got her CrossFit Level 1 just so she could work with an adaptive athlete. Almost 6 years later, she is still working with the same client at CrossFit Cortland. With s

 In 2013, Amanda finally gave into the playful peer pressure from her friends to give CrossFit a try. She soon found their love of the sport was contagious. Amanda initially got her CrossFit Level 1 just so she could work with an adaptive athlete. Almost 6 years later, she is still working with the same client at CrossFit Cortland. With some nudging back at SevenValley CrossFit, Amanda left her comfort zone and began coaching full classes. Since initially starting, Amanda has received training and certification in Adaptive and Inclusive training and Olympic lifting. If you can’t find Amanda on the gym floor, look up! She’s probably monkeying around on the rig with her amazing strength in gymnastics work. 

 Starting his CrossFit Journey back in 2013, Kyle quickly became a young strong athlete through the programming. The CrossFit fever soon set in, and he quickly took his Level 1 and began coaching. Not long after, Kyle enhanced his coaching by training for and receiving his Level 2 training. When the gym owners were looking for potential c

 Starting his CrossFit Journey back in 2013, Kyle quickly became a young strong athlete through the programming. The CrossFit fever soon set in, and he quickly took his Level 1 and began coaching. Not long after, Kyle enhanced his coaching by training for and receiving his Level 2 training. When the gym owners were looking for potential coaches for CrossFit Cortland, they reached out to Kyle, who accepted the job. Kyle is soft-spoken, patient, and has a great eye for seeing the flaw in a lift and helping fix it. 

 After starting his CrossFit journey, Dave prioritized making healthy choices and pursuing fitness. Dave began coaching at CrossFit Cortland and quickly showed his knack for formulating perfect cues to help athletes complete any gymnastic movements. With an ability to help athletes no matter their ability, Dave selflessly utilizes his imp

 After starting his CrossFit journey, Dave prioritized making healthy choices and pursuing fitness. Dave began coaching at CrossFit Cortland and quickly showed his knack for formulating perfect cues to help athletes complete any gymnastic movements. With an ability to help athletes no matter their ability, Dave selflessly utilizes his impressive skillset to benefit the gym and the members. Dave plans to expand his training to CrossFit weightlifting, adaptive and inclusive, and wants to obtain his Level 2 in the future.