Built to help you win

Jake has been training CrossFit for over 12 years, coaching crossFit for 10, and competing on and off for 9. Jake was a NCAA Division 2 lacrosse athlete and has a B.S. in Biochemistry. Jake coaches' class at nights during the week and is available for 1 on 1 consults as well as supporting competitive endeavors.

Chad is the most interesting person in Albany. In addition to running the gym, he is president of the Schenectady Curling club, competes in curling with the Pilipino national team, and still finds time to train adaptive athletes 1 on 1 and maintain his own fitness through CrossFit, long bike rides, and countless outdoor expeditions.

Garion has played sports and been active his entire life. Garion recently retired from the United States Army and has taken his skills in leadership, discipline and accountability to foster a great community in the gym. Garion's CrossFit Journey began with him seeking out ways to physically prepare for the military in 2017 and the rest is history. Garion Coaches class, is in very high demand for personal training, and helps folks built better health habits right from day 1 of joining the gym.

Mike is a married father of two and has been active most of his life. He's been doing CrossFit for over 10 years. Aside from being part owner of the gym, Mike is also a political hack for a local elected official, but he prefers to be in the gym chucking around steel! Mike coaches' morning classes and is available for powerlifting competition support and supplemental 1 on 1 programming!

Siai has been doing CrossFit since 2016 and was previously a coach at the Albany Ninja lab before joining the staff at CFB. Besides being invested in helping others take care of their bodies, she's passionate about public health and tacos.

Tony has been doing CrossFit since 2018, with previous extensive powerlifting experience. He's passionate about helping people to achieve their goals and to realize their potential. Tony is also available for competition prep and support in addition to helping with supplemental programming!

Mo has been doing CrossFit for over 14 years and coaching for over 10 years. He enjoys helping people reach their fitness goals, getting them over that small hump that may be holding them back all while keeping things lighthearted and positive. In his "real life" Mo is a therapist and a DJ.

Amanda started CrossFit in 2015 and very quickly fell in love with the community. Soon after joining CFB she brought her yoga class to the space on Sunday mornings where she realized her passion and discovered her talent in coaching and leading group classes. From there, she has quickly worked her way up to one of our most beloved CrossFit coaches, fostering a feeling of "warmth" through every workout.

Ethan has been doing CrossFit since before he could drive a car. Ethan is one of the most feared competitors in the local competition circuit and has quickly made a profound impact as a coach at CFB. Catch Ethan bright and early dropping extensive technique and strategy knowledge on the morning class crew!

Emily is a loving mother of 2 that reinvigorated her passion for CrossFit after she moved back to the area from Colorado. Emily is a true grassroots success story and in 4 short years went from a skeptical newbie to a consistent Nooner RX'ing workouts and leading classes as one of our newest members of the coaching crew.

Rufa has been training at CFB for over 10 years. If he's not coaching, you'll find him busting bad guys and keeping the public safe as a NYS trooper or getting huge during off-peak hours at the gym. He is also available for mustache consultation at a premium as well.

Kevin is a talented CrossFit coach by morning, DPT by day, and US army reserve by night. Kevin has taken his skills learned in the army and his expertise forged through his physical therapy work and has curated an incredibly effective coaching style. Kevin has been doing CrossFit for over 8 years and is equal parts welcoming and mysterious. Join him for an awesome wakeup call in the morning classes at CFB!