Coaching is the product
At CrossFit Beyond, the standard is individualized and professional coaching at all levels. Our coaching team is twelve strong, and every coach below works in our classes, our personal training, or both. Here is who you will meet.
The co-owners
Jake Thorp (Co-Owner, Coach, Programming Architect) has been training CrossFit for over 12 years and coaching for 10, competed on and off for 9, was an NCAA Division 2 lacrosse athlete, and holds a B.S. in Biochemistry. His certifications include CCFT, CFL3, and CPR/AED.
Chad Alojipan (Co-Owner, Coach and Onsite Director) runs the day-to-day of the gym, is president of the Schenectady Curling Club, competes in curling with the Pilipino national team, and still trains adaptive athletes one on one. Certifications: CFL2, CPR/AED, Adaptive Certified, USAWL1.
Mike McLaughlin (Co-Owner, Coach) has been doing CrossFit for over 10 years, coaches morning classes, and is available for powerlifting competition support and supplemental 1 on 1 programming (CFL2, CPR/AED).
The coaching staff
Garion Urbanek (Site Manager, Coach, Programming Lead) recently retired from the United States Army and leads with the discipline and accountability he built there (CCFT, CFL3, CPR/AED). Motier “Mo” Haskins has coached for over 10 years and is a therapist and DJ outside the gym (CFL2, USAWL2, CPR/AED, Strongman Certified). Siai-Anne Haskins has done CrossFit since 2016 and previously coached at the Albany Ninja Lab (CFL2, CPR/AED). Tony DeRusso brings extensive powerlifting experience and supports competition prep (CFL2, CPR/AED). Amanda Vrsalovic started CrossFit in 2015 and is RYT200 certified. Ethan Ballard competes on the local competition circuit and coaches mornings (CFL2). Emily Pirie went from skeptical newbie to class leader in four years (CFL1, CPR/AED). Matt Rufa has trained at CrossFit Beyond for over 10 years (CFL2, CPR/AED). Kevin Quinde is a coach by morning, a DPT by day, and serves in the US Army Reserve (CFL1).
Come meet your coach
The best way to meet the team is to book a free consult. We will match you with the coach and program that fit your goals, your schedule, and your starting point.