Coming into CrossFit my strengths were anything with the barbell. I loved to throw
around heavy weight. As I have evolved as an athlete, I have developed new skills and
strengths. Handstand walks were a huge accomplishment for me and I love teaching
them as much as I love doing them. Another personal accomplishment of mine over the
years of CrossFit was being able to do all 100 pull ups in the annual memorial day
Murph workout. A favorite workout of mine will always be Grace though, a classic
barbell sprint. It is 30 clean and jerks for time.
Qualifications
I am a CrossFit Level 2 Coach. She has been coaching at Badger CrossFit since 2019.
I found my passion for CrossFit in college when was studying for my degree in Sport
and Exercise Science when I job shadowed head coach Tina for a school assignment in
2018. I have loved CrossFit from day 1 because it forces me to challenge myself in a
new way every day.
Coach
Maria Brainerd
Growing up I was always a competitive kid and enjoyed playing sports. I played
volleyball. Softball, basketball, golf, and race motocross. I always loved learning new
sports and playing sports. As I transitioned out of competing in sports myself I started
coaching youth gymnastics and taught spin classes. This then developed into my
transition into CrossFit as I could still fulfill my competitive edge through CrossFit
participating myself and use my skills from coaching and group fitness to be a CrossFit
Coach.
I have a passion for coaching because it allows me to connect with all different
individuals through one common thing, fitness. Seeing individuals have wins inside the
gym, big or small is the most fulfilling thing to me. The community and friendships I have
been introduced to through CrossFit are irreplaceable. This is what keeps me coming to
the gym every day to serve all in the CrossFit community.