Meet the Coaches



• Heather Gillespie

 

Heather has always been an athlete, working long hours in the gym to maintain her fitness. When she received a CrossFit membership for Mother’s Day in 2008, she discovered a whole new model for getting and staying fit.  Heather calls this gift “the best I’ve ever received, other than my son.”

Her first experiences at CrossFit were a little humbling. Having always seen herself as a pretty fit
individual, she was surprised to find some fairly gaping holes in her physical ability. Rather than become discouraged, Heather chose to pursue this new approach to fitness with vigour. What she quickly discovered from her mentors and fellow CrossFitters was that: Fitness is a journey that is best shared with others, Progress can be measured through the setting new of goals and the realizing of old ones and true fitness promotes daily self competition, self reflection and self refinement.

She also discovered along the way that in addition to gaining greater physical capacity CrossFit increased her confidence and quality of life. Heather no longer focuses on the aesthetic payoffs she was seeking in previous fitness ventures. She now trains solely for performance. Improved appearance is just a bonus.

Heather has exploded onto the international scene in the world of competitive Crossfit. She began her competitive journey with a 19th place finish at a suspiciously programmed 2010 Canadian Region Crossfit Games Qualifying Competition. In 2011, Heather reached the podium at the Regional Competition with a third place finish - one spot short of qualifying for the Crossfit Games. This was obviously not a discouraging outcome as she placed 2nd in 2012 with a very consistent, dominant and inspiring performance. Heather will become the first ever Crossfit athlete from Southern Alberta to compete at the World Crossfit Games this July in Los Angeles.  

Heather’s certification and specializations include:

• CrossFit Level 1 Certification
•  CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification
• NCCP Stage 1 Olympic Lifting (In Training)
• OPT CCP Lvl 1 - Coach In Training

 

Dave Fyfe

Dave has always had a fascination with the gym and the pursuit of health.  Over time David had become stagnant in his training and was interested in becoming more in touch with the fitness and health aspect of anaerobic conditioning than the aesthetic of body building.  After one workout Dave was sold.  He was able to pursue health and continue towards his goals of building a bigger, stronger, faster athletic looking body.

 Some of Dave’s favorite things about CrossFit include the positive communal atmosphere of CrossFit culture, the continual expansion of your personal fitness boundaries, and the sharing of knowledge within the CrossFit community.

Dave's certifications and specializations include:

• CrossFit Level 1 Certification
• NCCP Stage 1 Olympic Lifting (In Training)
• OPT CCP Lvl 1 - Coach In Training

 

David Muryn

David enjoyed a collegiate career in baseball playing at the Prairie Baseball Academy and finishing off at Wayne State College helping lead the team to a NCAA national ranking and the schools first regional tournament berth. David has coached baseball at many levels from Little League to Senior Men's. David began CrossFitting in early 2007 while seeking a method of training to fulfill his desire for competition and increase his athletic potential. David enjoys training with CrossFit Lethbridge clients and loves seeing the physical and mental changes people go through once involved with the CrossFit program.

 David’s certifications and specializations include:

• CrossFit Level 1 Certified 
• CrossFit Nutrition Certified 
• CrossFit Endurance Certified
• NCCP Stage 1 Olympic Lifting (In Training)

David "moonlights" as a Chartered Accountant and partner with Meyers Norris Penny. David loves to use the term "MOAH" and is also known for having Peter Pan syndrome.

Mike Kesthely

Mike Kesthely has been involved in athletics his entire life, ranging from years playing box lacrosse, martial arts, rock climbing, mountain biking and Crossfit.  He has worked as a Firefighter/Paramedic for the Lethbridge Fire Dept since 2000, and is the Health & Fitness Coordinator for the department.  

Current Certifications/Education Includes:

• American Council For Exercise (ACE) PFT
• Crossfit Trainer, Level-1
• Crossfit Nutrition certified under Robb Wolf
• NCCP-1 Olympic Lifting
• Functional Movement Screen under Tim Takahashi, M.Kin., CAT(C), CEP, CK, CSCS
• OPT CCP Nutrition, Level-1, under James Fitzgerald and Mat Lalonde, PhD
• Precision Nutrition certified (Sport & Exercise Nutrition) through Dr. John Berardi
• FDN (Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist) certification. 

Mike has focused his passion for athletics on nutrition; he utilizes his knowledge, experience, and data to successfully augment performance, health, and longevity based on his clients needs and goals. Contact Mike or visit his website for more information on his nutrition consultation service.

Ryan Fletcher

Ryan enjoys all different methods of CrossFit training, but spends most of his time in a Strength  
Biased  Max Effort Black Box Format.  He has experimented with a variety of CrossFit methodologies, but found this to be the most effective for his body type.  Ryan is a scholar at heart and spends hours reading and researching different aspects of the human body and performance response.

Ryan’s certifications and specializations include:

·     CrossFit Level 1 Certified

·     CrossFit Nutrition Certified

·     CrossFit Endurance Certified

Ryan holds a degree in neuroscience as well as being a Respiratory Therapist. Ryan is often seen "two steppin'" on a box whilst coaching on a Saturday morning with a starblizzie in one hand and a stop watch in the other. 
 

Sean Andrews

Sean O’ grew up playing sports (hockey, soccer, volleyball, rugby, motocross) and working out with the masses on machines in the gym.  When he is not CrossFitting he can be found in the outdoors fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and dirt biking.  Currently, Sean O is a 2^nd class stationary /steam engineer working at the local distillery as a process operator.

 

 In Late 2004 Sean began running as a sport and has participated in numerous marathons and ½ marathons.  During Sean’s time as a competitive time runner he posted numerous top times and qualified for the Boston Marathon.  It was in 2008 when Sean O’ first found CrossFit and began to see a new method of achieving great results with fewer injuries.  One CrossFit class was all it took to convince Sean O’ that there was more to training and exercise than just running.

Since 2008 Sean O’ has embraced CrossFit as a lifestyle change and not just a “gym” or “workout regime”.  Through the CrossFit mantra Sean O’ has found a balance between nutrition and fitness, and running and strength training. One of the largest draws of CrossFit for Sean O’ is the community oriented atmosphere of CrossFit that spans across the globe. Athletes no matter what demographic, skill level, age or fitness can compete in any WOD (due to scalability) side by side.  Sean loves the ability and opportunity afforded by CrossFit to continue educating himself on performance and the human body.  Despite Sean O’s quiet demeanor he is a wealth of knowledge waiting to be tapped.

Sean's certifications and specializations include:

• CrossFit Level 1 Certified
• NCCP Olympic Lifting Stage 1 (In Training)

 

Carlee Degenhardt

Carlee has always been involved in athletics and tried a number of sports growing up.  Some of these sports include gymnastics, soccer, snowboarding, cross country running and kickboxing.  Carlee began Crossfit in 2008 and it has helped to transform her into a stronger and healthier woman.  She has enjoyed watching her family and close friends follow her into the Crossfit Lethbridge community. Carlee believes that Crossfit’s element of comradery is what truly separates it from other fitness programs.

Carlee is a recent graduate from the University of Lethbridge and hopes to use her strong academic background and enthusiasm for fitness to deliver a valuable Crossfit experience to anyone that she has the pleasure of coaching. 

Carlee’s certifications include:

• BSc. Exercise Science (University of Lethbridge, 2012)
• CrossFit Level 1 Certified