CrossFit Everett

Jesse Thompson, Owner & Coach

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Jesse is a lifelong athlete who has poured his energy (and he has a lot of it) into football, hockey, wrestling, weightlifting, snowmobiling, and Crossfitting.  He began Crossfitting in 2008 and quickly became addicted to it.  In addition to his athletic and coaching background, Jesse has obtained training and certifications from some of the best in the Crossfit world:  Crossfit Level 1 with Chris Spealler and many others; Crossfit Nutrition with Robb Wolf; Crossfit Olympic Lifting with Mike Burgener; Crossfit Mobility with Kelly Starrett.  Jesse also holds a Level 1 Sports Performance Coach Certification from USA Weightlifting.

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Brittney Gaethle, Coach

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Brittney strives for excellence in her life. Since she could basically walk, she’s been involved in some sort of sport. She played multiple sports throughout high school and went on to play in college as well. It wasn’t until her first CrossFit class, which happened to be at CrossFit Everett, that she felt that spark ignited insider her. Brittney truly believes in CrossFit as she strives to bring a balance of health, nutrition, and fitness to each one of her clients. She emphasizes safety above all. Brittney is a Level 1 certified CrossFit Trainer and a full time Critical Care Registered Nurse with ACLS/BLS Certifications.

“I just love what CrossFit teaches people. Not only does it prepare us physically for the unknown that life throws at us, but it prepares us mentally as well. We all have significant moments in our life and I remember one for me, when I first started CrossFit – I remember looking at every one and thinking ‘how in the hell am I suppose to do that?!’ But through dedication and perseverance I was given the tools to improve with one of my most defining moments being the day that I got my first unassisted pull-up. I still remember vividly that feeling of accomplishment, that I was strong for the first time in my life.

I now have more goals and that is the beauty of CrossFit. The challenge never ceases! New goals are set. So this is my promise to you to give you the same tools that you need to reach your goals, the strong foundation that you can build off of, not only for CrossFit but the rest of your life.”

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Chris Preti, Coach

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Chris has a sincere passion to progress not only his own fitness but that of all our members. His quiet personality allows him to go almost unnoticed at times, but his encouragement can be heard from the door when it’s called for. He has consistency, enthusiasm and constant progress that he enjoys sharing with his fellow athletes and those he coaches.

“When I was a kid and teenager, I was overweight and out of shape. I think partially because of that, I have been obsessed with strength and fitness for my entire adult life. When I first heard of CrossFit, I was a 24 Hour Fitness member. I was in the gym with bench press and curls, religiously. I thought “CrossFit? That’s for small guys”… My first WOD kicked my butt and I’ve never looked back. I’ve now spent the last 2 years diving in with both feet. I have found a new obsession.

When I’m not at the gym, I am an IT consultant for small and medium sized business, which keeps me pretty busy. Also, I have a beautiful girlfriend (Brooke – who brought me to my first CrossFit lesson!) and little boy (Landon) who mean the world to me. You can see them in the gym with me on the weekends sometimes… Landon is the kid with the amazing hair .

I feel incredibly lucky to be a coach at this amazing gym. It’s very rewarding to know that I have been a part of the fitness of these awesome people. Nothing gives me a bigger thrill than helping someone move more safely or efficiently and watching their fitness move up. It’s an amazing feeling.”

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Darryl Keffer, Coach

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Darryl started his life as pretty much being the 98lb weakling (he weighed 130) and while he loved sports, was never strong or big enough to really stand out. BUT fitness has always been a priority and necessity for his sanity, so he became a faithful “globo” gym rat. Throw in a couple triathlons and a lot of protein powder and you’ve got a guy with a family that’s very outdoor oriented, who love to snowboard, hike, backpack and now do burpees!

“In the summer of 2011 my brother, who lives in Jersey, started talking to me about this CrossFit gym he had joined. I started having to listen to obsessive rants about WOD’s and AMRAP’s at the box. “Darryl, you HAVE to try this.” I kept blowing it off as crazy talk. Then, one of my coworkers started CrossFit. She sounded obsessed, too. I was not unhappy with my gym routine, so I didn’t listen too closely. A year later, I came home from the gym one night to find my wife and stepdaughter at the computer looking up CrossFit. They found one right in Everett and were going to drop by and check it out. I decided to tag along. We walked in the door and I knew right away that I was ‘home’. Jesse and Randy talked me and my reluctant wife into going home and coming back the same night for a fitness assessment. That was January 2012. I can’t believe the changes this type of fitness and diet program has made in my life.

I have never felt better or fitter. But those things are not even the best part. The camaraderie, friendly competition and support for each other at our box are things I have never experienced as part of my fitness life. All of these factors influenced my decision to attend the Crossfit Level 1 course to become a Crossfit Trainer.

Working in healthcare as a respiratory therapist has given me plenty of opportunities to see what ‘unhealthy’ looks like. Coaching Crossfit gives me the opportunity to help people in a completely different way.”

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Matthew Murdock, Coach

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Matt is a weightlifting fanatic with a keen eye for the lifts. He has been (Olympic) weightlifting for 8 years and as a USAW Sports Performance Level I certified coach enjoys helping lifters of all levels. After playing numerous sports from football to judo to track and field he found the sport of weightlifting and that the act of putting weight overhead is very rewarding.

Matt is currently serving in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer and is coaching ‘satellite style‘ from Charleston SC.

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Tony Weidner, Coach

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Tony began his athletic career at an early age and has pursued a life long love of sports. As a kid, his parents always had his family involved in some sort of sport year round from soccer, baseball, basketball, swimming, hockey, football, lacrosse, wrestling and even tennis. With all the sports that Tony has played, it’s safe to say that he understands the value of a coach and the difference coaching makes. Having watched Tony during the Open WODS, I’d say he loves the brutal workouts, knows how to push his own limits and leads by example.

“For as long as I could remember I was always involved in some sort of sport; I pretty much stuck to Football in the fall and Lacrosse in the spring with weightlifting over the summers and winters. That was right up to the day I enlisted in the United States Navy and after a year away from playing sports I felt some sort of void in my life.

From the first day I walked into CrossFit Everett; I realized that CrossFit was going to be my sport. There isn’t anything I don’t like about it unless it involves a 20 minute AMRAP, but even then I find a way to enjoy it. I think the thing that I enjoy about it the most is watching other people suffer and pushing towards the end of a WOD to finish one more rep or shave 1 second off of their time. Seeing that on a daily basis is truly inspirational because it directly relates to anything you do in life.

In my eyes, I don’t see CrossFit just ‘Forging Elite Fitness’; I believe that it “forges an elite personality” and really brings out the best in people.”