Our Coaches

CO-OWNER AND COACH

I have been a competitive athlete for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I was involved in many school and community sports, but eventually narrowed in on competitive swimming. I was a competitive swimmer for over 15 years, competing for the University of Victoria and at National level competitions.

After my retirement from swimming, I was looking for a new challenge to fill the athletic void in my life. I was lucky to find CrossFit in 2013 and knew that I was hooked after the first class!

I instantly fell in love with the intensity, the daily challenges, and most importantly, the people. The CrossFit community is unlike anything else and I look forward to coming to the box everyday!

I took my CrossFit level 1 in 2016 and have enjoyed coaching ever since, with my favourite part being when I witness members finally get the “Ah ha” moment and watching them achieve something they’d previously thought impossible.  

I truly believe that so much that is taught and learnt in CrossFit can be applied to your daily life and I look forward to watching members achieve their goals both inside and outside the gym!

Certifications
CrossFit Level 2 Coach
CrossFit Kids Coach
CrossFit Programming
Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach
NCCP Swimming Level 1 Certified
Burgener Strength Weightlifting L1
Bachelor of Education

CO-OWNER & COACH

Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba 

CrossFit: I have been doing CrossFit for 12 years, coaching for 11.

Sports History:  Played national level soccer, competitive runner

Coaching experience: I have been coaching various soccer teams, cross country teams in club/high school for 15 years and was on the coaching staff for the pan am games swim team.  I have also lead several seminars and clinics in Olympic lifting and running technique.

Certifications:  Currently as an L2 Coach I hold 12 specialized certifications, as well as my Precision Nutrition certification.  Currently working towards my L3 for CrossFit, my PN2 and training for arthritis and joint issues. 

Favourite movement:  Clean and Jerk

Something you didn’t know about me:  I used to spend my summers working with my uncle at the racetrack training horses.  My dream is to live on a farm filled with horses and dogs one day. 

Outside of the gym you will find me off adventuring with my Husband and dogs, in the kitchen cooking up a storm, losing myself in music.. 

Favourite quote: Energy flows where intention goes

Certifications
CrossFit Level 2 Coach
CrossFit Competitive Endurance training
CrossFit Olympic lifting L1/2
CrossFit Gymnastics
CrossFit Anatomy
CrossFit Mobility
PN L1

CO-OWNER & COACH

Certifications
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
CrossFit Level 1 Coach

CO-OWNER & COACH

Hey everyone, Bill here. Fort McMurray is home where I live with my beautiful wife Shailee and our two doggos.  I grew up in Saskatchewan and spent several years as Assistant coach to the Saskatoon Rowing Club as well as an avid provincial level competitor.  After graduating from Mechanical Engineering I moved to Fort McMurray and later joined CrossFit Crude in 2015.

I started as a complete beginner. Despite getting my butt kicked I loved the camaraderie while making new friends in the community. Today CrossFit gives me my foundation and the ability to branch into many interests including mountaineering, running, triathlon, and hiking.

Certifications

NCCP Level 1 Rowing
Bachelor Mechanical Engineering

COACH

CrossFit: 7 years and counting!

Favourite Wod: Looong chippers or a partner wod!

Favourite Movement: Deadlifts OR sandbag over shoulder

Something you don’t know about me: I am an avid woodworker and LOVE to mow lawns 

Sports History: I grew up playing every sport under the sun and loved the competition and challenge each one gave me. I still play hockey and love a good challenging game of badminton!

Coaching Experience: I have been coaching hockey both on and off the ice for 9 years for various teams, academies, camps, tryouts and seminars. I have also coached high school badminton teams and multi level skating lessons.

What do I love most about CrossFit: CrossFit is challenging, motivating, competitive, and has so many different skills and techniques that you are always pushing, growing, goal setting to achieve. But most of all, it is a community of supportive individuals who will celebrate each other no matter your age or skill level! CrossFit has changed my life, and I look forward to throwing down with a group of like minded athletes every single day. 

Outside of the gym you will find me in my woodshop working away with music that is probably too loud, doing jiu jitsu, playing hockey or outside hiking/hunting and adventuring with my husband and our pups Bruce and Titan.

Certifications
CrossFit Level 1
BC Hockey Development 1 Coach 
Bachelor of Education
Technology Education Teacher Diploma
First Aid and CPR Certified

COACH

My name is Aiden. I have been training at Crossfit Crude for 2 years now. I started training crossfit in 2011 to supplement my fitness for hockey. I have been training Crossfit ever since and love the community and competitiveness that comes with training. I started coaching crossfit and hockey dryland in 2018 and only stopped when I moved to Fort McMurray in 2020. My favourite workouts are Hero Workouts, the workouts are some of the hardest created and completing them is very personally rewarding. I look forward to training with and coaching everyone!

Certifications
CrossFit Level 1 Coach

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Hello!  I'm Megan - a real born & raised Fort Mac kid - so if you're looking to meet one of those, you should probably come check out a HIIT class at CrossFit Crude!  I've been teaching group fitness classes since January 2017 and my love for sweaty work out sessions with friends + community has been filling my bucket ever since!   

I wasn't always into fitness though, I wasn't on any sports teams as a kid growing up here - however eventually I hired my first personal trainer at 19 and from there the rest is history.  I didn't know it then, but my love for fitness would grow into something that would become part of my every day life and it changed my entire life path for the better.  I fully enjoy being surrounded by so many unique individuals who are maybe just starting their fitness journey, changing their current paths/trying something different in a fitness class setting, or just looking for new ways to challenge their bodies.  Balancing life, work, kids, pets, partners and everything in between can be incredibly challenging - but attending a group fitness class puts you in a safe space with encouraging coaches, members and new friends - and how can you not love that?

If I'm not coaching or teaching fitness - you can find me at Premier Academy participating on the competitive adult cheerleading team (something I never thought I would do in my mid thirities), at the golf course or watching the Oilers with my fiancé Andrew and hanging out with my son Westyn, my two bonus kids Emma & Easton + our funny farm of animals.

Side note - burpees are my favorite.

Fitness Certifications:

Fitness Instructor Specialist - CanFitPro

Healthy Eating & Weight Loss Coaching Certification - CanFitPro

Keiser Indoor Group Cycling Certification

Barre Instructor Certification

Other Certifications:

First Aid & CPR Certified

Office Administrative Diploma + Accounting Certification - Grant MacEwan

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I’ve had a love of fitness for as long as I can remember. My education is in recreation and leisure, and I have been chasing fitness and body knowledge ever since. I have been certified with Canfitpro, CPTN-CPT, as an Emergency medical responder with the province of Alberta and I have just completed my second CrossFit Level 1 course. I found CrossFit Crude back in Fall 2015. The friendships I have made at Crude has been the most valuable that I have made in this community, and I am so thankful that I get to be a part of the coaching team.

Favourite CrossFit Movements: Deadlift and Sled Push

Certifications: CrossFit Level 1, CanFitPro

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I’ve lived in Fort McMurray since 2008, working as a high school teacher before transitioning into school counselling in 2022. I’ve had a passion for fitness for many years but when I discovered CrossFit in 2020, it took that passion to a new level. CrossFit has profoundly impacted my mental health, confidence, and physical strength, while also providing stress relief and a sense of accountability through an incredible community of supportive people.

Though I was never particularly into many sports - aside from swimming - CrossFit has motivated me to push my limits and achieve things I never thought possible. My favourite movement is the handstand pushup (being upside down makes me feel powerful!). I also love partner WOD Saturdays for the teamwork, high-energy atmosphere, and the friendly competition they foster!

As a newer coach, I am excited to guide others in their fitness journeys and hopefully help them foster a love for CrossFit, just as my coaches have done for me. I look forward to supporting others as they explore their potential and achieve their goals.

Certification:

CrossFit Level 1

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Education

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

COACH

I have always enjoyed playing sports, but growing up I was more into Skateboarding, Snowboarding and Surfing as I got older I got into mountain biking.

At the age of 46 I understand what it feels like to be training with injuries or having wellness goals as opposed to competitive goals.

I started Crossfit in my 40s and I am in the best shape of my life now than I have ever been. What I have learned from CrossFit is that it is for everyone at any age and it is never to early or late to start. All of the movements are functional movements that can translate to our everyday lives.

The community is amazing and every single person I have the pleasure of working out with and coaching is an inspiration for me to be better and I can call a friend.

I really enjoy the variety of the CrossFit workouts they are always different and challenging.

I have a love - hate relationship with Toes to Bar that will probably never go away.

As a new coach, I look forward to

sharing my passion of CrossFit with others and help them succeed in whatever their goals might be .

Courses

CrossFit Level 1

CrossFit Anatomy

CrossFit Coaching Fundamentals

CrossFit Scaling

CrossFit Coaching the Aging Athlete