OUR COACHES

At CrossFit FLxR, we support the building of lifelong athletes by providing quality coaching and modern programming while cultivating an enriched, encouraging environment.

REN ALLEN

Ren loves to live on the edge of life, chasing the next thrill. She is an outgoing, adrenaline junkie who loves to chase challenges. She has practiced extreme and team sports including soccer, surf, swim, snowboarding and bmx riding. She continued her athletic journey and found a deep passion in strength training. She is a competitive athlete and has competed in the National Physique Committee (NPC), CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting.

Ren is a firefighter’s wife, a mother to a son (7) and daughter (1), a business owner, once employed by Corporate America, Co-Chairwomen for Corporate Wellness, and still a woman who understands the importance of living a fit life while juggling responsibilities. Living a fit life is a lifestyle she has a adopted, always push for greater limits while helping others do the same. She is a fitness and nutrition coach focusing on motivating others to live strong, be healthy and to inspire our future while maintaining a balanced and fit life.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CrossFit Level 3: CF-L3
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Burgener Weightlifting Level 1
The Gymnastics Course: Level 1

MICAH ALLEN

Micah Allen has been an avid enthusiast of fitness and sports since high school. His athletic career began on the Varsity Soccer, Track and Field teams. He began CrossFit in 2015 and has been coaching since 2019.

He and his wife Ren spend a lot of time at the box or in the garage at their home, sharing their passion for the sport of fitness. In addition to being a Firefighter, he is the father of two amazing kids and hopes to share with them his love for fitness.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CrossFit Level 2: CF-L2
Paramedic: PM
Advanced Cardiac Life Support: ACLS

SARA JESTER

Sara is a coach at FLxR and owner of Barbell Kitchen. With 11 years of coaching experience, she teaches the science of movement and simplicity of nutrition through CrossFit group, 1:1 coaching and her private nutrition coaching practice. She’s dedicated her coaching methods to helping people feel and look their best, sharing with them the pillars of health – food, exercise, sleep, and community.

She lives in San Marcos with her two kids and used science-based research to help her children, fellow gym-members, and global community implement strategies towards improved health. Through her experience at CrossFit, her training in Ayurveda, and continued education, she continues to build a framework to help clients learn long-term strategies towards wellness and looks forward to working with you. When she’s not coaching, you can catch her in the kitchen baking, swimming, or olympic lifting.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CrossFit Level 3: CF-L3
USAW Level 1: USAW-L1SP
Precision Nutrition Level 1: PN-L1
Ayurveda Health Instructor
CrossFit Movement/Mobility Certified Trainer
Certified Meditation Coach
Certified Health Coach
CrossFit Nutrition, Spot the Flaw, Anatomy Courses

AMANDA WILSON

From a young age, Amanda was involved in various sports and developed a profound love for fitness and physical training. Her journey led her to discover CrossFit, where she found the perfect blend of functional movements, intensity, and community. Inspired by the transformative power of CrossFit in her own life, Amanda set out to share her knowledge and help others achieve their fitness goals. She believes in fostering a supportive and inclusive training environment, where every athlete feels valued and encouraged to push their limits.Amanda has a background in neuroscience and psychology and loves learning how the brain and body work together. She was born and raise in Colorado and is big time mountain gal! When she’s not at the gym, you can find her probably outdoors exploring with her side kick Tucker (her dog) or doing something active like paddle boarding, running, biking, or swimming!

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 2: CF-L2
Precision Nutrition Level 1: PN-L1
CrossFit - Teens & Kids Certified
Burgener Weightlifting Level 1

CEDAR COLEMAN

“I don't come from a background of sports or fitness. I come from a background of overeating, sitting on the couch and being unhealthy. Sounds like the typical American doesn't it?”

Cedar made the decision to change his lifestyle. He quickly realized that small changes could lead to big results. He love seeing what he can do and watching the PR's as he gained strength, agility and joy from fitness. He wants to help others find the same joy he has found through fitness.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CrossFit Level 2: CF-L2
USAW Level 1: USAW-L1SP

NICOLE BROTT

Nicole was very lucky to grow up in a very active house that instilled a love of fitness in her. She dabbled in many sports in school, track and field, volleyball, basketball, softball. However outside of school was dedicated for several years to gymnastics and then shifted to dance. In her early twenties she floated in and out of fitness in the gym frequently getting bored. Then in her late thirties (very late 39) she found CrossFit and insistently fell in love. It gave her the strength that she hadn't had since her young days in gymnastics. Now at almost 50 she is in the best shape of her adult life and gets so much joy out of helping other reach their full physical potential.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CrossFit Level 2: CF-L2
CrossFit Weightlifting
CrossFit Gymnastics
CrossFit Kids

MATT REESE

Matt is a competitor at heart and has been an athlete since he was five. He has played almost every sport under the sun, culminating with playing football in college. He has completed both half and full marathons and a 70.3 Ironman. Matt started doing CrossFit in 2011 out of his garage, migrated to group classes while living in Houston, and coached for 3+ years before moving to San Diego. Matt loves helping individuals of all fitness levels push their limits and improve their health.

When Matt's not at the gym, he's with his family of four, coaching his kids' sports teams, sharing his passion with them, and trying to keep up with a busy schedule with two young kids.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CrossFit Level 1: CF-L1
Burgener Weightlifting Level 1

RICHARD RICE

Richard was raised to appreciate the outdoors and an active lifestyle. Since he was able to walk, his parents were taking him on hikes in the High Sierras and swimming in the Pacific Ocean. As a teenager, he swam competitively, played water polo, raced small sailboats, and crewed on offshore racing yachts. In his 20’s, he took up running and has participated in dozens of races from 5ks to marathons. In his 30’s, he took up triathlons and has participated in many sprint to Ironman distance races. In his 50’s, he took up rock climbing.

In 2016, he found CrossFit and has been dedicated to it’s methodology ever since. Richard believes that the key to longevity is not only to remain active, but to challenge the mind and body by constantly learning new skills. From their home in Carlsbad, Richard and his wife Janell are always planning the next adventure. They have three grown boys, one granddaughter, one grand dog, three grand cats, and one desert tortoise.

CERTIFICATIONS

CrossFit Level 2: CF-L2

TARA LOPEZ

Tara has always been athletic. She grew up in Nor Cal playing Volleyball, Basketball and Softball. After college and having 2 kids she wanted to do something that would help her be the BEST version of herself and also help other people do the same.

She started coaching 8+years ago and LOVES every minute of it. She has coached all different types of classes from CrossFit, sports teams, kids/teens, personal clients and even the elderly at an assisted living complex. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or just a person who wants to live a long, healthier, balanced life, she will help you every step of the way.

CERTIFICATIONS:

CrossFit Level 1: CF-L1
CrossFit Kids

GINA DUKE

Prior to finding FLxR, Gina focused her energy on her running goals. Having completed several half, and eventually her first full marathon, she decided she needed a new fitness challenge. Once she found CrossFit she was hooked! It appealed to her competitive spirit and need for a community based fitness environment, where she could make friends along with gains. She now has several new goals, and is excited to help others reach theirs, too!

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