Kevin Montford
Kevin holds a Level 1 CrossFit certification and has been following the CrossFit methedology for over 9 years. Kevin has been an athlete on many different levels from recreational to World Champion and recognized immediately the benefit CrossFit provided not only to himself but everyone he introduced it to.
After competing at the elite level for over 15 years in different sports Kevin has embraced CrossFit as one of the most efficient, effective and functional programs around and is eager to share with the Colorado Springs community. His goal is to introduce as many people to functional fitness while providing an ego free, fun environment that welcomes everyone, no matter what your goals.
Kevin is also the founder and Executive Director of America For Gold, a non-profit organization that directly supports America’s athletes training for the Summer and Winter Games. Kevin also served 14 years of active duty between the Navy and Army and was one of the USS Abraham Lincoln’s Fitness Enhancement Program leaders which helped thousands of sailors stay in shape during long deployments.
Career Highlights:
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified
- CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified
- CrossFit Strongman Certified
- 3 time Naval Pentathlon Team World Champion
- Naval Pentathlon World Champion and two-time Silver medalist.
- 1997 Navy/DOD Athlete of the Year
- Modern Pentathlon National Team Member
- 2 time Hawaii Ironman finisher
- Accomplished adventure racer: Eco-Challenge, ESPN X-Games, Southern Traverse and Mild Seven
Natalie Burgener
Natalie is CrossFit Level 1 and Olympic Weightlifting certified. She currently travels the world with her husband and father in-law (Mike Burgener) teaching the CrossFit Olympic lifting certifications. Natalie was a member of the 2008 Olympic team and has participated in multiple World Championships and Pan American Championships. She was named “Lifter of the Year” in 2006 and 2007. Natalie has set over ten American records in her career and is currently training at the Olympic training center with hopes of making the 2012 Olympic team.
- Beijing Olympian and 2012 Hopeful
- CrossFit Level 1
- CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified
- CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certification Staff
Sean Turner
Sean has been following the CrossFit methodology for about five years, but it wasn't until joint a CrossFit Affiliate did he realize the immense benefits of being a part of the "community". To be able to workout with friends and be coached is the greatest environment for improvement. "It's a world apart from your typical 'Globo-Gym' and I'll never go back." With some coaching and friendly competition at the box, Sean competed at the 2010 CrossFit Games Affiliate cup with Flatirons CrossFit and has been hooked ever since.
Sean enjoys competing in CrossFit Competitions (Colorado Games 2010 -10th place, Pilgrim Wars 2010 - 4th place), mountain biking, snowboarding, and hiking. He also served five years in the US Navy, grinding through multiple deployments, developing an appreciation for freedom.
As a coach, Sean thrives off the energy of his athletes. "I love it when people are willing to push themselves past their previously perceived limits. They always come out alive on the other side, fitter and more confident." Sean's primary goal is to become the best CrossFit coach he can be, committed to constantly learning and adapting from other coaches and athletes.
- CrossFit Level 1
- CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified
- CrossFit Strongman Certified
Nathan Foster
Neight has been involved in sports from a young age and has enjoyed being in the gym since he was twelve years old. On July 09, 2009, Neight did his first Crossfit workout and had a complete paradigm shift on his views of being fit. Even with an athletic background, Neight began Crossfit overweight and unfit. Through various Crossfit coaching, he has developed technique and has increase fitness levels.
Neight enjoys taking what he has learned to encourage others to reach their goals. The "community" is what inspires him to continue to learn and develop skills and technique so he can better serve the Crossfit Soco community. The determination and resolve of fellow Crossfitters, pushing through each workout, motivates Neight to continue striving to press against his own physical limits. Every day is another opportunity for Neight to progress in his own fitness and to help others to do the same.
Certified:
- CrossFit Level 1 Certified
- Movement U: Running 101: injury resistance, movement efficiency + power
- Crossfit Olympic Lifting Trainer Course
- Crossfit Strongman Trainer Course
Loree Smith
A graduate from Colorado State University; NCAA champion and record holder; 2004 North American, Central American and Carribbean Gold medalist; and 2008 Olympian in the hammer throw, Loree was first introduced to CrossFit back in 2008 while working as a personal trainer. Immediately drawn to Crossfit ideas and the athletic aspect, Loree immediately began incorporate the training with her clients and her own personal training during off-season training. After a few years of research and "traditional" methods of training, Loree has been using Crossfit for full time training for two years. Loree has worked with and coached clients of all ages and fitness levels (certified SilverSneakers instructor, coaching/training high school aged athletes, elite athletes, military, etc.) and enjoys helping people reach above and beyond to their true potential.
- CF-L1 Certified
Sunny Norwood-Buck
Sunny Norwood Buck started out her participation in athletics in the Young America Cheerleading organization in Albuquerque, NM. After years of cheer and dance, she moved on to martial arts (Chinese Kenpo, Japenese Jiu-jitsu, Escrima). In high school, she competed in soccer, cross-country, basketball, and track and field.
After graduating high school, she attended New Mexico State University to study Athletic Training Education. While there, Sunny walked onto the NMSU NCAA D-I Ladies Track and Field team as a sprinter and multi-event athlete. An ankle injury sidelined her from most events. It happened to be the first year that pole vaulting was a scored event for female athletes. She finished the seasons as a pole vaulter and held onto that event throughout her collegiate career. She graduated with a BS in Athletic Training Education and worked in clinical, high school, and collegiate settings.
After college, Sunny joined the US Air Force as an active duty officer for a few years. Upon transitioning to the Reserves, she began Crossfit. She hasn’t looked back since then. She has competed in some Crossfit competitions and continues to take advantage of Crossfit through an active lifestyle in various activities. She's dabbled in activities ranging from tennis to fencing. Her current athletic endeavors include triathlons, mountain biking, martial arts, and archery.
Certifications:
- BOC Athletic Trainer
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Crossfit Level 1
- Crossfit Football
- Crossfit Olympic Lifting
Andrew Buck
Started CrossFit in 2009 after returning from a deployment to Afghanistan and my ‘soon to be wife’ wanted to get me out of the house and acclimated with civilization again. I had always enjoyed working out and competition. In high school I was in sports all year round playing soccer, basketball and running track. During my 4 years in college I fell away from sports and focused on my academic endeavors and social academia. After commissioning into the military and moving to Colorado I continued my love of general fitness and sport by studying Japanese Jujitsu under Joe Aldrige and competing in jujitsu tournaments. Once I started CrossFit I saw my capacity to do work change drastically for the better. It also kindled a fire for knowledge on how to train smarter and more efficiently. My wife and I then perused several CrossFit certifications to enhance our knowledge of training, diet and programming.
As a coach and athlete I strive to set the example, show the way, and create a positive environment at in and out of the gym. Some of my hobbies are snowboarding, soccer, and of course CrossFit. I am also a father of one and a husband to a wonderful wife.
- Crossfit Level 1
- Crossfit Football
- Crossfit Olympic Lifting
- Crossfit Ninja
Adam Romine
Adam grew up playing sports from a young age. When he wasn't playing football, baseball, soccer or basketball, he was water skiing at the lake. In 2001, Adam took a job as a police officer, then detective, in Colorado Springs. Shift work, a desk job and long hours took it's toll, and Adam put on extra weight and got out of shape.
In 2007, after watching two fellow officers killed in the line of duty the previous year, Adam decided it was time to make a change and get back in shape. He tried the typical weightlifting routines you find in all the magazines and wasn't getting the kind of results he wanted. Then a friend introduced him to CrossFit and he never looked back.
Since that time, Adam has gotten into the best shape of his life. He is stronger, faster and leaner than he has ever been. Adam loves to share his passion not only with the people he coaches at the gym, but also with the Colorado Springs Police Department as an NSCA certified Tactical Strength and Conditioning facilitator. When not at the gym or work, Adam loves watching his two kids who are competitive gymnasts, camping with his family, mountain biking and golfing.
- CrossFit Strongman Certified