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MEET THE COACHES
TYLER LLOYD
OWNER/FACILITY DIRECTOR
From: Grinnell, Iowa.
College: Simpson College.
Degree: Exercise Science.
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1 and 2 Trainer
CrossFit Competitors Course Trainer
CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer
CrossFit Mobility
CrossFit Gymnastics
Fitness Background:
3 sport athlete in high school.
Football at Simpson College.
CrossFit since 2013.
Multiple CrossFit competitions including Wodapalooza and Granite Games.
Favorite Dessert: Ben and Jerry's ice cream.
PHIL POELL
CROSSFIT & WEIGHTLIFTING HEAD COACH
From: Davenport, Iowa.
College: University of Northern Iowa.
Degree: Movement & Exercise Science with a Coaching Minor.
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1 and 2 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
Fitness Background:
Football and Martial Arts in high school.
CrossFit since 2013.
Favorite Dessert: Anything with chocolate
Eliza Dy-Boarman
CROSSFIT COACH
From: Evansville, Indiana
College: Butler University
Degree: Doctor of Pharmacy
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Fitness Background:
10 years of Ballet Training
High School and College Dance Team
CrossFit since 2013
Favorite Dessert: Tiramisu or anything coffee flavored
JEFF KERBER (JK)
CROSSFIT COACH
From: Minnesota.
College:
St. Olaf College Bachelors Degree.
Wisconsin - Stout Masters Degree.
Iowa State University Doctorate.
Degree:
Bachelors Degree in Religion and Psychology.
Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Doctorate in Developmental Psychology, clinical specialty is marriage and family therapy.
Fitness Background:
Football and baseball in high school.
Baseball at ISU, then continued at St. Olaf.
TaeKwonDo 4th Degree blackbelt.
Completed 5 GoRuck challenges.
CrossFit since 2010.
Favorite Dessert: Chocolate Chip cookies are my go to, but I'm not picky.
JOSH KASSMEYER
CROSSFIT COACH
From: Muscatine, IA.
College: Iowa State University.
Degree: Music Education.
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Fitness Background:
3 sport athlete in high school.
4 years doing CrossFit.
3 years coaching high school cross country .
5 seasons coaching basketball.
Favorite Dessert: German chocolate cake and coconut frosting.
MATT MORTON
CROSSFIT COACH
From: Tyler, Texas
College: Iowa State University
Degree: Masters in Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Marketing
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Fitness Background:
Regional/Sanctional Athlete since 2016
Iowa State Linebacker 2008-2012
3 year 1st Team Academic All Big XII
Football. Baseball, Power Lifting, and Basketball in High School
2021 Invitee at Hyrox Invitational
Favorite Dessert: Anything Chocolate
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