Tai Randall
Tai is a Level 2 CrossFit Trainer and has a B.S. in Kinesiology from Indiana University. During his studies at IU he was a competitive cyclist, played on the Men’s Volleyball Team, and was the Head Coach of the Women’s Volleyball Club. After college, he moved to Boulder Colorado where he worked for the Research and Development arm of US WEST (now QWEST). As a side gig, he coached the University of Colorado Women’s Volleyball Club to their second National Championship. He has been a personal trainer since 2000, and has held certifications from NASM (CPT), NSCA (CSCS), and NSPA (CCS).
Rev. Danielle Ayo’dele Randall
- CrossFit Level 1
Rev. Danielle is a Level 1 Certified CrossFit Trainer, and is a graduate of the Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development where she was ordained as a Minister of Spiritual Consciousness (MSC). She has been focused on the study of Metaphysics and training for the past 10 years, and has found numerous parallels between CrossFit and spirituality. In addition to coaching at CrossFit Montgomery County, she is also a spiritual life coach and Craniosacral Therapist through her company One Mind Life Services, Inc. Her passion and intensity is infectious in her CrossFit coaching and her desire and ability to help others is obvious. Because of her prior experiences and training at IVISD she offers a unique perspective in the gym for anyone looking to improve themselves through CrossFit.
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Jackson Hodgson
- CrossFit Level 1 (Dec 2010)
- CrossFit Coaches Prep Course (Jan 2012)
- Strongman Seminar (Jul 2011)
- High School Lacrosse Coach (2 Years)
Athletic Background:
- Lacrosse (High School)
- Wrestling (High School)
- Club Lacrosse (Current)
His Day Job:
Fiber Optics Technician for a subcontractor for Comcast
CrossFit Competitions:
- 2012 SuperFit Games (11th overall)
- 2011 Cold War Mid-Atlantic Team Competition (5th overall)
- 2011 Mid-Atlantic Hopper (17th overall)
- 2011 “Beef A King Fit” Challenge (1st overall)
- 2011 NOVA Open (2nd overall)
- 2011 SuperFit Games (25th overall)
- 2010 Mid-Atlantic Hopper (34th overall)
In His Own Words:
So there are hundreds of reasons that people love CrossFit, because it’s hard, because of the great community and camaraderie, because it’s a great way to get in shape, because it’s fun, and I love it for all those reasons and then some. But if I had to pick one reason why I love Crossfit it would have to be because of it’s unique ability to test my limits, to make me push to that breaking point and then decide if I am going to cross that line into some uncharted, painful badland. It’s in that split second between reps when that battle rages in your head between “to stop,” or, “to keep going.” I love that pretty much every workout will take me to that place and I’m forced to make that decision. I can’t think of too many other things that will make you question yourself like that, and that’s why I love Crossfit.
Why do you want to coach?
I coach because I’m really passionate about it and it gives me the chance to demonstrate that passion on top of showing people how to better themselves. It also gives me the opportunity to teach people how to achieve things they never thought they could do, and then when they discover they can do it because of what I showed or told them, it’s an incredible feeling.
Sara Olsen
- CrossFit Level 1
Athletic Background
- Club Soccer
- Triathlon
Her Day Job:
Government contracting, currently supporting JIEDDO‘s efforts to aid in wounded EOD warrior recovery and networking, as well as efforts to analyze incidents to prevent future injury and develop strategic direction for irregular warfare.
In her own words:
I like to say I am an athlete but not naturally athletic. I was not born with natural talent in sport, balance, strength, coordination, or endurance, but I challenge myself daily to improve in all areas. It took me 2 years to be able to barely complete the minimum 8 dead hang pull ups required to apply for the Navy EOD program, which I spent 8 years in before transferring to the Navy Reserves. One of the best things about Crossfit is it is transformative for both the naturally athletic and those athletes like me who strive for constant athletic improvement. CrossFit is great because I love the fact that anyone can do it and benefit from its unique definition of fitness. It is also a great additive to any sport program, with the benefits being wide-ranging and often unexpected (i.e. better balance and body awareness for me during soccer and cycling).
Why do you want to coach?
As in my “day job,” I thrive on seeing those in my charge succeed. It is an amazing reward to see the light bulb go on for the first time, like when a CrossFitter gets the depth they have been trying for months to achieve in the squat, or when an athlete to overcome a mental block or physical plateau to reach a new PR. Those events for the people I coach are as exciting for me as achieving the progress myself.
Chase Owens
- CrossFit Level 1
Athletic Background:
- Baseball (since childhood)
- Lacrosse (since childhood)
His Day Job:
Firefighter (MCFR Co. 16)
CrossFit Competitions:
- 2012 SuperFit Games (28th overall)
- 2011 NOVA Open
In his own words:
I love CrossFit because the PR’s at the box soon carry over to your life outside the box. I joined CFMC to get in better shape…and became a better person. I also love it because it’s badass.
Why do you coach?
I teach CrossFit because it has helped me progress as a person so much that I want to help others see what it can do for them. I love having a role in changing someone’s life for the better.
Lindsay Warnes
- CrossFit Level 1 (October 2011)
Athletic Background
- Softball (High School)
Her Day Job:
Staff attorney for Maryland Legal Aid.
CrossFit Competitions:
- 2012 Cold War Mid-Atlantic Team Competition (5th overall)
- 2011 Mid-Atlantic Hopper Team Competition (7th overall)
- 2011 NOVA Open
In her own words:
I love that CrossFit challenges me to work hard and push myself during every work out. I also love the positive and encouraging atmosphere at the gym, as well as the relationships I have developed with our CrossFit Montgomery County family.
Why do you want to coach?
CrossFit has become a huge part of my life and has improved my health and overall fitness. I want to help others accept the challenges CrossFit offers, and encourage them to push themselves to reach their full potential.
Ray Megill
- CrossFit Level 1
- High School/Club Lacrosse Coach
Athletic Background:
- Lacrosse (currently playing MLL for the Ohio Machine)
- Football (Recreational)
- Volleyball (Recreational
His Day Job:
Project manager for John J. Kirlin, LLC
CrossFit Competitions:
- 2012 Cold War Mid-Atlantic Team Competition (5th overall)
In his own words:
I love the team atmosphere and the competitiveness in CrossFit. You can’t go to a normal gym and find that.
Why do you want to coach?
I coach CrossFit because I love helping people accomplish their goals and exceeding their own expectations. Everyone needs a little encouragement and coaching once in a while, and a person can only go as far as their mind will allow them to without help from a coach.
