to power, endurance, mobility, nutrition, and mentality. You may have big muscles, but how healthy is your heart? Do you eat enough or are you starving yourself thinking that will help you reach your goal in a healthy way? Skinny is not always “fit” and “fat” is not a bad word. Fitness and nutrition when done as intended has proven to not only change the body, but also the mind and even to cure diseases. My job as a coach is to teach you a lifestyle that you can adapt as your own and teach others to do so as well. Most importantly I want to show you that fitness is fun and being part of a community that believes in you is incredibly important. At JR CrossFit – will consider it an honor to be a part of your fitness journey. I am, Because We Are!

Certifications:

• CF-L1 Trainer
• CrossFit Recovery/Mobility Certified
• CF Judges Trainers Course
• Concept of Rowing Certified

Education:

• Bachelor of Science from Tarleton University
• Bachelor of Arts from Tarleton University

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My job is more than just being an owner. I practically do all the work that falls through the cracks and hold the admin side of things together. I love what I do but most importantly I love the community that we have built.

Education:
Associates of Business Management

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Outside of the gym I’m a full time teacher and cheerleading coach, fur momma, and crazy foster lady. I’m very thankful for JRCF for welcoming me in as both and athlete and a coach and especially thankful for the opportunity to coach and help others.

Certifications:

• CF Level One
• CF Running

Education:

• Bachelors in Art and Philosphy Creighton University

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After college and being a newlywed (and picking up the few pounds that happens w/ that) he picked up his shoes and started running. But that just made him feel skinny, not strong. After running in a half marathon, he decided to get back into the weight room. After being talked into a box by a longtime friend over 8 years ago, he’s never looked back. He realized his new passion of making people the best possible version of themselves. Whatever your goal, he wants to help you reach it. He’s used his fitness gained from years of CrossFit to ride the Hotter’n’Hell Hundred (a 100-mile bike race), climb 2 14,000ft mountains, and numerous other things most nearing their 40s cannot.

Certifications:

• CF-L1
• Crossover Symmetry Shoulder Rehab
• CF Judges Course
• CPR/AED Certified

Education:

• Bachelor’s of Arts from the University of Oklahoma

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She took an internship with Baylor Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic in Dallas, Texas as part of her under-grad. Upon graduating, she moved to Waco, Texas to complete her internship at Providence Hospital in Cardiac and Pulmonology Rehabilitation. She is currently enrolled at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor working towards her PhD in Exercise Physiology. From a young age, she was always making up diet and exercise regimens for family and friends. Nutrition was something she was always passionate about. Her whole life has been dedicated to maintaining and promoting healthy lifestyles for herself and the people surrounding her. During her time at Northwestern State, she began working with personal trainers daily to build onto her already healthy and active lifestyle. From there, she decided to give Crossfit a try. Haylie instantaneously became hooked. Crossfit pushed her to limits she didn’t think she could achieve physically. She fell in love with the multitude of aspects that Crossfit puts athletes through. She was able to embrace her gymnastic background in daily WOD’s which was something she loved to do. After six months of countless workouts, Haylie decided to go for her L1-CF. She wanted to be more knowledgeable about Crossfit; wanted to know everything there is to know. Knowledge is power.

Certifications:

• CF Gymnastics
• CF Spot the Flaw Cert
• CF Anatomy Cert
• CF  Lesson Planning Cert
• CF Scaling and Modifying Cert
• CF Running Cert,

Education:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Health and Exercise Science at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
• Master’s of Science in Exercise Physiology at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

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He began researching and educating patients in the hospital about diet and exercise. Bobby became frustrated whike working one day as he realozed all of gis work in the hospital was reactionary and not preventative. That’s when he decided he would like to pursue and advance his nursing degree with a fitness degree as well. Bobby is super excited to be a part of the JR CrossFit team and looks forward to helping and teaching to the best of his ability. “Thank you for having me” Coach Bobby

Certifications:

• Basic life support certified
• Advanced cardiac life support certified
• Pediatric advanced life support certified
• Stroke  level 2 certification
• CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
• Nutrition and Health Macronutrients

Education:

• Associate degree in applied science. (Registered Nurse) Wagningen University

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There’s so much value packed into Crossfit and with having a 12 year old it’s exciting to show him the ropes into probably the best fitness solution out there. CrossFit is life changing and it continues to prove that everyday. I’m lucky to call myself a CrossFit coach and help people achieve their fitness potential one WOD at a time.

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I am married to Barry Thomason with two children, Daniel and Jennifer.  I have two grandsons, Cannon and Ryker.I retired in 2010. I continued to work with Waco ISD as an interim principal and tutor until 2018.  I help take care of my beautiful grandsons and I am currently serving on one nonprofit board, Friends for Life.  I started JR CrossFit over a year ago at age 64 because I saw the transformation my son went thru with help of CrossFit. It changed the course of his life by improving his health and self confidence. For me, it has shown that I can improve my health even at age 65 thru the support of this community at JR CrossFit

Education:

• BS  and MS  from Baylor University in  Education and Diagnostics and Statistics.
• I also have a Principal certification from Tarleton University

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In 2006 after college Jason went on to become a Firefighter/Paramedic for the city of Waxahachie. Jason started doing CrossFit in 2011 and has been hooked ever since. In May 2016 Jason received his CF-L1 and started coaching adult and kid classes. Jason is married to his beautiful wife Becca and has three amazing kiddos Landon and twins Alexandria and Oscar .

Certifications
CF-L1
Firefighter/Paramedic
CPR/AED Certified
Adult/Pediatric advance life support
Certified fitness specialist (CPT)

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After becoming debt free in 2018, he and his wife moved back to Waco to pursue a career in selling Real Estate. Once again calling Waco home, he serves his community by selling real estate full time and coaching CrossFit. He also volunteers as a part of the worship team at Glory Bell Church in Waco as well as coordinating Financial Peace University.

Cody has always had an interest in sports and fitness, but first got involved in CrossFit in 2017 while living in Pennsylvania. Being the least fit in the gym, he was immediately hooked and determined to make a change to his personal health. After seeing the change CrossFit provided for his mental and physical health, he has a passion for helping others make the same change. His love for people leads his coaching style and passion for spreading the message of the sport of CrossFit.

Certifications:

• CF-L1(in progress)
• CPR/AED Certified

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology
• Minor in Animal Science and Biology

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Outside of the box I love to run obstacle races, play sports with my family, and kayak. I have always loved sports and fitness, but when I found CrossFit my life was changed forever. I started here at JR CrossFit in April of 2018 and immediately felt like family. As I continue to grow in my CrossFit journey I found a love not only for fitness, but also for nutrition. I am now a dually certified nutritionist and look forward to all of the plans I have to expand my knowledge of fitness and health. I love the idea of helping someone be able to completely change their life and fall in love with a healthy lifestyle the way I have. I am so excited to be apart of the JR CrossFit coaching team.

Certifications:

• CF-L1
• Dually Certified Nutritionist through Wageningen University and Eat To Perform

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In 2010 Zack opened his own production company, Zack Morris Media, creating digital content, branding and marketing materials for a wide range of client.

He has made a name for himself in the Texas Country Music scene, directing music videos and creating promotional pieces for some of the state’s biggest acts. Zack also is a freelance camera operator for several national television shows. Including “My 600lb Life”, “Skin Tight”, “Xtreme Water Parks”, “Fixer Upper”, and “Wood Works”. His work has aired on national platforms such as CMT.com, CMT Pure, GAC.com, AlternativePress.com, TLC, HGTV, DIY Network, Travel Channel.

Zack’s journey with JR CrossFit started in Dec of 2018. In just a few short months he has lost weight, feels great about himself, and has learned how to make better food choices while on the road.

We are glad to have him as a part of our marketing team, and a member of our pride!

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