Colin has been involved in the sport of Olympic weightlifting for over 10 years. In addition to competing and coaching competitive athletes over this time period, Colin has completed training through USA Weightlifting and has two certifications through the governing body: USAW Club Coach and USAW Sports Performance. He has been involved in competitive athletics for over 2 decades both as a youth, high school, and intercollegiate athlete as well as competing, coaching and teaching the Olympic lifts.

Colin is a Physical Therapist who is currently employed with Rehab Arizona in Mesa, AZ. In addition to being a licensed Physical Therapist, Colin’s resume includes completion of an orthopedic residency through A.T. Still University, an Orthopedic Board Certification in Physical Therapy (OCS) with the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) and a Registered Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Ultrasound Specialist (RMSK) through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medicine (ARDMS). Colin also teaches part-time at A.T. Still University in the Orthopedic Physical Therapy department (Radiology/Imaging lab and lecture as well as Spinal Conditions lab assistant).

Growing up in Maine I would say I was athletic but not overly fit playing football and basketball in high school n doing just enough in the off-season to make the team n play decent. After high school I missed the team and competition feel team sports give you. I disliked basic gyms and kinda became a runner to stay in shape n not much else. In 2005 I moved to AZ and got a job in corrections. Although I could usually hold my own in there I had some close calls n needed to put on some more muscle. My wife introduced my to CrossFit Leiftime in 2009 just after they moved to the current location and I was hooked after my 1st week. Been lucky enough to coach at LT from 2012 to 2015 when I moved back to Maine for two years. Coached in Maine at Back Cove CrossFit which helped me grow as a coach n person greatly. Moved back in February of 2018. Glad to be back where I started. Excited to help, learn and be apart of this awesome community again!

Garrett has been training and coaching Crossfit since 2011. He has competed at the South West Crossfit Regionals in 2012 on a team as well as Nationally for Olympic Weightlifting. His coaching focus is to help individuals of all levels achieve their goals and realize their potential.

In 2013 I found my love of Crossfit, I had joined Captain Crossfit in Prescott with my then husband in hopes of finding a way we could enjoy working out together. My now ex-husband and I had both gained 60 plus pounds while at the Bethesda military hospital, he had been recovering from wounds he had received in Afghanistan while on patrol with his unit. Like a frog put in warm water on the stove with the heat slowly rising, I had not noticed the weight creep onto me.

In 2011 we moved to Prescott Arizona, and in 2012 I was diagnosed as having become a type 2 Diabetic. When the YMCA wasn’t cutting it for keeping my ex motivated to workout, he suggested we try out Crossfit. I was very leery of all the lifting, but wanted him to workout with me so I went and did the free trial. Needless to say I have been hooked on Crossfit ever since. Due to Crossfit and diet I have lost 60 pounds, worked my way out of being a Diabetic, I have kept the weight off and absolutely love lifting. I have my Crossfit L1 and my Crossfit Scaled instructor certification. I am also a I certified myo-fascial “Stretch to Win” stretch therapist. I am a certified EMT and was a Deputy for Yavapai County.

I grew up in Mesa, AZ and played football growing up. I am pretty sure that every single bone in my body is competitive. I think it is important to find an avenue that helps to push you to be the best you and Crossfit was just that for me. Crossfit has added so much to my life but not just on a fitness level. The community and sense of camaraderie has been a pleasant surprise. Everyone, regardless of the experience or fitness level is supportive and encouraging of each other. More importantly, to be able to surround yourself with like-minded people just makes sense.

My better half, Angela, is very much a part of the business and helps facilitate behind the scenes logistics of our business. She and I have 6 kids between the two of us and we do our best to be role models to our children. We are very fortunate to be able to show them an active lifestyle is a great way to live and push yourself.

Owning Crossfit LT has been one of the most rewarding decisions I have ever made. To be able to coach the members, encourage them and see how much dedication and hard work pays off is why I get up every day. I do my best to create a positive environment for our members and our coaches. At the end of the day, if I help one person feel better and become healthier than that is all I can ask for.