CrossFit CF-L1

 CrossFit CF-L2

 USA Weightlifting Level 1

 USA Weightlifting Level 2

 Precision Nutrition

Mandy is an Army veteran who grew up in Indiana on a horse farm. She was searching for something that would fill the gap of athletics after school, which lead her to try CrossFit. She started CrossFit in September 2012 during a long work assignment in Yuba City, CA and was immediately hooked. She dropped into many gyms around the world while traveling for work and when home, was searching for a gym that she could call home. In May 2014, she dropped into Blue Crab CrossFit and never looked back! The BCCF Family experience inspired Mandy to learn as much as she could, which motivated her to complete the CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Level 2 certification, USA Weightlifting Level 1 & 2 certifications, and most recently the Precision Nutrition Certification. In June 2022, Mandy and her husband Josh had the amazing opportunity to take the reins of BCCF. Since setting foot in a CrossFit gym, she never imagined herself being a coach, let alone an Affiliate owner. It’s amazing the many doors that CrossFit has opened for them. They cannot wait to see what the future holds for us! She hopes to inspire others to achieve what they never thought could be achieved.

Hometown:  Cloverdale, Indiana 

What made you want to be a coach?  I loved CrossFit so much and what it enables people to achieve at all ages. I couldn’t think of a better way to love it more than to learn the trade and be able to give back to the amazing community that got me started! 

What’s the most rewarding thing about being a coach?  Seeing people achieve things they didn’t know or think they could ever achieve. Challenge yourself daily so that you don’t get complacent and you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish! 

What’s your favorite movement? The Bear Complex 

What’s your favorite workout? DT

What contributes to your success at BCCF? Being preventative, not reactive. I treat my body like a vehicle – there is preventative maintenance that you should do on your vehicle, so why wouldn’t you do it on your body? Regular massages – working with chiropractors/physical therapists if there is a problem area. Don’t ignore pain – it’ll only get worse over time! If you need recommendations, please ask. I have a list of talented people that can help you feel better! 

What’s your advice to our members? Remember every day you are at the gym, you’re here to challenge yourself and to become a better version of yourself. You’ll have bad days – embrace them – don’t beat yourself up over them. Take the lessons learned from that day and change your approach next time. 

Favorite quotes: “The greatest pleasure you’ll ever have is doing what others tell you you couldn’t.” – Walter Bagehot

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says I’m possible.” – Audrey Hepburn