C.J. Martin is a Level 2 CrossFit instructor and member of the CrossFit HQ training team. C.J. began coaching because he passionately believes in the life-changing benefits of functional fitness.

His goal as a fitness coach is to inspire individuals to make long-term lifestyle changes, and he has found that CrossFit's scalable intensity and commitment to functional movement makes it the perfect program for individuals of all ages and abilities.

C.J. believes that the psychology of sport and fitness training plays a vital role in the success of any program. He fosters a positive training environment to help clients overcome self-doubt or perceived limitations to achieve their full potential.

C.J. enjoyed five years as a successful litigator at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP before dedicating his full attention to helping others achieve their fitness goals. His practice focused on securities fraud and complex commercial litigation.

He is also co-founder of Kids Helping Kids, a non-profit organization that has raised nearly $4 million for neo-natal intensive care and pediatric units throughout Oregon, and he currently serves on the Board of Directors of San Diego Youth Services.

CJ@crossfitinvictus.com

Dani is a Level 2 CrossFit instructor and coaches with the CrossFit HQ Team for Level 1 certifications. She has completed CrossFit's Olympic Lifting and Gymnastic certifications.

Dani has always been active and held a passion for fitness. She spent most of her childhood and adolescence in dance. As a young woman she took up running and competed in half and full marathons.

Devoted to CrossFit for more than two years, she is convinced of not only the physical adaptations, but also the mental benefits that CrossFit produces.

Dani believes that individuals of all ages and athletic abilities can benefit greatly from CrossFit. She is passionate about helping others achieve results and accomplish feats far beyond what they thought possible.

Dani has a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Oregon. She enjoyed a successful career as an account executive at an interactive agency before taking her current full time position as a marketing manager for a software development company.

Dani@crossfitinvictus.com

Calvin Sun

Calvin holds a Level 2 CrossFit certification and six specialty certifications from CrossFit. He has also been instructing at certifications for CrossFit HQ since 2007. He also holds certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine, International Sports Sciences Association, and he is currently working toward his bachelor's degree in kinesiology with an emphasis in pre-physical therapy.

Calvin has helped hundreds of clients succeed in achieving their health and fitness goals. He has coached athletes of all abilities to peak levels of performance in a variety of professional settings including fitness clubs, CrossFit affiliates, and the military.

Calvin has a diverse skill set that allows him to work with a wide variety of client populations. Injury prevention and optimized function of the body are a priority for athletes of all ages and abilities.

In addition to his extensive coaching experience, Calvin has a broad athletic background. He has competed in various sports including tennis, track and field, and basketball. Calvin has also served in the United States Army for over 5 years.

Calvin@crossfitinvictus.com

Nick Hawkes

Nick is a Level 2 CrossFit instructor who joined the CrossFit HQ team in 2008. He holds numerous specialty certifications, including CrossFit's Olympic Lifting, Gymnastics and Kids certifications.

Nick discovered CrossFit in 2005, and after seeing profound changes in his own performance and appearance, he dove head first into the CrossFit methodology and lifestyle.

Nick is a former Navy rescue swimmer who continues to serve as a reservist while attending school to obtain a degree in exercise science. In addition to his love for CrossFit, Nick is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast who enjoys testing his fitness in various sporting and outdoor adventures.

Nick@crossfitinvictus.com

Michele Vieux

Michele is a Level 1 CrossFit instructor who has completed the Olympic Lifting and Gymnastics specialty certifications. Michele, a lifelong athlete who played soccer at the collegiate level and was a competitive swimmer, recognizes the benefits CrossFit provides to both competitive athletes as well as "average joes" looking to improve overall health and mental toughness.

Michele's goal is to connect with each person she trains in a way that motivates and excites them to perform at their highest level. Her workouts are challenging yet fun.

Michele holds her B.A. in Sociology from California State University, San Marcos. After spending five years as a Marketing & Development Officer for a non-profit agency, she decided to pursue a career as a CrossFit coach and launch her own catering company.

Michele is the President & Owner of Mmmm Good Meals, a Zone-friendly catering service that delivers meals, caters events and offers cooking classes and demonstrations.

Michele@crossfitinvictus.com

Mark Riebel

Mark holds a Level 1 CrossFit certification, he also holds several specialty CrossFit certifications, including Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics, and basic barbell training.

Mark Riebel has an athletic background that began in competitive swimming at the age of four and culminated at the NCAA championship level. His passion for health and fitness continued from there with years of strength and endurance training.

Always seeking ways to improve himself mentally and physically, Mark joined the CrossFit community on the advice of a friend in February of 2008. Since then he has embraced the program as the most efficient, effective and functional style of fitness.

Mark earned a Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry from Denison University and is currently a Lieutenant in the Navy. Through his formal education as well as his own research and experience, Mark brings an in-depth knowledge of nutrition, fitness, and the human body, and is enthusiastic about helping people use the CrossFit methodology to achieve their fitness goals.

Mark@crossfitinvictus.com

Mike Hom

Mike Hom is a Level 2 CrossFit instructor and member of the CrossFit Kids, Inc. staff. He has completed five CrossFit specialty certifications, including the Basic Barbell, Olympic Weightlifting, Gymnastics, Kettlebell and CrossFit Kids certifications.

Mike discovered CrossFit in early 2003 while attending the University of California, San Diego, where he earned a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering. Soon thereafter, Mike began training at Brand-X Martial Arts, one of the founding CrossFit affiliate gyms.

Mike has learned from and trained with some of the finest coaches in the CrossFit system. His experience and insatiable desire to learn and improve as a CrossFit coach has made Mike an indispensable resource for his fellow coaches and those he trains.

In addition to being a great coach, Mike's athletic achievements have been impressive. Mike has a personal best 505 lb. deadlift, 120 kilogram (264.55 lbs.) clean, and a sub-3:00 "Fran" time.

Mike@crossfitinvictus.com

Sage Burgener

Sage Burgener has a passion for Olympic-style weightlifting that began in her two car garage at the age of four and has continued for fourteen years. Recently deciding to take some time off from competing, Sage hopes that she can spend her time giving back to those striving to lift at a competitive level, or simply looking to improve overall as an Olympic weightlifter or CrossFitter.

Growing up in a family with a strong athletic background; one brother holding many American records in the sport of weightlifting, one brother actively serving in the military, and one brother playing baseball at the University of Sioux Falls, Sage is determined to add to the success of her family by using her keen eye for technique to help improve the Olympic weightlifting side of CrossFit.

Through her twelve years of competing in the sport, Sage has experienced the mental rigors of sport and feels that CrossFit is a great way to gain mental toughness. She loves pushing people to their physical limits to help them discover what they're capable of, and feels that CrossFit's wide range of functional training is the best way to do so.

Sage has traveled the nation shadowing her father, Mike Burgener, at CrossFit Certifications, and she hopes to pass on the knowledge she has gained to CrossFitters around the world.

Sage@crossfitinvictus.com

Tabitha Stine

Tabitha Stine is a Level 1 CrossFit instructor and a CrossFit Kids certified instructor.

Tabitha took up CrossFit in 2006. Always athletic, Tabitha dabbled in gymnastics, jiu-jitsu, swimming and snowboarding, and found that CrossFit complemented each of these pursuits. She saw great appeal in CrossFit's quick, intense workouts not only because they prepared her for her various athletic interests, but also because she could finish a workout while her children were napping.

Tabitha and her husband have four children, ages 8, 6, 4 and 3. Her love for CrossFit grew out of her ability to design programs that would enable her and her children to exercise and play together. Tabitha found that CrossFit's universally scalable program is the perfect fit for challenging kids of all ages.

Tabitha loves working with children. She is consistently able to make exercise fun and challenging for kids while helping them grow healthier, stronger and more prepared for a lifetime of fitness. She helps kids learn to set goals and overcome their perceived mental and physical limitations.

When Tabitha is not working with kids, her own or others, she is working towards her own amazing athletic achievements. She has a personal best deadlift of 305 lbs. and recently became very proficient with her muscle-ups.

Tabitha@crossfitinvictus.com