BTS | Staff

CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 / CROSSFIT KIDS / CROSSFIT GYMNASTICS

Ashley is a CrossFit Level 1 trainer who has been CrossFitting since 2009 and started coaching in early 2013.

Ashley played competitive soccer throughout high school and continued her soccer career to play Division 1 soccer at the University of Delaware. After her freshman year, she decided to focus on her studies as an Accounting major but needed to find something to fill the void. It is then when Ashley found CrossFit, which offered her the competitiveness, drive and camaraderie, similar to her experiences with soccer, but stepped up to an entirely new level.

Ashley loves CrossFit because it brings together people with different backgrounds who have different levels of experience but all have one common goal: To be better at both CrossFit and Life. Ashley’s goal in coaching is to teach everyone to push themselves beyond their limits, never give up and to strive to be the best they can be.

CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 / CROSSFIT WEIGHTLIFTING

Coach Grant graduated from the University of Delaware. As a coach, he cares about every BTS athlete who walks through the door. He’ll do everything he can to help members reach their fitness goals, and maybe even change their lives.

CROSSFIT LEVEL 1 / CROSSFIT LEVEL 2

A Wall native and Rowan University grad, Coach Jay played soccer in both high school and college. Jay credits CrossFit with helping him make positive changes in his life, including the clean living he’s been committed to for the past four years. The mantra Jay lives by, “This too shall pass,” which comes in handy when he’s feeling pressure in or out of the gym.

CROSSFIT LEVEL 1, CPR/AED CERTIFIED

Aaron has earned a degree in Health Studies and Physical Education from Monmouth University and uses that Knowledge and experience daily while coaching Fitness By The Sea’s Athletes. Aaron is currently in pursuit of a second degree to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. Aaron lives by the following, “A Ship at harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships were made for.”

CPR/AED CERTIFIED

Rachel is an Ocean Township native, who was a multi-sport athlete and avid runner in high school. Rachel went to the University of New Haven to pursue a degree and masters degree in elementary education. At UNH, she played on the Division 2 Women’s Lacrosse team and became an All-American as well as the NE-10 Defensive Player of the Year.

After college athletics, she continued her passion for fitness and exercise by starting crossfit at Fitness By The Sea in 2014. During the last 10 years, Rachel continues to share her love for lacrosse and has been a lacrosse coach for various youth rec, youth travel, and high school varsity teams. She’s excited to take her coaching experience to the next level at Fitness By The Sea!

CROSSFIT LEVEL 1, CROSSFIT LEVEL 2, KETTLEBELL CERTIFICATION

Jessica is a Belmar native who grew up loving the beach, sports and has always felt the need to be more than just an athlete. Enter CrossFit circa 2013. After taking some classes, she realized that in order to better understand the new sport she was diving in to, why not get certified.

Jessica loves being able to not just help new athletes find their path but also guiding seasoned ones to break through boundaries and get to new levels in their journey.

Being a multi-sport athlete all her whole life, Renée let her fitness slide during college. Ten years ago, when she found Crossfit, she couldn’t even lift the 35-pound barbell. She loves to share that story, especially for those who might be reluctant to start their fitness journey.

Ten years later, fitness and nutrition have become a true passion of Renée’s. What she loves most about her passion for fitness and nutrition is that there is always something to learn and a goal to chase. As a coach, Renée is most excited to help others improve their lives and achieve their fitness goals, whether it be getting back into shape or achieving their first pull-up. The daily workout at BTS is the “best hour of the day” and she looks forward to making sure it’s just that for every person who walks through the door.

CROSSFIT LEVEL 1, CROSSFIT LEVEL 2
NASM Certified Personal Trainer / NASM Corrective Exercise Specialization

Justin is an educator by trade, but is passionate about exercise and movement. HE strives to help everyone move a little better each day, Physica lfitness has become a personal expression for him and he would love it for other people to feel the same way. It has helped him to overcome personal challenges and pushed him to become a better, healthier person. “Move well, move often”.

CROSSFIT LEVEL 1, CPR / AED CERTIFIED

Dani is an Ocean Township native who grew up playing softball, swimming, and lifeguarding at the Jersey Shore. Dani went to Montclair State University where she received her Bachelor’s of Science in Health and Physical Education. At MSU, she continued her swimming career and grew a passion for lifting thanks to her strength and conditioning coaches.

After college, she continued her love for fitness and competition by joining BTS, competing in local and national lifeguard tournaments, and coaching for local swim teams. Dani is eager to bring her coaching journey to BTS and help people find confidence in and out of the gym!