Coach Tracy
Tracy originally began CrossFit in 2012. After a major injury required extended rehab, she was determined to fully recover, no matter what came next. Over time, she moved through different phases of fitness, but was always drawn back to CrossFit because of the uniquely supportive community and she simply loves lifting heavy things. She made her final return to CrossFit in 2021 and has been rising to the challenges the sport creates ever since.
Aside from caring for her husband, three children, and their two dogs, Tracy enjoys volunteering, bonfires, and exploring this beautiful corner of the country. She believes the drive that CrossFit inspires to be Better Every Day helps her continue to keep doing all of it well.
As a coach, Tracy believes that anyone can benefit from the functional movement and strength training that CrossFit is built on. She loves supporting athletes as they grow and celebrating their accomplishments in the gym and in life.
Certifications
Crossfit Level 1
Coach Carlos
Carlos joined CrossFit way back in 2011. He had just gotten out of an unhealthy long-term relationship and was ready to focus on his health and enter the dating pool again with confidence (and a six pack). He has since gotten married, had three children, moved from LA to Washington, and became a stay-at-home dad. He and his family now run a farm and are living the family-life dream in the hills of Washougal.
What keeps him coming back after over a decade is that no matter where someone may be in life or their current capabilities, CrossFit constantly challenges them to be Better Every Day. This supportive environment pushes athletes to adapt their mind and body to whatever is in front of them.
His favorite thing about coaching is the connections made with an amazing community and the fact that he gets a front row seat to all the progress made through hard work and perseverance.
Certifications and Awards
Level 1 Crossfit
Coach Wendi
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After spending many years as a runner, Wendi was inspired by a shirt she saw in 2013 on another participant. Their shirt, from a local affiliate, read "training to look better naked" and she was intrigued. What started as a break from running quickly became a long-term passion for the sport. Her favorite thing about CrossFit is that there is always a skill or movement that can be refined. It is a lifetime journey in the pursuit of mastery.
These days, Wendi spends most of her working hours poring over spreadsheets. However, she once owned a farm and raised hundreds of baby calves. She would much rather spend most of her time outdoors gardening or just enjoying herself. She is a mom to two grown sons and a twelve-year-old stepson.
As a coach, she finds great joy in helping athletes be just a little bit Better Every Day. She especially loves working with those who are just getting started, helping them find their footing in the welcoming CrossFit community.
CERTIFICATIONS
CrossFit Level 1
Coach Matt
Matt joined CrossFit in 2009 when a coworker suggested he try it because he was feeling stagnant with his other workouts. The constantly varied foundation keeps him from getting bored and is why he keeps coming back. Outside of CrossFit, he spends his time with his wonderful family that keeps him busy with all the fun that comes with family life.
You will never see Matt give up, but you may see him modifying movements to accommodate a hand injury. Training through that challenge gives him a unique perspective as a coach, allowing him to better support athletes who need modifications or scaling options.
Coaching has given Matt the chance to give back to the CrossFit community he loves while continuing to learn more about his favorite sport. Using all the lessons he’s learned the hard way, he can’t keep himself from pushing others to strive to be Better Every Day.
CERTIFICATIONS
CrossFit Level 1
Coach Britni
Before Britni joined Washougal River CrossFit in 2023, she was extremely nervous to step in the gym. After more than a year of encouragement from her husband, she finally took that first step and hasn’t looked back. Her drive for herself and support of others to Better Every Day is crystal clear to anyone who has the joy of sharing the floor with her.
Olympic weightlifting quickly became Britni’s favorite part of CrossFit. Before joining, she had never even picked up a barbell! She’s now crushing heavy weights, discovering her strength, and having fun along the way.
Her personal life is full with her husband Jonny and their two amazing kids, Stella and Jesse. She’s also a teacher and combines her passion for teaching with her love of CrossFit to coach our CrossFit Kids program.
Although she loves coaching adults, her true joy is watching young athletes grow in confidence, improve their fitness, and build skills they can carry into other sports and lifelong health.
CERTIFICATIONS:
Level 1 Crossfit
Crossfit Kids
Coach Angela
Angela began CrossFit in 2013 after finally giving in to her husband’s insistence. It changed her life. What started as a reluctant decision quickly became the foundation that helped her rediscover her passion for being active, healthy, and strong.
Although she was a competitive athlete growing up in a very small rural community, life after high school created distance between her and that competitive fire as she focused on building and raising her family. Through CrossFit, she realized that prioritizing her health didn’t take away from being a mom and wife, it enhanced it.
She is once again a fierce competitor who pushes herself mentally and physically, both inside and outside the gym. She is passionate about the sport and shares that passion with anyone willing to listen.
Her favorite part about coaching is the opportunity to inspire those who feel disconnected from their own health and fitness journey, just as she once did, proving that it’s never too late to rediscover your strength and become Better Every Day
CERTIFICATION
Level 2 Crossfit
Coach Drew
Drew grew up a military brat overseas and moved to the Pacific Northwest when he was 10. He spent as much time as he could with his grandparents on a ranch hunting, fishing, and generally being an outdoorsman. Not much has changed. You will still find Drew hunting, fishing, and doing outdoor activities whenever possible.
He joined Washougal River CrossFit (North Pacific back then) in 2014 after growing bored with working out on his own and feeling like he needed more motivation. He quickly fell in love with the fun, supportive community and the challenge of constantly improving. Despite multiple major joint surgeries, Drew continues to train hard and adapt his workouts to ensure his is ready for anything on his outdoor adventures.
Having firsthand experience modifying movements while recovering from surgery gives Drew a unique perspective as a coach. He believes CrossFit is for anyone and loves helping athletes find what works for them, push their limits, and become Better Every Day. His enthusiasm and passion for the sport inspire others to grow, challenge themselves, and discover their own potential.
Certifications
CrossFit Level 1
Owner/Coach Justin
Justin started CrossFit in 2013 after watching a few friends get fitter by the day. He quickly realized the amazing social aspect of CrossFit; collective “suffering” was way better than working out alone. Lifting heavy stuff sealed the deal. Heavy squats and deadlifts make his soul happy. Good luck containing his excitement during The CrossFit Total.
As a competitive swimmer through college, Justin developed a deep appreciation for discipline, technique, and long-term improvement. That foundation eventually carried him from the pool to the barbell. Olympic lifting and powerlifting now compete for his attention. Outside of CrossFit, he followed his love of water into a career as a commercial diver and hyperbaric specialist. He and his wife Amanda love to travel, especially when it includes scuba diving in a new corner of the world.
As a coach, Justin loves watching athletes hit milestones — a first pull-up, a new PR, or a breakthrough in technique. He focuses on meeting each athlete where they are, building strong technical foundations, and helping them move safely and efficiently. His goal is to help every athlete build confidence, grow stronger, and become Better Every Day.
Certifications
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
Burgener Strength Weight Lifting
CrossFit Kids
Coach Ross
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Ross started CrossFit in 2013. After his son (who was 10 at the time) challenged him to a foot race and won, Ross was feeling like a slow old man. He decided then and there that he needed to make a change, so he could win races against The Boy for as many years as possible. He tried many things, from switching diets to running several days a week, as well as CrossFit-type exercises on his own. While he was making positive gains, he still wasn’t getting the results he wanted. Eventually, at his request, his wife gifted him a membership to Washougal River CrossFit (North Pacific at the time!). The progress he started making was what he had been looking for and the supportive community was certainly an added bonus!
Soon after beginning CrossFit, he started coaching. He enjoys sharing his love of the sport with athletes. Athletes love his unique style of coaching filled with humor and the desire to push everyone to be Better Every Day.
Certifications
CrossFit Level 2
Coach Leslie
Having fallen in love with weightlifting in her teens and rediscovering her love of running somewhere in adulthood, Leslie knew she’d found the perfect fit when she walked into CrossFit in 2013. The amazing community was just the icing on the cake! Over a decade later, she's surpassing all her teenage PRs in both weightlifting and running. She continues to set, work towards, and reach new goals — she loves goals and plans! Her love of running remains and you will often see her running around town training for life, enjoying every mile.
Leslie gets genuinely excited when others succeed and loves cheering athletes on from the sidelines. Her favorite parts about coaching are watching new athletes' passion for CrossFit grow and seeing someone light up after doing something they couldn’t — or didn’t know they could — do before. All with the goal of being Better Every Day.
Leslie has a Master’s in Teaching with an endorsement in Physical Education and Health for grades K-12.
Certifications
CrossFit Level 2
Coach Kent
In 2012, while living in California, Kent’s wife, Amanda convinced him to try CrossFit. He agreed because he was getting bored with running. He continued because he loved both the challenge and the competitive spirit it offered to be Better Every Day. He and Amanda also enjoyed working out together and felt that the supportive, encouraging environment brought them closer as a couple.
After undergoing major shoulder surgery, Kent gained firsthand experience in recovery, rebuilding, and training smart. That journey gives him valuable insight into modifications and scaling, helping athletes navigate injuries while continuing to build strength and confidence. His speed and endurance haven’t change though and neither has his sense of humor or passion for sharing his love of the sport.
Kent’s favorite part of coaching is the uniqueness each athlete brings to class and the challenge of identifying what each athlete needs, every day, every WOD.
Certifications
CrossFit Level 2
Coach Kit
Kit started CrossFit in 2014 just before turning 40, but made the switch to competitive weightlifting in 2017 after qualifying for Masters National.
She specializes in female youth weightlifting and currently coaches an elite youth competing at Youth Pan American and Worlds. Her youth athlete is currently ranked top 5 in the nation and is recognized as part of the USAW Developmental program. Not to mention she’s 16 and has a 385-pound back squat!!
Kit is a 3x IMWA World Champion, 1x UMWF World Champion, 4x Pan American champion, and 5x Masters National Champion. She’s received the USAW Triple Crown award twice since its inception 3 years ago and the USA Masters Grand Slam award 3 times. She is on track to meet the criteria for the Masters Hall of Fame.
Kit’s favorite thing about the sport (both CrossFit and Weightlifting) is the community. Followed by the never-ending pursuit of faster times, more reps, heavier weights, and better form to become just a little bit Better Every Day! She loves the balance between strength, agility, and speed that constantly provides a challenge and gives her something to always work on.
Certifications and Awards
USAW L1 &L2 Weightlifting certification
Crossfit gymnastics certification
National level technical official