Kit

Lifting Coach

Kit is our weightlifting coach. She started CrossFit in 2014 and made the switch to competitive weightlifting in late summer 2017. She is the current (and two-time) Masters National W45 76K Champion and holds 11 records; 2 American, 3 national, and 6 state.  She has competed on the World Stage; her highest finish was in 2019 where she finished 4th. 

She received her USA Weightlifting Certification in 2019 and has been coaching ever since. She coached two female youths at their first Nationals in 2020 and looks forward to helping others grow in the sport, whether it be competitively or for fun!  One of her favorite aspects of weightlifting is that it requires constant analysis and improvement of technique. There is a balance between strength, agility, and speed that constantly provides a challenge and gives her something to always work on. This not only helps her as a lifter, but she uses that to help athletes realize that there is no such thing as perfection, there is only progress.

Kit has always been involved in sports. She started out as a swimmer in high school and while she served in the Navy.  She had a brief moment of insanity and took up running after the birth of her first son.  She competed internationally as a part of a Senior Women’s Dagon Boat team in Portland, OR.

Kit is married to a Navy Vet and they have 4 beautiful children and 1 amazing grandson.  She enjoys countless sports, competing, and playing with their 3 puppies!!  She also enjoys spending time with her family and watching them grow their passion.  Her oldest son was a competitive swimmer and is an active member of the US Coast guard.  Her youngest son plays football, basketball, and high school track.  Her youngest daughter was also a swimmer for a while, but now plays volleyball.  Her oldest daughter is taking on the challenge of motherhood.

Kit feels that both CrossFit and weightlifting have changed her life.  If you had asked her in 2013, she would have never thought she’d be throwing heavy weights above her head or doing volume burpees! She looks forward to sharing her passion. 

Certifications and Awards

• USAW L1 coaches and referee certification

• USA weightlifting coach

• 2019 World 4th place finisher

• 6 state, 2 American, 3 national records

• Masters National W45 76K Champion