Certifications
- CrossFit Level 1
- CrossFit Level 2 (2007, 2018)
- CrossFit Powerlifting
- ISSA Personal Trainer
- Joe DeFranco's "Power" Seminar
- Mike Boyle's Mentorship Program
- USA Weightlifting Sports Performance
- Conjugate Gymnastic Seminar
- Precision Nutrition
- CPR/First Aid
Bio
Michael is an Owner and CEO at CrossFit Spokane. He’s a former collegiate athlete who was a Captain and All-Conference lacrosse player (Deep South). Post-graduation, he joined Team Budweiser and began competing in the IFL (Indoor Football League). He also spent an impressive eight years in the United States Airforce as a SERE Specialist, which focuses on survival training.
In 2005, Michael was introduced to CrossFit.com and began experimenting with the workouts. The following year, he became a certified coach and opened CrossFit Spokane to the public. He loves training our members and helping them achieve things they never thought possible. Michael specializes in working with middle-aged people suffering from mobility issues that require training modifications. He strongly believes, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”