August Schmidt
Contact:
aschmidt@cox.net
480.734.3951
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Science, Auburn University 1997
- Master of Education, Northern Arizona University 2005
- National Strength & Conditioning Association, CSCS 2000
- USA Weightlifting Club Coach 2001
- CrossFit Level 1 Instructor 2009
Coaching Experience
- Head Coach Varsity Wrestling, BKHS 1997-2000
Coached the first State Champion Wrestler from BKHS, 1998 - Strength Coach to Football Team BKHS 1997-2000
- Head Coach Varsity Weightlifting
Coached First State Medalist from BKHS 1999
Oversaw the Instillation 2000sqft weight room at BKHS - Sevens Rugby Coach, Jacksonville Rugby Club 1998-2000
- Assistant Strength Coach, University of San Diego 2001
- Head Strength Coach, Dobson High School 2002-2006
Coached first State Champion Weightlifting Team ’03 & ’04
Coached Two Junior National Medalists
Oversaw the instillation of 7000sqft Strength & Conditioning Annex - Sevens Rugby Coach, Tempe Old Devils 2008,2009
Qualified for the 2009 National Championships - Head Coach East Valley CrossFit, 2009-current
Coached Regional Athletes, Gayle Shalloo & Brian Kunitzer, 2011 - Head Coach EVCF Weightlifting Club, 2010-current
Qualified two lifters for the American Open 2011
Athletic Background
- 1991 Florida State Runner-up, Pole Vault
- 1992 Florida State Runner-up, Wrestling 135lbs
- 1992 Florida Wrestling Team State Champions
- 1992 Florida All State, Pole Vault
- 1992 All Round Athlete of the Year, The Bolles School
- Auburn University Rugby Club 1994-1997
- Jacksonville Rugby Club 1997-2000
- Florida Rugby All Stars Team 1999
- South Sevens Rugby All Stars 1998, 2000
National Runners-Up, 2000 All Stars Championships - OMBAC Rugby Club 2000-2001
- 2001 California Weightlifting State Champion, 94kg
- 2004 GCSG Weightlifting Champion, 94kg
- 2011 GCSG Weightlifting Champion, 105kg
- Tempe Rugby Club 2002-2009
National Runners-Up 2003 - 2010 CrossFit/USAW Open
- 2011 Masters National Weightlifting Runner-up, 105kg
John Alvarado
Olympic Lifting Coach
Contact:
mrjohnnyboi@gmail.com
480.512.2128
Bachelor of Science, Arizona State University 2008
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
John began his training in Olympic Style Weightlifting during high school and was introduced to the sport by August Schmidt. After graduating, he gained coaching experience as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Dobson High School. Over the years, he participated in local, state and national competitions. Competing in the 69kg class at the 2005 National Junior Championships in St. Paul, Minnesota, John placed 3rd overall and 1st in the snatch.
Michael Rodriguez
Endurance & Running Coach
Contact:
michael.rodr@yahoo.com
480-510-3161
- Bachelor of Science, Arizona State Universty 2010
- CrossFit Level 1 Instructor
- USA Track & Field Level 1 Certified Coach
Mike Rodriguez was born in California and raised in Arizona. His passion is long distance running and he has competed in Cross Country and Track since his freshman year of high school. He earned All-State honors his senior year of high school, he continues to train and plans to run at the colligiate level while attending graduate school.
Becky Huss Vasey
Bachelor of Science/Nursing Grand Canyon University 1996
Crossfit Level 1 Instructor 2010
Becky was adopted from Korea and raised in Arizona. Until recently she has spent most of her time working as an RN and raising her 3 kids. It’s been a year since introduced to Crossfit and has discovered an insatiable passion with it and has recently began Olympic lifting . She competed in her first Oly/Crossfit competition in October and recently acheived PR’s at a local lifting meet. Becky continues to strive toward her own fitness goals and enjoys helping others acheive theirs.
Jeremy Galo
Bachelors of Engineering and Applied Science, Arizona State University 2003
Crossfit Level 1 Coach
Crossfit Mobility Coach
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
Jeremy started out originally as an avid Crossfitter and was introduced to the sport of Olympic Style Weightlifting by August Schmidt. He is currently taking a Crossfit training hiatus to focus on competing in Olympic weightlifting. He continues to coach crossfit-related skills and help people improve their range of motion through mobility work. He’s looking to open his own gym some day.
Charlie Molina
cmolina141@gmail.com
602-751-5419
Bachelor Science Psychology Adams State College 1999
Master Science Psychology University of Phoenix 2010
Level 1 certified crossfit coach 2008 re-certified 2011
Crossfit mobility certified 2010
Crossfit kettlebell certified 2009
Charlie grew up competing in wrestling throughout high school and college. After graduation the desire to compete did not diminish and he continued with Brazilian Jujitsu and earned his Muay Thai shorts through Fairtex. In 2007 his friend Brian Garmon introduced Crossfit as the fitness program for clients at their work and asked him to assist. Since that time things have not been the same. Charlie has extensive experience working with de-conditioned and special needs populations which has aided him in developing into an attentive and patient coach who thoroughly enjoys helping those under his watch meet their personal goals. Safety, functionality, and then intensity are mottos that he preaches in his 101 classes.
