Posts tagged crossfit coach
From Law School to Professional Coach: Interview with Coach Teo Ledesma

Coach Teo Ledesma grew up in a tough part of Austin that most kids don’t make it out of. Many of his adolescent peers succumbed to violence, gangs and drugs. Through the combination of sports and his parent’s focus on academia Teo took a path that led to law school and ultimately CrossFit Central.

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Improving Movement, Strength and Self-Esteem

Will is 12 years old. He joined the CrossFit Teens program at CrossFit Central Burnet Road in March of 2018. He loves metal and rock n’roll music, riding his bike, and working hard. Since joining the program he has seen some dramatic changes in his strength, confidence and self esteem.

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What’s On Your Plate: The Coach Edition

We strongly believe that tracking your food and drink consumption can be key to getting on track and learning how to eat for the results you want. Oftentimes it can be eye opening to realize exactly what you are consuming, and at what times. Our team asks all of our athletes to track their food, and now we’re turning the tables and asking our coaches to share their food log!

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Ballet to Barbells

Melissa Gatto is one of our newest coaches at CrossFit Central Downtown. She has just recently moved to Austin from New York City where she was a professional ballet/ contemporary dancer. Melissa found and fell in love with CrossFit in 2013 (after never lifting a barbell before!) and decided to get her Level 1 Certification a couple years later. She has a passion for helping people achieve their goals and encourages clients to challenge themselves everyday and we are excited to have her on the CrossFit Central coaching staff!

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