Training Team

Certifications & Seminars
NASM, CPT
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit Olympic Lifting
CrossFit Rowing
CrossFit Gymnastics
CrossFit Mobility & Recovery
CrossFit Kettlebell
CrossFit Powerlifting
CrossFit Endurance
USAW Level 1 Sports Performance
Travis Mash Learn 2 Lift Seminar
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

Education
Trinity University (2004-2008)
Bachelors in Business Administration
Bachelors in Chinese Language
Minor in Sports Administration

Athletic Achievements
2009 Austin’s Fittest Games – 8th Place
2009 Southwest Regional – 10th Place
2009 Dallas All-Cities Open – 10th Place
2010 South Central Sectional – 2nd Place
2010 South Central Regional – 23rd Place
2010 San Antonio “Fight Gone Bad” Event – 1st Place
2011 CrossFit Games Open – 1st in South Central Region / 50th Worldwide
2011 South Central CrossFit Regional 6th Place Overall / Affiliate Team 24th Place Overall
2012 CrossFit Games Open – 3rd in South Central Region / 118thWorldwide
2012 South Central CrossFit Regional 5th Place Overall / Affiliate Team 18th Place Overall
2012 Athlete’s Open – Austin, TX – 3rd Place Overall / Affiliate Team 3rd Place Overall
2012 Power Output Challenge – San Antonio, TX – 1st Place Overall / Affiliate Team 5th Place Overall
2013 Austin’s Fittest Games – 5th Place
2013 CrossFit Games Open – 4th in South Central Region / 90th Worldwide
2013 South Central CrossFit Regional 15th Place Overall
2013 Voted San Antonio’s “Best CrossFit Box,” “Best Personal Trainer,” and “Runner-up Best Athlete.”
2013 Power Output Challenge – San Antonio, TX – 2nd Place Overall
2013 USAW American Open Weightlifting Championship – 94kg Class – 15th Place Overall – 120kg/156kg/276kg
2014 Voted San Antonio’s “Runner-up Best CrossFit Box,” “Runner-up Best Personal Trainer,” and “Runner-up Best Athlete.”
2015 Voted San Antonio’s “Best CrossFit Box,” “Best Overall Gym,” and “Best Athlete.”
2016 Voted San Antonio’s “Best CrossFit Box” and “Finalist Best Gym.”
2017 Voted San Antonio’s “Best CrossFit Box” and “Best Gym.”

Specializations
Powerlifting
Programming
Sports Performance
Athletic Performance
Olympic Lifting
Technique and Mechanics

Private Training Availability
Limited availability. Contact directly for availability.

Contact Info
Email: drew@missioncrossfitsa.com

Interview:
National Pro Fitness League (2014)
CrossFit Affiliate Challenge

Background
A Minnesota native, Drew grew up with a passion for all sports, having competed in almost every sport, but over time concentrated his efforts towards baseball. He was a competitive gymnast for 8 years and feels that was the best choice his parents could have made for him from an athletic background. Drew is a very ambitious and determined individual and truly believes that quitting is never an option. He played four years of varsity college baseball at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX before an injury stopped him from playing professionally after college. Since April of 2009, Drew has been an active competitor and avid participant in CrossFit Competitions. He has been CrossFitting since November 2008 and plans to continue for the rest of his life. Being a CrossFit coach means more than just coaching to him. He instills those methodologies by “Constantly Varied, Functional Movements, Performed at High-Intensities” to everyone who walks through his door and strives to see them succeed in their own ways. He is constantly driven to learn new fitness techniques and styles, as well as search for up-to-date health and wellness information that he can share with him members. Drew has also been developing a Strength and Conditioning Program based around Powerlifting, Olympic Lifting, CrossFit and overall athletic ability since November of 2010. It is utilized by many of the Mission CrossFit SA’s coaches and athletes who have goals of competing. Drew loves to coach and will teach his program to anyone who is willing to learn, wants to have a true competitive edge over their competition and has the drive to perform at their highest level possible.

Certifications and Seminars
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
CrossFit Kids
BirthFit Certified
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

Education
University of Houston – Bachelors of Science in Health

Specialization
Gymnastics
Olympic Lifting

Private Training Availability
Please contact Coach Meagan for availability

Contact Info
Email: meagan@missioncrossfitsa.com

Background
I was born and raised in Houston, and have two amazing dogs. My main focus as a child was gymnastics, and I spent ages 5-14 competing. In college, I was re-introduced to working out and began going to the local Bally’s 3 times a week. In 2010 a fellow gymnastics coach asked me to accompany her at a CrossFit trial class. After rolling my eyes over the new fad, I told her I’d go. I’ve been hooked on CrossFit since April 2010 and haven’t looked back. I began coaching at P3 CrossFit in Houston in April 2014, but it was cut short when I made my big move to San Antonio. Luckily I was introduced to Mission in 2012, and knew exactly where my new CrossFit home would be. I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge while helping others meet their health and fitness goals.

Certifications & Seminars:
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
CrossFit Olympic Lifting
CrossFit Kids
USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

Specializations:
Teen Training
Corporate Training

PT Availability:
Contact Coach Junior for availability

Contact Info:
junior@missioncrossfitsa.com

Background:
I was born and raised in Southern California where I was always an active child growing up. I played all kinds of sports from basketball to football and even baseball. My baseball career lasted the longest as I played through high school, but it never went any further. Before graduating from high school, I had already committed to Marine Corps and had the next few years of my life already planned out for me. The Marine Corps gave me the opportunity to not only stay active participating in many physically challenging activities, but I also got to travel the world serving my country, including my 8 month deployment to Iraq. Because of all of that, I am proud to call myself a Marine. I moved to San Antonio in 2005 for a better opportunity to raise my two beautiful girls, Isabel and Brianna, and there I found CrossFit. In August of 2009, I had my first experience with CrossFit and it changed my life forever. Having seen what CrossFit did for myself, I truly believe that anyone can do it, you just have to put your mind to it. The most amazing thing about CrossFit is that it is fully scalable and programmable to anyone; men, women, kids, elderly, no matter what your age or skill level…YOU CAN CROSSFIT.

Certifications & Seminars
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Kettlebell
ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer
USAW Level 1 Sports Performance
ASFA Sports Nutritionist
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

Education
Currently pursuing Bachelor of Health Education.

Specializations
Women’s Program
Nutrition
Kettlebells

Private Training Availability
5:30am – 7:30am, 10:30-12:30 M/W/F

Contact Info
Email: rebekah@missioncrossfitsa.com

Background
I started CrossFit in 2010 about 4 months after I had my second child. I was looking for something more intense and new and I found everything I was looking for and more at Mission CrossFit SA. I was a dancer in high school and after that just a typical girl on the ellyptical who bounced around on a few machines here and there. I loved working out but wanted to learn more so I got my first personal training certification in 2008 and started training. I’m so glad I found CrossFit because I have never found such a hard working group of people in any other gym. The members and fellow coaches push me to better myself every day. The encouragement and support I have from my CrossFit family gives me a positive place to work and train every day.

Certifications and Seminars
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
CrossFit Aerobic Capacity
Travis Mash Learn-to-Lift Level 1 and Level 2 Seminars
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

Private Training Availability
Please contact Coach Beth for availability

Contact Info
Email: beth.gentry@missioncrossfitsa.com

Background
I found CrossFit 4 years ago. After going through a divorce I was needing something new in my life. What I found was more that I could have ever expected. What I have learned about myself was incredible – I am strong, resilient and patient. But what I have gained is much more than my new PRs. I gained a community of friends, encouragers, teachers and family.

I also learned that people can do MUCH more than they think they can. All we need is someone to guide us and believe in us. Coaching CrossFit allows me to teach and motivate others – I am able to give back to a community that has given me more than I could have dreamed.

Certifications and Seminars
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Rowing
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

Specialization
Powerlifting

Private Training Availability
Please contact Coach Michael for availability

Contact Info
Email: michael@missioncrossfitsa.com

Background
Being born and raised in San Antonio, I’ve been able to see and be apart of the healthy upswing that the city has been through, which I find exciting. Even more exciting is to see the role that CrossFit has had. For myself, like so many others in this town, being healthy does not come easy. I love food (and not always the good for you kind) and sometimes making it into the gym isn’t always easy. About 7 years ago, I really hit a unhealthy low. I decided to make some changes to my eating habits and started a workout regimen. That helped me lose a few pounds, but still not reach my fitness and strength goals. During that process, I began to realize that my physical line of work was going to need supplemental help as well. So about 6 years ago, I attended a CrossFit class with my wife. The whole way there I was pretty confident that they had nothing for me. It would be a breeze. After only 20 minutes, I was trying to keep up with people twice my age! What?! How?! I also was having to fight not to throw my lunch up, but I was sold. The time of just lifting weights and getting on a treadmill for some cardio had nothing on CrossFit. I’ve seen the benefits of these constantly varied workouts. With Mission, I’ve been finding the fun and enjoyment in being and staying healthy. Being able to coach here is an honor. The family and team atmosphere that is bread here comes second to none. Athletes of all levels, ages, and goals, always rooting for one another is what it’s about. That’s what makes coaching so enjoyable. To give help, guidance and confidence to our members and many visitors, will never get old. I will continue to enjoy seeing people get faster, stronger, more confident and braver with their approach to CrossFit.

Certifications & Seminars
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
CrossFit Level 3 (CF-L3)
CrossFit Mobility & Recovery
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Kids
USAW Level 1 Sport Performance
Freestyle Connection Gymnastics Seminar w/ Coach Carl Paoli
The Outlaw Way Training Camp w/ Coach Rudy Nielsen
Travis Mash Learn-to-Lift Level 1  Seminar
Precision Nutrition Level 1 (Pn1)
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

Education
Texas State University – B.B.A. Finance, 2003
University of Texas at San Antonio – M.B.A., 2012

Community Involvement
A League of Their Own (ALOTO) Competition, Event Director – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Reebok CrossFit Games South Regional, Assistant Competition Director – 2015, 2016, 2017
Reebok CrossFit Games, Team and Masters/Teenage Division, Head Judge Assistant – 2015, 2016, 2017
Power Output Challenge, Event Director – 2016

Specializations
Nutrition

Private Training Availability
Contact for availability

Contact Info
Email: amy@missioncrossfitsa.com

Background
As a former member and officer of the Texas State University Strutters Dance Team, I never expected to enjoy the crazy, aggressive sport of CrossFit. But after a few months of training at Mission CrossFit SA in 2010, I was surprised by both my love for the sport and the dramatic gains in my athletic abilities. In 2011, I earned my CrossFit Level 1 Certification and took over the Women’s Program at MCFSA. It is a true joy to guide these ladies to levels of strength and endurance that many never believed they could reach! We have created a strong and supportive community at MCFSA, one that I hope will encourage more women to give CrossFit a chance. I love coaching all our athletes to their health and fitness goals, and helping them realize a greater sense of self-confidence along the way.

Certifications and Seminars
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
CrossFit Kids
Licensed Professional Counselor

Education
Our Lady of the Lake University – MS in Counseling 2009
Texas State University – BA in Psychology 2006

Specialization
Goal Planning & Attainment
Athlete Ambassador

Private Training Availability
Flexible, please contact for availability.

Background
It was December 2013 when I ran out of excuses and I was tired of failing to ‘get fit before I start CrossFit,’ on my own, I took my partners advice and contacted Coach Amy at Mission CrossFit. She welcomed me to the women’s only class where reality smacked me in the face. I was seriously out of shape. Amy believed in me, and she made it apparent by giving me feedback and support. She invited me to come watch A League of their Own (ALOTO) a women’s competition. ALOTO was nothing short of life changing. I watched the women sweat, be strong, push themselves, grit their teeth, cheer for each other, fail at times, be aggressive, and have some serious fun.

Now I understand that CrossFit math does add up. Show up to class, plus give it all I got and have fun, equals me looking like these beautifully strong women all around me. I have not looked back sense. Mission CrossFit provides a formula that will produce results. Life has changed in numerus way! I’m less stressed more positive, wear smaller sizes and speak kinder to myself about my body. Mission CrossFit has reminded me that I am an athlete and I feel confident saying so. I am a stronger cyclist, confident on the volleyball court and more likely to take on a challenge.

My work has always been focused on helping clients find meaningful change in their lives. Introducing people to CrossFit is another way that I can effect change and help others uncover their strength and reach new personal records. I’m honored to be working alongside intelligent and experienced coaches who care about getting you over your fear and into a new way of life. Let health and fitness become not only a priority, but the best hour of your day. Welcome to Mission CrossFit San Antonio. Let’s get started!