About

CO-OWNER & HEAD COACH

Kathryn was born and raised in Mukilteo, WA. She was a swimmer at Kamiak High School and finished her career as a collegiate swimmer for the University of Alaska Fairbanks before returning home and settling down in Mukilteo. She and her husband, Danny, started doing CrossFit together after getting married in 2012 and she began coaching CrossFit in 2018.

When she isn’t coaching, Kathryn loves spending time outdoors and making memories with her three kids. She is an advocate for fitness during pregnancy and loves helping new, experienced and future moms adjust class workouts to meet their needs and stay fit throughout their pregnancy and beyond. She is passionate about creating a welcoming environment at CrossFit Mukilteo for members to meet their fitness goals and see continuous improvement in their mental and physical health.

Credentials: CrossFit Level 2 Trainer CrossFit Weightlifting CrossFit Gymnastics CrossFit Aerobic Capacity

CO-OWNER & COACH

Danny is originally from Delta Junction, Alaska. Growing up, he was a well-rounded athlete, competing in Cross Country, Basketball and Football. In 2010, he moved to Washington and decided Mukilteo would be his forever home.

Danny began CrossFit in 2012 and has never looked back! He loves weightlifting and workouts with lots of running. In his spare time, he also enjoys running races, triathlons and spending time with his three kids.

Danny is primarily a morning coach, so you'll likely see him at 6am! Danny brings the "Fun" to functional fitness and is excited to see you in class soon!

Credentials:

CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Matt is originally from Northern California and he spent some time living in Texas where he met his wife, Marissa, before moving to Washington in 2013. Matt grew up playing baseball and football. He found Crossfit in 2019 and immediately fell in love with the challenging, varied workouts and the sense of community he found. Shortly after, his coaching journey began. 

When he isn't coaching Matt loves to spend time with his daughter, Lyra, and cooking for his family. Matt believes in creating a fun, safe place for all members of CrossFit Mukilteo. He is passionate about helping everyone achieve their goals in and outside the gym.

Credentials: CrossFit Level 2 Trainer CrossFit Weightlifting CrossFit Gymnastics

Jalen was born and raised in Kent, Washington where he spent his childhood playing a variety of sports such as soccer, lacrosse, swimming, cross country and wrestling. He went to Gonzaga University and received his bachelors in human physiology before moving back to the west side of the state. Jalen is now a career firefighter. He married his wife, Sophia, in 2022 and they have settled down in Mukilteo.

Jalen started his CrossFit journey in 2019 when he discovered how much he missed being a competitive athlete and the supportive community it comes with. In his spare time, Jalen enjoys cooking with his wife, traveling to new places and being involved in his church community.

Credentials: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

Liz grew up in Mukilteo and found her passion for fitness in 2011 when she decided to make a change to prioritize her health and well-being. Although she didn't grow up as an athlete, she discovered CrossFit in 2018 and found what she had been looking for. What she loves most about CrossFit is that it is for everyone no matter their fitness level. You can show up, put in the work, and improve every day. Beyond the workouts, she believes the community and relationships built inside the gym are what make it truly special.

Outside of the gym, Liz enjoys running, hiking, and spending time with her husband and son. She is passionate about helping others reach their goals and unlock their full potential through fitness, no matter where they may be starting from.

Credentials: CrossFit Level 2 Trainer CrossFit Gymnastics

Chantel is originally from Del Norte, CO. She was a competitive gymnast growing up as well as a modern dancer through college and professionally for several years after. She continually felt drawn towards the physical therapy profession and started PT school in 2017. This is when she began exploring the world of CrossFit and fell in love with it. Not only the movements and community, but also the values that CrossFit instills that so closely aligns with her values as a physical therapist. This led her to begin coaching CrossFit in 2020. She loves workouts with pull-ups or anything upside down. Handstands are her favorite!

Credentials: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Doctor of Physical Therapy Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Pelvic Floor PT ICE Certified Specialist: Fitness Athlete

Marissa started doing CrossFit in 2019 after trying a few other group fitness or boot-camp style programs. She fell in love with the varied and challenging movements in CrossFit that you don't get to do anywhere else, like rope climbs, handstand push-ups, and olympic lifts. Eventually, Marissa started taking weightlifting classes and, while you can find her in the occasional CrossFit class, her focus has shifted to the platforms and olympic lifting. She began competing in local and national meets and is now excited to share her passion for the sport of weightlifting as a coach.

Credentials: USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification Gymnastics Level 1 Certification

Andrew was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ and became interested in weightlifting and fitness at a young age while participating competitively in football and baseball.  He is an alum of Gonzaga University with an engineering degree and currently works at Puget Sound Energy. He lives in Edmonds with his wife Kim and their son Easton. 

He began Crossfit in 2019 and has loved the constant challenge it presents and how there is always opportunities to improve or get stronger. When he not in the gym, his next favorite place is on the golf course; another place where there is a constant need for improvement. 

Credentials: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer