Coach Tom
I am a person in love with the science and philosophy of human performance, both physical and mental. As a Health & Fitness Coach for over 17 years, I have had the opportunity to help thousands of people achieve greater levels of health and well being through exercise and personal development. After graduating with a degree in Exercise Science from Colby-Sawyer College in 2003, I have had the privilege of holding several health leadership positions including Health and Wellness Director at the Haverhill YMCA as well as Director and Operator of CrossFit Cedardale. My clients have ranged in ages from 7 to 97. My areas of expertise include fat loss, nutrition, injury prevention, pain free movement, improving “real life” performance, postural correction, assisted stretching, disease prevention and attitude elevation. I am proficient in analyzing and correcting improper movement as well as self defeating thought and language patterns that help to facilitate greater quality of life from seniors to professional athletes. In my spare time I enjoy reading, watching documentaries, attending personal development seminars and lectures, dancing, and talking about fitness with anyone who shares this passion. “The only thing that matters to me is the degree of positive impact I have on my member's lives. I love sharing my gifts and making people “better”. I find that if together we focus on excellence then everything else takes care of itself.”
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 2 Coach
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Kettle Bell
CrossFit Judges Course
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, CSCS
Certified Personal Trainer, CPT
CPR/First Aid/AED Certified
Member of Toastmasters International
Coach Luke
Our Youth Program coach will be Luke Alley of Amesbury, MA who's credentials and experience include a Bachelors degree in Movement Science with a concentration in Physical Education from Springfield College. A Masters degree from Endicott College in Athletic Administration. 8 years of teaching at Amesbury Public, AMS. Four years of varsity coaching experience for soccer and 7 years of JV coaching basketball. Luke has 2 years of CrossFit experience as an athlete and 1 year of CrossFit Kids coaching experience and holder of the CrossFit Level 1 Certification.
Coach Kathy
Kathy Johnson graduated from Salem State College with her BA in Science with a concentration in Fitness. A former gymnast herself, she followed her passion for fitness by coaching gymnastics for over 20 years. Kathy has excelled as a CrossFit Athlete and has seen a massive positive transformation in her own life through with the help of consistent exercise and improved nutritional habits. She is so grateful for the opportunity to give back to her community through her coaching in the youth programs at Affirmation Health & Fitness!