Team Town!
Head Coach
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Cole Hayrynen ~ Head Coach
I am, and always have been, a Washingtonian. Growing up in Sammamish, I was highly involved in competitive AAU basketball. I played year-round and spent the majority of my time improving my skills in the sport. In 2015, it became clear that, in order to keep improving my game, I needed to develop my body through strength training. Soon after, I was introduced to CrossFit by two of my mentors, Jeff and Charity Vale, 2nd Fittest Woman on Earth in 2008. I immediately became enthralled with the sport, eventually shifting my focus away from basketball to pursue CrossFit.
In the years since, my passion and zeal for fitness has only grown. My journey towards self-improvement has also birthed a deep desire to help others. Since 2016, I have been learning and experimenting with a variety of fitness methodologies, honing my coaching skills, and helping others rehab their injuries through movement.
In 2020, I started my own personal training business, Restoration F1tness, while finishing my business degree at Northwest University. I coached group classes and also provided personal training to clients. Since completing my bachelor’s degree in December 2020, I got married and worked as a Sales/Marketing intern for PACCAR, which required me to step away from my own business.
I am thrilled to now have the opportunity to return my focus back to fitness. There is no other industry I would rather work in. To me, fitness is not just about improving a score on a metcon: it’s about valuing your body, learning how to develop it to its fullest potential, and employing tactics to keep it healthy. I am very excited to be a part of the Town Athletics Team. I can’t wait to assist you in reaching your goals and also help you stretch towards new goals that you may have never even dreamt were possible.
Stay Rooted,
Cole Hayrynen
cole30hayrynen@gmail.com
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
Cory Main ~ Coach
I was born and raised in Port Orchard, Washington. Sports have been a huge part of my life, specifically baseball. After I graduated high school I got an opportunity to play for Tacoma Community College for two years. Then I transferred to the University of Jamestown to continue my baseball career. Shorty after the season started I tore my labrum and decided to move back to the PNW to rehab my injury. I finished out my last two years of baseball at Concordia University in Portland. That is where I discovered my passion for exercise and sport performance development. I majored in Exercise & Sport Science in April of 2020. During my senior year I completed an internship as an assistant strength coach for CU. Working with 5 teams and over 100 collegiate athletes solidified my love for training and coaching. I also led fitness classes in Portland for about a year, and while I enjoyed my time there; I was missing the competitive environment that comes with sports. After I moved back home and started the job search, I was lucky enough to find that competitive drive in Town Athletics.
I have always wanted to pursue a career that involved serving others. Nothing compares to the satisfaction of helping people make a positive change in their life, and empowering them to continue down the road of success. I blended my love for helping people with my other passion; fitness. I am so excited to help people make positive life changes and reach goals they never thought possible.
Stay Rooted,
Cory Main
cory@townathletics.com
Certifications:
Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sports Science
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Adult CPR/ AED, pediatric CPR/AED & first aid
Joe Ceccarelli ~ Coach
The Pacific Northwest has been my home for most of my life, the Greater Tacoma Area my stomping grounds. I am a husband, father, veteran, coach, and athlete, and I am committed to being the best possible version of myself.
I ran in to CrossFit and functional fitness while in the military after being nagged by a group of buddies to try it. CrossFit had been a thing for a while, and I eventually caved. I will never forget how hot the humbling SoCal sun was that first day as I did a million power cleans and burpees. I went back the next day. And the next. I was hooked. Upon discovering this world-wide community that had helped so many people overcome great obstacles, I knew I wanted to be a bigger part of it somehow. I attended my L-1 seminar in San Diego in 2015.
In 2017, I left active duty to pursue a career in fitness. After finishing my education, I now find myself working with the US Army as a strength and conditioning coach.
I am proud and honored to be a part of this strong community that has been built with the members’ interests in the forefront. Stay rooted.
Stay Rooted,
Joe Ceccarelli
joe@townathletics.com
Certifications:
Certified CrossFit Trainer ~ Level 3
CrossFit Kids
USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
BA: Kinesiology
MS Kinesiology: Applied Sport Psychology
Garrett Werner ~ Coach
I was introduced to CrossFit by a friend in college. This was the first time I had given any thought to choices regarding my long term health.
Shortly after getting married, I recommitted myself to a journey of fitness. I got plugged in to another local gym and established new patterns for healthy living. During my time there, I met a few Town Founders and decided to follow them across town. I joined the coaching staff in hopes of inspiring the same kind of lifestyle change in others.
I’m proud to be part of the Town Athletics community.
Stay Rooted,
Garrett Werner
garrett@townathletics.com
Michael Gillette ~ Coach
I was born in Virginia, and promptly moved, which happens to be the story of my life. Being a navy brat, I spent my childhood moving all around the country every couple of years. I’ve lived in the North, South, East and West coasts, and various combinations of these locals.
I joined the Navy shortly following 9/11, and spent the next 6 years traveling not only the US, but the world. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve my country while also exploring and experiencing cultures that I likely never would have considered had it not been part of my duty.
Health and fitness has always been a part of my life, so after my service in the Navy, I moved to Boston and worked in the semiconductor industry for a couple of years before realizing I missed human connection. I wanted to interact with people instead of machines.
I went back to school at the University of Massachusetts earning a business management degree with honors. Prior to graduating I became involved in CrossFit when it was still in its infancy at one of the first affiliates. After about a year of involvement in CrossFit and many hours of apprenticeship, I started coaching at the 2 locations of the gym I had been a member of since starting. While coaching full-time, I began to work with more athletes returning from an injury and their subsequent physical therapy. These athletes were without guidance from their therapists in how to integrate and return to their preferred sport, and were often told that they should stop doing CrossFit altogether. That was the catalyst that led me to return to school to pursue my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Northeastern University so that I could help athletes navigate this difficult time in their fitness career.
Throughout my time as a coach and physical therapist, I have have had the pleasure of working with athletes at all levels including Olympians, NFL prospects, collegiate varsity athletes, tactical athletes, and weekend warriors. I enjoy helping people of all skills find their inner athlete. Getting someone to move better and more efficiently is what I have spent the past decade of my life on, and can’t wait to help many more going forward.
Welcome to Town. I look forward to helping you become a better version of yourself.
Stay Rooted,
Michael Gillette
mike@townathletics.com
Certifications:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance
EXOS Performance Specialist
Erin Huss ~ Coach
I was born in Michigan and raised in Indiana. I was raised to be in 3 sports at all times throughout grade school. I was in every sport you could think of, but most enjoyed competitive cheer. After grade school, I went to working full-time and missed the active lifestyle I was involved in. This is where I found bodybuilding/lifting weights. I ended up joining the US Army Active Duty in 2016.
This is how I ended up in Washington State. This was my first and only duty station. I did pull one deployment in my term and got out of the Army after 6 and a half years, then continued to stay here in Tacoma, Washington. I did work at another CrossFit gym that is no longer in business for about one year. Before getting out of the Army, I earned my Associates degree along with Coaching and Fitness Training Certification through Pierce College. I am currently furthering my education, working on my Bachelor’s of Kinesiology in Health and Fitness Promotion with a minor in Exercise & Sport Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University.
I got bored of Bodybuilding a couple of years ago. I dabbled with CrossFit for a short bit of time, less than a year. This is where I found my love for Olympic Weightlifting. That is my sport of choice. I am a National level Olympic Weightlifting Athlete competing all over the United States. The snatch is my favorite lift.
Now, I am proud to say I am a part of Town Athletics. I love the community here at Town. I love seeing things “click” for individuals who were struggling with something, which is one of many reasons I love coaching. I look forward to helping you in your Olympic lifts needs and more.
Stay Rooted,
Erin Huss
erin@townathletics.com
Certifications:
BS in Kinesiology - PLU
Certificate in Fitness Coach - Pierce College
CPR/AED - American Red Cross
Jon Quon ~ Coach
Coming soon…
jon@townathletics.com
Dillon Fox ~ Coach
I was born and raised in Olympia, Washington. I have always been involved in some sort of fitness. My hobbies since childhood have included skateboarding, snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking. I was introduced to CrossFit in 2014 while pursuing a career in firefighting.
After joining Town Athletics in 2015, I quickly learned how important strength and conditioning was for my career and hobbies outside of the gym.
Now as a coach, I have the opportunity to pass along all the knowledge and skills I have learned over the years as a member.
Stay Rooted,
Dillon Fox
dillon@townathletics.com
Certifications:
CrossFit Level 1
Sabrina Paulsen ~ Coach
Coming soon…