Trainers

Owner Cody Smith says his single biggest goal in life is to reach as many people as he can and help them change their lives. “Too many people in the world suffer from negativity and health problems,” he says. “I want to show any- and everyone that you can indeed enjoy life, live healthy, and be who you want to be.”

Cody’s been Coaching Clients in Training and Nutrition for 10 years, and his strengths are making amazing workout programs, Mindset, and nutrition.

He originally started working out as a way to lose weight and regain confidence in himself and instead discovered a love of helping and interacting with people. He says "I have changed my life and who I am as a person through training my body!"

Megan Smith started training back in 2010 after joining the Navy in an effort to stay fit, and she was immediately intrigued by the ever-changing workout routine and passionate coaches. It wasn’t long before she wanted to push the message of being Fit to others, as well, and coaching was her perfect outlet.

“I’m passionate about helping women feel more confident about their strength and body image, helping all members work to their highest potential, and keeping members healthy and active through major life changes (pregnancy, injury),” she says. Her favorite quote is “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Head Coach Van Nguyen loves seeing his members accomplish something they thought they couldn’t do.

Van was introduced to this gym by a friend and was amazed by seeing people at this gym improve so much in such a short amount of time. “This  community is so much closer and more willing to help than other kinds of gyms,” he says.

Manager and Coach Phillip Barry says he’s a tool … to be utilized in helping members achieve their goals.

His favorite part of coaching is “That moment when an athlete is having trouble with a movement, you give them a cue, and it corrects the movement – like the piece that fits in the puzzle,” he says.

The thing that really grabbed him about the gym was the people. “I started here and couldn’t believe how great the community was,” he says. “I wanted to invest my time surrounded by the people and even give back to it.”

Travis Motl specializes in weightlifting and helping people see their true potential. Travis loves seeing members take control of their health and being alongside them for their journey to better fitness.

Travis came to Virtuous Fitness after moving to Silverdale for the Navy. “I saw how Cody Smith coached and how that affected people in such a positive way, and I wanted to try to make a difference in people’s lives, too,” he says.

Coach Jen Sargeant has been a CrossFitter since 2015 and specializes in endurance activities, such as rowing, running and biking. With a great sense of humor, she summarizes her enthusiasm. “I enjoy helping people to make very good sweat angels,” she says. “I love coaching our members because of the diversity of jobs, skills, and personalities that each athlete has.” 

An avid soccer player with a background in a variety of endurance-based activities, Jen’s experiences have uniquely prepared her to coach at Virtuous Fitness. After some time in the US Army teaching fitness classes to Teens as a master fitness trainer.

 Jen, when not in the gym, can be out scouting for baked goods like peanut butter balls and brownies.

Coach Jason Christ brings 2 years of experiences to Virtuous Fitness’s coaching staff. After spending so much time in a big gym with no direction and not seeing results, he decided to look for a change and found it in this gym!

After 6 months, becoming a coach seemed like the best way to pay it forward in the name of fitness. “I had previously never been exposed to a community like our gym before,” he says. “I love being part of our community and coaching our athletes is a true honor!”

Jason is passionate for working hard and staying positive. He has core beliefs that your determination shows both inside and outside of the gym. “No matter how hard things get, whether in life, or at the gym, dig in and never quit! These things are as apparent in the gym or in our personal life,” he says. “If you work hard and are committed it will show.”

Coach Ian Sprehn has been doing CrossFit for 6 years, and has over 3000 hours personal training experience, training clients ranging from 14 to 84 years old. He specializes in strength training, post-injury rehabilitation and corrective exercise. He says, “Beyond helping and leading individuals to weight loss or strength gains, I am passionate about making people’s experience in the gym a positive one and educating the benefits of fitness.”

Ian says he started out his athletic journey with high school sports, such as varsity basketball and some football, but notes that he was not very good at the latter. With his background evolving, and having become “a regular gym rat,” Ian thought he was in good shape. However, once he tried CrossFit, he found himself “humbled fast!” He says, “I was hooked. A few years later I got my CFL-1, and when I came to CF7C I loved the gym vibe and wanted to be a part of the coaching culture here.”

He wants people to know, “I all around LOVE LOVE fitness. There isn’t one modality of fitness I devalue, except the shake weight. I will literally take the time to help anyone out to help increase their fitness, especially those that are motivated to change!”

Coach David Meland has been CrossFitting since 2012 after seeing his best friend make great fitness gains through CrossFit.  He soon fell in love with the community aspect and eventually started coaching kids and teens in 2016.  “After working with troubled youth – and after having my daughter – I wanted to help young people build a foundation in good health practices,” he says. “And CrossFit allowed me to do just that.”

David has a passion for lifting heavy objects, listening to good music, and eating donuts! “CrossFit allows me to do all three while being fit enough to do things I’m passionate about outside of the gym.” he says.  “Ultimately I want to bring a smile to everyone’s face.  When it comes to CrossFit I’d consider us all ‘Swolemates’ that are part of a tight knit community.  That’s what keeps me coming back!”  

I started CF after graduating college and moving to WA in 2012. It was the only thing I have come upon that filled that hole left from a lifetime playing competitive sports. The intensity of CF was the closest I’ve come to the work is put in as a D1 softball player. The longer I’ve been a part of CF at the various gyms I’ve been to, I’ve come to see the real power of CF is actually the impact it can have on any individual wishing to live a healthy life. The sport of CF is also a good outlet for my competitive tendencies, but that is only a small part.

As for coaching I started in 2013 and continued for about two years before setting it aside to focus on different goals. I always knew I’d come back because one of the best things I have ever done is to share the knowledge and experience I’ve gathered over the years with individuals. In the summer of 2018, here at CF7C it finally happened. While the group classes are amazing, my favorite is working with people 1-on-1, I love to learn what people’s goals are and watch them achieve and then surpass them!!! If I can help or be a part of it in any way, then I count myself lucky!!

Tanya is a self proclaimed nerd, a voracious reader with a thirst for knowledge and personal growth. She was drawn to coaching after being a member for many years and seeing the personal connection a coach could have. When a member is struggling with a movement or through a workout and the coach can say that one thing that will help them through it, that’s gold. 

Tanya started her Crossfit journey in 2016 with encouragement from a friend. She was instantly hooked by the variation in exercises and the community aspect she hadn’t found elsewhere. Her favorite quote happens to coincide with the Crossfit mentality of growth, “It never gets easier, you just get better.”

Becky Enright is a CrossFit coach, ER nurse, and a mother of two. This woman can handle anything. She specializes in “sarcasm and squats” and has a real passion for Ben and Jerry’s.

Like many people, it took a long time for Becky to get up the courage to try CrossFit because she thought it looked “too intimidating.” Luckily, the coaches saw something special in her and helped her find her inner and outer strength. “After a few years, I decided it was time to help other people find their strength,” she says. “I chose CF7C because of Cody Smith and the environment he’s created here – we’re all a family and help each other be the best we can be.”