co-owner, head coach, head programmer

Fitness has played a big part in shaping who I am. Through training, I gained confidence, learned to believe in myself, and discovered I’m capable of more than I thought. CrossFit pushed me outside of my comfort zone, taught me resilience, and helped me grow both inside and outside of the gym.

I’m not originally from Chicago, and the relationships I’ve built through Feast have made the city feel like home. Being surrounded by hardworking, supportive, and inspiring people is one of the things I love most about our community.

As a coach, my goal is to help others experience that same sense of confidence, growth, and belonging. I want every person who walks through our doors to feel welcome, supported, and empowered through training.

12+ years of personal training experience
10+ years of CrossFit coaching experience
CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L2)
CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2)
The Gymnastics Course Level 1 (TGC L1)

General manager, coach

Sarah found CrossFit amidst her professional dance career and began coaching in 2016. Training with her Feast teammates and community reminds her that CrossFit offers a lifetime of perspective, connection, fun, and a regular opportunity to overcome limitations.

CrossFit L1
CrossFit L2
Trainer for 12+ years
CrossFit Coach for 9+ years

founder, co-owner, coach

Following open heart surgery at age 40, Greg started CrossFit, and used it to regain his confidence and become stronger than ever. He is incredibly grateful to Feast’s coaches and members for our fun, supportive, and gritty community.

CrossFit l1
crossfit l2
nutritional coaching institutute (NCI) L1
15+ years as a crossfit athlete and 7+ years as a coach

COACH

Chandler considers herself a perpetual student, always wanting to learn as an athlete and a coach. She found CrossFit in 2022 and was instantly drawn to the methodology. Her coaching style is energetic and authentic - she loves helping everyone in the room find their win.

CrossFit L1
USAW Level 1
4 years as a CrossFit athlete
3 years as a CrossFit coach

COACH

Manny's fitness journey started in New Jersey with P90X, where he lost 30 pounds and discovered what it felt like to actually want to move his body. But it was CrossFit that changed everything. Having the community, the accountability, the people who show up and push you even when you don't feel like pushing yourself. That's what kept him coming back, and eventually what turned a passion into a calling.

After relocating to Los Angeles in 2013, he stepped into full-time coaching around 2015, and has spent nearly a decade developing his eye for movement and his love for helping people find their version of strong.

CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Level 2
15+ Years CrossFit and Breathwork Practitioner Athlete
11+ Year CrossFit Coaching Experience

COACH

After being introduced to CrossFit by her friend (Coach Sarah), she quickly fell in love with the challenge and the sense of strength it gave her. As a professional dancer, she found that CrossFit directly supported her career by building the strength, endurance, and resilience needed to perform at her best. She is passionate about helping people use movement to improve their daily lives, build confidence, and feel strong both inside and outside the gym. Lyss strives to create a fun, supportive environment where athletes of all experience levels can challenge themselves, celebrate their progress, and become part of a strong community.

CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Level 2
10+ years of teaching experience, including 5+ years of CrossFit coaching experience

COACH

Joe started doing CrossFit in 2013 and began coaching almost immediately thereafter. He has since been a part of CrossFit gyms in 6 states! He loves the opportunity to coach athletes of all experience levels and to help people accomplish new skills, especially in Olympic weightlifting and gymnastics.

CrossFit L1
CrossFit L2
CrossFit Advanced Judges Course
CrossFit Weightlifting
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coaching Certificate
13+ years as a CrossFit athlete and Coach

COACH

I want you to feel as good as you can - inside & out.

I never considered myself an athlete, until I turned 41. CrossFit entered my busy Mom-life after the birth of my second child. Before kids, I had dabbled in running, yoga, and pilates, but CrossFit grabbed my interest like no other fitness experience. Not only did CrossFit help me feel better, but it gave me inner strength - real self-confidence.

CrossFit L1
12+ Years as a CrossFit Athlete
6+ Years as a CrossFit Coach

COACH

Chimene’s Crossfit journey started in 2015 and he began coaching in 2019. He believes in fostering joyful spaces for people to maximize their athletic potential and tackle new. challenges. A member of Feast since 2026, Chimene has strong opinions about burpees and French fries.

CrossFit L1
CrossFit L2
10+ years experience as an athlete
5+ years experience coaching

COACH

Dave has been doing CrossFit for more than six years and is passionate about helping others discover what they're capable of through fitness. His love for Olympic weightlifting and skateboarding has shaped his approach to training, emphasizing balance, consistency, and continuous improvement.

15 years classroom teaching experience
CrossFit Level 1 (CFL-1)

COACH

A former college basketball player, Ethan discovered CrossFit back in Canada where he’s from, while looking for a new challenge that would continue to push him physically and mentally. Ethan loves helping athletes build confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy the process of becoming stronger both inside and outside of the gym. He is extremely grateful for the supportive and hardworking CrossFit community at Feast.

CrossFit L1
3+ years as a CrossFit athlete

COACH

While playing collegiate rugby, Emma joined Feast in 2018 to keep up her fitness levels during the off-season. She has never looked back. After retiring from rugby in 2024, Emma has dedicated herself to CrossFit entirely and recently went from being a member of Feast to a coach. Despite living across town, Emma stays at Feast for the incredible community and extraordinary programming.

CrossFit L1
3+ years as a CrossFit Athlete