Trainers

MEET OUR COACHES AND STAFF

CROSSFIT PUSHIN WEIGHT TEAM

CrossFit Pushin Weight’s coaching team is greater Richmond’s most dedicated group of trainers. Their experience and passion are unmatched. Meet the crew that’s changing the face of fitness in Richmond.

Tyler CFPW8 2023

Tyler Cox

Owner, Head Coach, Personal Trainer, Director of Death

Tyler Cox

Owner, Head Coach, Personal Trainer, Director of Death

You will either love him or love to hate him. The original owner who has been around the block with the fitness community.  A collegiate football player, military athlete and regional CrossFit Competitor he knows how to get you to “put some hustle in that muscle”.  

You can catch Tyler drinking orange monsters while coaching his morning classes and drinking whiskey on nights out with the boys.  Don’t let his bald head and facial hair fool you.  He’s got a soft side - just ask him about his wife, dogs, and baby boys Theo and Levi. 

Follow along at @pushin_w8

Certifications

  • CrossFit Level 1
  • CrossFit Level 2
  • CrossFit Mobility
  • CrossFit Weightlifting
  • CrossFit Powerlifting
  • CrossFit Gymnastics
  • CrossFit Football
  • CrossFit Strongman
  • USA Weightlifting Level 1
  • TRX Suspension Trainer
  • Power Monkey Camp
  • brUTE Strength Camp
  • Attitude Nation Seminar
Ash 2023 CFPW8

Ashley Jenkins

Owner, Director of Fun, Sales, Marketing, Social Media, Coach

Ashley Jenkins

Owner, Director of Fun, Sales, Marketing, Social Media, Coach

Ashley became an owner at CrossFit Pushin Weight in 2016 and brings the design aesthetic and customer care expertise to our ownership team. A collegiate tennis player with a degree in design made for a great match when it came to making Pushin Weight a well rounded facility.  She will be “happy to see you” when you walk through the doors of Pushin Weight and make sure you are having some fun during your time in the gym.  You can catch Ashley with a Starbucks in one hand and her phone in the other while she captures content for CFPW8.  

Follow along at: @ashmariej

Certifications

  • CrossFit Level 1
  • Onnit Academy Foundations Certified
  • Onnit Academy Battle Ropes Certified
  • Onnit Academy Steel Club Certified
Eche CFPW8 2023

Mike Echevarria

Coach, Personal Trainer

Mike Echevarria

Coach, Personal Trainer

That million dollar smile can make you “empty the tank”!!! You will rarely hear someone call him Mike.  “Eche" has been with us since the garage days and helped us build the gym into what it is today.  A seasoned athlete and motivating coach, who can get more out of you than you ever thought possible.  On Saturdays you can catch Eche at a coffee shop as he recently visited a different one every weekend for a whole year.  

Follow along at: @mikeym1k3

Certifications

  • CrossFit Level 1
  • CrossFit Level 2
Emine 2023 CFPW8

Emine Sakrisson

Coach, Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer

Emine Sakrisson

Coach, Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer

Another long tenured coach who has been an integral part of our success. Ten years of being and athlete/coach at CFPW8.   She may salute you with a middle finger but after you have taken her classes you will know this is her highest form of adoration for you.  If you take her class on Friday’s be prepared to groan and laugh at her question of the day.  If you are struggling or confused about nutrition Emine runs our nutrition challenges and also does 1 on 1 coaching. 

Follow along at: @urawinna 


 

Certifications

  • CrossFit Level 1
  • CrossFit Level 2
  • CrossFit Gymnastics
Taylor 2023

Taylor Koontz

Coach, Customer Care Manager, Kids Camp Coach

Taylor Koontz

Coach, Customer Care Manager, Kids Camp Coach

Taylor has been with us as a coach and helped guide our gym during the pandemic. She is back with us as a concierge and our customer care manager. If you are not in classes with us, she will find you and bug you until you come back in.  Inside the gym, She is damn strong when moving a barbell. Outside the gym. you will find her running around with her husband, 2 kids, her dogs and chickens. 

Certifications

  • Crossfit Level 1
  • Crossfit Level 2
Khepri CFPW8 2023

Khepri Atkinson

Weightlifting Coach

Khepri Atkinson

Weightlifting Coach

Khepri started Crossfit in 2012. It ignited her passion for coaching quickly and she coached CrossFit for several years before deciding to focus on the sport of Weightlifting. 
She is the founder and head coach of LHO (Lift Heavy Often ) barbell.  You will often find her at the gym in the evenings with her team. During the day she works as a nurse and whenever she can she travels the world. 

Follow along @lhobarbell

Certifications

  • USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
Kate Crossfit Coach Richmond VA

Kate Campbell

Coach

Kate Campbell

Coach

Certifications

  • CrossFit Level 1
  • CrossFit Level 2
  • USAW Coach Level 1
Randi Coach CrossFit Powhatan VA

Randi Parton

Coach

Randi Parton

Coach

Certifications

  • CrossFit Level 1
  • CrossFit Level 2
sheryl, concierge

Sheryl Bellew

Concierge

Sheryl Bellew

Concierge

Sheryl has been Pushin Weight (and making gainz) since 2016.  She enjoys sharing her love of fitness and welcoming new faces into the gym.  When she’s not driving her kids to activities she enjoys reading, playing with her dogs and talking about CrossFit. 

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Mazie Harmon

Concierge

Mazie Harmon

Concierge

 I am a 16 year old High school student at Powhatan. You may recognize my Dad Jc Harmon who also coaches here. Crossfit is my favorite hobby and awesome get away from anything I might have going on I know that I can leave everything at the door and have an awesome hour in the gym. In my spare time, I hang out with friends and family, and I really enjoy being outdoors.

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Caris Grell

Concierge

Caris Grell

Concierge

rachel, concierge

Rachel Holder

Concierge

Rachel Holder

Concierge

mackenzie, concierge

Mackenzie Aeschlimann

Concierge

Mackenzie Aeschlimann

Concierge

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