Coach Maria
Coach Maria

Maria served in the Army for 8 years as an Officer and worked for the Holistic Health and Fitness Program for 3 years as a strength and conditioning coach.  She represented Tarheel CrossFit at the 2023 CrossFit Team Semifinals.

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Qualifications

·       M.S. Human Performance

·       B.S. Exercise Science

·       CF-L1

·       Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)

·       USAW Level 1

·       USA Track and Field Level 1

·       POSE Method of Running Specialist

·       Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach  

·       Certified Speed and Agility Specialist

·       Bioforce Certified Conditioning Coach

·       Master Fitness Trainer (US Army)

·       Aerobic Capacity

·       CrossFit Gymnastics

·       CrossFit Judges

·       CrossFit Scaling

·       CPR/AED

Coach Maria

Maria is originally from Pennsylvania and loves the outdoors and also being in the gym. With over 10 years of experience, she’s coached everyone from Division 1 athletes and Special Operations Soldiers to everyday individuals.

After growing up active in Cheerleading and Track & Field, Maria felt lost when those structured sports ended. She discovered CrossFit in college and found exactly what she was missing—a way to stay fit, challenge herself, and support her journey in the Army.

Maria is deeply committed to helping people move well, feel strong, and live more holistically. As a mother, her drive comes from her family and the belief that health is a lifelong mission.