Coast Range CrossFit

Wes is a veteran athlete who’s participated in the CrossFit Games as well as the NorCal and SoCal Regionals. When he began CrossFit in 2009, admittedly, it wasn’t an easy feat. "The first workout I did while on deployment overseas was 'Filthy Fifty.' I couldn’t even get through the double-unders! I threw my jump rope across the room in frustration and fell in love all at the same time. I did that workout every day for two weeks until I was able to finish it."

Wes is a prime example of what you can accomplish if you don’t give up. Today, he holds certificates in CrossFit Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, as well as being apart of the CrossFit HQ Seminar Staff. As a coach, he uses his own training experiences to inspire his members. So, listen, learn, and watch what happens.

Coach Natalie has been CrossFitting for 5 years.  Her athletic background began in swimming when she was eight.  She quickly switched to water polo, playing through high school and eventually at the D1 level at San Jose State for four years.  She started competitively CrossFitting in 2016 and went to the CrossFit West Regional on a team last year! (RIP Regionals).

Natalie began her coaching career when she was 18 coaching swimmers ages 4-18.  From there, she transitioned to coaching water polo at the age of 21.  She then coached JV and Varsity boys and girls at the high school level.  Following her years coaching fish, she transitioned to land and began coaching CrossFit in 2015 when she was approached by her mentor about coaching.  Without hesitation, she jumped in and hasn't looked back!

Natalie is passionate about "people, movement, and family."  She says, "It is joy of mine to walk alongside people through life's joys, sorrows, pains, and laughter. I am passionate about coming alongside people to see their goals and aspirations met. I am passionate about seeing people move and seeing people move WELL. I believe that we have been given bodies in order to use them and to take care of them, so as my passions collide, I find a perfect union in coaching CrossFit! Last, but of course not least, I would do anything for my family! When I am not in the gym, I am with my husband Sam and my daughter, Azariah!"

Natalie says her favorite part of coaching her members is facilitation the best hour of their day and meeting with them on an athletic and personal level.  She also likes hanging out, being a safe place, and getting to know what makes them tick.

Natalie's favorite quote is, "Consistency plus duration equals impact."

Megan’s done a little bit of everything. Her fitness background varies from gymnastics and dance to diving, field hockey, and softball. Throughout high school and college, she coached gymnastics and really enjoyed working with other athletes. At Coast Range, she trains both children and adults, but CrossFit Kids is her program of choice. There’s nothing better than helping young athletes develop healthy habits that will stand the test of time.

Adelina’s impressive resume includes seven years of figure skating, plus two years of gymnastics and water polo, respectively. When she began interning at Coast Range, she fell in love with coaching and learning about the human body. Adelina also enjoys working with children as part of our CrossFit Kids program. Her bubbly personality, positive attitude, and infinite Harry Potter knowledge make her a favorite among the youth.

Coach Brett Freliche is passionate about helping people become the best version of themselves. Being athletic all his life, competing in wrestling in high school (even getting the fastest pin one year in 13 seconds), playing rugby in college, and hockey in his personal life; it wasn’t until Brett did a workout at CRCF that he really felt a connection not only with CrossFit, but with Coast Range CrossFit in particular.

Now Coach Brett has changed his career path and dedicated his life to CrossFit and coaching his members. One of Brett’s favorite quotes is something that Greg taught him, “Our understanding is that the needs of Olympic athletes and our grandparents differ by degree, not kind. One needs functional competence to stay out of the nursing home. The other one wants functional dominance to win medals", symbolizing to Brett that CrossFit isn’t just for the young, and anyone with enough willpower and determination, could practice CrossFit for a long time.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.  - Maya Angelou 

Gladis is an avid, competitive soccer player with multiple championships under her belt. She also loves working with kids. So she is in the right place! She loves seeing a child achieve a goal; academically or physically!