In this episode, Hale coach Dave shares how he went from member to coach and what he’s learned along the way.
Becoming Coach Dave
You’ve seen him at the front of class.
Maybe he’s cued you through a technical lift or high-fived you after a PR. Or maybe you’ve watched him overhead squat and wished you could move like that; be as athletic as him.
But he wasn’t always so at home in the gym.
“I’d walk in there and be very confused and scared of what to do,” he said of working out years ago in a conventional gym.
He was still intimidated when he joined Hale about four years ago, watching athletes do pull-ups and lift big weights while he could barely press 65 lb.
“I don’t want to be the weakest one,” he thought.
But he kept coming back. Soon, he realized everyone at Hale—coaches and members alike—was helpful and supportive.
Things started to click.
“Once it clicks, you realize the fun in it, and you’re accomplishing these things,” he said.
Today, Dave’s got a 175-lb. press—and even better, he’s the one helping others accomplish their goals.
“Give us a shot,” he said. “Check out CrossFit Hale, because (in) the environment here, I think you’d have a hard time not prospering.”
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why Dave kept training at Hale even though he was intimidated at first.
- How he made piece with scaling workouts.
- Why Dave continues to pursue tough challenges—like becoming a coach.
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