COACHES & STAFF

Name: Matt Zalansky

Athletic Background: Swimming, football, wrestling, jiu jitsu, MMA & CrossFit
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1, USAW Level 1, Johnny G Spinning instructor,  CrossFit Coaches Prep
Coaching background: High School wrestling, instructor at local police academy, defensive tactics and fitness instructor for local law enforcement agency and SWAT team, cycling & group fitness instructor, CrossFit coach

First WOD at a box: Chelsea
Favorite WOD: Gator
Favorite lift: Front Squat
The one WOD that made you want to DNF (but we know you didn’t): Clovis
Least favorite lift: Overhead Squats
Favorite cheat meal: Chris’s outrageous cheesecake from the cheesecake factory and any good mac & cheese
Most memorable CrossFit moment: The grand opening of The Athletic studio

Name: Juan Carlos Pardo

Athletic background: Soccer, tennis, snowboarding, basketball & CrossFit
Certifications: B.S. from University of South Florida / Marketing & Management Information Systems, IBBA, M&A Source, Association of Corporate Growth (ACG)
Background: Mergers & Acquisitions advisor for Washington Partners since 2007 where responsibilities include both sell-side and buy-side representation for lower middle market privately owned companies. Additionally brings experience in Channel Marketing and Sales Management roles for Newell Rubbermaid (NASDAQ: NWL)
Juan’s passion for both fitness and business world bring forth a combination that continues to guide the growth and direction of TAS CrossFit and The Athletic Studio

First WOD at a box: Fran
Favorite WOD: The Sevens
Favorite Lift: Clean
The one WOD that made you want to DNF (but we know you didn’t): Tommy V
Least favorite WOD: Amanda
Least favorite lift: Deadlift
Favorite cheat meal: Key Lime Pie w/ Ice Cream
Most memorable CrossFit moment: The community that TAS has become and continues to evolve into

Name: Brittany Mack (B-Mack)

Athletic background: 2016 CrossFit Games Regionals Team Athlete, Pop warner, high school, competitive / collegiate-level cheerleading
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1, USAW Level 1
Coaching Background: CrossFit coach since 2013

Favorite WOD: Grace
Favorite Lift: Back Squat
The one WOD that made you want to DNF (but we know you didn’t): Filthy Fifty
Least favorite WOD: Open WOD 13.1
Least favorite Lift: Snatch
Favorite cheat meal: Any kind of sweet
Most memorable CrossFit moment: First time I was able to jump on a box without being scared.

Name: Doug Hulburt

Athletic Background: Football, track and field, mens open volleyball
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1
Coaching Background: Intern strength and conditioning at TCC, FSU and UT, Coach at TAS

First WOD at a box: Filthy Fifty
Favorite WOD: Lumberjack 20
Favorite Lift: Clean
The one WOD that made you want to DNF (but we know you didn’t): Fran
Least favorite WOD: Filthy Fifty
Least favorite lift: Overhead Squats
Favorite Cheat Meal: Chocolate Lava Cake from Bellas
Most Memorable CrossFit moment: First muscle up

Name: Darryl McNeil

Athletic Background: 2016 CrossFit Games Regionals Team Athlete
Certifications: CrossFit Level 1, USAW Level 1
Coaching Background: Coached CrossFit for 18 months in Kunsan Air Base, South Korea

First WOD at a box: 10 Min AMRAP of push-ups, ring dips and pull-ups
Favorite WOD: Grace
Favorite Lift: Snatch
The one WOD that made you want to DNF (but we know you didn’t): Murph
Least favorite WOD: Diane
Least favorite lift: Squats
Favorite cheat meal: Burger and sweet potato fries at Daily Eats
Most memorable CrossFit moment: First time I was able to WOD side by side my older brother

Name: Alberto Delgado

Athletic Background: Football, Lacrosse, Cross Country
Certifications:  CrossFit Level 1
Coaching Background: Personal Training since 2012, CrossFit Coach since 2013

First WOD at a box: CrossFit Games Open WOD 14.3
Favorite WOD: Linda
Favorite Lift: Deadlift
The one WOD that made you want to DNF (but we know you didn’t): JT
Least favorite WOD: Murph
Least favorite lift: Thruster
Favorite cheat meal: Chicken Wings
Most memorable CrossFit moment: First WOD at an actual CrossFit gym after doing it on my own for a year

Name: Mike Vetra

Athletic Background: CrossFit Level 1
Coaching Background: CrossFit Coach as of 2014

First WOD at a box: Cindy
Favorite WOD: Filthy Fifty
Favorite Lift: Snatch
The one WOD that made you want to DNF (but we know you didn’t): Open WOD 14.5
Least favorite WOD: Karen
Least favorite lift: Deadlift
Favorite cheat meal: Burger and Fries
Most memorable CrossFit moment: Completing the last WOD of my first CrossFit competition in 2012.

Name: Frank Cruze

Athletic Background: CrossFit Level 1

Favorite WOD: Grace
Favorite Lift: Clean & Jerk
Least favorite WOD: Sevens
Least favorite lift: Strict Press
Favorite cheat meal: Big Bowl of Cereal
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