Meet the Coaches
Coach Lester
Coach Lester
Originally from Camagüey cuba, Lester's parents were high performing athletes in judo and gymnastics and later became coaches. He spent a lot of his childhood in athletic facilities and watching his parents coach, so the gym always feels like home to him.
Lester loves the smell,the sound of things being dropped and people giving it all. He attended the academy of arts and later toured around Cuba fronting a band in his teenage years .
He later relocated to Colorado in his early 20s and absolutely fell in love with it and made it his home. At that time he started taking his fitness more serious. After having back problems caused by severe scoliosis, he began spending hours at the gym making his back stronger. This led to a complete pain relief and as a result, Lester was forever committed to use fitness to improve his life.
Being able to live pain free allowed him to take on new things like hiking, cycling and everything Colorado has to offer.
Lester started doing CrossFit in 2019 and has never looking back. He loves everything about it.
When he is not at the gym he is spending quality time with his beautiful family.
He loves coaching for 2 reasons: He slove and believes in fitness and he loves and believes in people. Lester says "if I can help someone start their journey I’m here for it."
Favorite Workout: I love any workout with heavy objects and as far as hating I “love doing what I hate”so I love them all.
My favorite things in life are 1-family, 2-music, 3-fitness, 4-spending time with friends.
Coach Codi
Coach Codi was born and raised in the great state of Maryland. In 2014, Codi earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration concentrating in entrepreneurship at Towson University in Baltimore, MD. Before that, Codi grew up in a little town called Williamsport, located in western Maryland where he enjoyed fishing, hanging out with his friends and family, video games, and running. When he's not riding or working on his motorcycles, he's usually at the beach or laying low at home with his two cats, Carmine and Oxley.
Codi brought his affinity for fitness to CrossFit ENG in January 2019. Before that, Codi built his fitness foundation in cross country and track & field. There, he specialized in both individual and relay races, between 400 to 8,000 meters. After developing a passion for CrossFit, Codi obtained his CF-L1 in October 2020 to further himself and help those around him at the gym every day.
Why I love to coach? I love to see people push themselves and suffer together in a team environment. There's just something about the camaraderie between my fellow coaches and the athletes as they all suffer together that I really enjoy!
Favorite workout? Clean ladders, Chippers, anything with HSW.
Least favorite workout? Anything with heavy deadlifts, especially when followed by running.. Oh, and the hero WOD Kalsu.
Fun fact: My beard is all natural.. in case you were wondering..
Certifications: CF-L1
Coach Jesse
Coach Cameron
Coach Cameron is a current student seeking his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Cameron has earned his Bachelor's Degree in Health and Human Performance at Keiser University. His Bachelor’s degree has given him the knowledge and experience he needs to become a great coach.
Cameron has participated in many organized sports throughout his youth and highschool career. Sports such as wrestling, football, cross country, and track provide a strong base for Cameron that can be applied to CrossFit’s programming. Cameron was introduced to CrossFit in early 2018. His first CrossFit workout was FRAN; it was a humbling experience. Cameron later obtained his Level 1 Certification in 2020. He is a natural competitor who loves to push others to be better. His goal as a coach is to strengthen the athlete's weaknesses and encourage healthy lifestyles.
Why do I love to coach? I love to coach because I believe strength training is the best source of injury prevention. Being a CrossFit coach involves working with many different populations. One of my favorite things about coaching is learning how to work with and push each athlete individually. My ultimate goal is to become a Physical Therapist and promote healthy lifestyles that include exercise and functional movement. CrossFit gives me the opportunity to help others with their fitness goals.
Favorite Workout? My favorite workout is anything sprint related, such as RipCord. What I love about sprint workouts is how explosive and competitive they are. Not only do they measure intensity and stamina, but they also measure mentality. You need to be resilient and hustle from start to finish.
Certifications: CF-L1, USAW Level 1, CES
Coach Stephanie
Stephanie was born and raised in Pennsylvania right outside of Philly. As a kid she was always outdoors and involved in sports. She always worked out and went to the gym. Back in 2015 she tried a bootcamp class even though she was a little hesitant and she’s been hooked ever since. After many years of bootcamp she wanted to try CrossFit. That’s when she found CrossFit ENG just a few months after they opened and instantly fell in love.
When Stephanie is not coaching, she loves spending time with her husband, children, and dogs. She loves to be outdoors whether it’s at the beach, poolside, walking, or playing with the kids. On the weekends she enjoys hanging out with friends and family. Rarely does she miss a Sunday ruck with the ENG family.
Favorite workout? Rope climbs, cleans, and anything with a barbell. My absolute favorite are the grueling chippers. Pretty much the awful workouts that everyone dreads.
Fun fact? I am a foodie and love to cook and bake.
Why I love coaching? I love helping people better themselves. It’s very rewarding to watch people progress over time. I believe exercise is just as important for your mental health as it is your physical health.
Coach Eric
Eric has a passion to help others. He has been in the fitness and nutrition space for over three decades.
Experience with thousands of clients at various ability levels. Holding over 40 certifications and many continuing education hours.
He strives to provide the best coach for those he works with a commitment to continue learning. He has been involved in Crossfit since 2007 and was a box owner in Tampa and later in New York. Now he just enjoys working with others, helping them to create the healthiest version of themselves to live their life to the fullest!
Coach Lindsay
As an athlete, coach, and trainer, Lindsay possesses the qualifications to provide athletes with the best grounds for growth and achievement. Armed with an associates degree in Sports Medicine and a bachelor's degree in Health & Human Performance, coupled with prior experience this coach provides stable grounds for training multi-sport and special populations programming. Lindsay's passion for performance as well as coaching and programming will be a great tool for any growing team.
The communal aspect of team sports is something held in the highest of regards as far as character building is concerned. The charge of education is respected to the utmost, to be part of the development of each athlete is a dream cherished. The betterment of each individual athlete as well as the collective whole is equally important. Coaching is not just about sports, but a deeper relationship in terms of mentoring and teaching proper care and wellbeing. These are the lessons in wellness and self-care that will stay with athletes far past their involvement in sports, as they are health-conscious habits that are learned.
It was during the time studying under Derrick Touchette of Total Athletic Performance, that this young coach found her passion. At TAP, Lindsay was a coach on the strength and conditioning team for the Barron Collier boys Varsity and JV baseball teams. Learning about specific strengths and injuries each athlete brought to the table the coaching staff modified each movement accordingly. We focused on the health of our athletes, recognizing the need for active recovery and when to program strength cycles based around the season. Working with a team of coaches has taught me many quality skills in leadership and collaboration methods. Skills within the athletic realm are vast and are transferable in sport. Working at TAP Lindsay shadowed the NFL combine training preseason with Derrick and fell in love with the grit and determination in these elite athletes' eyes. To find what fuels your athletes and know what gets them moving on the field takes more than good programming, but a driven coach just as motivated to see them succeed.
Most importantly her passion for coaching has brought about the ability to communicate effectively while being able to command a large room. While coaching CrossFit is the primary role Lindsay holds at ENG CrossFit, she also coaches bootcamp, the Golden Lions, nutrition, personal training and strongman competitors.
Outside of the gym you can find Lindsay rucking around Cape Coral with the "What The Ruck" tribe, or competing in a local CrossFit comp, Savage Race Rucking Division, and all over the South East U.S. with Spartan obstacle course race. Currently this focused gal is aiming to compete in the GoRuck Games all while going to school for her Master's in Sports Medicine.
Coach Marleigh
Marleigh was born in raised in Cape Coral Florida but her second home was West Virginia for most of her life. Marleigh grew up competitively dancing for over 18 years, and has been coaching competitive dance for over 6 years. Besides dance- Marleigh has always loved being active.
Between going on hikes, strength training and weight lifting at the gym, and cycling classes, fitness has always been a huge part of her life- which sparked her decision to jump into coaching. She is currently in school and in the process of obtaining her bachelor's in science of nursing, with the goal to pursue missionary work in lower-developed countries as a nurse. In addition, Marleigh has a CF-L1 Certification!
When Marleigh is not coaching you can find her serving and volunteering at church, teaching dance, traveling, or hanging with her dog Jaxon. She is a big lover of animals (especially cows), travel, and cooking up new healthy recipes.
Why I love to coach: I love being able to encourage people, especially in the midst of tough moments within a workout. It brings me so much joy to see how simple encouraging words can have so much power and help someone complete their goals in a workout and push athletes harder to see results long term! I also love being able to see the athletes grow stronger mentally and physically, it’s especially so awesome to people come in for the first time and walk away feeling so proud of themselves and the growth that transpires over time both physically and mentally.
Favorite workout: Any kind of arm workout. I used to HATE working out my arms but after some time it became my FAVORITE thing to work out. Any sort of overhead press, curl, push press, ball slams or kettlebell swings is my fav.
My least favorite workout: Cardio!! Running or burpees are definitely my least favorite.
Fun fact: I am still so afraid of the dark and always have to have a nightlight on…
Coach Chris
Coach Chris is a retired law enforcement officer of 25 years from New Jersey. As a Police Officer, Chris was part of the training unit. In addition to being a patrol division supervisor, Chris’s other duties included running the Firearms Unit, teaching tactics, and running Simunitions, (fancy term for paintball) and assisting at the Police Academy. Chris’s other responsibilities entailed teaching Use of Force, Domestic Violence, Pursuit, and other mandated bi-annual training. Chris was also the Department’s Health and Wellness Officer. Following 9/11, Chris was recruited to the Essex County Rapid Deployment Team, and responded to such emergencies as widespread power outages, uprisings, and most notably, being deployed to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina. When Chris is not coaching or working out, he enjoys quality time with his wife, Lori, and two fur babies, Chelsea, and Ella. Chris enjoys time outside of the comfort zone and loves skydiving, long rucks and other activities that push the limits.
Chris began his CrossFit Journey in 2011 when he needed a wakeup call to start taking his health more seriously and loved the training methodology so much, that he began coaching in 2013. His previous gym routine was getting boring and did not feel like he was being challenged enough on his own.
Why I love to coach: The favorite part of coaching is the fulfillment of seeing people improve the quality of their life, one rep at a time. It is truly inspiring to see folks begin their fitness journey and crush their fitness goals, whether it is making the varsity team or re-gaining functional independence in their senior years.
Favorite workout: Anything that involves a lot of mutual suffering.
Least Favorite Workout: none. I love them all. Except Fran. Can’t stand the Fran!
Fun Fact: Chris hasn’t had a drop of alcohol since 2006, because drinking became a distraction and major obstacle to achieving his goals, (also, his cholesterol was sky high).
Certifications: CF-L1&2, Burge
Coach Kristy
Coach Kristy was born and raised in Northeast Ohio and came to Cape Coral in 2017. Always active in multiple sports since she was a young child, Kristy wanted to find herself and her love for athletics again after having 3 kiddos. Not only is staying busy important for Kristy, and as a single mom with a special needs child, she must stay fit and healthy for the long haul.
After falling in love with Crossfit, Kristy wanted to turn her passion into her career so others could experience her life-renewing transformation.
Kristy’s mission is never to let others feel they are hopeless, stuck, or can’t get healthier than they are today. Life is meant to be LIVED!!
Why I love to Coach
I never want anyone to feel like there is no hope and give up on themselves. All exercises can be modified to what works best for you. CrossFit is for everyone!! If I can help make someone’s day just 1% better, I will go all out to do it. Plus, making others smile makes my heart happy!
Favorite Movement
SNATCHES!!
Least Favorite Movement
Push-ups/HSPU; thrusters
Fun Fact
I am secretly an excellent artist!
Certifications
CF-L1
Precision Nutrition Level 1
NASM CPT
Coach Dale
Dale Suslick
Hometown: Schenectady, New York birth, grew up in Chicago, Illinois, High School and College in Wisconsin, ten years in Sanibel and Marco Island, and recently moved into our family's new home in Cape Coral. Had a short vacation in Greenville, South Carolina, when 2 of my daughters moved to South Carolina with fiancées.
Family: Married to wife Robin since 1996 with six children ages 9, 13, 16, 19, 23, and 25.
Favorite Foods: BBQ Chicken Nachos with Salsa. Pancakes. Miller Lite in moderation.
Favorite Movement/Lift: Deadlift, Box Jumps, Knees-to-Elbows, and Running. In combination together is best!
Favorite Quote: What good is it if a man gains the whole world yet loses his soul?
Education/Certifications: CrossFit® Level 2 Trainer. Before my fitness career Master of Theology coursework, with an undergrad focus on Psychology, Economics, Real Estate, and Business. Ph.D. in School of Hard Knocks.
Coach Robin
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer, Professional Waterskier, Mom of 6 kiddos with 1 husband. Loves to have fun and work with those looking to achieve good things!