Brandon
Coach at CrossFit Ampersand

Hi I am Brandon. Born in Idaho, and raised in the Eastern Sierra. Recently moved back from the San Jose area where I had the opportunity to work with a variety of athletes in both group and personal training formats which included teachers, corporate types, roofers, grandmothers, professional triathletes, Olympic qualifiers, military, LEO, Secret Service and EMS personnel. What I eventually took away from each of those experiences is that we are all made out of the same stuff, and that it’s really the software (our mental approach) that ultimately decides how fit we can be. Of course, wear and tear is different for all of us and that’s where Ampersand’s coaching approach really shines. Past certifications have included RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge), CrossFit Endurance, CrossFit Level 1, ACE Personal Trainer, and USA Cycling (level 2). I’ve spent time training at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista and have competed in predominantly endurance centric sports (triathlons, ultramarathons, multi-day adventure racing, and the occasional 10k). Current focus is on Kettlebell Sport and hope to compete again in some long cycle events in the next couple of years. One of my favorite parts of coaching is hearing your stories and how you got to where you are today, and of course to understand where you want to go next. Let’s do this!