Meet our coaches
Our highly qualified coaches love instructing classes and working one-on-one with athletes via personal programming, training, and nutrition coaching! For more information, email us at info@crossfitabilene.com.
Becca Hummel
Head Coach / Manager
Get to know me
- Education and Certifications: BS in Kinesiology, CF-L2 Trainer, Precision Nutrition Level 1, MBA in Marketing in progress!
- How did you find CrossFit?: My high school golf coach introduced me!
- Coaching Philosophy/ Mantra: Make it the best hour of their day!
- Favorite WOD: Diane
- Favorite Movement: Squat snatch
- Favorite Song To Workout To: Candy by Plan B
- Favorite CrossFit Athlete: Braden Frazier
- Favorite Quote: “QBLB” -Natalie Rigney
BRADEN FRAzIER
owner
Get to know me
- Education and Certifications: BBS Hardin Simmons University, CF-L2 Trainer
- How did you find CrossFit?: Watched the 2011 Crossfit Games on ESPN
- Coaching Philosophy/ Mantra: Intensity>Volume
- Favorite WOD: Open Workout 20.5
- Favorite Movement: Ring Muscle Ups
- Favorite Song To Workout To: Lose Yourself by Eminem
- Favorite CrossFit Athlete: Josh Bridges
- Favorite Quote: “Life’s a garden, dig it!” – Joe Dirt
Clayton young
Owner
Get to know me
- Education and Certifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering, CF-L2 Trainer
- How did you find CrossFit?: Roommate in college back in 2011 took me to a community WOD on a Saturday.
- Coaching Philosophy/ Mantra: I want all athletes to feel included and coached throughout class by encouraging and being intentional about watching movements from beginners to experienced athletes.
- Favorite WOD: Any version of 12 Days of Christmas
- Favorite Movement: Muscle Up / Pull-Up
- Favorite Song To Workout To: Just throw on some 2000s rock / rap and I’m good
- Favorite CrossFit Athlete: This sexy stud named Jessie Jo Young
- Favorite Quote: I’m gonna hang by the bar. Put out the vibe. – Lloyd Christmas
Carla Frazier
Owner
Get to know me
- Education and Certifications: MD of Physical Therapy
- How did you find CrossFit?: I needed something to fuel my competitive spirit.
- Coaching Philosophy/ Mantra: Maintain intensity
- Favorite WOD: Open workout 17.5
- Favorite Movement: Thrusters or Burpees
- Favorite Song To Workout To: Anything by Eminem
- Favorite CrossFit Athlete: Cliche, but Tia-Clair Toomey
- Favorite Quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou
Jessie Jo Young
Owner
Get to know me
- Education and Certifications: BS in Exercise Science, MS in Physician Assistant Studies, Physician Assistant-Certified, CF-L2 Trainer
- How did you find CrossFit?: My husband Clayton introduced me to it.
- Coaching Philosophy/ Mantra: Give your best effort.
- Favorite WOD: 14.3 With Deadlifts and Box Jumps
- Favorite Movement: Handstand Walks
- Favorite Song To Workout To: Big Booty Mix on Spotify.
- Favorite CrossFit Athlete: Julie Foucher
- Favorite Quote: Do your best and God will take care of the rest.
Jodi Hierholzer
COACH
Get to know me
- Education and Certifications: MD of Physical Therapy, BSS Exercise Science, CF-L2 Trainer, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, TRX Certified
- How did you find CrossFit?: Was introduced to CrossFit 9 years ago by fellow CFA owner/coach, Carla Frazier
- Coaching Philosophy/ Mantra: Movement is medicine
- Favorite WOD: Anything that favors “little people”
- Favorite Movement: Toes to bar
- Favorite Song To Workout To: Anything of Fetty Wap’s
- Favorite Quote: “No matter how hard life gets, the three things that you can control are your attitude, your work ethic, and how you treat others.”
Hollee Rogers
COACH
Get to know me
- Education and Certifications: Undergrad in Speech Pathology, CF- L1 Trainer
- How did you find CrossFit?: I was introduced by a friend in high school and have been hooked ever since. I did it for 6 months before getting my L1 and started coaching.
- Coaching Philosophy/ Mantra: The faster you go the faster you’re done. haha
- Favorite WOD: DT
- Favorite Movement: Handstand walks and heavy squat snatches
- Favorite Quote: “Make heaven crowded !!”
Natalie Rigney
Coach / Crossfit kids head coach
Get to know me
- Education and Certifications: BS in Psychology, MA in Leadership, CF L1 Trainer, ATA Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer, NSPA Speed, and Agility Coach
- How did you find CrossFit?: Just by looking for something to challenge myself.
- Coaching Philosophy/ Mantra: Every day is an opportunity to grow physically, personally, and/or psychologically. Sometimes it’s all three and sometimes it’s just one. Progress is progress.
- Favorite WOD: “Row Cindy Row”
- Favorite Movement: Deadlift and Toes to Bar
- Favorite Song To Workout To: Swing by Savage (judge me)
- Favorite CrossFit Athlete: Logan Aldridge
- Favorite Quote: “Discipline is reliable, motivation is fleeting. The question isn’t how to keep yourself motivated. It’s how to train yourself to work without it.” -Anonymous
