COACHES

COACH MAYARA

ENGLISH 英語 ; PORTUGESE ポルトガル語

Mayara was born and raised in Brazil and grew up with a passion for Science. With a background in Environmental Engineering and Marine Biology and Physics once she started CrossFit, at this own gym back in 2015, her passion for Science transitioned to anatomy and biomechanics. Mayara is a CF-L1 coach as well as a certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with a bachelors in Physical Education, constantly studying and learning with the goal of helping other people through their fitness and health journey. As a mother she has a sweet spot for other moms and love to help them getting into a healthier lifestyle through lifting weights and having fun. She loves to swim, surf, dive, hike and all things island life.

COACH SAM

ENG 英語

Sam was born and raised in Missouri and grew up loving sports. She drank the CF Kool-Aid in 2011 and has been ingrained in the community since. She got her bachelor’s degree in Corporate fitness and started personal training and coaching CrossFit shortly after in 2017. Sam has her CF-L2, USAW certification, and is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner as well. She loves coaching gymnastics movements and connecting with athletes!  Sam loves enjoying the Okinawa sunshine, playing with her dog, and reading in her spare time.

COACH LYNDSEY

ENG 英語

Lyndsey grew up swimming, playing basketball, softball, and running. She has a background in teaching children K-5 and has been coaching youth sports off and on since she was 17. After becoming a mother in 2015 she struggled to find time for herself. In 2016 she jumped into the fitness world while coaching for other companies geared towards fitness for mothers, but nothing really sparked her interest. Then in 2020 she found CrossFit. It was a life changing experience and she hasn’t looked back. She is a CF-L1 coach, USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach, and is currently working on her nutrition certification. She moved to the island with her active duty military spouse and two daughters in 2022 and has enjoyed the “family-like” community that CrossFit Habu has created. In her free time she enjoys Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, hiking, biking, swimming, snorkeling, traveling, and spending time with her girls.

COACH COURTNEY

ENG 英語

Canadian born, Georgia raised, but calls North Carolina home, Courteney found her fitness journey from watching her Mom’s VHS tapes of Tamilee Webb’s “Buns of Steel” as a little girl!
From playing sports, teaching Zumba, coaching at the YMCA, bodybuilding and years of competing in Crossfit, her passion for fitness became her lifestyle.

After teaching elementary school for 8 years she decided to bridge her professional work with her love for coaching by becoming a physical therapist assistant.

When she is not in the gym Courteney loves to host, bake, read, garden and adventure the world with her husband.

COACH ART

ENG 英語

Meet Art, a CrossFit coach with a passion for fitness and the great outdoors. Artur grew up playing team sports and swimming. In 2015, he discovered CrossFit after moving to Okinawa, and it was love at first sight. As a CF-L1 certified coach, Art is dedicated to making CrossFit accessible to everyone. He loves helping people achieve their fitness goals, no matter their starting point. When he’s not in the gym, Art can often be found outdoors. He enjoys hiking, snorkeling, and canoeing, but his favorite activity is cycling on his beloved gravel bike. Whether you’re a seasoned CrossFit athlete or new to the sport, Art is passionate about helping you reach your full potential. So why not join him for a workout and discover the amazing benefits of CrossFit for yourself?
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