Coaching staff
Three coaches. One room. Every level scaled.
No two athletes in a CrossFit Almaden class are training the same weight or the same movement. That only works because every coach on this floor holds real, verifiable credentials in how to scale it, not just how to run a clock.
Hernan Benitez
Coach
- CrossFit Level 2
- The Ready State Level 2
“I learned that balancing life is important when it comes to doing things that require a long-term effort. Fitness has allowed me to become more intentional with my everyday tasks.”
Arielle Swan
Coach
- Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
- USAW Level 1
- Adaptive Training Academy Trainer
- CrossFit Masters
A retired professional golfer, Arielle played through high school and college before turning pro after graduation. She started CrossFit in 2018 to maintain the strength and conditioning her golf game needed, and got hooked because it gave her a competitive outlet off the course.
“One time I ran a half marathon at elevation without specifically training for it. Just CrossFit. CrossFit works!”
Arielle's numbers
Published lifts, for the athletes who ask
- Back Squat
300 lb
Back Squat
- Deadlift
305 lb
Deadlift
- Snatch
165 lb
Snatch
- Clean & Jerk
200 lb
Clean & Jerk
- Overhead Squat
205 lb
Overhead Squat
These three coaches don't run a solo act. Every class is the same members, the same room, and coaching built to hold the whole crowd together.
Sarah Razz
Coach / Nutrition Consultant
- CF L1
- NASM
- PN1
- Holistic Nutritionist (AFPA)
Sarah was a personal trainer before she found CrossFit in 2018, and has been a certified holistic nutritionist since 2016. She coaches the floor and the food log both, so the plan you get for one accounts for the other.
“This is my passion, not a job. I strive to live the life I encourage my clients to adopt.”
Ready to train with them?
Every class on this schedule is coached by Hernan, Arielle or Sarah. Come try one and find out what “scaled to you” actually feels like.