Meet the Coaches: The Professionals Behind Your Training

At The Gym, CrossFit Kilo, our professional coaches are more than just trainers—they’re leaders, motivators, and experts dedicated to helping you unlock your full potential. Whether you’re stepping into the gym for the first time or pushing toward your next PR, our experienced coaching team is here to guide, challenge, and support you every step of the way.

Meet the Team

👊 Armand McCormick – Owner & Programmer

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Armand specializes in CrossFit training with am emphasis on strength and functional fitness. Passionate about helping athletes of all levels, he ensures every member progresses safely while pushing their limits.

🔥 Sarah McCormick – Owner

Sarah has played a vital role in shaping The Gym, CrossFit Kilo. As a co-founder alongside Armand, Sarah helped lay the foundation for our community and was instrumental in creating our nutrition program, which has guided countless members toward sustainable, long-term success.

⚡ Megan Timmins – Owner & Programmer

Megan serves as both a programmer alongside Armand and movement specialist. With a deep understanding of functional fitness, she designs effective workouts that optimize health and wellness while focusing on proper movement mechanics to help members improve flexibility, prevent injuries and move with confidence both inside and outside the gym.

🏆 Travis Hansen – Owner & Head XL Sports Acceleration Coach

Travis specializes in developing speed, agility, and power for athletes of all levels. With his expertise, he helps athletes enhance their performance, build strength, and gain a competitive edge in their sport.

🏋️ Kate Bargman – Owner & Manager

Kate is the powerhouse behind the scenes at The Gym, ensuring everything runs smoothly. From managing operations to supporting the coaching team and members, her dedication keeps the gym thriving so you can focus on training and reaching your goals.

🥦 Zildjian Seehase– Nutrition Specialist & Sales Manager

Z is dedicated to helping members fuel their performance and achieve their goals through her expert nutrition guidance. She also oversees sales and retail, ensuring that every new member is taken care of and current members have access to the best resources in the fitness industry to thrive.

📲 Bri Meinders – Social Media Guru & Coach

Bri brings energy both in and out of the gym. On the floor, she’s a dedicated coach, helping members push their limits and improve their performance. Behind the scenes, she runs social media and marketing, keeping the community engaged, inspired, and up to date with everything happening at The Gym.

🏋️‍♂️ Jake Clark – Powerlifting Specialist & Iron Gorilla Barbell Manager

Jake is dedicated to building strength and refining technique for athletes of all levels. Whether coaching powerlifters to new PRs or managing operations at our sister gym Iron Gorilla Barbell, he’s committed to fostering a culture of strength, discipline, and progress.

💪 Gaige Avants – Coach

Gaige brings a dynamic approach to training, helping athletes of all levels improve strength, speed, and performance. Whether he’s guiding you through a CrossFit workout or training you for sports-specific goals, Gaige is committed to helping you reach your full potential.

🎉 Megan Lechtenberg – Head Kilo Kids Coach

Megan is dedicated to fostering a love for fitness in young athletes. With her dynamic coaching style and focus on building strength, coordination, and confidence, she creates a fun and safe environment where kids can develop lifelong fitness habits while reaching their full potential.

🧠 Augustus Linke – Coach

Gus is known for his creative coaching techniques and in-depth feedback that helps athletes master movements and push their limits. His attention to detail and unique approach ensures that every member not only improves but understands the “why” behind each movement, empowering them to reach their full potential.

👊 Isaac Barret – Coach

Isaac is passionate about helping athletes improve their fitness, strength, and technique. With a focus on creating a competitive and engaging environment, he’s dedicated to pushing members to reach their goals and achieve new milestones every day.

⚡ Daniel Eades – XL Sports Acceleration Coach

Dan brings a passion for helping young athletes improve their speed, agility, and athletic performance. With a natural ability to connect with kids, he creates a fun, supportive environment where they can thrive, grow, and excel in their sports journey.

Why Coaching Matters: The Impact on Your Fitness Journey

Great professional coaching goes beyond counting reps, leading a class or creating a high energy class — it’s about education, motivation, and building a strong foundation for lifelong fitness. At The Gym, CrossFit Kilo, our highly educated and experienced coaching staff:

✅ Tailors workouts to your needs – No matter your fitness level, our coaches ensure every movement is effective and safe.
✅ Holds you accountable – Progress happens when you stay consistent, and our trainers help you show up regularly, grind through challenging tasks, and stay on track through even the craziest moments of your days.
✅ Builds confidence – With the right guidance, you’ll learn new skills, lift heavier, move better, and learn to truly believe in what you’re capable of.
✅ Helps you thrive, not just survive – We train for more than just workouts—we train for a stronger, healthier, more confident life, backed by professional coaching expertise.

Our highly knowledgeable coaches are here for YOU—to push, support, and inspire you every step of the way. Ready to take your training to the next level? Come meet the team and experience the difference great coaching can make!