ABOUT US
CROSSFIT FITNESS COACHES
IN AUSTIN TX!
MEET OUR COACHES
Being a good coach takes more than giving directions and telling people what to do; it’s about instilling confidence and helping people to do more, and be more than they though they could. That’s what makes our coaches special! We have some of the top CrossFit Fitness Coaches in Austin! We believe that community is like a muscle: for communities and muscles to grow stronger, both must be worked consistently with passion, razor-like focus, and measurable goals.

Owner
Sean Ranney's Bio & Certifications
Certifications:
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from SJSU, CSCS
CrossFit L-2
CrossFit L-1
Russian Kettlebell Cert level 1
NASM PT Certified
MobilityWod Certified instructor
USAW Level 1 Coach
Art of Breath Coach
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Precision Nutrition Level 1
I have been in and around fitness and health since I was 13 years old, when my mom introduced me to lifting weights for football. I haven’t looked back since, 5 years later while in college playing football I acquired my NASM personal trainers certificate at 18 years old. 2 years later I found CrossFit and dove in head first acquiring my Level-1 a year later. During this time I attended San Jose State in California and acquired my degree in Exercise Physiology, all while being the head coach at Diablo CrossFit Moxie in San Jose, CA. Over the past decade I have been lucky to accumulate a wealth of knowledge from differing philosophies of fitness and health and have put them to practice accumulating many athletes who work with me one on one, from CrossFit Games Masters athletes, Ultra-Endurance runners, to mothers and grandmothers. Health and fitness are my life, it was what I was put on this planet to do and I want to help any and everyone reach their fitness goals in any way I can!

Head Coach
Justin Adams Bio & Certifications
CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The University of Texas
CrossFit Level 2
CrossFit Level 3
CrossFit Gymnastics
CrossFit Strongman
CrossFit Defense
USA Weightlifting Sport Performance Coach
USA Gymnastics Certified Coach
Russian Kettlebell Cert level 1
SEMINARS
Masters of Sport Russian Olympic Weightlifting Seminar
Weightlifting Wise with Ursula Garza Papandrea
Vaughn Weightlifting Seminar with Chad Vaughn
Explosive Seminar with Ryan Moody
Whole 9 Seminar
AWARDS
Austin Fit Magazine 2015 – 3rd Best CrossFit Coach in Austin
Austin Fit Magazine 2016 – 2nd Best CrossFit Coach in Austin
Austin Fit Magazine 2017 – 1st Best CrossFit Coach in Austin
Austin Fit Magazine 2018 – 3rd Best Group Fitness Instructor
I fell in love with fitness at a young age and that love never stopped! I have had the privilege of competing for the University of Texas Gymnastics Team, The National Pro Grid League with the San Francisco Fire and at The CrossFit Regionals in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016. I found my passion for coaching CrossFit in 2011. I love that I have the opportunity to help create a lifestyle of health, fitness and fun for every single person that walks through our doors! I am married and crazy in love with Megan Adams! Psalms 115:1 Colossians 3:23 Philippians 4:13

Coach
Andrea Nicholls Bio & Certifications
Certifications:
Master of Public Health from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
Bachelor of Sociology/Spanish from Trinity University
CF Level 2 Trainer
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
I am passionate about fitness, community, redefining body image, and helping others find their own empowerment and confidence (especially women!). I have returned back to my beloved hometown of Austin after having lived in NYC, Atlanta, Kenya, Los Angeles, Oakland, and most recently, Maui, HI. Before being a full time fitness coach, I worked as a community organizer, a health educator, and a research analyst. Coaching CrossFit has taught me many important lessons, one of which is that interpersonal connectedness is just as important to overall health as physical fitness. I am grateful to have been so readily welcomed into the UpReach community!

Coach
Jennifer Patton Bio & Certifications
Certifications:
Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from Cal Poly Pomona Precision Nutrition L1
Enlifted L3
Seminars:
CrossFit L1
CrossFit Kids
CrossFit Weightlifting CrossFit Culinary Ninja* *yes, that was a real seminar
I found my love for movement in the water when I was 11 years old. Swimming competitively taught me how good it felt to move and challenge myself physically. It also opened up many opportunities from teaching others to swim and playing in college to working as a lake lifeguard and EMT. I’ve always had a passion for learning and helping others and I realized that I wanted to support people on their journey to live healthier lives. I found CrossFit in 2013 while studying Kinesiology at Cal Poly Pomona and immediately felt that connection I had been looking for. Throughout the years I continued to expand my knowledge and became a certified nutritionist and mindset coach. We can all learn so much from connecting to the wisdom we hold within ourselves and our mindset is the foundation that can support us to living the life we deserve. I believe that movement is medicine and having a practice that supports your goals and your body is key to living a healthy, happy life. I am grateful to be a part of this community and look forward to connecting with you all!

Coach
Drew Neillie
CERTIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science in Communication + Media Studies from Azusa Pacific University, CrossFit L1 + L2 Trainer
I have been a fitness junkie for as long as I can remember and grew up playing every sport possible! In high school, I fell in love with weightlifting and ended up competing in my college’s club weightlifting competitions. While living in LA post-college, I first was exposed to CrossFit and when I moved back home to Austin a few years later, I discovered UpReach and was HOOKED. After being a member for 3+ years, I realized how incredibly special this community is and wanted to take the next step to become a coach! I am passionate about people, Golden Retrievers, and a good burger and can’t wait to meet everyone who walks through our doors!

Founders
Matt & Natalie Malone
CERTIFICATIONS:
Natalie Malone, CrossFit Level 1
Husband and wife team. The friendship began in 1992 when Matt mowed the lawn for Natalie’s parents. Coincidentally, Matt and Natalie’s best friends were brother and sister and all of them attended the same local schools and were members of the same church. Eventually, Matt and Natalie went their separate ways during their college days, but were reunited in 2006 when Natalie transferred to The University of Texas. Initially, the relationship began 2006 as a friendship centered on fitness and maintaining healthy lifestyles. Because Matt and Natalie have extensive athletic backgrounds, sharing fitness regimes and similar interests seemed to naturally bring them together. Matt tried his hand at many sports such as soccer, football, basketball, wakeboarding, and golf. Golf came the most naturally to Matt. Matt played on the varsity golf team at McNeil High School and then continued to play golf as a hobby during college. Natalie participated as a cheerleader in high school, both for McNeil High School and with a competitive team. Natalie also served as a cheerleader at Baylor University her freshman year. Somewhere along this journey, Matt and Natalie began meeting at the gym several times a week, then grabbing dinner. Those casual dinners turned into date nights which then evolved into a serious relationship. In August 2010, Matt and Natalie married. In July 2012, Matt was introduced to CrossFit. He had an instant connection with the sport and the CrossFit community. In October of 2012, Natalie joined. The two spent countless hours at the gym growing their love for CrossFit and their friends that they had met in this phenomenal community of people with like interests . In 2014, Baby Jett was born. Jett has been raised by his parents and a balcony group of CrossFitters who have encouraged Jett to participate and excel in physical and social activities that he enjoys.

Coach
Niki Prekas
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certified in Personal Training, Group Fitness, and Nutrition, Personal Fitness Trainer Academy 2011- present (still valid)
- Crossfit Level 2
- CrossFit Gymnastics
- Former competitive CrossFit athlete (emphasis on former
)
- 3 Time Champion Boxer – Golden Gloves & Texas Games
- USA Boxing License 2006-2012
- Childrens Boxing Director- 2010-2012
- Assistant Coach for Adult Boxing Program 2008-2012
- USA Gymnastics Safety & Risk Management Certified-2002 -? (for sure expired)
- CPR/AED Certified
- Completed American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer Workshop 2010
- Completed all ACSM coursework
- 3 years experience coaching a nationally ranked competitive cheerleading team.
- Former tumbling coach
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