Our Coaches

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New Species

Meet Our Coaches

At New Species, we are proud to have a diverse team of experienced CrossFit coaches near me, each dedicated to helping you reach your fitness goals. From CrossFit experts to endurance specialists, our coaches offer personalized guidance and years of competition experience. Whether you’re new to CrossFit or a seasoned athlete, our coaching team is here to support your journey.

We believe in consistent growth and community, offering expert programming tailored to your needs for long-term success.

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Joshua Hunnicutt

Head CrossFit Coach & Owner

Bachelors in Kinesiology / CrossFit Coach Level 1 / CrossFit Coach Nutrition / CrossFit Coach Weightlifting / CrossFit Coach Football / CrossFit Coach Mobility / CrossFit Coach Kettlebells

  • Favorite WOD

    Diane or 30 muscle ups for time
  • Favorite Lift

    Back Squat
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Eva
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Shoulder Press

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Marnie Cody

CrossFit Coach Level 1 / Coach CrossFit Kids Coach / 4 yrs coaching figure skaters age (5-16) / 5 yrs coaching basketball age (3-12) / 3 yrs training soccer players (U11, U12, U13) / 15 yrs playing basketball

  • Favorite WOD

    Helen
  • Favorite Lift

    Sumo Deadlift High Pull
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Karen
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Snatch

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Philip Pack

CrossFit Coach Level 1 / USAW Certified Coach / 4 yrs Boxing / 10 yrs Martial Arts / 25 yrs Football Experience

  • Favorite WOD

    Grace
  • Favorite Lift

    Snatch
  • Least Favorite WOD

    None (fully drank the crossfit KoolAid, completely brainwashed into liking everything that hurts)
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Thruster (Damn biceps)

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James Vreeland

CrossFit Coach Level 1 / CrossFit Endurance Coach / GORUCK & Spartan Trainer / Completed GORUCK Selection & Team Assessment, Spartan Death Race, and Leadville MTB race / 20+ 36hr+ adventure races / 20+ 14k mountain summits

  • Favorite WOD

    Murph
  • Favorite Lift

    Overhead Squat
  • Least Favorite WOD

    I just do what I’m told
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Double Unders (yes, they count)

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Marcella Hunnicutt

Bachelors in Health Fitness & Nutrition / CrossFit Coach Level 2 / CrossFit Gymnastics / CrossFit Scaling / 2 yrs in Clinical Rehab – Exercise Physiologist / Reebok CrossFit Games Central Regional Individual Competitor 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 / 12 years competitive gymnastics and motocross experience / Collegiate cheerleader at CMU for 4 years

  • Favorite WOD

    Kalsu
  • Favorite Lift

    Thrusters and Shoulder to Overhead
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Tommy V
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Deadlift

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Steve Charnley

CrossFit Coach Level 1 / Completed a full marathon and an Olympic triathlon.

  • Favorite WOD

    Annie
  • Favorite Lift

    Hang Clean
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Isabel (see least favorite lift)
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Snatch (see least favorite WOD)

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Steve Savalle

CrossFit Endurance Coach / Leadville 100 Mile Trail Run / 5 TPK Podium Finishes / Spartan Ultra Podium Finish / The Ultimate Suck / 3x 12 hour Suck / 20+ 12-24 hour races

  • Favorite WOD

    Cindy
  • Favorite Lift

    DB Snatches
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Tommy V
  • Least Favorite Lift

    DB Cleans

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Tiffany Redwine

CrossFit Coach Level 2 / CrossFit Gymnastics / Certified USA Weightlifting Level 1 / Bachelors of Science – Nursing / Registered Nurse (RN) / Basic Life Support (BLS) / 2X USAW National Masters Weightlifting National Champion

  • Favorite WOD

    Fran
  • Favorite Lift

    Snatch or Jerk
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Anything with running or double unders
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Snatch

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Meaghan Brown

Yoga Instructor / RYT 200-hour yoga teacher training ClearLight Yoga Shala (2006) / Certificate Yoga as Therapy Training with Doug Keller (2012 and 2015) / Certificate YogaEd. Teacher Training and Tools for Teachers (2008) / Experienced Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance

  • Favorite WOD

    Anything Tabata
  • Favorite Lift

    I can clean all day! (just not the house)
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Fran or Deck of cards
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Snatch

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Jeff Anderson

CrossFit Coach Level 2 / CrossFit Weightlifting Certification / Competitive AAA Junior hockey athlete for 17 years.

  • Favorite WOD

    Cindy
  • Favorite Lift

    Snatch
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Elizabeth
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Strict press

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Elizabeth Kuhn

Bachelors of Science – Nursing and Human Biology / CrossFit Coach Level 1 / Specialization in Health Promotions Registered Nurse (RN) / Basic Life Support (BLS) / Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) / CrossFit Medical Team / Precision Nutrition Level 1 / SGN Nutrition Coaching Mentorship

  • Favorite WOD

    Karen
  • Favorite Lift

    Snatch
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Anything with running
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Jerk

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Jake Goodchild

CrossFit Coach Level 1 / NCAA Division 1 Decathlete

  • Favorite WOD

    Anything heavy and soul crushing
  • Favorite Lift

    Power Clean
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Annie
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Kettlebell Snatches

Matt Delpup

Matt Delpup

CrossFit Coach Level 1 / Coach CrossFit Gymnastics / CrossFit Football / Won two big ten championships and placed 2nd & 3rd at National Championships in water polo at MSU / Completed 4 sprint triathlons.

  • Favorite WOD

    The Chief
  • Favorite Lift

    Back Squat
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Randy
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Strict Press

Matt Tripp

Matt Tripp

Strongman Coach / 15 years training and coaching / Powerlifting and Strongman competitor / Holds multiple state and national records

  • Favorite WOD

    Linda
  • Favorite Lift

    All things overhead
  • Least Favorite WOD

    That one with running in it?
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Double Unders (I’m with James on this one)

Tony Pignotti

Tony Pignotti

Strongman Coach / 10+ years training and coaching / Powerlifting and strongman competitor

  • Favorite WOD

    Grace
  • Favorite Lift

    Back squat
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Eva
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Sumo deadlift high pull

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Greg Pernicano

Barbell Coach / USAW Level 1 / Bronze Medalist October American Open Online Qualifier 2020

  • Favorite WOD

    Fran
  • Favorite Lift

    Deadlift
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Annie
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Thruster

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Kaila Murphy

CrossFit Coach Level 2 / Women’s Competitive Gymnastics Coach 12 years / 2x Olympic Weightlifting University Nationals Qualifier / Competitive Gymnast 7 years / Competitive Cheerleader 6 years

  • Favorite WOD

    Diane
  • Favorite Lift

    Power Cleans
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Kelly
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Bench Press

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Ayanna Hayes

CrossFit Coach Level 2 / CrossFit Scaling / CrossFit Coaching Aging Athletes / Bachelors in Biology / Collegiate Track & Field Athlete / Olympic Lifting Michigan 59kg Silver Medalist / 3-year High School Track and Field Coach

  • Favorite WOD

    Annie
  • Favorite Lift

    Power Cleans
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Karen
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Deadlifts

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Mike Mueller

CrossFit Coach Level 2 / CrossFit Anatomy / CrossFit Lesson Planning / CrossFit Spot the Flaw / 13 Years Competitive Hockey

  • Favorite WOD

    Nate
  • Favorite Lift

    Dumbbell snatch
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Elizabeth
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Hang power clean

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Claret Mendez

Bachelor's in Nutrition / Master's in Business Administration / NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) / NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) / NASM Certified Weight Loss Specialist/ ISAK I Certification (International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry) / Certified in Energy Calculation by FIFA and FIMS / 14 years of competitive international gymnastics experience / 5 years of CrossFit competition experience / 2 years as an Olympic Gymnastics Coach.

  • Favorite WOD

    Amanda
  • Favorite Lift

    Squat Snatch
  • Least Favorite WOD

    Jackie
  • Least Favorite Lift

    Deadlift