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THE Hybrid Athletics Abbotsford STORY
NATE BEVERIDGE - OWNER
OUR coaches
NATE
OWNER/HEAD COACH
1. Describe your athletic background
I played every sport as a kid/teenager, but eventually pursued football as my primary sport. I parlayed a successful University career at UBC into a CFL contract with the BC Lions.
2. What brought you to CrossFit
I was looking for a way to fill the void left from not playing competitive sports anymore. And I liked the challenge of learning new skills and developing my overall fitness. Basically I wasn’t very good at it and I hated that. I wanted to get better at it.
3. What advice do you have for people interested in starting at Hybrid
Give yourself a chance. You deserve to enjoy your life to the fullest. If you trust the coaches and the community at Hybrid, you will start to see how amazing the community is to be a part of, and the health and fitness results you are searching for will happen through that process.
4. What inspires you to keep training and becoming better every day
I hold myself to a very high standard and I want to do everything to the best of my ability. That means putting my best effort into every action I take. Seeing the members at Hybrid put so much effort into their fitness, inspires me to always give my best as well.
5. What is your favourite thing about coaching?
I love to see PRs in the gym and people doing things they never thought they could do. But what really fires me up is hearing about how that new found fitness positively affected one of my clients in their everyday life.
6. When you’re not at the gym, we’ll find you__________?
Who are we kidding about not being at the gym… But every free minute I have is spent with my kids and wife Julie. They are my whole world.
7. What is your favourite thing about Hybrid?
The community. It is such a family feeling. Everyone buys into the ownership of the values and mission of Hybrid. To help people live their best life!
8. What is your coaching philosophy?
I am a bit of a chameleon here. I am very good at adjusting to each individual person to adapt my style slightly to best fit their needs, wants and goals. I believe hard work leads to success, so everyone I train is going to work hard!
Laura
COACH
1. Describe your athletic background
I played basketball, soccer, gymnastics, and volleyball in high school. But after doing nothing while in University, I began learning how to workout in a gym. (Still very much love playing sports).
2. What brought you to CrossFit
Coach Kelsey introduced me to it. It’s the most fun and effective approach to fitness I’ve ever done.
3. What advice do you have for people interested in starting at Hybrid
It might feel tough and unlike anything you’ve ever done before, but if you stick with it, you will quickly learn that you made the best decision ever towards reaching your goals!
4. What inspires you to keep training and becoming better every day
It’s just who I am now. I live, feel, experience the value of being healthy, strong and fit and I will never trade that in for anything.
5. What is your favourite thing about coaching?
Connecting with people and making it easier for them to live a healthier lifestyle. And leaving them feeling better than when they came in.
6. When you’re not at the gym, we’ll find you__________?
At my Tiny House! Or somewhere in nature.
7. What is your favourite thing about Hybrid?
The diversity of members and coaches. There’s people from all sorts of backgrounds/goals/personalities.
8. What is your coaching philosophy?
“Member/Client First”. I’m here to meet you where you are, each day. Then I will guide you to where you want to go in a way that best serves you.
Jason
COACH
1. Describe your athletic background
I grew up playing lots of sports. I played soccer, baseball, hockey, track, and then as I got older I began to prioritize football and basketball.
2. What brought you to CrossFit?
I came to Hybrid to complete my practicum with very little knowledge about CrossFit, being around what it has to offer gave me a completely new opinion on it. The comradery of the group and adaptability of workouts makes it a special sport.
3. What advice do you have for people interested in starting at Hybrid?
Hybrid is such an amazing environment where everyone is so supportive. No matter where your starting point is everyone will welcome you with open arms. Just do your best and you will fit in perfectly.
4. What inspires you to keep training and becoming better every day?
when I am pursuing goals within the gym I am a more focused and better person outside of the gym, this keeps me motivated to keep working towards becoming the best version of myself.
5. What is your favourite thing about coaching?
seeing how much of an impact fitness can make on someone’s life is amazing. Being able to take someone from being in constant pain to moving pain free and confidently is very special.
6. When you’re not at the gym, we’ll find you _____?
spending time with my girlfriend, friends or watching sports.
7. What is your favorite thing about Hybrid?
the talented coaches I get to spend time with and learn from and how inclusive the community is.
8. What is your coaching philosophy?
meet everyone where they are. There is something for everyone to do in the gym and finding what works for each individual is key. From there building consistent wins for the client within the program to build momentum as they progress. Consistent effort goes along way.
Hallie
COACH
1. Describe your athletic background:
I grew up doing Cross-Country and almost every type of Dance (acrobatics, tap, ballet, hip-hop and etc.). In 2019, I found CrossFit and then eventually made my way into Olympic Weightlifting.
2.What brought you to CrossFit?
I watched one of the “Fittest on Earth” documentary on Netflix, and I was immediately hooked-and Google searched up “nearest CrossFit gym near me.”
3.What advice do you have for people interested in starting at Hybrid
Don’t be afraid to give it a try! I get that going to a new gym can be scary, but Hybrid has been the most welcoming and supportive community I have ever encountered.
4.What inspires you to keep training and becoming better every day?
I love leading by example – I think it’s the coolest feeling to have a parent come up to you and say that you inspired their child to go chase their goals. I also think it’s super inspiring to accomplish your own goals and then make new goals that you never thought were possible.
5.What is your favorite thing about coaching?
Seeing others accomplish their goals. Hands down my favorite thing.
6.When you’re not at the gym, we’ll find you _____?
At school or doing something outdoors! I’m currently finishing up my Bachelors of Kinesiology, so that takes up quite a bit of free time. However, when I’m not in school, I love to be outdoors! Especially out exploring with my pup.
7.What is your favorite thing about Hybrid?
How supportive and friendly our community is. I am constantly uplifted by others and encouraged to chase my crazy goals.
8.What is your coaching philosophy?
Believe in yourself! We are capable of great things, so try to quiet those doubtful voices.
Brittany
COACH
1.Describe your athletic background:
I tried a lot of sports when I was kid, I was always up for something new and fun! My constants were swimming and track and field – I used to be really good at high jump.
2.What brought you to CrossFit?
I was drawn to the challenge, combined with the ability to consistently improve.
3.What advice do you have for people interested in starting at Hybrid?
You’ll regret the workout you missed, you won’t regret the workout you finish. The best thing you can do is start today, because it’s either day one… or just “one day”.
4.What inspires you to keep training and becoming better every day?
My kids and the gym community. I always want to be able to keep up to my kids, never miss an experience with them because I wasn’t in the shape I needed to be. Second our gym community- seeing their consistency, drive and progress, who wouldn’t be inspired?
5.What is your favourite thing about coaching?
Celebrating the accomplishments, the progress and the journey. I love seeing the sparkle in someone’s eyes when they feel their body do something they weren’t sure they could.
6.When you’re not at the gym, we’ll find you _____? Usually with my kids, outside enjoying fresh air or in my kitchen. I love cooking and baking!
7.What is your favorite thing about Hybrid?
The community. Members and coaches.
8.What is your coaching philosophy?
I want to guide you and help you become the better version of yourself. Watch you progress, help push you out of your comfort zone and celebrate the journey with you.