01/17/2026
CFRT Coach Spotlight 🚨💪🏻 Coach JAMAL!!!!
So grateful for everything you do for our community, Coach Jamal!!
Haven’t taken a class with Coach Jamal yet? You need to. 🥳
❓ When did you first start CrossFit? And when did you join the CFRT community? Started CrossFit in 2018 and have been with CFRT for the past 2 years. I was very fortunate to land here when my old gym closed.
❓What inspired you to become a coach? CrossFit immediately resonated with me when I began in 2018 and I wanted to immerse myself as much as possible so I could share with others so I got my coaching certification in 2019.
❓What’s your favorite part about coaching at CFRT?
Favorite part is the people! Most of us start CrossFit for physical fitness but we stay because of the community, the inclusion is unlike anything else I’ve been a part of.
❓What’s one fun fact people might not know about you?
Fun fact about me is that before I started CrossFit I was 70 pounds heavier than I am now and could not do any of the movements, I had gotten so deconditioned over 10 years after having kids. I spent the first few months using only a PVC!
❓What’s your go-to hype song during a workout?
Go to hype song for a workout is “Maybe Memories” by The Used. Bert’s screaming always gets me to push through!
❓Favorite CrossFit movement?
Favorite movement is the muscle up. Whether bar or rings I never thought I would be able to do legit gymnastics, making this is the ultimate testament for what CrossFit can make possible.
❓Least favorite movement? 😅
Least favorite movement is overhead squat, after all these years and reps I still really struggle with this.
❓What advice would you give to someone just starting out?
Best advice to someone starting out is to make a commitment to yourself and be consistent. CrossFit will change your life but you have to put the time and effort in.
❓What do you like to do outside the gym? Outside the gym I enjoy traveling internationally with my family and walking my dogs.
❓What’s your favorite post-workout meal or treat?
Post workout meal I have to go old school with a protein shake. Can’t go wrong with that, gotta feed those muscles!
