Meet the CrossFit Tampa Bay Coaches

CrossFit Tampa Bay is coach owned, but athlete led, what that means is each of our athletes has a voice because our members are the heart and soul of our community. Our coaching staff is passionate, caring, and knowledgeable. Athlete safety is our main priority, so every athlete will receive personalized and dedicated guidance on scaling and customizing each workout to your abilities and ever-evolving needs, as well as training throughout the class (and before or after if needed!) to continue to improve your skills, form, and help you achieve your fitness goals! Our CrossFit Tampa Bay Community comprises top competing athletes and those just starting their fitness journey, what makes our coaches and community different? We are a family that makes you feel comfortable while you step outside your comfort zone.

  • Coach/Co-Owner Jake CF-L2

    Jacob hails from the great state of Indiana, which is why he moved to Fl and the traffic has become so terrible. He has been coaching and oozing CrossFit for over a decade, and was originally introduced to the magical movements while stationed at Macdill. His goal is to slam bars, get you fit, and bring you the best hour of your day.

  • Coach/Co-Owner Stefan CF-L2

    Stefan is a Mississippi native who found his way to Florida's suncoast in 2012. He started CrossFit in 2008 as a way to stay in shape after leaving the US Army as well preparation for various types of motorcycle and tactical competitions. He has been coaching since 2022 and is committed to providing the best possible experience to each class. He is obsessed with his wife, Marie, who he thinks is both hilarious and amazing.

  • Coach/Co-Owner Paul CF-OL1

    Paul’s CrossFit journey started over ten years ago at the original CFTB, where it was love at first WOD, the thrill of competition drew him in, but what truly hooked him was the family he found through the community, and how supportive everyone was of each other (and still is!).

    In January 2024, his good friend Juancho came to him with an opportunity he couldn’t refuse: Purchase the box that for the last 10 years had been his home. An easy decision, especially after getting four coaches on board to be partners in running and building the gym into an even greater space for people of all fitness levels.

    Outside of the box, he’s husband to the beautiful and incredibly amazing Kelly Carr who together are raising their three sons and daughter. In addition to CrossFit, they are a Karate family. Paul also owns and operates a countertop company and co-owns a general contracting company with his father.

  • Coach/Co-Owner Bryam CF-OL1

    Bryam has been a part of the CrossFit Tampa Bay community since 2016. He has been a lifelong athlete and gym rat since he was born as his father owned a gym in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. After playing college baseball at Florida International University and a 3 year stint with the Atlanta Braves organization he found the magic of CrossFit and fell in love with it. He originally received his CF-L1 in 2018 and his CF-OL1 in 2024.

  • Coach/Co-Owner Chris CF-OL1

    Chris started his CrossFit journey back in 2015 and began coaching shortly thereafter. He enjoys Olympic lifting, gymnastics, and just being active outside in his daily life. He loves to coach because he enjoys helping the members bring out the best versions of themselves.

  • Coach Cait CF-L1

    Caitlan has been part of the CrossFit community for 8 years now. She is an ICU Nurse by day and wanna be athlete by night. She is extremely passionate about teaching women how to create a nourishing environment for their bodies and households. She loves coaching because it not only gives her the ability to teach others, but to to learn from others. She can't wait to work with you on your fitness and nutrition goals!

  • Coach Matt CF-L3

    Matt has a passion for coaching and helping people, whether that be with perfecting their form or dialing in their nutrition goals. He was introduced into CrossFit in 2009 and it has changed his life. He has a desire to obtain as much knowledge as possible with the ultimate objective of helping athletes achieve their goals.