Yes. Our cadre of coaches are not only certified in our methods, experienced in training, but they're also avid CrossFitters themselves. We believe strongly in living the life we promote at CrossFit Ethos.
Our coaching team consists of individually unique, high level CrossFit trainers who deliver the means for your gains.
Nick Bernatowicz
Nick is a Certified Level 1 CrossFit Instructor who holds additional Certifications including: CrossFit Olympic Lifting, CrossFit Gymnastics, CrossFit Nutrition 2.0, and CrossFit Kids. He has a B.A in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Coaching and Athletic Administration. As an alumni of Concordia University Irvine, Nick played baseball on scholarship and was fortunate enough to have participated in the 2006 NAIA College World Series, the 1st time in school history, finishing 7th in the nation. After obtaining his degree, Nick has dedicated his life to strength and conditioning of both high level athletes and the general population. He strives for perfection in his clients, as well as himself when setting and obtaining fitness goals.
As an owner and head coach at CrossFit Ethos, Nick provides nutritional guidance and high level training in fitness and athletic performance enhancement to his clients. Nick believes that through a little hard work and dedication, anything is possible and he often portrays this in his everyday activities.
Contact: nick@crossfitethos.com
James 'Jimi' Letchford
Human performance is Jimi's passion. In his mind, it's the number one benchmark for fitness. Everything else stands a distant second.
Jimi is a Level 2 CrossFit Instructor with extensive experience in wrestling, football, boxing, and baseball. He was a NCAA Division I wrestler at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, with a BS in Economics (with General Engineering minor). After graduating from the Naval Academy, he served honorably as a U.S. Marine Infantry Officer for five years. In 2008 he was named one of the top 25 CrossFitters on the planet.
Jimi is an owner at CrossFit Ethos, and is also a key player for CrossFit HQ, working directly for CrossFit founder, Greg Glassman.
Contact: jimi@crossfitethos.com
Madeline Letchford
Madeline is a Level 1 Certified CrossFit Instructor, and is CrossFit Gymnastics, CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified, and CrossFit Nutrition 2.0 Certified. She has a background in training that started with boot camp classes for pre & post-natal women. Madeline's athletic background is in field hockey, and running. She's completed running distances at 5K, 10K, 13.1, and 26.2 races.
Madeline attended West Virginia University with a major in Advertising and Business Administration. She's the mama of three children, ages 7 years old, 5 years old, and 2 years old. She ran distance through her second pregnancy, and continued to CrossFit train her entire third pregnancy.
In addition to owning CF Ethos, she works full time for CrossFit HQ under CrossFit Founder, Greg Glassman.
Contact: madeline@crossfitethos.com
Ashley Hunt
Ashley is a CrossFit Level One Certified Instructor, CrossFit Kids Certified, CPR certified, up-to-date and cleared on background checks, has a Teaching Credential for Elementary Students, a Special Education Credential and a Autism Certificate.
Ashley has been a CrossFitter for over 2 years now and loves to compete inside and outside of the gym. Ashley's passion is in working with kids and she proves this by teaching Special Education students in public school during the day and running the CrossFit Ethos Kids program at night. Ashley believes that CrossFit can build character, teamwork, positive competitiveness and confidence in your children.
Contact: ashley@crossfitethos.com
Gina Evans
Gina is a Crossfit Level One Certified Instructor, and is CrossFit Olympic Weight Lifting Certified.
She has been CrossFitting for several years and competed at the 2009 Games as a CrossFit Laguna Beach affiliate team member. Gina's athletic background is in running and weightlifting.
Her passion is to see others achieve their fitness goals. She believes the CrossFit philosophy is applicable in all aspects of life and through hard work, a strong focus, healthy eating and solid form everyone can achieve CrossFit success.
Contact: gina@crossfitethos.com
Emily Nelson
Emily is a Crossfit Level One Certified Instructor, and CrossFit Nutrition 2.0 certified.
After CrossFitting for a year, she has qualified and competed in the 2010 CrossFit Sectionals. She proved to be a contributing team member, competing with the CrossFit Ethos affiliate team in the 2010 CrossFit SoCal Regionals. Emily attended the University of Idaho, graduating with a degree in psychology. In her four years at U of I, she was a starter and team captain for the University's soccer team.
Emily understands the importance of hard work and a positive attitude. Through CrossFit, she has learned you can not only achieve your fitness goals, but any goals in life.
Contact: emily@crossfitethos.com
Roman Yanez
Roman is a CrossFit Level 1 Instructor. He is also certified through CrossFit Olympic Weight Lifting, and N.C.C.P.T (National Council of Certified Personal Trainers).
He has been CrossFitting for 1 year and has competed in local events/competitions. His background is in Basketball and weightlifitng. Roman is currently studying Kinesiology at California State University of Fullerton.
Roman has a passion for helping others reach their fitness goals. He believes that CrossFit is like any obstacle in life. Through a little dedication, hard work, and perserverance anyone can accomplish what they seek.
Contact: roman@crossfitethos.com
