Episode46: Meet Coach Casey – Athlete, Engineer, and CrossFit Enthusiast

MVMNT4LIFE Podcast Episode: Meet Coach Casey – Athlete, Engineer, and CrossFit Enthusiast

Host: Kolby Krystofik
Guest: Coach Casey

Episode Summary:
This week on the MVMNT4LIFE podcast, Kolby sits down with Coach Casey, a Saturday morning CrossFit coach and cornerstone of Oxnard MVMNT’s community. Casey’s journey from a small town in Massachusetts to Oxnard, CA, is filled with incredible sports experiences, a career in engineering, and a love for coaching that inspires others.

From her childhood filled with figure skating, gymnastics, and field hockey, to her career as a chemical engineer with Procter & Gamble, Casey has embraced challenges and a growth mindset every step of the way. Join Kolby and Casey as they discuss her path to becoming a CrossFit coach, her passion for fitness and nutrition, and her love for helping others find their strength.

Key Highlights

Ways They Moved Last Week

• Casey: CrossFit, a 64-minute endurance class, and running with her dog.
• Kolby: CrossFit, pickleball, and transitioning to managing a new gym space.

Casey’s Journey

• Sports Background: Grew up in Massachusetts and played over 10 sports, including figure skating, field hockey (even in college), swimming, and track.
• Move to California: Took a leap of faith by relocating across the country for a job with Procter & Gamble in her early 20s.
• CrossFit Journey: Joined Oxnard Movement shortly after moving to California to rediscover the team and competitive spirit she missed from sports.

Coaching at Oxnard MVMNT

• Path to Coaching: Casey joined the CrossFit Coaches Development Program (CDP) to deepen her knowledge and connection with the gym community.
• Favorite Part of Coaching: Helping athletes experience breakthrough moments and cheering them on as they realize their potential.
• Challenges in Coaching: Missing the camaraderie of working out with a class while leading it.

Personal Life

• Meeting Her Husband: Casey met her husband, Tyler, at the gym—a perfect CrossFit love story!
• Nutrition Enthusiast: With years of experience tracking macros, cutting, bulking, and maintaining, Casey offers valuable insights into fitness and nutrition.

Career in Engineering

• Chemical Engineering Background: From college to her current role at Procter & Gamble, Casey has mastered complex systems and leads a department managing utilities like compressed air, steam, and cooling water.
• Love for STEM: Passionate about making science and engineering accessible to others, which carries over into her coaching style.

Call to Action

• Connect with Coach Casey:
  Follow Casey on Instagram (linked below) or reach out with questions about CrossFit, nutrition, or coaching.
• Join the Community: Drop in for a Saturday morning class or bring a friend to experience Casey’s energy firsthand!

Links and Resources

• Oxnard MVMNT Website: oxnardmvmnt.com
• Instagram: @caseyc223
• Email: [e-mail]

Final Words:
Whether you’re a CrossFit enthusiast or just starting your fitness journey, Casey’s story reminds us of the importance of community, growth, and challenging ourselves to be better every day.

Make sure to subscribe, leave a rating, and tune in next Thursday for another episode of the MVMNT4LIFE podcast!