Theresa SBARRA

COACH

Tell us a little bit about you, your background, education and accolades

I am a 57 year old CrossFit Junkie...everything is better with CrossFit!  I started late, at 46 and am trying to make up time.  I jumped in hard and fast when I started, I became a Level 1 Coach four months after starting.  I took many specialty courses, and recently passed the CrossFit Level 3 test (1% of trainers get this).  I may be older and not as strong as many youngsters, but, trust me, I can help you!

My day job is a Data Therapist....yes, the opposite of CrossFit...I sit on my glutes in front of a screen looking for data issues for companies all over the world.

What do you enjoy most about coaching at NOVA?

I am at Nova because I was looking for a place where I could use what I know as a CrossFit L3 Trainer and expand my knowledge and experience.  The community at Nova is amazing.

What was your most memorable coaching moment at NOVA?

I remember participating in an event with another affiliate and having a great time.  I loved how this affiliate liked working with other affiliates...bonus.

What is one way CrossFit has positively impacted your daily life?

On a daily basis, my life is better because of CrossFit.  Personally I have taken responsibility for my health by eating whole foods, moving more and sleeping better!  Because of this, at 57, I can still easily keep up with my adult children. How many 50 year olds can say they learned how to climb a rope at that age?  

What advice would you give to someone new to CrossFit?

The advice I would give to a new member is to come to lots of different classes....our coaches are different, but the same.  They all make the workout something that is suitable for YOU!