I joined CrossFit True 5 years ago and before that I didn’t really have a good fitness regimen. I
mostly hated sports, I was skipping PE class. The only activity I enjoyed throughout my life that
needed fitness was biking. This place changed all that low-key hatred toward fitness and my body.
This place gave me space and showed me how I could enjoy experimenting with what my body is
capable of. It gave me a community and friends in a time when I had no one other than Frida. And oh
what a wonderful community this is with so many shining personalities and interesting
backgrounds! Wherever the wind will blow us in the future, this place will always be my True
CrossFit Home!
I want to be an instructor for two reasons. Firstly, because the thought that I could be more useful in
this community excites me and after 5 years of “lurking” around, I feel like it is time to step my game
up and start contributing to it. Secondly, out of full self-interest, I want to become a better athlete so
I can maintain this meat tower in a good condition for a long-long time. I want to learn everything
related to how the human body operates, expresses force and maintains longevity, a.k.a remains fit,
which CrossFit is about. The Sport of Fitness. The best way to learn? As the Latin proverb says:
docendo discimus - by teaching, we learn.
Being a coach is not a small feat and comes with a lot of responsibility. People put their trust into
you believing that you don’t just have their best interest in mind, but also have the knowledge to
help them and know your limits and acknowledge when something is outside of your expertise.
Why would someone want me to be their coach? I pride myself to be a highly analytical person and
someone who chases excellence. In combination these skills allow me to continually progress on the
never-ending path of being a good coach. Am I the best coach you can get today? No. Not even close.
But I promise to be better for you tomorrow than I was today.