Ross Vivion – Ross is the Owner and Head Coach at Outcast CrossFit. He’s also someone who set a goal and did whatever it took to make it happen. When Ross started training, he found traditional workouts to be boring and mundane. But once he discovered CrossFit, that all changed! He fell in love with it, and gradually recruited others to join him. Before he knew it, Ross had gathered enough people to open his own gym.

As a coach, Ross considers himself a jack of all trades. He’s very well-rounded yet constantly looking for ways to improve. “I’m very passionate about competing and seeing people compete. I’m very quiet but super competitive.”

Kristine Peterson – Kristine is a woman of many talents. She teaches CrossFit, CrossFit Kids, and ensures our facility runs smoothly as the resident Office Manager. Kristine has multiple endurance competitions under her belt including three half marathons, two triathlons, and two Ragnar races. She started CrossFit in 2009 and it completely changed her life. She experienced a drastic physical and mental transformation is such a short amount of time. She couldn’t wait to share her story and knowledge with others.

“I am a wife, mother, aunt, and friend to amazing individuals I consider family because that’s what CrossFit is all about. We are a supportive community that encourages each other to do better. Not a day goes by that I don’t love my job.”

I am a CF-L1 trainer, a wife, and a mother to two boys. I started crossfit in 2013. Before I discovered crossfit I tried so many exercise routines and programs but none of them gave me the push I was looking for. After one of my very first workouts at Outcast I remember thinking to myself, “I could have done better… so I’m going come back and do better!” And to this day I have kept that same mentality; strive to be better. I believe this is what inspired me to become a coach. Everyone at Outcast is there to become a better version of themselves and being able to help people in that process is so rewarding.

What got you into CrossFit?
A good friend of mine was doing CrossFit for sometime and although I rejected the idea, the thought of being guided through movements and workouts was a big appeal. The things that sealed the deal was that the programming. The thought that I would never have to think about, “what will my workout be today” and that I could see my progress through the use of benchmarks – I’ve been hooked ever since

How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I started summer of 2015.

Why OCF: I quickly realized that their vibe and the relaxed atmosphere was where I wanted to be !!
Why do you like to coach: I find it inspiring when athletes are able to push them selves beyond what they thought they could do. Having a small part in this is a privilege. Seeing athletes reach their goals.
Favorite movements: muscle up and the Snatch – I love these movement not because I am great at them but because they need constant attention and skill development. you can always improve!

Shannon Schleifer – Shannon’s more than a coach, she’s a former junior elite gymnast. She spent 25 years away from competition, and CrossFit was the only thing that could bring her back. It was love at first lift. She began to spend more time at the gym and realized her gymnastics skills could be an asset to herself and others.

Since joining Outcast CrossFit, Shannon’s been having a ball! She really enjoys the people and is grateful to have them in her life.