Coach Spotlight ~ Jennifer Weinfeld
Meet Coach Jen! Coach Jen has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Education. She works for Stafford County Public Schools in the Department is Student Services and Special Education as an Educational Diagnostician. Coach Jen was a special education teacher for 10 years and before that worked in business management. Her favorite CrossFit movement is power cleans. If you haven’t met Coach Jen, say hi next time you are at Ardent!
How long have to been coaching Crossfit? 4 1/2 years
Why did you become a coach? Kasey asked me too!!! My kids were old enough that I had a little free time (not much, but some) so I decided it was time to help some other people love CrossFit as much as I did.
How long have you been doing Crossfit? 10 years on Jan 11, 2021 so 9 1/2 years!
Favorite CrossFit movement? If I have to pick one movement then Power Cleans! (but I also love Double Unders, Rowing, and Pull-ups!)
Favorite Crossfit movement to coach? Clean & Jerk, Double Unders, and Pull-ups!
What has been your favorite coaching moment? First Pull-ups!! All of them!!
What is your advice to new CrossFitters? Listen to your coaches and take the time to learn the technique. Don’t worry about what weight the folks around you have on their bar! Also, take rest days!!!
What’s your favorite Ardent memory? All the Superfit Competitions and Masters Nationals Weightlifting Competition.
What’s been your biggest Crossfit accomplishment? My almost Muscle Up in the Open!
What are your favorite hobbies outside of CrossFit? Running, knitting, and watching soccer! Now also puppy training 🤣!
