Dan Bergin
Dan is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer. He is a father of three girls, husband, professional engineer, and CrossFitter. Dan graduated from the University of Florida in 2004 with a degree in Environmental Engineering. Dan played sports throughout high school and college but found it difficult to continue once he had a family. Now CrossFit is his sport and he enjoys the competition and intensity that it brings to physical fitness.
I believe in CrossFit because
“I like results and I like them fast. No fitness program comes close to CrossFit.”
I wish every workout had
“Clean and Jerks”
I could go the rest of my life without doing another
“Pistol squat”
Jennifer Hess
Jen is a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer and has completed the CrossFit Weightlifting Specialty Course. She is married with four children. She graduated from USF with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/Wellness in 1994. Since then, she has worked as a fitness instructor, personal trainer, and gymnastics instructor. She is a former gymnast and has always had a passion for fitness. She started CrossFit in June of 2011 and has seen amazing changes in her fitness level since then. She loves the challenge that each workout brings and the high felt upon completion of a workout. She also truly enjoys helping others achieve their fitness goals and improve their lives.
I believe in CrossFit because
“…because it has made me fitter than I ever thought possible.”
I wish every workout had
“Camaraderie, support and minimal intimidation.”
I could go the rest of my life without doing another
“Tuck jumps, but I know that will never happen.”
Sophia Villarino
Sophia joined the team of coaches in 2023 and is a CF Level 1 trainer and National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer. She is a graduate of FSU possessing a B.S. in Psychology and is pursuing a Masters in Exercise Science from USF. Sohpia has played competitive soccer throughout her childhood and teen years, and when it came to an end after high school she fell into CrossFit and has been doing it ever since.
I believe in CrossFit because
“CrossFit is for longevity. I love how it allows you to not only be in the best physical and mental shape, but gives you the best sense of camaraderie.”
I wish every workout had
“Double Unders”
I could go the rest of my life without doing another
“Snatch”
Evan Sanchez
Evan has been doing CrossFit since 2013 and coaching since 2014. He holds a long list of certifications including CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit gymnastics, CrossFit Endurance and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance. His greatest passion for coaching and training is to not only help build physical strength, but also help build the mental strength that it takes to achieve life’s goals.
I believe in CrossFit because
“The workouts strengthen my mind and body which will help overcome anything that life throws at me.”
I wish every workout had
“Cleans”
I could go the rest of my life without doing another
“OH squats”
Celeste Thompson AKA “CT”
Celeste joined CrossFit Citrus Park as a member in 2012 and in 2016 she joined our team of coaches. She is a USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach. Celeste is also a Physical Therapist Assistant with a passion for orthopedics. She is a graduate from the University of South Florida and St. Petersburg College.
I believe in CrossFit because
“The results of your hard work aren’t just physical. You don’t realize until you start training that CrossFit prepares and conditions you physically and mentally for any challenge.”
I wish every workout had
“Ring Dips”
I could go the rest of my life without doing another
“5K”
Nikki White
Nikki has been doing Crossfit since the age of 13. She joined Crossfit Citrus Park with her family back in 2012. Nikki has played soccer since she was young and continues to play recreationally. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg with a degree in Environmental Science. She loves weightlifting and is training for her Level 1 USA Weightlifting certification. She also has a gym pup named Iron Mike Tyson.
I believe in CrossFit because
“I love the challenge of the workouts.”
I wish every workout had
“Cleans”
I could go the rest of my life without doing another
“Pistol squat”
Ryan Lichtenfels
Ryan joined CrossFit Citrus Park in 2013 along with his wife and two children and enjoys the challenge of CrossFit workouts. Playing baseball since he was young, Ryan has always had a passion for sports and fitness and he continues to coach baseball in Citrus Park.
I believe in CrossFit because
“Best workout in town.”
I wish every workout had
“Push Ups”
I could go the rest of my life without doing another
“Sled push”
Monica Tiano AKA “BAM”
Monica is married and a mother of two. She started CrossFit in May 2013 looking for more of a challenge in her workout routine. As an avid runner competing in many races from 5ks to a half marathon she wanted something more challenging. CrossFit was the perfect fit as it was about challenging yourself and others not only physically but also mentally. She has always had a passion for health and fitness and the friendly, competitive atmosphere of CrossFit has opened her passion for helping others as well.
I believe in CrossFit because
“I have always been involved in some sort of fitness program, CrossFit has given me the best results in the shortest amount of time. If I can do this anyone can.”
I wish every workout had
“Deadlifts”
I could go the rest of my life without doing another
“Turkish get ups!”
Vanessa Bergin
Vanessa is a CrossFit Level 1 trainer. She is married to Coach Dan and has three daughters. Vanessa graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education. She began CrossFit in 2011 and fell in love with the sport. She loves the mental and physical challenge of CrossFit and thrives on the feeling of accomplishment after completing the workouts. She also loves to watch the transformation take place as people get in to the best shape of their lives through CrossFit.
I believe in CrossFit because
“No activity has ever given me the confidence in myself that CrossFit has. I have achieved things I never thought possible since beginning the sport. CrossFit helps me show my daughters that girls can be strong too!”
I wish every workout had
“Power Snatches”
I could go the rest of my life without doing another
“Ring Dips”
