Meet the Crux Conditioning team

Paul has a B.Sc. in Movement and Sports Science from Purdue University (’12) and a MS in Applied Exercise Science from Concordia University. His training philosophy incorporates concepts learned from kettlebell training, barbell training, movement quality, over a decade of outdoor climbing experience, and many more years of additional athletic competition and training, including some recent trail ultramarathons, with top ten finishes in 50k and 100k distances. In addition, Paul is a Strength and conditioning coach for Power Company Climbing, a rock climbing coaching group. Paul is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a UESCA certified ultrarunning coach along with other credentials.

Blake has been coaching for Crux since early 2018. In addition, he’s also a coach at Power Company Climbing. Blake has been coaching climbers and athletes for the better part of a decade and has climbed 5.14 and bouldered double digits all over the country. In addition to climbing, Blake has finishes in trail ultramarathons. In addition to in person coaching at Crux, Blake is available for remote coaching through our Virtual Performance Plan.

NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Dv8 Kettlebell Coach. A coach for Crux since summer 2020, Justin’s been climbing for over a decade and has climbed 5.13 and v11. Justin runs the training floor multiple times a week and programs for a variety of athletes, both in person and online. In addition to in person coaching at Crux, Justin is available for remote coaching through our Virtual Performance Plan.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Nadine has been a coach for 5 years, and climbing for over 3. With a degree in Exercise Physiology from Florida State University, she brings motivation, knowledge and experience to the team at Crux Conditioning. In addition to in person coaching at Crux, Nadine is available for remote coaching through our Virtual Performance Plan.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Coaching at Crux since winter 2022, Forrest has experience in both college athletics and climbing performance, having bouldered up to v12 all over the county. In addition to in person coaching at Crux, Forrest is available for remote coaching through our Virtual Performance Plan.

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Coaching at Crux since Summer 2024,  Jackson graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Kinesiology. A climber since 2019, Jackson has climbed v11 and 5.13. In addition to climbing, Jackson also enjoys running and has completed  one trail ultramarathon, with others on the horizon. In addition to in person coaching at Crux, Jackson is available for remote coaching through our Virtual Performance Plan.